Illusionsystems Book 3 by Paul Osborne
Twenty one illusion ideas pack this third volume of Paul Osborne's Illusion Systems series. The "Lightbulb Girl" illusion is discussed and shown in detail, along with many other ideas, building tips and designs with hundreds of drawings, ideas, tips and photographs.
$48.00

Illusionsystems Book 4 by Paul Osborne
Volume four in Paul Osborne's Illusion Systems series contains over 130 pages of illusion plans. The book begins with a foreword by David Copperfield and features seven out of print Abbott plans, some early Osborne Genii illusion plans as well as tips from Karrell Fox, Tom Mullica and others.
$50.00

Illusion Works Volume 1 by Rand Woodbury
Illusions, Ideas & Inspiration If you're searching for brand-new illusion concepts, look no further than Rand Woodbury's Illusionworks series of books. Volume One features fifty-three illusions, including Torturtina, Shadow Dancer, and Body Transformer explained with the aid of understandable explanations, computerized illustrations and construction dimensions. Excerpt from the Introduction: Where do you start one of these things? I've never had to write anything like this before. There was that one job application and that police report. Well, nevermind. Why does this book exist? Basically, it's because I haven't seen this kind of book on illusions in any magic shop; a book with just original ideas or illusionist. I have a few books on the subject of large stage illusions and Jarret, by Jim Steinmeyer has to be my favorite. I thought it would be cool to have a sort of modern "Jarrett" type book containing new and modern material. And for the record: I'm not comparing myself to genius that was Guy Jarrett or the genius that is Jim Steinmeyer. I do thing Guy Jarrett might have gotten a kick out of this book and probably even swore a bit. Pages 182 - Softbound
$49.99

Illusion Works Volume Two by Rand Woodbury
If you're searching for brand-new illusion concepts, look no further than Rand Woodbury's Illusionworks series of books. Volume two features eleven never-before-seen illusions, including Pandora's Box, Mirror Image and Squelcher explained with the aid of understandable explanations, computerized illustrations and construction dimensions. Softbound, 173 pages.
$50.00









Illusion Works Volume Three by Rand Woodbury
If you're searching for brand-new illusion concepts, look no further than Rand Woodbury's Illusionworks series of books. Volume three features 40 original illusion concepts and ideas, including Positions and Conditions; Barstool Stretching; Vismet; Horizontal Levi; Duck It; Odds Are; See Thru Base; Human dartboard and Suspended Animation all explained in the Ilusionworks style-with computerized illustrations and dimensions. Softbound, 110 pages.
$50.00










The Illustrated History Of Magic by Milbourne and Maurine Christopher
An updated edition of the classic history of magic - from sorcerer-priests in ancient Egypt to such modern conjurers as Houdini, David Copperfield, and David Blaine. Set off on a magical history tour with Milbourne Christopher's classic Illustrated History of Magic. Follow the fascinating stories of the world's greatest conjurers, from sorcerer-priests in ancient Egypt, The Great Herrmann, Harry Kellar, Chung Ling Soo, Houdini, to modern miracle workers like David Copperfield, Siegfried and Roy, and David Blaine. Filled with fantastic illustrations—poster art, photographs, illusion diagrams—this book is a feast for anyone interested in the conjuring arts. "Knowing my passion for magic history, people often ask me how they can learn about the origins of the art. I always refer them to this work, without hesitation, as the best source on the topic." - from the Foreword by David Copperfield "A glowing, fascinating account of this ancient art. Christopher has woven a spell and offered the reader a front-row seat for the great mysteries and the famous mystifiers. It's pure magic." - Jim Steinmeyer, author of 'Hiding the Elephant' and 'The Glorious Deception' "This mesmerizing, intelligent history sweeps from the earliest known image of a conjuring feat - an Egyptian wall painting made around 2500 B.C. - to the feats of that renowned escapologist Harry Houdini." - Publishers Weekly "Lives up to Copperfield's recommendation as 'the best source on the topic'." - Library Journal Milbourne Christopher played a crucial role in reviving magic's appeal for audiences in America and Europe, practicing his craft on TV and Broadway. An expert and author on magic, extrasensory perception, and the hereafter, Christopher lectured at colleges and universities and was at the forefront of the magic world from the 1950s until his death, in 1984. Maurine Christopher, his widow, is keeping his good work alive by continuing to update The Illustrated History of Magic. Foreword by David Copperfield! Contains B&W photos and illustrations. Plus 8 full color pages of performance posters featuring: Houdini, Blackstone, Thurston and more! Pages 484
$24.95 Paperback

Imagine by Rick Maue
Imagine. A very simple word, and yet, such a powerful one. Just Imagine that a volunteer from the audience can merely think of any item from a list that has been entirely created by the rest of the audience. She concentrates upon her selection as the you run through all of the named possibilities. When you get to the end of the list, you will be able to tell the volunteer exactly what she is thinking. Just Imagine that a person can merely think of any one of the five standard ESP symbols—and you will be able to tell them which one. And all of this (and more) can be accomplished on the spot. Nothing ever needs to be written. There is no advance preparation. No secret assistants. No gimmicks. No forcing. No pumping. No equivoque. And everything can be done without the performer ever touching anything—so there is obviously no sleight-of-hand. Simply put, everything here can look, and feel, like real mind reading. And everything can be done 100% impromptu. But, there is a catch… If you are the type of person that often reads something that is a bit different, and immediately believes that it will never work, then this manuscript will not be worthwhile for you. The material found between these covers is unusual, powerful, and certainly not for everyone. So be forewarned. Pages 42 - Soft Bound
$30.00

Imagination: Illusions of Eugene Poinc by Eugene Poinc
Eugene Poinc is the creator of unusual, bizarre and mind-bending magic. Each illusion is carefully plotted to achieve the maximum impact on the audience. The theme, storyline, dress and ultimate effect are structured for pure entertainment. This is a series of choreographed magical sketches for the professional magician. Presenting over twenty spectacular illusions, this book has also been embellished with Poinc's own captivating illustrations that make up the totality of the author's imagination.
$30.00

Impossibilia-The Close-Up Magic of John Bannon
Close-up magic of a different kind...the kind you'll not only enjoy reading and thinking about, but wonderfully commercial routines you'll actually perform. John Bannon's Impossibilia contains over 33 fresh routines that will delight audiences and perplex other magicians. Best of all, any of the routines are either self-working or require minimal sleight of hand. Deluxe hardcover edition. Large format, fully illustrated, over 160 acid-free pages of worry-free magic.
$ 36.00









Impish Thoughts and Meaningful Magic Kenton Knepper
Here is a new collection of how Kenton makes miracles. Simple props and tools become memorable miracles. After each unusual effect and method is a "Lesson". These are short and sweet reminders of the principles and concepts at work behind each effect. The "lessons" will get you rethinking what you do and how you do it. Many treasures in each of these short paragraphs following the effects. If you have seen what Kenton does with an Imp Bottle in the spectator's hand - that is finally in here - and fully explained for the first time ever. This alone is worth the price of the manuscript in the opinion of many who have seen it. Very commercial, exciting and memorable work... with an Imp Bottle no less! There are daring favorites which a select few have seen Kenton perform live. These have also made their way on to television in many countries. You will find in full expanded explanation and exposure "The Love Force", "Mojo Grow Bag" and "A Miracle For Those Who Dare". Kenton realized that he needed to more fully explain these concepts and effects so other performers could grasp them easily and perform them. You will find new information, new illustrations and the latest work on these favorites. "Drawn Together" is a new bit you'll have a load of fun doing. Two spectators stand next to each other and try to force one another off balance. When they remain balanced, the performer states this is due to an unusual connection between them. He makes them stand apart, but says that "each will subconsciously reach out to each other". The audience laughs for as the performer speaks, the spectators do just as he says. Even the spectators are amazed by this event. This manuscript will get you to reconsider old bits and props you have dismissed, while giving you valuable lessons and insights that can be applied to all that you do. Other effects and methods are included, each with their own unique spin on performance and principle. If you care about performing more than just learning tricks, this is a manuscript you will find very useful and inspiring. If tricks are all you wish, then get ready for some very different tricks - the kind that make you and your audiences think about what they have seen for a long time to come. OVER 30 FULL SIZE PAGES.
$30.00

Impuzzibilities by Jim Steinmeyer
Strangely Self-Working Conjuring This 30-page booklet contains 13 self-working items including interactive tricks which are suitable for television or radio audiences. Contains: * The Nine Card Problem * The Full Deck Problem * Dimes & Pennies * A Quarter to Nine * The One O'clock Mystery * The Three Mystery * The King Mystery * Understanding the Bermuda Triangle * The "Ten Boys" Poker Deal * The Five Card Mix * Automatic Poker * Three Card Monte * Teleportation Soft cover, staple bound, 30 pages.
$16.00



Further Impuzzibilities by Jim Steinmeyer
Further Impuzzibilities is Steinmeyer's latest collection of novel self-working conjuring effects. It is a follow-up to his 2002 collection of self-working conjuring included in Impuzzibilities. So what's included in this new book? As the sub-title makes it strangely clear, one can expect to learn Still More Strangely Self-Working Conjuring. There are in fact 10 powerful, intriguing, and mind-boggling illusions that Steinmeyer presents to the reader in his usual clear and concise format. Among these are the following: The King's Coronation Automatic Palmistry The Princess In A Crowd Coins In A Strange Land Piles Of Money The Great Silverware Scam The Thirteen Card Dilemma Pages 29
$16.00

In A Class by Himself: The Legacy of Don Alan by Jon Racherbaumer
The Most Eagerly Anticipated Book of the New Millennium! This landmark work has finally been fully and dramatically captured in multi-faceted, multi-mediated form by Jon Racherbaumer, and L & L Publishing is proud to offer a vital masterwork written the way magic books should be written. Not only are all of Don Alan's signature tricks explained in meticulous detail, but his unique format, important sub-text, psychology and presentation - the life-blood of what set Don Alan apart from the rest, is fully explained. These are the aspects which made his entertaining routines the prevailing paradigm of 20th Century Close-up Magic. You will get an inside look at what made Don Alan the most talked about and most copied close-up entertainer of all time. And you will learn the whys and hows of his synergistic routine-making and the all-important underlying themes: the Circle of Fun, the uses of environmental and personal spaces, picking players, timing, control, momentum, interrogation strategy, and much more . . . "With this book, whole new generations of magicians will not only discover who originated so much of what they take for granted, but also will have the opportunity to study some of the most influential and important and wonderful presentations and routines in all of close-up magic." - Eugene Burger * Hardbound, 309 Pages, 330 Freeze-Frame Photos * 41 items, including Don Alan's professional Pretty Sneaky Act, which is comprised of 13 action-packed, fully developed presentations * Introductions by Eugene Burger and Ron Bauer * A retrospective review of Don Alan's Magic Ranch television series * Two behind-the-scenes, candid, and thought-provoking interviews with Don. * 16 Scrapbook Photos
$ 49.95

In Over Your Head by Steve Bedwell
This is Gold Cups Winner Steve Bedwell's favorite stand up magic routine! A lady from the audience is invited on stage to observe the magician as he cuts a length of rope in half and then restores it. The effect is repeated several times to the increasing bewilderment of the assisting spectator. However, unknown to the spectator, the rest of the audience sees the magician secretly transfer short pieces of rope into and out of play in Balls Over The Head fashion. The trick builds into a crescendo of craziness culminating in a hilarious visual restoration of the rope!
$ 15.00

In the Mind's Eye
$ 25.00

The Indescribable Phenomenon by Barry H. Wiley
She was one of the most famous and successful mediums and mentalists of the twentieth century. She fooled the best minds of her time. She was, in the words of J. N. Maskelyne... "...a fascinating little blonde." After devoting twenty-eight years of research to her, Barry Wiley has written a biography that is both highly entertaining and thoroughly documented, weaving a story that includes a cast of magicians, mind readers, mediums, scientists, private detectives, frauds, suicides and murderous autopsies. It is a chapter of magic's history not to be missed. On March 31, 1848, a new religion called Spiritualism was born. Less than three years later saw another birth, that of Ann Eliza Heathman to a simple cobbler in Southington, Ohio. While still a child, Annie was told she was a medium for the spirits of the dead, and from that point on she never looked back. Her ability to make people believe she could summon the shades of the departed brought her to the attention of H. Melville Fay, an unscrupulous fraudulent medium (or exposer of fraudulent mediums--whichever was paying best at the time). Under his guidance, Annie conquered America and then Europe, becoming Anna Eva Fay, the girl who baffled William Crookes, one of the most respected scientists of the age. When the star of Spiritualism finally waned, Anna adapted, conjuring thoughts, rather than ghosts, from the minds of theater audiences, to become one of the most famous and successful stage mentalists of the twentieth century. Barry Wiley has spent twenty-eight years researching the astonishing life and career of Anna Eva Fay, and chronicles it with the touch of an experienced storyteller, while fully documenting his tale, the nature of which might otherwise be doubted. Along the way, he uncovers facts about other famous mediums and mystery performers of the heyday of Spiritualism, including the story behind how Washington Irving Bishop, one of America's greatest "muscle readers", got the nickname "petticoat Bishop", and how Charles H. Foster, the famous billet-reading medium, met a face-to-face challenge from Bishop on a New York stage and beat him in a battle of dueling frauds. Wiley trots out long-buried facts, explodes fables, and leads the reader through the exploits of a cast of characters worthy of Dickens. From the underbelly of Spiritualism to the peak of the world's stages, he follows Anna Eva Fay and a lifetime of strange acquaintances. She was a celebrity, an enemy of J. N. Maskelyne, a close friend of Houdini, Kellar and Karl Germain, and one of the last century's greatest mind-readers. She was "The Indescribable Phenomenon" and this is her story. A quality hardcover, 454 pages, printed on coated paper, including two sections of color plates.
$65.00

Inexpensive Illusions Book by Gary Darwin
Do you dream of performing large-scale illusions but don't happen to have a few spare milliion dollars lying around? If so, this book is for you. Darwin's Inexpensive Illusions contains plans for illusions that can almost all be built with ordinary household objects, and they all pack small enough to fit in the back of your car! Features 40 illusions with over 150 illustrations.
$36.00

Ingenuities by Ken Krenzel
Ken Krenzel, long known as a leading exponent of expert sleight of hand with cards, serves up a bountiful table of pasteboard astonishment, featuring lots of visual magic and baffling happenings with cards, coins - and a pencil! A quality hardcover book containing 224 pages of exquisite magic, enhanced by 213 Kelly Lyles illustrations. Included are; Any Card Appears at Any Number, a one-man method; 2 Sure-fire Card Forces Done with the Deck Held in its Case; Copper-Silver Transposition While Both Ungimmicked Coins are in a Spectator's Possession; Stabbing to a Freely Named Card in a Spectator Shuffled and Wrapped Deck; Slow-motion 3-card Monte Moves...and much more! A total of 34 innovative tricks, routines and sleights.
$ 40.00




Inside-Out by Christopher Taylor
The effects in this book have been designed form the inside out. In each case, Christopher began with some concept drawn from nature or metaphysics that he was strongly attached to. Then, like a magnet invisibly organizing iron filings, the concept acted as a nucleus around which technique, method, and devices gathered to produce the form of the effect. In this manuscript, Christopher applied this empirical perspective to the classic effects of magic and found that many of them expressed principles found in nature or archetypal ideas from the human imagination. This Inside-Out perspective allows the performer to get deep into the heart of an effect, and truly understand it. Once that is achieved the performer can truly amaze the audience with effects that appear to be a natural extension of the performer's mind and body. Inside-Out is certainly not the only perspective that can be applied to finding/creating magic and mental effects. Simply looking or a cool way of showing off one's dexterity with coins or cards can lead to entertaining and recognizable magic. What adopting the Inside-Out perspective can do is add another dimension to our enjoyment of the magic of nature and the nature of magic. Features Included: Introduction: The Inside-Out Perspective. Getting There and the Double-Writing Wallet: Cognitive geography and way finding Being There, a Special Pen and a Billet Index: An archetypal dream. Three Minds, One Thought and the Thought Recorder Deck: Mental telepathy with a deck of cards. Room 7 and the Pocket Printing Press: Taking an imaginary journey and returning with something real. Mental Catalyst: The mage as a catalyst for a participant's latent psychic abilities. Flash of Color and the Pellet Index: The color of thought. A Marked Deck and Three Effects: 1)Perceived Imagination: Where does imagination stop and perception begin? 2)Marked Mental Miscall: What is the difference between the mind and the imagination? 3)Flash of Imagination and the Pocket Writer: "The mind makes it real." Number in a Flash and a Pocket Writer: "The mind makes it real, yet again." Pebble in the Storm: The butterfly effect with cards. Mind Reading 101 and Equivoque: Telepathy and the opposite sex. Liar: What does automatic-writing look like?
$20.00

Inside the Head of Donny Orbit by Donny Orbit
"Donny Orbit exhibits a fresh approach with his effects. I always look forward to his stuff!" - JOSHUA JAY Donny Orbit has been cropping up all over the place recently, having effects published in MAGIC, GENII and ANTINOMY and contributing to Nathan Kranzo's 'Moving Tanline' DVD. Full 52 is pleased to announce the release of his first commercial release - 'Inside the head of Donny Orbit!' 6 amazing close up routines from an extremely offbeat thinker. 'Off the wall' plots with a direct and practical approach. Not only is this magic you'll use, it's magic that'll make you smile, shake your head, kick yourself and swear out loud - all at the same time! “I could try and draw comparisons to other magicians. I could tell you that the material contained within would have been completely at home on the pages of Paul Harris’ legendary ‘Art of Astonishment’ series. I could tell you I’m 100% sure that the name Donny Orbit will soon become synonymous with offbeat, commercial close up but instead, I’ll just let you absorb this collection of weird and wonderful magic, plucked directly from inside the head of Donny Orbit!" - DAVE FORREST from the introduction to this manuscript. CONTENTS SUPERMAN -- A drawing of a lump of coal is squeezed in the magicians hand where it changes to a drawing of a diamond! The drawing then becomes a REAL DIAMOND! FUTURE BURN - A spectator chooses any finger on a drawing of a hand. The magician opens a sealed envelope and reveals that he correctly predicted which finger would be chosen. Then he reveals a REAL BLISTER on his own corresponding finger! SOUPED CAN - Two selected cards are lost into the pack. Both cards are then found through a random number offered by the spectators. The cards are lost for a second time and the spectators proceed to find both cards with the deck in their own hands! JUST IN CASE - Three cards are chosen and returned to the pack. One card appears under the card case but, it’s the wrong card. With a snap, anoth er card appears under the case and this time, it IS a selection! Then, the first ‘wrong’ card changes into a selection and finally the whole deck appears under the card case except for the final selection! FOILED - The magician demonstrates how an impression of a coin can be made in tin foil. Then he proceeds to ‘mint’ a second coin right out of the mould! Cautioning that it is a fake he then SCREWS THE COIN INTO A TIN FOIL BALL AND HANDS IT OUT FOR EXAMINATION! CHERRY THING - The stalk of a cherry is plucked from the fruit and knotted in the magicians mouth! The knotted stalk is then magically re-attached to the cherry and handed out for examination! Pages 12 - Saddle Stitched
$20.00

Inspirations, Jerry Sadowitz & Peter Duffi
56 tricks and sleights from two top close-up creators. Includes a special chapter by Jerry Sadowitz on The Double Deal. Plus a chapter on Okito box magic and Peter's incredible Bedazzled routine. In 1987, Martin Breese wrote: The clever card and coin magic of Sadowitz and Duffie has helped us gain various accolades including one for Card Magic Publisher of the Year and now 12 years later, Martin's respect for these two talented close up workers remains unchanged.
$ 30.00

Instant Magic Costume Changes by Monica "Monique"
Monros Finally! Would you like to add some of those dazzling quick costume changes into your act just like the pro's? Award-winning magician Monica Monros' Instant Magic Costume Changes book and video combination will teach you 10 different techniques and variations in detail. You can apply these methods to any kind of outfit, including tuxedos, pantsuits, dresses, leotards and more! The Book: Combbound, 46 pages, illustrated. The Video: Running time: 90 Minutes "I was very impressed by your video, lot of great information! I have to watch it again, cause it's so much on there, it's incredible! Very well put together. Congratulations!" -Tony Clark, World Class Champion Magician "I was deeply impressed by your book on costume changes. It has great application to all kinds of theatrical work" -Leland Faulkner, Faulkner & Co, Film company "Thank you for sending me your outstanding video tape on Costume Quick changes. It is a wonderful program and uniquely instructive. I will recommend it widely" -Bill McIlhany, TV-show producer & 45 years a Magician
$55.00 Book & DVD

Insults and Comebacks by Aldo Colombini
Yes, it’s here! Aldo's new comedy book is finally available. It contains hundreds of insults and comebacks for hecklers and every possible situation that may arise during a show. All one-liners are different from the previous books in this (now) famous comedy series. For magicians, comedians, you name it!
$10.00







Intercept by Harvey Berg
Harvey cemented his reputation with this effect. He did it for magician after magician, including top cardmen, at a table at a major convention. None of them had a clue what was happening! EFFECT: With no setup, you hand a spectator a deck (which can be borrowed on the spot) to shuffle and mentally select one card. The entire selection process is made in the spectator's hands! You shuffle and spread the cards slowly to "intercept a telepathic message" when the spectator makes eye contact with the thought-of card. You reveal the card in a most dramatic way. Reactions you get are not "how did you do that?" but more like "That's Impossible! It just didn't happen!" "I did the exact same effect over 15 times at a Christmas function with the same people watching over and over and still got a tremendous response." - Ron Hudspeth "Your work is creative and stimulating" - Barrie Richardson
$ 20.00

Intimate Magic by Michael Skinner
Michael Skinner's Intimate Magic Michael is one of the very few magicians to have won the coveted Magic Castle Close-Up Magician of the Year award twice! And one of the select group of close-up workers to have appeared on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show more than once! Michael is recognized across the globe as a top-flight entertainer and technician. Michael Skinner's Intimate Magic explains eleven of Michael's effects. Each routine is practical and packs a wallop! This is effective close-up and stand-up magic using unprepared objects such as cards, coins, balls, rope and cigarette papers. Magic that makes you, not the props, the star! You'll find five routines that are ideal for either stand-up or platform work. The book includes several stand-up routines with coins - a rarity in magic! If you're interested in close-up, you'll learn Michael's mystifying routine for the Ball Vase. There is plenty for the card worker... Repeat Poker ,Transfixed Card , Card on Ceiling , All-Fair Cards Through Newspaper. And there is also brilliant ultra-close-up routines with cigarette papers... Torn and Restored Cigarette Paper , Cigarette Paper Transposition , And More! Michael Skinner's Intimate Magic is a spiral bound book of 45 printed pages (8 1/2 x 11) with 48 photographs to illustrate the text.
$ 15.00

Intimate Miracles Book & DVD by Dean Dill
Intimate Miracles (w/ DVD) by Dean Dill Tucked away in a quiet corner of Glendale, California; there is a place that has a buzz of mystery and an air of magic the likes of which can be found only in a few remote parts of the world. A place where magicians, sleight of hand artists and lovers of the fine conjuring arts gather to share secrets, entertain each other and most of all witness true miracles of close up performance as demonstrated by a man who has become well known and respected within the inner circles of magic. Icons such as Dai Vernon, Larry Jennings, Michael Skinner, and John Carney to name but a few, have seen gathered around this gentleman's felt covered close up table, engrossed in the discussion, performance and study of some of magic's most precious trade secrets. Within these pages are many of the secrets shared at that magical little table, in that quiet, unassuming, magical corner of the universe. These methods have been fine tuned over many years by a performer who's love and commitment for magic is unparalleled in today's modern magic society. Enjoy and learn some of magic's most unique close up routines and gain wisdom from the powerful subtlties that are a trademark of Dean Dill and his wonderful Intimate Miracles. In this new soft cover book, Dean explains ten original routines from his professional repertoire. In addition to effects with cards, coins, bills, sponge balls, and sugar packets, Dean clearly explains the entire routine he performed on the Tonight Show. Intimate Miracles features an introduction by Johnny Carson and comes with a companion DVD. Pages 81 - Softbound
$35.00 Book and DVD










Intricate Web of Distraction by Whit Haydn
This 12-page booklet contains all of the moves and Whit's professional presentation for his routine with the color-changing knives, generously photo-illustrated for clarity.
$ 15.00










Invisible Stranger by Docc Hilford
It hides in Shadows and Impersonates the Innocent Frustrated with complicated billet peeks that are cleverer on the page than in the field? Tired of having to shove unfolded business cards in your wallet just to read them? Hate switching slips because it's so unnatural and you're sure to be caught with the hidden note? Then take a modern look at an ancient page from the descent of medium's notebook and use the cunning brilliance of... The Invisible Stranger This 44 page book is jammed with detailed information, illustrations, and photographs. it's really THREE MANUSCRIPTS IN ONE BOOK! It contains... An invaluable method of billet reading that allows you to openly read a billet in front of the audience more easily than with a peek or a wallet. A full routined, scripted and audience tested. ACT that's truly Real Time Mentalism and completely impromptu. 20 YEARS in actual Performance. A detailed, step-by-step self working method of selling the act to a PROVEN market that's been searching for someone like you for years. The Invisible Stranger is a combination of contemporary techniques blended with a closely guarded secret of spirit mediums. Its bold and direct methodology can be applied to hundreds of mental effects. The new and improved, Strangers in the Night, is one of Docc's signature pieces. It showcases the mind reader's ability to look at women and tell if they're thinking of a friend, lover or someone else, whether the friend is male or female, disclose their name and accurately describe the friend who isn't even present! And apparently BEFORE touching a billet! And as a BONUS, a quarter of the book is devoted to how, where and to whom you can sell this act for a solid, steady income. You'll learn everything about booking enough gigs to show off your new talent, perform part time or be one of a few select mentalist will exploit this market for all it's worth. Mentalists have paid Docc a high fee to teach them how to successfully work the Ladies Club Market. Only about half a dozen mentalists now work this lucrative and hidden gold mine. Pages 44 - Saddle Stitched
$45.00

ITR Book-Professional Routines For The Invisible Thread Reel Book
An in-depth 43 page booklet, with detailed instructions and illustrations on how to use the Invisible Thread Reel. With 10 effects for you to master, this book is perfect for the beginner to advanced Invisible Thread Reel performers. Included are detailed intructions for routines like...

The Floating Bill
Enchancing The Illusion
"Going Mobile" Floating Bill
Standing On The Edge
Rising Cards
Signed Bill In Purse
Straw In Bottle
The Power Of The Mind
The Power Of Love
Two Rings And A Pencil
A necessity for any ITR owner!
$ 15.00


It's a Lu Lu by Docc Hilford
A perfect startling new way to read minds! Imagine working high end night clubs with a deck of cards and a handkerchief. And getting paid good money for ten minutes of amazing mentalistic entertainment. That is exactly what Docc Hilford does with his blindfold act, It's a Lu Lu! And now you can do it too. Effect: Two spectators shuffle a full deck of cards. The performer asks a woman to help him by having three people select a card each. These are of course, free selections, as the performer doesn't even see who participates. The cards are shown to others in the crowd, but not tho the performer. The cards are returned to the deck and the woman cuts the deck repeatedly. Now the performer is blindfolded with an ungimmicked blindfold, legitimately blinded. Cards are held up one at a time and discarded. But when the audience sees a selected card, they all "THINK" the word "STOP" and the performer announces that the card held is one that was selected. Although he has not seen the card and the deck has been out of his hands for the selections and returns, he finds the selected cards -- apparently by thought alone! But that's not all! While the woman holds up cards, the performer announces the final selection, then reveals the name of the spectator who chose it and finally names the chosen card!! This is done while the cards are still in the woman's hands. Truly Unbelievable!! This can be done in a living room for friends or on a dance floor of a night club. All of Docc's night club patter is included for you to use as well. Important Features: The blindfold is REAL - no peeking No stooges, cueing, or set-ups The spectators shuffle the cards The performer doesn't touch the cards for the selections or returns. The performer never sees who selected the cards.\ The helper still holds the cards when the last spectator and the final card is named. There's plenty of built in comedy bits! Always ready -- no pre-show work required. Can be prepared with any standard deck Two different handlings are explained. The full night club version is included. Can be performed close-up or walk around. Docc has given every nuance and gesture. He's included the hokes, lines, and bits of business necessary for mentalism work in a night club setting. More importantly, Docc discusses his personal experiences of what a night club audience expects and how to deliver it to them. If you want to work night clubs, or to just amaze your friends, this routine is for you. This is more than just a trick, it is a ten minute routine!
$20.00

It's Fun To Be Fooled - Horace Goldin
In his day, Horace Goldin was the world's greatest living magician. He made stage history with some of his amazing inventions, and he mystified more people of note than any other illusionist. The British Royal Family had a particular admiration for Goldin's skill. By Royal Command he played four times before King Edward VII, earning the name Royal Illusionist. During his long and distinguished career, Goldin also appeared before the Kings of Saxony, Portugal and Sweden, Presidents Harding and Wilson and the King of Siam. The full stories of Horace Goldin's greatest tricks, particularly the Indian Rope Trick and Sawing A Woman In Half are truly fascinating. During his forty-eight years on the stage, Goldin traveled extensively. The stories he relates of American gangsters, of great publicity stunts in the U.S. and England are amazing. His reminiscences are filled with humor, excitement and shrewd comment. They also make it easy to understand why Horace Goldin was one of the outstanding figures in the world of Magic. This new edition includes two chapters which did not appear in the original edition. Hard cover; Profusely illustrated.
$42.00



The Jagged Edge by Docc Hilford
The Famous author, creator and billet worker, Al Mann said, "You rattled me with your Jagged Edge billet test. It is great and original. I only wish I had it when I wrote The Purloined Thought." Docc Hilford has taken the simplistic course of the Center Tear and given it a new direction. The Jagged Edge allows the Mentalist to know EVERYTHING that is written on a list. Effect Ten people are asked to think of a past president. Each person must think of a different president. To facilitate this, a small pad of paper passed among the participants. Checking to make certain that their chosen president has not been listed, each person writes the name that they have in mind. If the name is already on the list, the participant has to select a different name. When all ten people have chosen a name, a new person looks over the list and circles one name. The written list is no longer needed so one of the spectators removes the sheet and folds it into quarters. The pad is tossed aside. The mentalist tears the folded paper and throws it away; after all, it was needed only to make certain that no names were duplicated. THE MENTALIST IS NOW ABLE TO LOOK AT EACH PERSON ON THE LIST AND REVEAL WHAT NAME THEY HAVE IN MIND! Beyond this remarkable demonstration, the mentalist asks a member of the audience to open a large envelope they have been holding since before the list was made. Inside is a prediction. It reveals that the mentalist knew the name that would be selected by the participant that circled a name! This new billet technique is applicable to endless presentations. In an instant, you will be able to know what was written on the list, who wrote what and which of the list was selected. If you ever wanted to be able to entertain a large group of people with nothing more that a BORROWED piece of paper, now you can. Has these important features: No switching of papers. Only one paper is used. No carbons in the pad, or anywhere else. No peeks, glimpses or quick looks. Any paper will work. Everything can be borrowed. No stolen center. Perfectly logical reason for writing the thoughts. Every move is natural. Entirely new technique. Can be used in an endless number of tricks. Can be learned in a few minutes. Completely one-man. Can be used with a spirit medium act. Instanly gives three pieces of information: Who the 10 of 12 thoughts are, Who wrote what, And which thought was selected. BONUS MATERIAL: In this manuscript, you will receive The Phantom Artist, a clever effect by Percy Naldrett that enables you to reveal a thought through an artistic ability. Published previously, never before has this effect been given such a presentation. An original creation of Docc Hilford for use with The Jagged Edge...
$35.00 w/DVD


James File by Stewart James
Sometimes More IS More! Within these volumes are meticulously described 556 tricks and routines conceived by Stewart James. Of these, 478 have not been published before. Many of the originations of this extraordinary man appearing here for the first time are brilliant, some are transcendent. And of the 148 choice variants of his inventions created by others, 74 have not seen print before. Nearly 1700 Pages of Stewart James' Magic, Most Previously Unpublished Compiled and Written by Allan Slaight Accompanied by Max Maven Two Hardbound Volumes With A Hardbound Index of Some 15,000 Entries for Stewart James In Print and The James File
$ 150.00





Stewart James In Print: The First Fifty Years
This is one of the largest magic books ever published. It is a testament to the genius of one man. Stewart James In Print features more than 400 tricks and routines Mr. James has published or marketed over a fifty year span of incredible creativity. In addition to scores of intriguing special chapters, each trick is prefaced by a fascinating introduction. It is here we learn much about the history of magic in this century, the evolution of these ground-breaking original mysteries and, indeed, Mr. James' own unique techniques to ignite the creative process. When this book first appeared, it shocked the magic community. It was as large as the New York phonebook, 1025 pages filled with 412 exceedingly clever tricks, and all by one man! And this was only the first volume, beginning a chronicle of unparalleled inventiveness that would be completed years later by THE JAMES FILE . When word of the quality of magic presented in STEWART JAMES IN PRINT began to circulate, two printings of the book sold out quickly and it has been out of print and eagerly sought after for years. The breadth of material is amazing, the ingenuity unique in all of magic. STEWART JAMES IN PRINT is available again—but not for long. Make sure you don't miss having a copy this time. This is definitely a bookshelf centerpiece. Illustrated, 1,000 pages
$ 100.00


Jay's Journal of Anomalies (202 Pages, Illustrated Hardbound with Dust Jacket)
From Ricky Jay, "Ingesters of stones, stoats, and swords have long compelled my attention. Signor Hervio Nano, the fantastic homunculus, defied conventional taxonomy. The well-trained flea has shown sufficient rationality to drive a chariot, impersonate Napoleon, or reenact the siege of Antwerp. Note the enduring popularity of severing from the head its most protuberant organ -- the nose. The Bonassus, advertised as unique, was in 1821 the most numerous hoofed quadruped on the face of the earth. In an era rich in examples of animal scholarship, Munito was a star. "
The multitalented Ricky Jay (sleight-of-hand artist, actor, author, and scholar of the unusual) wrote and published a unique and beautifully designed quarterly called Jay's Journal of Anomalies. Already coveted collector's items, the sixteen issues are now gathered here in a complete set, with significant new material and illustrations. A brilliant excursion into the history of bizarre entertainments, the journal was described in The New York Times as "beautiful and elegant...a combination of rigorous scholarship and personal rumination."
In a delectably deadpan and winning style, Jay conveys his admiration and affection for the offbeat that characterized his best-selling Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women. The journal covers such subjects as dogs stealing acts from other dogs, an anthropological hoax involving the only survivors of a caste of ancient Aztec priests, and the ultimate diet: eating nothing at all. Jay explains how wags since the sixteenth century have cheated at bowling; he explores the ancient relationship between conjuring and dentistry; and he chronicles the exploits of ceiling walkers and human flies. Crammed full of illustrations drawn from the author's massive personal archives, Jay's Journal of Anomalies will baffle, instruct, and, above all, delight.
$ 40.00

Jennings '67 by Larry Jennings
Six years in the making, Jennings '67 contains vintage magic with cards by the late Larry Jennings. Under the tutelage of Dai Vernon, Jennings developed many unique routines, which were kept from publication for decades. Seventy of these miracles (including some by Vernon) have been collected in a hardbound book of card magic for everyone from beginner to expert. Hardbound with dust jacket.
$ 40.00

Jiggery Pokery by Andrew Wimhurst
$ 15.00


Jinx by Theodore Anneman
In October 1934 a new magazine was born, and fathered by Theodore Anneman. The Jinx was eagerly waited for by hundreds of subscribers who wanted their fill of fantastic ESP Routines mixed together with wonderful magic routines. These three hardbound volumes contain all the 150 Jinx issues in more than 800 pages, including 100s of illustrations.
Jinx Vol. 1 (1-50) $
Jinx Vol. 2 (51-100)
Jinx Vol. 3 (101-151)
Complete set of all 3 books $90.00

Digital Jinx Magazine CD-ROM
The Jinx Magazine on CD Rom produced by Houdini's Magic USA. Every variety and type of magic is here. Ball Tricks, Bill Tricks, Billet Reading, Book Tests, Brain Tests, Cards and some of the most creative effects and miracles. Cigarettes, Coins, Silks, Matches, Slates, Spirit, Thimbles, Ropes and Ribbons are also included. Houdini Picture Corporation is proud to present, for the first time, the complete three volume set on CD ROM! Search through over 800 pages with the interactive index or keyword search. Just type in the word or phrase you're looking for and the interactive Jinx will take you there. Usable on both PC and MAC computers! Bonus: 5 Supplemental Jinx Programs! These are completely routined, 30 minute acts from beginning to end! Bonus: Michael Skinner's notes on The Jinx! "The Jinx on CD-ROM is reasonably priced, easy to use, and is a great addition to the growing number of magazines in electronic format. Buy it." Michael Close-MAGIC Magazine
$ 20.00

The New Jinx by Bill Madsen
One of the hottest areas in magic today is mentalism, and one of the major sources for the best mentalism ever published has been out of print for two decades: THE NEW JINX. The sequel to Ted Annemann's classic Jinx magazine was published from 1962 to 1968 and contains over 300 pages of amazing mentalism. Our new Kaufman and Company edition duplicates our reprint from 1987, with an introduction by Tony Andruzzi, and adds a complete index. Pages 296 - Hardbound w/ Dust Jacket
$60.00




The Complete Jog Shuffle Booklet by Paul Gordon
This 15-page booklet gives a full description of the very useful and utilitarian jog shuffle, enhanced by 10 illustrations. Complete with tips, hints and applications. "Why on earth am I writing a book (or, booklet) about a move that any aspiring cardman (cardperson) ought to already know. Well that's the point really. Too many card handlers think they understand (and have mastered) the move... In short, they are not performing it correctly; and their audiences are not fooled. ...This booklet is designed to fully explore (and describe) the move." -Paul Gordon
$10.00









John Calvert: Magic and Adventures Around the World by William V. Rauscher
Only a dedicated magic buff could have so thoroughly researched and written a book recounting John Calvert's breath-taking illusions onstage, his incredible daredevil feats, and his many real-life escapes from death. In this compelling narrative and with three hundred photographs, William V. Rauscher describes the magic career that led to record-breaking engagements on Broadway and exciting adventures around the world. Calvert has captivated audiences in the great cities of five continents. Rauscher tells of the successful movie career, often touched by Calvert's own magical good fortune, where he started in many popular films and went on to succeed in most of the facets of the motion picture industry. The author relates hair-rasing exploits of Calvert in his private airliners, in which he transported his cast and the props and sets of his glittering stage productions; and of Calvert at sea, where he encountered typhoons in the Pacific, pirates off the coast of China, gunboats in the Straits of Taiwan, and the loss of three great yachts, including the gallant sailing vessl Sea Fox. After his speedboat sank off the coast of Borneo, the magician swam for nearly sixteen hours in waters infested with sea snakes, sharks, and Portuguese men-of-war until he was picked up by a native fisherman. Rauscher has gathered a remarkable collection of photograhphs chronicling Calvert's life from his childhood in New Trenton, Indiana, through most of his unique experiences. The illustrations enchance this thrilling and inspiring saga about an extraordinary man whose daring, iimagination, and faith have propelled and sustained him through a long life of adventure in a magical aura where success and survival clearly have triumphed. "John Calvert: Magic and Adventures Around the World" contains details of a story that continues today with all the glamour and mystique that have followed Calvert through five decades.
$100.00

John Verse Two by John Mendoza
The SECOND book of John F. Mendoza John F. Mendoza is one of today’s leading close-up entertainers, all of his creations are truly professional and audience-tested before both laymen and magicians. JOHN: Verse Two offers you outstanding effects with an emphasis on routining. The ‘in--betweens’ that make the entire close-up act well rounded and pleasing. C O N T E N T S CARD EFFECTS: Acey-Deucy Improved, Missionaries’ Revenge, Face Up Red Black Shuffle, Marlo-Nelson-Mendoza Hunters, The Most Difficult Card Trick in the World, The Horse Race, Cutting the Kings Re-Visited, S-T-R-E-T-C-H Stretched, One Handed Face Change, Nelson’s $1.50 Four Ace Routine, One Dollar Sandwich, The Ten Card Poker Killer, Easy Ace Cutting, Open Travelers-Closed Changers. COINS: Look They’re Copper (a fantastic climax for Matrix). Reverse Portable Hole (clever handling). APPARATUS: The Last Last Card, Bendix Bombshell Routine, The Cup Switch, Unexpected Vision, The Spiked Half. THE MAGIC OF MARY WOLF: The Two Hundred-Eighty Five Cent Trick, Quick MacDonald, The Cone and Coins Routine plus Addendum, A Little Bit of Coke. All in all, something for everyone who has a keen interest in commercial close-up magic. BEAUTIFUL MAGIC—COMPLETE ROUTINES—ANOTHER CLASSIC! Spiral bound, 137 pages, 8½" x 11", professionally typeset, plus over 100 crystal clear and concise line drawings keyed to the text. A beautifully produced book. Contains 26 truly commercial routines using cards, coins, and a few selected props. 137 pages, Very well produced, nicely illustrated.
$20.00

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