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$1000 Secret Seance by Docc Hilford
Magicians have always loved performing seance theater. But how to make it practical and profitable has been a question unresolved — UNTIL NOW! By creating a system of three different seances, Docc has a practical system for selling and performing many types of seance theater. The Pocket Seance can be performed close-up and surrounded. A spirit message appears addressed to someone you've never met and signed by a spirit known only to the addressee! It amazes potential buyers and sells the other seances. The Personal Seance reveals personal information about a sitter and commands high fees. Docc's method rivals the great mediums of the past. The Grand Seance is designed for several sitters at once. Their fortunes are told, birthdates revealed, personality traits given all through your spirit guide. Who makes his presence known in a finale that will have the sitters gasping for breath! This is the system that has made professional magicians $1,000 a session. It was originally released with all the simple props for $350. Now you can have this secret information for a fraction of the cost. Each seance is fully scripted so you know exactly what to do and say. Features: * Complete darkness is NEVER required. * All acts are instantly set-up and taken down. * Everything travels in a briefcase. * You can perform them anywhere. * All three seances are really a SYSTEM for making big fees. * The system sells the shows. - No assistants needed * Nothing "corny", the REAL stuff! * Bonus slate moves. * New billet reading methods. * The Hilford Office Test, A wonderful way to read a person's thoughts, is also included FREE! Fully scripted — every move and gesture is written out. Everything you need to make up to $ 100,000 a year, and keep your day job!
$40.00

101108 Lecture Notes by Marc Spelmann
Written exclusively for his 2 hour lecture in Las Vegas, Marc Spelmann has held nothing back in this limited edition booklet. With eight previously unpublished routines and principles from a super easy but highly effect chair test through to a book test principle that astonished everyone who saw it live in Vegas. We completely sold out of these at Mindvention after Marc's 2 hour lecture. The lecture booklet is A4 in size, full-color card stock cover, black and white glossy pages, and fully illustrated throughout. 101108 Lecture Booklet - Marc Spelmann Contents include: Time is of the Essence Marc Spelmann's very own impromptu watch routine that is logical, effective for close up and parlor and astonishing. A borrowed watch and two business cards is all that is required for this routine that Marc demonstrated again and again in Vegas. Booker Using a similar principle to Time is of the Essence Marc has developed an impromptu book test that is logical and extremely direct. No Such Luck Spelmann's handling of the limited edition 'No Chance Delux Set' an effect left to complete chance always seems to go the performers was despite the true fairness of the demonstration. So sure is the performer that they genuinely gamble a large sum of money on an outcome they cannot possibly control. Perfect Location Imagine being able to have a person focus on a postcard of a landmark in a city from around the world, not only do know what landmark but you repeat the process matching every time. This routine is both direct and super easy. The principle can be adapted to practically any theme. Marc tips his use of the principle for his trade show performances. N.A.M.D The Sequel Marc has finally published his updated version of N.A.M.D. which was his marked deck from 2004. This deck is easily constructed in under half an hour and is possible the most easy to read marking system but also one of the hardest to detect. PVP - Positional Visual Persuasion Spelmann's brilliant handling of the bank night plot. This is routine received rave reviews in Las Vegas from some of mentalism's most notable names. Every step is logical and the routine is quite astonishing. No thumb tips, no awkward loads, no double envelopes, just 5 envelopes. This is certainly one of the easiest and cleanest bank nights and the fact that the spectator removes the contents of each envelope makes it totally baffling. In Shaxons Shadow Marc Spelmann has created a wonderful principle that seems so unbelievably fair yet you can predict or divine a word, in any book, on any page, on any line. IYP Chair Test (In Your Pocket) Marc developed this beautiful two phase chair routine so that he always had something that could be performed on the largest stage yet could literally fit into his pocket. Four spectators each randomly choose a sweet, 3 are green and 1 is red. Marc successfully locates the person with the red sweet, without equivoque, double talk or any electrical devices. He then instructs each person to sit on a chair, all id totally fair but he is able to influence the person holding the red sweet to sit in the chair he wants. Theory & Thoughts Marc divulges his current thoughts on mentalism, what is important, what we claim and how we develop our own personas in three compelling sections. No Answers, Hurdles and No Show Willie. For what is contained in these pages many said it was too good to give away. Please note this is a limited printing. Pages 24 - Saddle Stitched
$25.00


13 Steps to Mentalism by Corinda
13 Steps to Mentalism has become the standard by which all other mentalism books have been judged. In thirteen chapters, it details the workings of nearly every catetory and device useful to the working mentalist. Nail writers, predictions, card tricks, blindfold tricks, muscle reading, billets, publicity stunts, patter and presentation and more are covered within its pages.
$ 30.00



101108 Lecture Notes by Marc Spelmann
Written exclusively for his 2 hour lecture in Las Vegas, Marc Spelmann has held nothing back in this limited edition booklet. With eight previously unpublished routines and principles from a super easy but highly effect chair test through to a book test principle that astonished everyone who saw it live in Vegas. We completely sold out of these at Mindvention after Marc's 2 hour lecture. The lecture booklet is A4 in size, full-color card stock cover, black and white glossy pages, and fully illustrated throughout. 101108 Lecture Booklet - Marc Spelmann Contents include: Time is of the Essence Marc Spelmann's very own impromptu watch routine that is logical, effective for close up and parlor and astonishing. A borrowed watch and two business cards is all that is required for this routine that Marc demonstrated again and again in Vegas. Booker Using a similar principle to Time is of the Essence Marc has developed an impromptu book test that is logical and extremely direct. No Such Luck Spelmann's handling of the limited edition 'No Chance Delux Set' an effect left to complete chance always seems to go the performers was despite the true fairness of the demonstration. So sure is the performer that they genuinely gamble a large sum of money on an outcome they cannot possibly control. Perfect Location Imagine being able to have a person focus on a postcard of a landmark in a city from around the world, not only do know what landmark but you repeat the process matching every time. This routine is both direct and super easy. The principle can be adapted to practically any theme. Marc tips his use of the principle for his trade show performances. N.A.M.D The Sequel Marc has finally published his updated version of N.A.M.D. which was his marked deck from 2004. This deck is easily constructed in under half an hour and is possible the most easy to read marking system but also one of the hardest to detect. PVP - Positional Visual Persuasion Spelmann's brilliant handling of the bank night plot. This is routine received rave reviews in Las Vegas from some of mentalism's most notable names. Every step is logical and the routine is quite astonishing. No thumb tips, no awkward loads, no double envelopes, just 5 envelopes. This is certainly one of the easiest and cleanest bank nights and the fact that the spectator removes the contents of each envelope makes it totally baffling. In Shaxons Shadow Marc Spelmann has created a wonderful principle that seems so unbelievably fair yet you can predict or divine a word, in any book, on any page, on any line. IYP Chair Test (In Your Pocket) Marc developed this beautiful two phase chair routine so that he always had something that could be performed on the largest stage yet could literally fit into his pocket. Four spectators each randomly choose a sweet, 3 are green and 1 is red. Marc successfully locates the person with the red sweet, without equivoque, double talk or any electrical devices. He then instructs each person to sit on a chair, all id totally fair but he is able to influence the person holding the red sweet to sit in the chair he wants. Theory & Thoughts Marc divulges his current thoughts on mentalism, what is important, what we claim and how we develop our own personas in three compelling sections. No Answers, Hurdles and No Show Willie. For what is contained in these pages many said it was too good to give away. Please note this is a limited printing. Pages 24 - Saddle Stitched
$25.00

20 Effects For Psychic Entertainers by Bruce Bernstein
A brand new book of Mental Effects by Bruce Bernstein, creator of "Couples" and the highly acclaimed "Berstein Center Tear Technique." This book contains twenty practical, straight-forward, and direct routines. None of the effects require equipment that hast to be constructed, none require stooges or codes, none require billet switches. Best of all, they are all One Man effects, with no trained assistants needed. Half of the effects are entirely impromput, including a totally impromptu book test in which the spectator may pick his own book and his own choice of page number. The effects range from close up to stage, but almost all are readily adaptable to any performing conditions your style calls for. At least a minor background in the traditional skills of the Mentalist will be helpful in putting this material to use-this is not a book for begginers. Illustrated. 60 pages spiral bound.
$ 20.00


202 Methods Of Forcing by Ted Anneman
A classic text by Ted Annemann, one of magic's greatest personalities. Learn how to force everything, from cards, to colors, to numbers and just about anything else a magician might use. An invaluable resource for every magician.
$ 10.00

666 Mentalism by Howard Adams
Howard Adams has been around for a LONG time, and his specialty is self working and mathematical magic and mentalism effects. I have no idea how his mind can generate these kinds of effect with this much variety, but create he does. Howard's books and booklets have been released in series (Such as OICUFESP and MINDESPA) and in books by a variety of publishers. The commercial effect "Will the card match" is based on one of Howard's principles. Look at any list of creators of easy to do, self-working card effects and Howard's name will be high on the list. Howard's contributions can be seen in Simply Impromp2 by Aldo Colombini and Howard's book Mathcasts Aspellonu is often quoted as a resource for this kind of material. In this book, Howard has created 66 self working packet effects using 6 cards each. (thus the title, get it, 666 Mentalism?) Each effect is explained in Howard's straight forward, no-nonsense and to the point fashion and we have left them as he wrote them word for word. You can read a sample here. I think often, people ignorantly poo poo self working magic because they don't understand it. It is true that you will find NO sleight of hand, no finger flinging and no hard to do gaffs in this book. Instead you get 66 (Plus a few extra bonuses) simple effects and plot outlines that can be done 100% in the spectator's hands! Many of these do not require the performer to touch the cards at all. Some could be done over the phone or through the MAIL. I know of several performers who have used this kind of magic over the phone with radio DJ's heard by thousands and thousands of listeners! To the listening audience, you could read minds or predict an outcome that you have NO WAY OF INFLUENCING. The material in this book is great stuff for brainstorming and workshops. Sure you can do it As-Is, and with a little thought and personalization, you can take a solid effect and turn it into a publicity making miracle! We select books for a variety of reasons. 1– We like them. 2– The author's are people we know of and respect. 3– The ideas are just darned clever. 4– There is a niche or group out there we know will enjoy the information. All of these reasons apply to this book, but there is another. Howard and Dolores Adams are really wonderful PEOPLE! Though I was vaguely familiar with Howard and some of his writings when he first contacted me, I have grown to look forward to our correspondences and occasional chats by phone. Howard and Dolores Adams are genuinely wonderful nice people, and work together as a team very well. Dolores transcribes most of Howard's hand written notes, and helps to edit and proof read them. As you will find, Howard's writing style is VERY brief and to the point. It is clear, but he does not waste words or ink. His descriptions are clean cut and straight forward, and I really suggest you read his introduction before going forward as I think it sets the stage for how he thinks and writes very well. Howard is also a perfectionist! He is and was adamant that we not touch any of his words. Dolores' proof reading was so thorough, that we didn't have much we could add or change anyway! So, what you have here are 66 (Plus a couple bonuses) self-working mentalism effects using packets of 6 cards each. You can look forward to 888 mentalism- (88 effects with 8 cards each) down the road as well. Howard has left the presentations sketchy, because he intends this to be a spring board for your own creativity and ideas. Obviously, one would never do an entire act of such routines… but the simplicity of them, and the way in which they work on their own, means that wherever you do decide to do these effects, you can devote your attention to presentation and theatre! Pages 132 - Softcover Perfectbound
$35.00

7 Deceptions by Luke Jermay
"This material is so fantastic - I bought the rights to it!" -Kenton Knepper The groundbreaking material contained in 7 Deceptions is in a class of its own. After seeing these creations, Kenton Knepper was so stunned that he actually bought the publishing rights from Luke-the first time Kenton has ever purchased another's material. With endorsements from names like Docc Hilford, Steve Banachek and Kenton Knepper, you can rest assured that this is real-world material. * Stop your own pulse...with no gimmicks! And-stop a spectator's pulse without even touching them! No stooges, confirmed by another audience member, this is the real work! * A spectator simply looks at a playing card and you cause them to actually forget this card-they can't remember it! This really works! * A spectator's actual phobia is seen to go away through a magical, psychological event. The spectator takes home a special paper to remind them of this dramatic change. Is it real magic? * Two different spectators see two different words on one ungimmicked piece of paper without a single switch. You may also add to this, causing a third spectator to read a third word. A fascinating principle explained in full. This technique opens up many brand-new doors. * During a palm reading, the lines on the spectator's palm apparently move and twist on their own. A stunning combination of linguistics, psychology and neurology. * And lots more, including in-depth extras from guest contributors and fans of Mr. Jermay. Staplebound, 50 pages.
$ 35.00


7 by Patrick Kuffs trick booklet written by David Acer
An insanely dynamic entertainer and innovator, Patrik Kuffs has made smash-hit appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, the International Battle of Magicians in Atlanta, and on such varied television shows as Popular Mechanics For Kids, Ad Lib and Urban Magic, with David Acer and Richard Sanders. This book, his first, contains seven eye-popping showpieces for stage and close-up, each one ingenious, engaging and astonishing enough to steal a show! * Under The Table: A card is folded and placed under the leg of a wobbly table to steady it at the beginning of a show. Later, a card is chosen in the context of another routine, then promptly vanishes. Impossibly, a spectator retrieves the card under the table-leg and unfolds it, showing it to be his selection! * Invisible Touch: A spectator secretly marks one finger on a drawing of a hand. A second spectator is asked to extend his hand, when suddenly, he feels something touching a finger, though there is nothing near it! The finger, of course, is the same one secretly marked by the other spectator! * French Lint: A clean lint roller is used to collect DNA left behind by a chosen card, only to result in the name of the card mysteriously forming in lint on the roller! * Temporal Anomaly: Two watches are borrowed from the audience, then both are set randomly by two different people. When the two times are revealed, THEY MATCH! And so much more! Seven By Patrik Kuffs is an inspired collection of close-up, stage and mental miracles, rich in their simplicity, remarkable in their effect! Written by David Acer, illustrated by Joey Incollingo. Number Two in the critically acclaimed Seven By Series.
$12.00

7 Modest Miarcles You Can Do by Barrie Richardson
$15.00

49 Seconds - The Memory Routine of Luke Jermay by Luke Jermay
Luke Jermay, consultant for Criss Angel's Mind Freak show and Derren Brown's Tricks of the Mind has just released a piece from his personal repertoire, "49:SECONDS". Listen as he talks to Alvo Stockman about memory based magic and why it's a different animal. Not just AN amazing 4 phase memory routine with a pack of cards -- this is THE memory routine. Straight from Luke's repertoire, 49:SECONDS is a hard-hitting experience that you can create with no-preparation, just a borrowed deck of playing cards. Pages 20 - Saddle Stitched
$20.00





Seventy-Five Novel Ways to Use Your Clipboard by John P. Machniak
Never before has the Clip-Board been exposed to such a Variety of tests. Not just simple ideas, but fully expanded plots that can add new dimension to your mental presentations. This book is crammed full of novel and exciting concepts, conveniently broken down into seventeen categories - Numbers, Cards, Food, Money, etc. This breakdown acts as an index to the contents. For instance, if you need a presentation for a bankers' luncheon, simply turn to Chapter 5 - Money - and select one of the effects found there. This is a unique book, extensively illustrated throughout, which opens up a great new field for the mentalist.
$18.00








A Boon For All Seasons by Eric Mason and Barrie Richardson
This manuscript details the use of one of the most storied and effective magic marking systems available, the boon. From the construction of a boon to the proper uses and routines, this booklet has it all. The magic that can be achieved with this little item is truly breathtaking. You can perform high-level mentalism and impossible predictions that will get people talking.
$20.00










A Darker Light by Ronald J. Dayton
The latest book from the fertile mind of Ronald J. Dayton (a.k.a Kotah) is a collection of dark stories and poems entangled in a web of magic. Some 120 plus pages of material for the Bizarrist. Twisted, and thought provoking stuff. Dark but real, pages from the tests of life. Tales that will touch emotions, and possibly a nerve or two. Things which once heard, will not soon be forgotten. Presentations gathered over the past three years and all released in one book for the very first time. A Darker Light is sure to please the dark side of your performers soul. Come, walk this shadow path, bathed in a darker light. In its glow you will come to know magic differently. This is the best of Dayton, at Dayton's best! The imagery of words used as tools of creative inspiration. Here is what James Luce had to say after reading this book: "I Just wanted to announce my most joyous experience I had when reading Brother Kotah's new book "A Darker Light. All I can say is wow! He has created works which will tug on hearts and intrigue the mind with the vivid imagery of his story telling. Among my favorites are Amanda's Last Breath, a heart jerker where meaningful words are manifested from the loss of someone special. Oh What a Tangled Web... where a spiders web is a metaphor for lies. This ends with a visual surprise! Money Does Not a Restless Spirit Soothe, Where the spirits of mistreated workers comeback and avenge an insult the company ensues upon their families. It is obvious from reading Ronald J. Dayton's creations that he is a very talented writer and cares deeply about his art. You can count me amongst his fans. May your inquisitive mind bloom and creations blossom." This excursion into the world of Bizzarism is a collection of powerful but simple bizarre effects as well as poems and stories useful for atmosphere and just plain getting you in the ookie mood. Set to release in February, this book features over 30 bizarre effects presented in story form. Not for the novice, this book simply hints at methodology, preferring instead, as with all good bizarre magick, to focus on the presentation and mood. Bizarre magick seems to be the final progression for many entertainers. We grow tired of amusing only ourselves, and seek to add real power and amazement to what we do. As we venture into the work of magick, with a K- the real stuff, we often find that our traditional performances shift as well. We move from one who simply does tricks, into the ranks of one who entertains, and that dear friends is real magic! A Darker Light will be printed in soft cover 8.5" X 11" format, and is sure to please the dark side of your performers soul.
$35.00


A Magician Among Spirits by Harry Houdini
The Original Manuscript, from the Christopher Collection - In 1924, Houdini's prized effort, A Magician Among The Spirits, was published. Much to his dismay, the editors at Harper & Brothers rearranged, rewrote and above all cut out huge portions of the text. The original typed manuscript for A Magician Among The Spirits survives in Milbourne Christopher's collection, unread except by a few people, for nearly half a century. Now Richard Kaufman and Maurine Christopher have published the original typed manuscript in facsimile, with handwritten corrections by Houdini and Oscar Teale. The edition is limited to 1000 copies. This 400 page oversized book is adorned with the same sepia-toned rare photograph of Houdini that accompanies the manuscript. Covered in black cloth and housed in a matching slipcase. This book will be published only one time.
$ 125.00

Absolute Magic by Derren Brown
Finally available in America! Following the success of Pure Effect , Derren Brown offers a detailed study of the most difficult task facing any close-up magician: how to make magic convincing. This is a rich and witty journey through the thinking of Britain’s foremost current magical performer, whose television specials have revolutionized mentalism and drawn massive viewing figures. Absolute Magic offers the profoundest thinking, expressed in the most memorable and vivid prose, and is a necessary modern classic for the magician or mentalist striving to make his performances more powerful. This is a manifesto for performing excellence, not a mere collection of routines. Those who study it carefully will find much practical information, not only on close-up magic (Derren’s emotion packed presentation for the floating ring, for example) and mentalism, but also his unique approach to theatrical pick-pocketing.Originally privately published by the author, Absolute Magic was only available directly from Derren via his password protected web site. Those fortunate few who were able to negotiate the web site and place their order have cherished their copies. With his performing career no longer affording him the luxury of filling orders, he has authorized its publication and the book is now available. “If the author’s previous book, Pure Effect, was a challenge to the status quo of close-up magic, then Absolute Magic is an outright call to arms… he wants not only to alter the way we do our art and work, but he wants to transform the way we think and feel about it. ...Mr. Brown also possesses considerable experience with pick-pocketing, a subject he explores in some technical as well as theatrical depth. There is some pragmatic contents of the book, which still serves as a vehicle for Mr. Brown’s thoughtful consideration of artistic issues.” -Jamy Ian Swiss, Genii Magazine March 2000 Here is an excerpt from the book, cited in the Genii review, as characteristic of its contents: “Have the courage to think from this starting-point, and to leave ninety percent of your repertoire behind you. Then go out to perform fresh and eager to improve even more, and from the moment you arrive, invent and walk your own prestige Carry it around with you with the quiet nature of the man confident in his authority. Communicate it thoroughly and subtly before any magic begins. You are not a juggler, nor a mere amuser of the middle-classes: you are a magician. The main task of that wonderful job is to lift people out of themselves. You are a connection to a wondrous world, and if you forget that and just become a mingling trickster, then you are undercutting yourself, and denying yourself the shiver of an unrivalled type of job satisfaction. In keeping with our model, it is vital that you transport people: that in some sensitive way you challenge the comfort of the social context. In places where the posh gather and talk about silly things, you must gradually, softly, sound a bass note that rumbles. You act with caution, and you pace the mood of the event (and you don’t cloud that judgment by swigging too much of the Champagne yourself), but you remember that you are there to create magic… and you bide your time.” Warning: This is not a book for the casual reader nor one who is easily offended! 251 pages, cloth bound.
$50.00

Accuracy by Andrew Gerard
The performer places a one dollar bill and a one hundred dollar bill on the table along with a quarter. The spectator is asked to spin the quarter on the table while the performer's back is turned. When the quarter comes to rest the spectator is asked to remember which side is up. The spectator places the magician's wallet over the quarter so it is completely hidden. Next the spectator is asked to hide one bill in each hand. All this is done while the performer's back is turned. The performer turns around and removes 3 business cards from his pocket. He writes down something on each one and places one in front of each of the spectator's hands and one in front of the wallet. From this point the spectator opens his hands, revealing which bill is in which hand and THEY turn over the business cards proving both correct! But wait... remember the quarter? The spectator lifts the wallet revealing the quarter landed heads side up. Again THEY turn over the business card revealing the words "Heads Side Up." This is ACCURACY. Key points: No electronics Spectator may keep everything (if you can afford to give away 101 dollars!) No assistants No one ahead Nothing added or taken away No peeking Perfect for walk around Bonus: Andrew Gerard shares his notes on this routine, offers a stage idea, and a killer repeat.
$24.99

Act Of Imagination by Enrique Enriquez and Kenton Knepper
"This Material Is So Fantastic - I Bought The Rights To It! Only once before have I paid to write and publish someone else's ideas. The first time was some unknown performer at the time named 'Luke Jermay' and the book was the now-classic '7 Deceptions'. This is only the second time I bought the rights to the material of someone else. That ought to tell you a great deal." - Kenton Knepper This is the inside, practical, real work of "Kentonism" and "Telepathy In Action" taken to new heights and performed with greater ease and comfort than ever before. If you like "Kentonism" or "Telepathy In Action", this is a MUST HAVE book. What IS the Act of Imagination? Do a full hypnosis type act without any hypnosis, stooges, trick props, or set-up. People may think they have become furniture, see themselves without pants - any number of wild seemingly "hypnotic demonstrations" are performed without paid helpers or real hypnosis. This is the full act just as Enrique Enriquez has performed it around the world, in theatres, living rooms, art museums and television. You get all the details of the act Enrique is performing to this day to gather fame and honor worldwide. Psst! It's EASY. But it will take practice. PLUS Enrique also tips for the first time his classic blindfold portrait effect with all the touches and details only he alone can tell. Draw accurate portraits of unseen people, even if you are not an artist! AND Kenton tips his special duct tape blindfold designed for Enrique's act as well. Your head is down, eyes to the floor the entire time, duct tape all over your eyes and nose. No nose peek, no seeing through the blindfold either. REALLY. Of course there's a secret - and Kenton finally reveals it here for the first time here. Many have raved about this gem. We know that once people read this work, the buzz will be all over the place, just as it was with 7 Deceptions. This book will change how we do Kentonism, TIA and hypnosis on stage forever. It isn't easy to impress Kenton, and nearly impossible to get him to buy the rights to anyone else's work. Learn why Kenton spent a great deal of time and money to get this material into print. If he believes this much in the material, you can imagine how thrilled you are going to be! Enrique Enriquez is a student of Kenton Knepper and has performed the world over with the material in this book. Now it can be yours Pages 44
$40.00


Act Two by Barrie Richardson
When Barrie Richardson's Theater of the Mind was published in 1999, it drew immediate acclaim from mentalists and magicians, professional and amateur alike, and quickly became a bestseller. In it, Richardson, a longtime professional performer and speaker, exhibited an unerring track record for fashioning astonishing effects and routines, dressed in powerful and engaging presentations and supported by ingenious, practical methods. In Act Two, Barrie Richardson shows that he has lost none of his gentle thunder. His new book features 54 tricks, ideas and routines, with all the attributes for which his work has become known and admired. Most include full presentations that use humanity, humor and an unfaltering sense of drama, that culminate in feats that are clearly impossible and thoroughly amazing. Along with some of his most prized routines, Richardson includes valuable examples taken from his professional repertoire of motivational talks for public and business audiences. The scenes in Act Two amount to what might be called a modern "miracle play." Here is a scant sampling of the action: • Spectators name any card and a position in the deck. They count down to that position in an isolated pack and find their card at the precise number they chose. The performer never touches the cards, there are no forces or switches, and the deck is ungimmicked. • Remarkable new billet techniques are applied to ordinary business cards and Post-It notes to create astonishing effects of mind reading. • A deck of cards, shuffled by two spectators, mysteriously separates into reds and blacks in their hands, while the performer tells of mysteries experienced on Mt. Kenya at the equator. • Various feats of superhuman memory and rapid calculation convince audiences of the performer's extraordinary mental powers—and their own. • A strange solid form materializes under an ungimmicked cloth napkin, and then just mysteriously melts away. • The true and complete method is revealed for the ancient Jar of Rice Suspension, presented to a tale of training and accomplishment in China. • Ground-breaking methods are explained for the divining of one or several mentally selected cards. • Also included are three new deck-switches, done while standing, that require no sleights or use of pockets; a deck that secretly unshuffles itself after being mixed by a spectator; and many more mysteries using coins, bills, magazines, marbles, rope and more. Frequently, sequels fail to live up to their predecessors. That is not the case here. You won't want to miss Act Two. A quality hardcover, 382 pages of baffling and practical material, loaded with full presentations.
$47.00

Al Koran's Professional Presentations by Hugh Miller
In 1968, Al Koran's Professional Presentations was published by Harry Stanley in London. This highly sought after book has now been reprinted by Martin Breese. Here it all is. The Gold Medallion, Ring on Stick, Birthday Card Trick, Book Test, Torn & Restored Cigarette Paper, Black Magic, Encore Card Stab, Doodles, Princess Card Trick Plus, Nap Hand Deal, Double Thought, Card Prediction, Sure Fire Force, The Flying Ring (today known as Ring Flight), The Pendulum Tells, Double Deal, and the Note Under the Cup. Enough great magic in this one book alone to perform an entire show. A classic!! 80 Page Hardbound.
$35.00




Alexander - The Man Who Knows by David Charvet and John Pomeroy
If this story were submitted as a script to a movie studio, it would be laughed out of Hollywood. “Too far fetched,” they would say. And they would be right except for one thing… it’s all true. Throughout this book, two very different stories unfold. First there is the account of Claude Alexander Conlin, the man who became perhaps the highest paid entertainer in the field of magic. Starting out as a stage illusionist, Alexander eventually discarded the large props and relied on his tremendous skills as a showman to put over an act of mentalism and psychic readings. As the turbaned Man Who Knows, Alexander earned four million dollars over the course of a relatively short career during the 1920s. The second story that runs concurrently with Alexander’s theatrical career includes details on his seven marriages (sometimes to more than one woman at once), time spent in local jails and federal prison, his trial for attempting to extort an oilman millionaire, his failed attempt to out run the authorities in a high powered speed-boat loaded with bootlegged liquor, and the four men that he admitted killing. It is not the kind of story in which you expect to find names like Harry Kellar, Dr. A.M. Wilson, Harry Houdini, Servais Le Roy, Howard Thurston, Floyd Thayer, Joe Dunninger and Harry Blackstone but here they are, both friend and foe alike. From the gold fields of Alaska to séance parlors on the Barbary Coast to the most luxurious theaters in North America, the story of The Man Who Knows is a story like no other.
$65.00

Alpha Series Volume I - Before The Curtain Rises, A Treatise on Preshow Work by Mark Strivings
How would you like to learn a simple technique that produces completely unexplainable, mind-blowing miracles! My friend, your day has come. This book, the first of the Alpha Series of manuscripts, contains much of the real work on this under explored topic, bringing together 20 years of experience into one source. Not only is the "how" of preshow work explored, but the "why" as well. Ton's of techniques for both the solo performer as well as those who have a full support team. The strengths and weaknesses of preshow, as well as a complete section of useful devices for the preshow worker is included. Then just for good measrue, seven effects are explored (including the strongest ending for the Tossed-Out Deck). All of this and much more is crammed into 32 pages, comb-bound in card covers. You'll find yourself referring to this one over and over. Miracles await you in this book!
$25.00


Alpha Series Volume II - Miracles From The Hip, A Treatise On The Art Of Pocket Writing by Mark Strivings
In This 50+ page book, all the secrets of the incredible technique of pocket writing are laid out. Dozens of facets including 9 different writers, 12 different writings "desk", exercises, technique, revealments, accessories and, of cours, effects - 8 of them in all! Any Secret writing is a deadly in the right hands. Pocket writing can be done anywhere, under any circumstances, plus it is angle-proof. What more could you ask! Add this technqiue to your arsenal and you can create miracles anywhere.
$25.00

Alph Series Volume Volume III - Silent Partner, A Treatise On The Use Of Cribs by Mark Strivings
A good crib can be your best friend. It can tell you the secrets of the universe. Well, almost. Want to completely blow your audience away? Here's your chance. "Silent Partner" explores the almost unkown art of the use of cribs. Unknown because there is virtually nothing of any substance in the entire literature regarding them. Think about this... What if Mark could show you a way that no one, not even well posted magicians and mentalists of the method for a miarcle? How about if Mark could show you how to make a crib truly invisible? That's what this new book is all about. In these 50+ comb-bound, card covered pages, every facet of crib work, including a ton of stuff you've never even cosidered before, is covered in detail. Included are over two dozen specific cribs for a wide variety of uses. Also included are such topics as memory, context, motivation, the peek, magicians guilt, misdirection, hiding the crib, crib construction, size, location, eyesight, camouflage, effects and much more! Materail like this is pure gold!
$25.00

Amazing World of Mentalism by Burling Hull
Here are the mental feats that have astounded both television and live audiences, as well as amazed professional magicians and performing mentalists for years! In this giant book, you will find the best of Burling "Volta" Hull, with material taken from his many writings and custom creations, including his Course in Mentalism. Four big chapters include - Amazing Mental Feats, with more than twenty-four presentations; The Invisible Hand Writes, dealing with slate effects and fully explaining the "Volta" spirit slate writing method; The Second Sight Act which is fully detailed with various methods of handling; and The Question Answering Act, with fourty-nine different methods explained, including the "Volta" Super-Professional Mentalism Course, plus the Ultra Question Answering Act - With No Questions Written as a bonus. Hundreds of hours were spent reading through thousands of pages of effects, letters, testimonials and advertising, to find the best effects. The material was then edited and streamlined, to provide you with direct, concise instructions, without losing any of the subtle working details.
$ 70.00


An Enchanted Evening Revised by Kenton Knepper
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND This Kenton classic has been praised by many performers as one of the important works which helped create their own character and the way they think about magic and mentalism. Here are some highlights: Spoon Bending Parties -- A detailed examination which many mentalists have asked Kenton to share with them alone, or keep to himself. How to get others to do metal bending in their own hands in a Psi-Party atmosphere. Bent Cent - This popular piece is still being sold as an individually marketed item to this day. Learn how to make your own and save money too. The Linguistically Twisted Kenton Tarot Trick - A popular effect for mentalists and weerdists. A classic. Flower Psychological Forces as a Readings - including a seeming personality test. Packet Trick Readings - Is it a packet trick or a reading? It's a lot of fun, and surprising too. There's more than meets the eye here. Enchanted Flower Production - Another marketed effect that is tipped in this manuscript. A no palming, no holder spring flower production that has fooled many well-versed performers. It’s EASY. An amazing invention, you can make yourself. As you can see, "Enchanted" is a wide and eclectic blend of magic, mentalism, essays on enchantment, psychology, linguistics and loads more in one place. Most of all, this manuscript has gained acclaim and status due to the other, non-trick material, it contains. This work will push and challenge you into reconsidering who and what you are, as well as what you do. Beautiful, poetic, miraculous, memorable magic and mentalism that is very different. "Enchanted Evening" has enchanted many of our best performers, and changed how we view ourselves and our art. As one friend put it, "It’s as eclectic and as interesting as you Kenton -- it’s pure Kenton, but everyone will benefit from it greatly whoever they are". We say if you like Kenton, you’ll love this! Over 60 full size pages
$30.00


Annemann - Life & Times of A Legend by Max Abrams
Here is the complete story of one of the most influential magic writers and editors of all time-the history of Theodore "Ted" Annemann. Every published, and many unpublished, creations of Annemann have been gathered for this unprecedented work, then edited and placed in their proper chronological order. This huge book contains extensive commentary, which clarifies hundreds of details about his tricks, his contemporaries and the man himself. It is as entertaining as it is informative. Annemann's influence on magic even after his death is explained, as well as the complete genealogy of his creation The Jinx Magazine and all its descendants. Also included are performance photos, family photos, publicity material and much more. Without question this is the largest collection of Annemann memorabilia ever to be printed. And for the first time, see the extended photo sequence of Annemann performing his death-defying Bullet Catch! These are merely a few of the features to be found in this comprehensive coverage of Ted Annemann. The scope of the material would take pages to describe. This indispensable book will be of interest to every magician, whether historian, collector, card worker or mentalist. A lifetime of magical creativity contained in one volume. 622 pages, hardbound with dustjacket.
$ 80.00


Annemann For The 90's by Mark Strivings
Without a doubt Theodore Annemann has had a huge effect on the state of mentalims in the 20th Century. Indeed, his works were the first to have an effect on Mark Strivings' own approach to mentalism. Over the years, like many others in the field, Mark has adapted effects for his own use. To fit his venues and his style of performing. This book, Mark's first for the fraternity, represents some of the results of years of experimentation and perfromance. This is all Anneman material that has been re-worked for todays performer. This material reflects the many changes in the world since Annemann's day. Let's face it, does a minature change bag "fit" into the modern world, especially when it is used in mentalism? Most likely not. These routines and handlings that fit into todays performing conditions and with todays audiences. Included are "Seven keys...etc...etc...etc..", Mark's complete rehandling of "Seven Keyst to Baldpate"; "What's A Mirror Got To Do With It?", an update on the classic "As In A Mirror Darkly"; "It's A Small Difference, But...", an update on Annemann's "One-Man Genuine Magazine Test"; "Three Incredibly Useful Card Manipulations for Mentalist"; "One Good Force Deserves Another"; "No New Nightmares" and more. Spiral bound, 26 pages in card covers.
$15.00


Animated Miracles by Yigal Mesika
Yigal Mesika is an incredibly talented young magician from Israel. He has created many powerful new effects with the loop. He also found it necessary to improve the quality of the loop and so, for the past seven years,Yigal searched until he found a better way to manufacture the loop. The product you see here can be stretched up to 400% of it's original size and is perfectly suited, in strength and invisibility, for the routines found in this book.Until now there has been very little information available on the loop and that kept the subject relatively unknown and rarely used. The aim of this book is to guide you through the techniques of working with the loop, as well as to give you some applicable routines for stage, close-up and mentalism. Most of the effects were created by Yigal Mesika. The rest of the effects, as indicated, were compiled from the repertories of working magicians, Yigal's friends.
*** 10 Dynamite Routines! ***
· Animated Fork - A fork is placed on a table and mysteriously moves. · Phenomenon Fork - A fork is placed on a hard surface and begins to spin rapidly as the magician waves his hand above it. It stops and spins in the other direction. As soon as it stops it can be picked up for examination by the audience. · Falling - An object is placed on the table in front of the performer. Passing his hands around it, he makes it fall. · The Floating Card - The magician, holding a deck of cards, takes one card with his right fingers and causes it to remain suspended from his thumb. He slowly removes his hand away and the card remains floating in mid-air. · Jumping Fork From Glass - The magician performs a little concerto with a fork on the rim of a wineglass. The fork is then placed into the glass. The magician conducts the fork, waving his hands over the glass. The fork begins to slowly climb out of the glass and suddenly jumps out, dramatically falling down to the table. · Mystery Glasses - A pair of sunglasses is placed on a table. Mysteriously they stand up on their own and, in some cases, the frame-arms fold shut. · Self Revealing Card -A card is freely selected and returned to the deck. The deck is squared and placed on any surface. The magician waves his hands some distance above the cards and the deck mysteriously separates. One card pops out of the deck. It is shown to be the selected card, and all may be handed out to the audience for immediate examination. · Matchical Magnetism - A match held by a spectator visibly jumps to join another match in the magicians hand. · A Touching Trick - The magician causes someone to feel he has been touched without any apparent contact. While the eyes of the audience are on him, and while his own eyes are closed, a spectator feels that his hand has been touched. The audience can plainly see that the magician did not touch the spectator. · The Floating Ring - The magician borrows a ring and displays it on his finger. The ring is suspended from his finger. The finger is moved away and the ring remains floating in the air totally unsupported. The magician plucks it from the air and hands it immediately back to it's owner! · Easy To Use! · Incredible Effect!
$ 20.00
5 Loops $ 10.00

Art of Cold Reading by Robert Nelson
You need not be the seventh son of a seventh son, or be born with a 'veil over your eyes' to be a successful clairvoyant or private reader. The art of cold reading is the learned ability to read another person 'from cradle to grave' without important error. You can soon learn to read people - giving them readings that will astound them - sensational revelations that will long linger in their minds. There is no preparation, no apparatus nor any written questions. This book reveals many of the inner secrets of the cold reader. It is a comprehensive enlightenment on the subject, meant to supliment, rather than supplant earlier works. Much of the secret information is taken from the inner sanctorums of many leading readers, based on years of successful experience. The Art of Cold Reading is a complete text, teaching the Art of Cold Reading. It should prove invaluable to the novice as well as the experienced reader.
$20.00



Sequel To the Art of Cold Reading by Robert Nelson
This is an excellent instructive book that presents a new approach and some interesting material heretofore unpublished. It is a re-emphasis of some of the original material, combined with new thoughts and ideas conceived by the inventive mind of Robert A. Nelson.
$15.00

Art of Metal Bending by Guy Bavli
Get your hands on Guy's latest metal-bending lecture notes, giving you inside information and an expert's insight into a variety of metal-bending effects.
$ 20.00




Art of Mentalism by Robert Cassidy
Originally published by CW in 1984, this extraordinary book sold out quickly and has been unavailable in hardbound ever since. The Wait Is Over! Robert Cassidy's The Art Of Mentalism has long been described as one of the books comprising the 'bible of mentalism'. Ground-breaking and ageless insight, methods and effects that will not only stimulate you but increase your worth as a performer. More than 90 pages of select material in a neat 8 1/2" x 11" format. This is a bona fide find for those in the know.

$54.00







Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
It has taken more than twenty years, but Bob Cassidy, a founding member of the Psychic Entertainers' Association and one of the most influential and colorful creators of modern mentalism, has finally written a worthy successor to The Art of Mentalism! When the latter was first published in 1983, it was immediately recognized as a classic in the field and is on the "top ten" lists of many leading mentalists. We predict that this volume will eclipse the acclaim as the first. The first half of the book, reprints his Art of Mentalism 2 (a complete professional performance thoroughly explained), and his four Principia Mentalia volumes. As if that were not enough, the second half gives permanent form to 3 limited distribution manuscripts: Theories and Methods for the Practical Psychic Strange Impressions But Stranger Still
$45.00

Assumption Swindle by Jack Tillar
"This is precisely the type of material that every working mentalist is searching for. It is powerful, flexible and proven. It would be difficult to think of a demonstration that packed flatter or played bigger. Using Jack's Assumption Swindle, you will be able to convince every member of your audience that you can read their mind AND win the lottery!" -- Michael Weber Jack Kent Tillar, the creator of the classic Blister effect, now presents an incredible new concept that every working mentalist will find uses for in their repertoire. The Assumption Swindle is one of the most ingenious and versatile principles in mentalism. It requires no stooges, no peeks, no electronics, and no gimmicks. It enables the performer to create unforgettable miracles. Here are just a few examples: Six participants freely choose a lottery number and each writes it down on a slip of paper. A seventh participant holds the slips and serves as a judge. The performer proceeds to reveal each number that was written down and the judge verifies that each number called out is among the slips! The audience secretly writes down three unusual actions for the performer to do on stage. Using muscle reading while blindfolded, the performer is able to accomplish these tests! The performer is able to reveal the total of all the serial numbers of several bills held by audience members! Part 1 of this book explains this effect and explores a variety of other effects using this principle as it can be applied to playing cards, serial numbers on bills, coupons, drawings, words, places, trading cards, and many, many other items that are limited only by one's imagination. Part 2 explores ways to accomplish an essential technique in mentalism. Part 3 will inspire and teach you to create mental and magical originalities that will fit your audience, your abilities and your own particular personality! "I'm really enjoying your material and am savoring every word! The material is great." -- Michael Weber Pages 122 - Softbound
$45.00

Astor's Miracle No. 2 Supravision
A completely inexplicable mental effect. Is it real telepathy? It remains a mystery. Effect The medium (who could be your partner) is blindfolded by members of the audience in the following manner: First, two cotton-wool balls are put over his or her eyes and taped crosswise with sticking plaster. Then the eyes are further firmly blindfolded with a piece of cloth, and a second, large cloth is placed over the head. It is not a trick blindfold! The medium really can't see anything! After this is done, two members (any!) of the audience lead the medium out of the hall and make sure that he or she is completely unaware of the goings-on in the hall. You now hand somebody in the audience a simple wooden box and six silk scarves of different colors and tell him or her to choose a scarf, put it into the box, padlock the box and put the other scarves into his/her pocket. You now take a seat in the auditorium and sit motionless. You may also be led out of the hall, so as to avoid any contact with the medium at all. Brought back into the hall, the medium takes the box in his or her hand and immediately tells which scarf is locked in it! Instead of silk scarves, it may be any objects at all, such as playing cards, dice of different colors, different coins borrowed from audience members, etc.! Also, the number of objects is not limited to six, but can even be higher. Astor's Sealed Miracles is a series of some of the best creations of the famous Hungarian magician Astor. Enjoy his creating thinking and his outstanding effects!
$18.95


Astral Travel Workshop by Richard Webster
This is a complete system for putting on three-hour workshops to help people leave their physical bodies and astral travel. Richard has done these successfully for several years and always has a waiting list of people wanting to attend one. Richard does these in a room and rents a local community center, but you could even do them in your own home if you wished. His complete script is enclosed. A reviewer in an Australian magic magazine considers these to be "exploitative and undesireable," so you are hereby warned! However, many people have attended several of these and would not come back if they were not happy. They are obviously receiveing benefit from them. The astral travel workshops are easy to do and are extremely lucrative.
$ 35.00

Astrolingua Created by Phantomas
...just pure mindreading! Inspired by Ray Grismer's "What's my sign," (a routine in which the magician is successfully able to guess the zodiac sign of an onlooker after a few questions) Phantomas has created another practical version of the "Progressive Anagram." Very easy to remember. After a little practice, you will be able to tell your spectators their sign, simply by "reading their minds!"
$ 15.00












Astrology for the Psychic Entertainer by Richard Webster (74 pages)
A new book telling how to capitalize on the age-old popularity of astrology. The contents include: selling horoscopes with a simple code act, determining compatability with astrology, close-up effects with an astrological theme, crystals and astrology, a complete astrology lecture, plus how to give cold readings with astrology. One chapter tells you how to predict the future with astrology, using a system that takes minutes to do. Add a new dimension to your act, or an extra string to your bow, with this material. No matter what sign you are, you’ll get useful information from this book.
$ 35.00

Aura Readings for Fun and Profit by Richard Webster (74 pages)
This book describes a simple, yet effective way of giving cold readings. You can draw a simple aura on the back of your business card, or give a full length reading using a crayons or paints – either way it provides very effective “window-dressing” for a cold reading. A great way to have your name and work remembered.
“A veritable wealth of information for all readers.” - Masklyn ye Mage, The New Invocation
“Webster at his very best.” - Bascom Jones, Magick
$ 35.00

Ball & Tube by Docc Hilford
Put your audience in a mild trance and they'll actually see what you describe! At last, a handling of the classic Ball & Tube trick that will leave spectators gasping. In this routine, you'll be able to: change a steel ball bearing into a crystal ball without any switches, make the ball shrink without falling through the tube (and without using the gimmick!) and the effect will even happen under close observation and in the spectator's own hands! A truly magical effect, and that's not even the best part-after you have demonstrated the antics of the ball & tube, your audience will be in a mild form of trance, making them ready accept to such suggestions as: "you will be able to FEEL the coin leave your hand," "you will actually SEE the card change before your eyes," etc. and the amazing thing is that they will experience what you're simply suggesting! A hit of Docc's lectures for over 15 years, and now all the details are available in this staplebound, 23-page booklet.
$ 20.00



Ball & Tube
You magically sink a ball into a brass tube again & again.Now let the spectator try. Impossible, the spectator can't sink the ball into the tube! The steel ball won't fit. Solid brass and Steel construction.
Steel Ball & Tube
$ 15.00










Band of the Hand by Docc Hilford
Murderous Mentalism That Will Kill Your Audience! This bizarre booklet contains five of Docc's strongest effects, straight from his personal arsenal. These are tricks he's performed for live audiences for years. Band of the Hand is a murderous group of five increibly different and original mental effects, far removed from the "I know what you're thinking" type of mental tricks. Contains: * Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper - a complete seance in your pocket! * A Study in Scarlet - Take your audience through the dark in search of a murderer with the light of a single match! * Swamp Water - Demonstrate control over pure evil contained in a jar of water which reveals things no one knows! * Nightmare Coins - Turn a dream into a tangible nightmare that you can hold! * Murder by Mail - Prove that you possess powers that can actually kill someone! WARNING: You may not want to perform this effect, it's too strong! "The Nightmare Coins routine has found a permanent place in my close-up show." -Allen Zingg-Editor of Vibrations "I can't perform Murder by Mail anymore-it's just too strong!" -Jim Magus "Docc, Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper, take people to the edge of danger and bring them back safely!" -Tony Andruzzi
$ 25.00

Bauta by Scott Grossberg
Betraying the Face of Illusion Imagine, as a psychic entertainer or mentalist, being able to give precise and eerily accurate "readings" to people throughout your performances. Imagine, as you perform an effect, noticing a person's hands, and giving them an on-the-spot reading that is based on solid principles rather than cold reading ruses. Imagine, as a mystery performer, being able to offer "readings" as an adjunct to your stage performances. In this book, Scott delivers some tools that will dramatically and successfully change your Tarot readings, palm readings, personality analyses, and mentalism performances, in general. Scott uses some of these same techniques in his "Thinking Magically" seminars because the concepts you will be learning go far beyond the confines of a mere performance. These tools have been used in corporate boardrooms, university classrooms, on cruise ships, and around the world. They are also written about in his book "The Mask of Tarot" which is being released for the new age public, This can help give YOU as a reader/performer as much credibility as possible. The principles presented here are new for the Tarot community and you can instantly refer the curious to popular booksellers, like Amazon, and, in so doing, your clients can learn just a little more about your cutting-edge skills, but not, of course, the secrets found behind THIS mask. The basic Hiding Places system is a diabolically clever technique where the client provides you with all the real information. That is why we say it turns Cold Reading into Hot Reading, where you are literally handed all the inside info by your client! This unique book offers many Special Bonuses for purchasers. The original purchaser of this book is eligible to purchase Scott's book "The Mask of Tarot." Directly from the publisher while supplies last, to be used for Back Of Room sales, and/or as a text should you wish to teach the basics of how you will read for those you entertain. This first edition is limited to 500 copies, signed and numbered. It includes several worksheets that you can use in readings and when teaching. It includes Scott's "Pocket Palm Reader" camera ready art work; this is a hand out and tic sheet that can be used as a fast reference for palm reading or simply allow your audience to follow along when doing group readings. This book also includes 2 Audio Cd's! CD 1 discusses memory queues to make the learning of this sophisticated material easier. There is discussion of the background of the Hiding Places system. Scott begins by setting up some mutual outcomes for the cds and where you will go throughout them. There is much more expansion of ideas only touched on in the text and includes a mini Tarot workshop which teaches exactly how Scott uses this system. Scott also explores how the technique can be used with palmistry, personality profiles, ESP symbols and much more! Scott goes into detail on the "alchemy of human needs" from the book and discusses using these systems in group readings settings. CD 2 goes deeper into the actual process of doing a reading and has several demo readings. You will learn about using the techniques in group readings, small sessions, corporate lectures and more. Scott touches on using an Internal Tarot system, doing readings without using a real deck. This recording goes into detailed discussion and exploration of the sample readings from the book. Palm Reading is discussed as it relates to the Hiding Places system. Scott talks about his Pocket Palm Reader TM , the artwork for which is provided as a free bonus with this book. For those who prefer to do things other than Palms, Tarot or the like, Scott offers a system of ESP Symbol Readings that also flows seamlessly into the rest of the Bauta concept. So- you receive: The Signed, numbered, hard cover, dust jacketed, 180+ page book. 2 audio Cd's featuring the author teaching you further details on the techniques, special secrets and sample readings to help you learn. Purchase rights for Scott's publicly released Tarot book to be used for back of room sales. Art work and reproduction rights for Scott's Pocket Palm Reader (For your personal use). This is a system that can and WILL make you money and help you improve your skills many times over. It is not a free ride, or a gimmick that you will use "with no skill 5 minutes after reading" and the work you put in to it WILL be worth it! I will end with a small warning that this book is NOT for the beginning student. If you are fairly new to doing readings as part of your mentalism presentations, or are trying to learn "cold reading" this is not a good place to begin by itself. On another hand, in reading it I was struck that there ARE indeed many tools that I think all beginners SHOULD have and be exposed to, but if you are new I recommend getting some more basic texts in addition to this one. As your experience grows, you will find new layers of understanding unlock and illuminate within this text. I would consider this a college level equivalent text! "For those who don't know my (Dean, the human who owns Leaping Lizards and helps the lizards with the typing.) background is extensively as a reader. Tarot, Palms, you name it. I don't often come across a book for psychic entertainers on the subject of readings that makes me go wow. This book made me go WOW! Please Make Sure You Read The Warning! Richard Webster, in his Foreword to this book, says "It's a wonderful feeling to start reading a book on a favorite subject and immediately know you're going to learn valuable information." I couldn't put it better. I also agree 100% that this book gave me that same experience! Scott Grossberg, inventor of "Mindcast" and experienced performer and reader has written this master class with the unusual title, "Bauta." A bauta is mask worn in long gone days of Venice to disguise the identity, but allow one to socialize and frolic with freedom and total anonymity. A member of royalty could party bawdily with a peasant or a wash woman could bed a duke with total freedom. It was an equalizer in a way. Herein, Scott teaches you how to remove the masks of your client/spectators during a reading, quickly and easily." - Dean Montalbano
$90.00

The Best of Mental-Wise compiled by Bill Miesel
This is a book of sensational effects for close-up, club and stage mentalists, with detailed and fully described methods for twenty-nine effects by twenty top mentalists. Truly a unique compilation of superb mentalism. Dedicated to the late Ed Mellon, a foremost exponent in the art of mentalism. The Best of Mental-Wise contains time-tested and audience approved effects. These include work in Impromptu Mentalism, Close-up Mentalism, Club and Stage Mentalism, Metalism with Cards and Two Person Mentalism.
$ 15.00










Between Two Minds Too by Walter Pharr and Ned Rutledge (51 Pages, Staple-Bound)
The combined talents of these two writers bring you thirteen diabolical and simple-to-do mentalism effects in one incredible book! Most of the items use cards, and there is also a rope-tie and an interesting effect using coins. You'll learn Into the Mirror, Superman's Eyes, Bogus and ten other sensational routines! This easy-to-read, easy-to-do mentalism book will be a great addition to your magic library!
$ 15.00










Bigger Book of BOO by Lary Kuehn
Here in one concise volume was the off the wall thinking of Larry Baukin, Scott Davis, Linc Darklon, Adrian Devlyn, Joseph Fraher, Maskelyn Ye Mage, Jim Magus, and Terry Tyson all tied together by Everett. Contents Include: The Key from the Past 1982 Encounters 1987 (compilation of three manuscripts The Gathering, Cassandra Potter and Ghosts on the Table) Encounter with Terror 1987 The Big Book of BOO 1988 (including Ye Olde Dictionary of Dark and Arcane Verbage) The Ghost Notebook 1992 Flickers Wood from a Haunted House The Curious Stickpin The Ghostly Message The Stake & The Vampire The Letter All have been carefully updated to reflect the availability of "new" gadgets that hadn't even been invented when the originals were released. And then there are those routines where using the "old ways" are still the best. 220 pages with an introduction by Jim Magus, this is fantastic source for the serious performer of the "unique". Pages 220 - Softbound "I've spent this past week surrounded by ghosts, I tell you. Ghosts of the 1980s to be specific. My doctors keep insisting that these are something called "flashbacks," but they're wrong...It's because of a book that a Traveler showed to me..."The Bigger Book of Boo!" More later. For now I have to go. I promised a little dead girl named Cassandra that I'd play..." - Odes Odhner "What an ABSOLUTE TREASURE this is for anyone seriously interested in developing a theatrical séance. In fact, to my mind (and experience) is ESSENTIAL. It will save you hours of work and months and probably even years of developing your séance." - Larry White
$49.95



Billets Naturally by Allen Zingg
This booklet covers every nuance of billet work. Allen Zingg not only covers peeks, but several other billet techniques. Also included with Allen's general explanation of billet work are several routines, so you can get to work right away. Contents Include: - The Natural One-handed switch - Driv-In Movie - Coordinated Two-Hand Switch - The Automatic Fold Switch - The Power of Imagination - Suggestion! - Five Important Questions Bonus Techniques and Routines: - Pivot Billet Switch - The Pivot Pass - Personality Palm - Psychometric Palms
$45.00





Black Moon by Docc Hilford
“Yang is the male. It is white and the sun. But Yin is the woman. It is BLACK and the MOON.” - Lao Tse 660 B.C. For the mentalist, PREDICTING THE FUTURE is where reputations are made. And BEING CONTEMPORARY is where the higher fees are found. The current craze in the New Age world is the Chinese Zodiac and the I Ching. Black Moon provides the modern mentalist with a self-contained method for knowing a person’s Chinese Zodiac sign and accurately predicting their future! And most importantly, you can PROVE YOU KNOW THE SUBJECT’S FUTURE for the next year! Effect On a piece of paper, the mentalist writes what he believes to be the subject’s Chinese Zodiac sign. He also makes a prediction of what I Ching symbol, or trigram, the subject will randomly choose. The subject states the year of her birth and throws three ancient coins to determine a symbol that foretells her future. The paper is shown to have all the same information written on it BEFORE ANYTHING WAS CHOSEN! Docc has added a strong psychological touch that apparently PROVES the mentalist’s accuracy for the next year! This ploy is literally worth its weight in gold! BONUS: The special papers are set for use with the Dance of Shiva or Acidus Novas. So you can do an additional reading with the same paper. There is also a hand made, pocket-sized book on I Ching and Zodiac interpretations. The mentalist can do a full length reading without any knowledge of cold reading, the Chinese Zodiac or I Ching. The interpretations on the paper and in the little book are enough to begin immediately. FEATURES: The sheet of paper used is beautifully designed by an Asian artist with I Ching trigrams and the twelve Zodiac signs. The paper can be marked with the subject’s initials. There are NO GIMMICKS to use or lose. Due to a secret formula, all the mentalist needs is the subject’s birth year and he instantly knows the Zodiac sign EVEN IF THE SUBJECT DOESN’T! This feat alone establishes the mentalist as an expert. METHOD: WHAT?!! Yes, here’s the basic method. Black Moon works on the same principle as the common Swami Gimmick, yet NOTHING IS WORN by the mentalist. The gimmick is built into the pad of papers, so ALL TEN FINGERS of both hands are able to make information appear ANYWHERE on the INITIALED paper. Every individual paper can be examined; it’s given to the subject, so it’s not chemically treated or gimmicked. The secret is old, but has NEVER been utilized like this before. You get the large, 100 sheet, special pads of Chinese Zodiac papers – three ancient Chinese I Ching coins – a pocket-size, hand-made Book of Changes – and complete instructions, along with the Docc touch that makes this effect PROOF POSITIVE that you know the future. Take Black Moon anywhere and you’ll be able to prove you are a living Master of the Mind!
Black Moon Book $45.00
REFILL Black Moon
This is a Black Moon REFILL package. Included are two gimmicked pads for the effect Black Moon. The instructions and other necessary props are NOT included in this refill package.
$15.00

The Blindfolded Car by Devin Knight
Are you ready to take your magic career to the next level? Enhance your magic career with one of the most amazing publicity stunts every created. The Blindfolded-Car Drive is unsurpassed for getting front page publicity. This isn't your normal blindfold drive. Not only do you drive a car blindfolded, but the WINDSHIELD IS COVERED WITH NEWSPAPER at the same time! People may suspect you could see through a blindfold, but how can you drive with the windshield covered? Yes, you can even have a reporter ride in the car with you and have no clue as to how you are driving the car sight unseen. This new book by Devin Knight, who was one of the early innovators of the Blindfolded Car, reveals all the secrets he has used to garner millions of dollars worth of free publicity. (Some which is reproduced in the book.) FOUR DIFFERENT METHODS REVEALED! How to drive a car with its windshield PAINTED solid black. How to drive a car with a sunshade over the windshield blocking the view. Two ways to drive a car with cardboard or newspaper taped over the windshield! The Speedway Drive is taught. Learn how to drive a car with its windshield covered at speeds up to 70MPH around a speedway. This stunt can be sold to a speedway as a pre-race event for hundreds of dollars. Some of these secrets have baffled the smartest minds in magic. Some have never appeared in print before and many of these secrets are revealed for the first time. Devin holds nothing back and reveals how to do this. This book covers all the legalities of doing this. It tells you when and where to do it to prevent problems with the police. Not only is this a great publicity stunt, but this book shows you how to GET PAID HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS FOR DOING IT! The book is full of tips and ideas for adding comedy. The handcuff drive is fully explained in the book adding an element of danger to any blindfold drive. This Blindfolded-Car feat appears totally impossible, but you can learn the secrets just by reading this book. Even if you never do the feat, the secrets will fascinate you and add to your magic knowledge. NO GIMMICKS, NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES ARE USED. No special car is needed. BONUS EFFECT: Stopping A Car With Your Mind. Learn Devin's secret of letting a reporter drive your car and causing the car's engine to stall just by concentrating. Not only that you can make another car passing you STALL in the road. The secret is ingenious and NO DAMAGE will come to either car. It is revealed in print for the first time. It is a great publicity stunt that may garner you front page coverage if you pull it off properly. This is an 8.5 x 11 comb-bound book with 43 pages full of illustrations detailing everything you need to know. Please note these feats should only be done on CLOSED ROADS, Fairgrounds, and parking lots. These feats should never be done on open highways. This book is sold for educational purposes only. You use this information at your own risk. "I found this book to be fascinating as it gives the reader a feeling about what the real work in such feats is like. It is real, nitty gritty stuff. If you are a serious mentalist, it is something you should have in your library. You never know when you may need this information. The practicality of these feats should open your mind up to similar mentalism effects. I DO recommend this book highly." - Richard Osterlind "Devin is tipping 'The Real Work' on this one, and it should be in your library if you are thinking about doing this. A definite keeper. Good work Devin and thank you for adding this to our arsenal." - Tom Jorgenson - Creator of Brazen Blindfold
$30.00

Blister Book by Jack Kent Tillar
Once or twice every century, a new principle is discovered in our mystery field. In 1972, Jack Kent Tillar's Blister Effect was first published in Tarbell Volume 7. Harry Lorayne wrote, "As far as I know, this principle is new to magic." The effect is that a performer mysteriously makes a blister appear on the tip of his or her finger. Since its publication, this unique effect has become well-known and used by most mentalists and magicians. However, most people don't know that Jack Kent Tillar, and Academy Award-winning composer and highly respected mentalist, had an extensive amount of work published in Magick, Genii, Invocation, and other notable publications. He has influenced many of the top professionals in mentalism today. Now, thirty-five years later, this book celebrates all the individual ingenuity that performers have brought to this classic. Included in this volume is Jack Kent Tillar's original unpublished routine for the Blister Effect. It also contains over fifty cherished routines, ideas, wisdom, and secret devices for stage, close-up, and even radio, many of them guarded secrets, from some of today's biggest mentalism talents. Contributors include: Michael Weber, Banachek, Paul Harris, Marc Salem, Richard Osterlind, Barrie Richardson, Alain Nu, Penn & Teller, Richard Busch, Ted Karmilovich, Mark Edward, Larry Becker, Gerard Senehi, Ray Grismer, Newell Unfried, E. Raymond Carlyle, Joseph White, Tony Andruzzi, Richard Mark, Jheff, Loren Tindall, Robin Dewitt, Gerald Blount, Leo Behnke, Burton Sperber, Joe Zabel, Pasqual Perino, Odes Odhner, James Gallivan, Leo Kostka, Michael Selwyn, Alberto, Peter Marucci, Robert Fenton and Bill Herz. Pages 172 - Softbound
$50.00

Breakthrough Card System 20th Anniversary Edition by Richard Osterlind
Imagine being able to name a card a spectator has chosen without looking at the cards. You just look in their eyes and name it as if you were reading their minds! Or, imagine standing on a stage and allowing a spectator to choose a handful of cards from a jumbo deck and naming the cards he holds one at a time. They'll swear that you're even able to tell which one they're looking at. Or, imagine being able to tell which two cards a spectator has chosen and placed into two pockets...even though he doesn't even know what they are. What's more, you'll even be able to tell which card is in which pocket. These are not pie in the sky ideas. Every one of them is possible with the Osterlind Breakthrough Card System. It's a stacked deck but, unlike other cyclical stacks, defies detection by even the most astute spectators, with absolutely no tell-tale number or color sequences. Even a skilled mathemetician would be unable to unravel its diabolical secret, yet you'll learn it in no time flat and use it for the rest of your performing life. Since the publication of the slim manuscript that originally introduced Richard Osterlind's system to the magic and mentalism communities, he's developed learning aids, performance tips and, most significantly, killer effects that will literally leave your audiences speechless. None of this additional information was in that little book but it's all here now in one place, ready for you to put right into your act. These are the same effects Richard Osterlind uses for corporate audiences all around the world...and now they can be yours. It was a breakthrough in card magic in 1983...and it's only gotten better! Softcover, fully-illustrated manuscript.
$ 15.00

Bold and Subtle Miracles of Dr. Faust by David Hoy
Mentalism has become very popular, and nobody knows how to get excitement, applause and publicity out of a mental act like David Hoy does. Nobody can touch him for sensationalism. Now you can do what you may have seen him do, or at least heard about. Get the whole audience spellbound by doing tricks: Improving on Dr. Rhine, It Moved!, Book Tests that Caused Arguments, Dated for Destiny, Tossed Out Deck, Hurling the Headlines, Blindfold Act, etc. All fast, powrful, exciting, dramatic, tested! Used by the author on the Playboy Circuit, on TV, nightclubs, colleges, all kinds of audiences. The "Tossed Out Deck" alone can make you!
$ 10.00

Book of Aleister Crowley by Larry Baukin
$ 15.00

Book of Haunted Magick by Rick Maue (Comb Bound, Over 185 Pages, Over 90 Photographs)
The Book Of Haunted Magick contains a total of fifty items, including routines, utility moves and essays. Many of the items can be used for intimate close-up performances or for larger stage shows. Regardless of what type of audience you perform for, you will find material in The Book Of Haunted Magick that you can add to your working repertoire right away.
Contains: * Intersection - A direct prediction that requires no forcing or sleight-of-hand, and it certainly "packs flat and plays big". * Truth Of The Relic - The performer is able to determine who possesses a specific item, without the use of gimmicks, peeks, or sleight-of-hand. * And much, much more!
$ 35.00

Books of George Anderson by George Anderson
The entire Anderson line of books - bound in one volume in spiral form. Included in:
*Anderson Lecture Notebook
*You Too Can Read Minds
*My Favorit Sucker Card TricksS
*Overcoming Magic Hazards
*Let The Audience Do The Show
*It Must Be Mindreading
*Dynamite Mentalism
*My Favorite Easy Mental Magic
*The Magic Pendulum
$ 40.00


Book Of Numbers Vol. 1 (Mestha) by Docc Hilford
Contained within this tome are the detailed secrets of six mentalistic miracles. Beyond his original creations, Docc adds new presentations and method variations to the rich ideas of Ted Annemann, Henry Hardin, Orville Meyer, David Berglas and Al Baker. The combinations produce performance pieces that entertain with a 10,000 volt shock. Bartender’s Nightmare – The mentalist proves his third, or pineal eye can see through human flash and bone as easy as glass. The bartender holds any coin in his fist. There’s no peeks nor force of the coin. While blindfolded, the mentalist draws an accurate picture of it, including the denomination and the date! Crystal Vision – Two numbers, representing the month and day a person was born is written on the back of a business card. The card is folded and torn in half. The participant holds the side with t he month in one fist and the day in the other. The mentalist looks into a crystal ball and reveals details about the person’s life, including his birth date yet he never looks at any part of the card. Ghostotal – A person thinks of a large number. Another person thinks of a small number, then follows the group’s instructions regarding adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing his number. At the end of the random procedures, the mentalist reveals both chosen numbers. The final climax comes when it’s discovered that both numbers are identical! Match-Matical – A completely new slant on a masterpiece. Three people choose a specific number of matches from a matchbook and hide them in their fists. The mentalist reveals all three chosen numbers in different ways. The first by automatic writing. The second by a bizarre burn on a paper. And finally, ashes spell out the last number in a very spooky manner. All with almost no preparation. In-nile-lation – Docc found a new twist in the Nile. A person thinks of a number and without writing anything, keeps it in mind. There’s no force, it’s a free mental selection. People in the audience call out numbers that are recorded and added together. The total from the audience is the same number as the one which the person is thinking! There are no forces. There are no switches of numbers. All numbers are confirmed as being the ones given. In fact, anyone can keep a record of their own and add the called numbers from their seats. Newmero! – Members of the audience call out numbers that the mentalist records on a board as a problem in addition. Everyone watches as the numbers are written down. He challenges someone in the audience to try to use a calculator and calculate the sum total faster than he can do it in his mind. Not only is the mentalist faster, but he proves to be more accurate! A prediction is opened and read. It gives a description of someone in the audience. The mentalist shows a chart wherein each numeral corresponds with a letter of the alphabet. When translated, the sum total spells out the name of the person described! None of these effects requires difficult mental calculations. Many tricks have nothing to do with arithmetic of any kind. Those that do, are stunningly clever and brilliantly entertaining. This is the first in three volume set. Volume 2, Qebhsennuf is close-up and parlor mentalism. Volume 3, Tuamautef is devoted to stage mentalism. Pages 44
$35.00

Book Of Numbers Vol. 2 (Qebhsennuf) by Docc Hilford
If you thought number mentalism was about arithmetic, you don't know The Book of Numbers! In this, the second volume of the three volume set, Docc reveals his original creations as well as some genuinely concealed secrets of infamous spirit mediums. Of course, these too have Docc's twists. All are designed for intimate surroundings. The tricks in this book aren't about arithmetic; they're about phone numbers, Q and A, dice and Ouija boards. This is strong, close-up mentalism. Tempest - A person writes a question on a slip of paper, folds it, and hides it under one of three inverted cups. Although the mentalist has had his back turned during this procedure, he's able to identify which cup covers the paper and to accurately answer the question! If you want to be a billet reader, this is for you. Devil Dice - The mentalist tells a tale about gambling with the devil. He puts his wallet on a table. A spectator rolls a pair of dice three times. The numbers on the dice are totaled. Inside the wallet is a written prophesy that predicts the total. There are no forces of indexes. Just one prediction is used and it's written before the spectator sees the numbers on the dice. Dicipher Bars - A set of unusual numbered bars are randomly positioned to make more and more difficult problems in addition. The mentalist is able to beat a calculator's speed in determining the total to every problem. Finally, he predicts the total of a problem yet to be seen! All of this proves an ability to see into the future! Her Number - Two women both write down a phone number of a friend and their own numbers on the back of a business card. While one holds the card, you tell them which number is which, and finally reveal one of the women's phone numbers! Libretta Minutia - A spectator puts three tiny number cards together in any manner he wishes. This creates a three-digit number that represents a random page form a miniature book. He looks at the chosen page and silently reads a word. The mentalist reveals the mentally chosen word. The charm of this trick is only surpassed by its clean method. Ouijan - A spectator thinks of a number from 1 to 10. The mentalist touches a planchette on a tiny Ouija board. The spirits move it until finally stopping on the spectator's mentally chosen number. The effects in this volume could be played together to form a complete and balanced close-up program. Busy performers are always on the watch for good close-up mentalism; here it is. Pages 40
$35.00

Book Of Numbers Vol. 3 (Tuamautef) by Docc Hilford
Professionals and amateurs alike have been wildly enthusiastic about the first two volumes of The Book of Numbers. Here is the final Volume, devoted to stage mentalism. Each routine can easily fit into any program. This book has routines for those who want to perform professional mentalism without specially made props or restrictive conditions. Most of these performance pieces use little more than a few envelopes, paper, pencils and a borrowed phone book. Flare Optico - Three people take arithmetic flash cards from a stack, each containing a different problem in addition. Even though the flash cards are hidden, the mentalist reveals the total from each problem. For an added climax, he reveals all the numbers in the problem. Dolce Libra - A spectator holds a phone book behind his back and chooses a page. He brings it around in front and reads a name on the chosen page. The mentalist reveals the chosen name and number! It's simple, but oh so clean. Any borrowed phone book is used. The spectator has an apparent free choice. You never have to see anything. No cues or glimpses. Special Delivery - Two spectators help the mentalist write a dozen or so names on billets. Someone randomly chooses one of the folded papers. A spectator seals it in an envelope. Although the people in the audience are unknown to him, the performer is able to deliver the sealed envelope to the person in the audience whose name was randomly selected! SPECIAL BONUS! Three Sided Brain - If a performer spent double the price of this book for this single trick, he would be getting a great deal. This original performance piece has been a feature of a very successful mentalist on the west coast since Docc taught it to him. The exclusive rights agreement has passed and although it will possibly be released as a limited DVD in the future, Docc explains in great detail the performing nuances necessary to make this a feature in YOUR program. Three spectators are used. Each decides on a thought. The mentalist writes something on a large 9" x 12" card. It's placed in an envelope numbered "1" and handed to the first spectator. This is repeated with the other two spectators. Later, it's seen that what the mentalist wrote matches each of their cards. The mentalist is also able to give a lot of unwritten information about the spectators. There are no carbons, billets, special envelopes or pre-show clipboards. You give intimate details about subjects that you couldn't possibly know. If you use the CEO of the hosting corporation, he'll never understand how you knew his mother's maiden name or what he ate for breakfast. No one ever spoke to him or had him write anything; in fact, you can decide to use him at the last minute while you're on stage. This truly is a professional method devised through years of experience. Pages 52
$45.00

Book of Oopses by Chan Canasta
Being a Collection of thrilling experiments in which the book itself, plays the part of the mind-reader! This is the first ever book that can mind read. It is based on a completely new and unusual idea - you, the Reader, are the spectator, and the Book is the performer of a series of exciting mind reading tricks. The instructions for each trick are clearly set out on one page, and when you have followed them, you turn to another page and find that the Book knows exactly what you are thinking. Like any mind reader the Book is not successful all the time - and when it fails - OOPS! - it shrugs sadly and admits failure. But when it scores a hit, the effect is nothing short of miraculous, giving you an eerie feeling that it possesses some occult and incredible power. "...an unusual format, a 48-page staple-bound volume with color printing on black pages. It was billed as "a collection of thrilling experiments in which the book itself plays the part of the mind-reader....Each double page spread featured a set of instructions on the left-hand page and a diagram on the right-hand page. Following the instructions you chose one of the items on the opposite page; a playing card, a symbol, a number or a word. When you'd made your decision you turned to the back of the book and looked at Canasta's prediction. Hopefully he would be right. But if he was wrong he offered a humorous and delightful apology and said, 'Oops'." - David Britland (Chan Canasta - A Remarkable Man) Pages 48 - Saddle Stitched with Card Cover, 5 3/4" x 7 3/4" (14.6cm x 19.6cm)
$42.00

Book of Thoth by Stephen Minch
Now you can cash in on the popularity of the occult. Here is a book that shows you how to really impress your audiences and entertain them with fascinating mysteries of the ancient Tarot. Not just card tricks but mysterious sketches, complete with patter, that will establish you as a Mind Reader, Fortune Teller and Magician. When you bring out a deck of Tarot cards, you attract everyone's interest and attention. In addition to the twenty-two effects representing the Major Arcana, the author has provided suggestions for inventing more effects with the Tarot. There are no difficult sleights or indirect handlings. All effects have been streamlined, for directness of effect and simplicity of method. You do not need any previos knowledge of the Tarot deck to start working these myteries right away. Not only will you be adding to your repertoire of interesting effects, but you'll have fun doing it!
$20.00


Bound to Please by Simon Aronson
Simon’s collected early works, compiled in one volume. Contains the complete texts of his first three books, The Card Ideas of Simon Aronson (1978), A Stack to Remember (1979) and Shuffle-bored (1980). Includes Red See Passover, Simon’s Favorite Card Trick, Mis-mate, Simon’s underground treatise on the memorized deck principles (that started the current wave of memorized miracles), an entire chapter on subtle uses of the advertising card, Under Cover Four Play, Ad-Jacent, and the original presentation of the Aronson stack (with three different poker deals, a perfect bridge hand, spelling combinations, a blackjack deal, and more). Shuffle-bored presents Simon’s self-working, totally hands-off card miracle: without any questions, outs, gaffs, ambiguities or moves – and without ever touching the cards – the performer announces exactly how many cards are face up, in a spectator freely shuffled deck! plus additional effects published in Kabbala and Hierophant. 183 pages
$35.00

Brainfood by David Parr
Feed Your Head... Feed Your Magic! Full-time professional David Parr opens his mind to present you with eight complete routines, seven close-up, one stand-up, concocted and refined in the kitchen of real-life, professional performance. Ingredients: Bills, Coins, Cards, Werewolves, Poison, Psychology, Deviousness, Humor, Weirdness, Entertainment Fourteen Thought-Provoking Essays: Experience, Insight, Artistry, Practicality, Sound Advice. This book contains 136 pages of recipes for Great Magic that Your Brain and Your Audience Will Enjoy! Comes in hardcover with 60 illustrations by Kelly Lyles. Includes Introduction and Commentary by Eugene Burger
$ 30.00






BRAIN WAVER by Bill Goldman
Effect Mathematical principles have always existed, waiting to be discovered. For example, if you take any two digit number and subtract the sum of the two digits, e.g. 41-5 or 76-13, you will get an answer divisible by nine. This principle has been used many times in several tricks. Sometimes it has even produced something magical. One of Bill's favorites appears on the internet under the title "The Flash Mindreader," the creation of Wayne Hoffman, magician, mind reader and software designer. Hoffman's creation inspired Randy Malcolm, jet-setting magician. He called Bill and described an effect similar to the Flash Mind reader that placed apparently random playing cards on a numerical list. The card at their number would than be revealed in a sealed envelope. Sealed and revealed. That has a nice ring to it. His effect evolved over the course of a couple of weeks, incorporating a pair of dice and some wonderful nuances. Bill came into the picture when he asked Bill to lay out the list for him. In working on Randy's list, Bill came up with a variation using words. This took several jumps, and in my effort to get as far away from the mathematics and then the words, Bill came up with the following. The results play very big.
$15.00


Building Blocks by Luke Jermay
Luke Jermay has done it again! He has decided to release more of his awesome material, the routines which he uses to stun audiences around the world. In this important new volume, Luke has tipped the real work on using Suggestion Techniques. Luke covers the Definition = Creation theory along with several other techniques and teachings. This, coupled with his groundbreaking applications of the four Convincers, is enough to transform and amplify your performances right away. But that’s just for starters! Wait until you see some of the effects he teaches. Imagine yourself performing these routines: * A plucked rose visibly wilts and dies as you talk about the fragility of life * An aura reading routine, which climaxes with the spectator genuinely seeing your aura - and you can provide proof! * You cause the spectator’s sense of time to physically slow down (we don’t just mean their watch, although of course that happens as well!). They are almost unable to physically move as they are stuck in a single moment of time. * You perform a version of Out Of This World, with a borrowed deck, with no set-up, no sleights or switches. In fact the spectator’s intuition can even be shown as correct for each individual card as it is dealt! This is the real work on the verbal control of a spectator. * Despite being blindfolded, you can read a selected sentence chosen at random from a borrowed book, with your fingertips! You can even scan through the whole book with your fingertips and comment on the story and characters. Did we mention that the blindfold is real and that you genuinely can’t see a thing and you can do this anywhere anytime?! * Imagine having your spectator actually feel their thought leave their mind and enter yours - imagine no more! With the Burst Bubble suggestion, your spectator will believe they felt the moment of magic happen inside their own mind! These are just a few of the incredible routines that Luke teaches in this new book. Every routine is accompanied by his suggestion techniques as applied to that specific piece, as well as his full performance script, plus many additional touches and ideas. His sensational Out of This World is taken to an even more impossible level with just five un-gimmicked ESP cards. He has shared his personal Book Test, his acclaimed work on PK Touches, his thinking on playing cards in mentalism and so much more. He teaches the techniques of Anchoring and specifically how to apply them to magic performances. By blending up-to-the-minute psychological techniques with some classic conjuring methodology, Luke has created cutting-edge Mentalism and Magick effects that will have your audiences believing that you can do anything! Going far beyond the material in his first release, 7 Deceptions, this new book really does teach you the “Building Blocks” of becoming an expert at previously jealously guarded techniques of suggestion and mind control. What People are Saying: "Luke Jermay's Building Blocks is a brilliant and exhilarating blueprint of magic's tomorrow. Not only a collection of stunning audience-centred wonders, but also a clear and detailed guide to constructing your own. Buy it now! It will change the way you do magic forever." - Caleb Strange " Luke is one of those rare individuals who brings a unique touch of originality to everything he does. Great thinking and great routines! With fresh presentations like these, I look forward to the future of our craft." - Steve Banachek " Unless you want to be left behind, I suggest you get Luke's works. Luke applies Wonder Words, suggestion and psychology in a manner which makes all of us who have gone before very proud indeed. Luke's applications are a must-have for all who would perform the "new magic" and mentalism sweeping the minds and hearts of the public and modern peers. If you wish to continue the journey made popular by some of us, then Luke's offerings are almost required". - Kenton Knepper " Building Blocks is simply SENSATIONAL and I like it very much. If you want to enhance the power of your tricks into real wonders or miracles, YOU NEED A COPY OF THIS BOOK! It contains techniques, which you have never dreamt of, but the best thing is: they really work! I recommend this book highly to every serious performer of our art. It is worth its weight in gold, pure gold!" - Ted Lesley " We have all long wanted to use the power of suggestion in our mentalism routines, but have not quite figured out exactly how to use it. We need want no longer; Luke Jermay is here to fill our desires! In his new book titled Building Blocks, Luke teaches us the missing links to making our suggestive mentalism as good as we have wanted it to be. Luke teaches us, through discussion and example routines, exactly how to use the Building Blocks of suggestive mentalism in our own performances. Luke first describes The Fundamental Building Blocks, followed by The Convincers, and then The Building Block Technique. Luke then gives us many routines using these breakthrough concepts that we can use as is, or adapt to our own personalities. Luke splits these routines up into three categories: Routines that actually use no suggestion, but let us practice using suggestion in a risk free way; Routines that use some suggestion, but have a mechanical method to achieve an effect; Routines that rely completely on suggestion. Building Blocks is destined to become a classic text for mentalists and Luke Jermay has secured his place on the list of thought leaders in our beloved art. Study this book and become the performer you have always dreamed of being!" - Millard Longman Luke Jermay's new book, BUILDING BLOCKS, is the kind of book I Love! In it you will learn techniques and philosophies that will set you apart from the rest. This is the kind of material our art is all about. It is crammed with worthwhile ideas that deserve deep study and practical effects that will stagger. I congratulate Luke for a great contribution!" - Richard Osterlind "I'm blown away by the material in this manuscript. These are techniques and stratagies that will cause people to FEEL the experience of real magic." - Nathan W. Kranzo "From, what I've read of Luke Jermay's latest, Building Blocks, it contains, some ground breaking material. I'd recommend it for those looking to heighten their performance." - Ford Kross
$50.00

Burn Witch Burn trick booklet by Docc Hilford
A mysterious twist on a classic effect. A borrowed $100 bill is marked with a sigil of protection. It is put in one of 3 envelopes. The other envelopes hold slips of newspaper. Three lighters are proven to operate and are randomly selected by 3 spectators. The envelopes are mixed by the spectators and handed, in order, to each spectator. You claim the sigil will protect the money through the powers of nature. The first spectator ignites his lighter and burns his envelope. The second spectator does the same. The final spectator cannot light his lighter! The remaining envelope is unharmed! When the envelope is opened, it contains the borrowed money. Whew! Finally, the sigil is erased from the $100 bill, and without the sigil to protect it the money starts burning. You quickly extinguish it and take your bows. With a very few props, this is big theatre that packs a punch! Add real meaning to your performance: * It's direct! * It's fun! * The sigil protects the money, even when its location in unknown! * In this act the spectators NEVER fail; in fact, they succeed! * It's fair! * It's spectacular! * There's a completely free choice of envelopes AND lighters. * Three spectators, money, suspense, and FIRE! That's theatrical! * It's safe! * It's simple! * There is no chance of the lighter burning the money or even igniting. This really "packs small and plays big!" You'll be performing this piece right after reading the instructions. What people are saying: "This is a truly wonderful piece. I'm adding it to my show!" - Ted Lesley, International Mentalist "At last some real meaning to the Banknight effect. None of the spectators fail in this marvelous demonstration." - Kenton Knepper, Author of Wonder Words "Here is the way to wager your paycheck without fear. Burn, Witch, Burn is extremely underpriced!" - Richard Webster, Author and performer
$15.00


By Darkness Influenced by KOTAH and Ronald J. Dayton
A unique and varied collection of magic, this 121-page book is best described by the following excerpt from the book's Foreword: ... Though oceans of material flood from Mr. Dayton's prolific mind, the magical ideas he puts forth are always sound in method and straightforward in application. With his combination of historical knowledge, concentrated ability to work out magical gimmicks, and a focused creativity which allows wonderful stories to unfold magically, one encounters a rare commodity in the Magical World indeed: A "thinking-magician's magician." You're holding in your hands a thoughtful volume of some of Ron's (and Kotah's) most prized work. In this book you'll find a range of magic you can actually perform... close-up, cabaret, parlor, even on stage. You'll find concepts and ideas that will inspire you and transport your imagination to new places. You'll discover that the magic genre known as "Bizarre Magic" is not just for a chosen or peculiar few, but consists of emotionally satisfying stores, presentations, and magic... each and every magician can incorporate into his repertoire to refresh his show and elevate his art. Like any raging fire, Ron thrives on fuel... and that fuel is often in the comments and feedback he receives from other performers, so if anything... or everything... if this volume moves you, excites you, or motivates you to change and improve the way you do your Magic, write him and let him know. Dear Reader, the future of Magic is yours, and the Art is within your own hands! Magically, Walt Anthony
$35.00

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Capricornian Tales by Chirstian Chelman
Capricornian Tales by Christian Chelman is strange. How strange you ask? He is very strange. Christian is strange, however, not simply for the peculiar notions he gets for effects; not for the weird presentations he creates; and not for the odd and intriguing effects he finds or builds for these routines. No. What sets Christian Chelman apart is that he actually does this stuff; he performs it, in the real world! He has created uniquely practical material of a very special kind, and every moment you spend in learning it will be well rewarded.
$ 35.00




Cards Of Influence by Kenton Knepper & Mark Townsend
Kenton Knepper tips some of his highly successful and wildly entertaining examples for the public on subliminal influence and word power using cards no less! Mark Townsend is a student of Kenton's who is well known for adding deeper dimensions and unusual presentations to all of his effects. These two extraordinary thinkers present material you will use right away that is unlike nearly anything else you may have seen or read before. You will find everything from close up material and magic, to story-telling effects, weird pieces, never-before-seen card concepts and yes, even mentalism. Memorable and unusual effects made simple, as only Kenton and his students can. EASY to do material. Basic card sleights or no sleights at all are required. You should have a basic background in card sleights if you wish to perform all of this material. Other effects incorporate standard trick decks available at most dealers. In many cases you can simply make your own cards with a marker and blank cards, or use a regular deck, to perform material in this book. Includes the favorites Subliminally Wild Your Spell Is Numbered The Well Amethyst Subliminal McCombical and much more. With bonus effects by Allen Zingg. Be prepared for some real twists! 80 Pages of surprising, easy, innovative card magic and mentalism. "Among my favorite effects are an inspired variation on Frank Garcia's 'Wild Card' and a really lovely variation on the 'Split Deck.' I was especially impressed with the generous spirit of the writing here. As the authors share one smart alternative handling after another there is a sense that they are completely focused on you the reader and care deeply about imparting their creative knowledge in as clear, humble and patient a manner as possible. Such a gift!" - Jay Sankey
$40.00


Cashing in on Past Lives by Richard Webster (68 pages)
Hypnotic past life regressions are easy to do and very popular. This book tells you all you need to know and even includes Richard’s script word-for word so that you can do them right away. Many people make good livings doing nothing but past life regressions. If you are interested in hypnotism but have never tried it this the easiest way to start, as you can do excellent past life regressions even if you do not succeed in hypnotizing your subject!
$ 35.00

Castle Dracula Mentalism by Charles Cameron
This amazing book by Charles Cameron is available. Here are the secrets of his stunning Castle Dracula Show. Charles Cameron is well known as the father of modern Bizarre magic. And for years, in a specially built theatre at the Edinburgh Wax Museum, he and his group produced an amazing show that included brilliant original effects. The show was honed year after year until each effect was near perfect and here in this beautifully produced, hard-bound book printed on high quality gloss paper, Charles at last reveals his closely guarded secrets. Every single effect included can be performed exactly as described. Only a handful of props are required for you to emulate the mysteries that fooled and amazed all those who dared to enter Castle Dracula. This could be real Magik!
$42.00

Cellular Mitosis by Docc Hilford
This is the trick that's so strong ,Docc Hilford has closed his 30 minute mentalism show with it. The features claimed here and by the performer are ABSOLUTELY TRUE! Here is what the audiences sees: A spectator is asked to think of any thought. It can be a name, a place, a date, a number, a color, any thought at all. A phone number is randomly selected from any phonebook. THERE IS NO FORCE OF THE NAME OR NUMBER FROM THE BOOK! The person is called and asked to guess at what the spectator is thinking. The person NAMES THE THOUGHT!! The spectator speaks to the randomly selected person and he tells the spectator exactly what he's thinking! This is an incredible effect. Check the important features listed below. Also included are two bonus effects: Nudie Call: An original effect using a spectator's cell phone and a mini nudie deck. It's all done in perfectly good taste and has some fun built-in comedy. Call Me Up Sometime: is Ted Annemann's new phone test. The pages of annotations by Docc Hilford analyze the psychology of mentalism as seen through a different window. If you could only do one mentalistic trick for press or audience, Cellular Mitosis would have to be it! Don't be left behind! Key features: any thought can be projected no restrictions on the possible thoughts anyone can be phoned any phone book can be used to choose a person the spectator cab choose any name the spectator always has a free choice in thought and person phoned the person phoned can be completely unknown to you or anyone else in the audience no code is used no stage whispers to spectator or person phoned the spectator is never "in on it" the spectator can talk to the person can be performed impromptu can be performed up-close can be performed on stage has blown away audiences across the US
$40.00

CM2 - Cellular Mitosis 2 by Docc Hilford
The Highest Level of Cell Work The final book in a series of thirty is perhaps Docc Hilford's greatest yet. his swansong will leave audiences in awe. A complete routine that stands as a full stage act of can be played casually on the street. It is what Real Time Mentalism is all about. In 2006 docc release Cellular Mitosis. It caused quite a buzz among professionals. Now the second stage of Cellular Mitosis emerges. A man thinks of any word, date, or number. He concentrates and waits until needed. A woman thinks of a friend's phone number. The mentalist tries to dial the number on his phone. He creates a true drama by revealing each numeral, stumbling, recovering and finally succeeding to cheers! years of actual performing has created a script that guarantees and audience reaction. The friend is called and the mentalist asks for the friend BY NAME. Although a clever billet maneuver may explain ho the mentalist knows the friend's name, the is NO EXPLANATION to his knowing ten different digits in the friend's phone number. Something much to large to memorize in a glance. So far this good, solid mind reading, but here is something completely new to mentalist! The mentalist lets the two friends chat on the phone, then gives the phone to the man. At that point, the friend IMMEDIATELY REVEALS THE MAN'S THOUGHT! That's right. A chosen friend reads a random mind. All three people are COMPLETELY UNKNOWN TO THE MENTALIST! The illusion is perfect. Absolutely chilling! At no time is the friend told what to say. She is completely baffled by the trick. Everyone present is fooled, including all the participants. The routine has four clear climaxes. And everything can be done with any phone. Each word is scripted. An entire performance is transcribed, including the comedy bits of business. You get everything! There's even an additional effect wherein the mentalist hypnotizes the friend over the phone! Docc has generously included two original billet handing techniques that you will use separately. Anyone who uses the original Cellular Mitosis will rush to gain a new insight. CM2 puts you miles about the rest. There is one caveat: Everything in this description is true and it is written as the audience sees the effect. The important thing to know is that this effect is so strong it closes any show! Pages 20 - Saddle Stitched
$45.00

Chan Canasta A Remarkable Man by David Britland
This book attracted a great deal of attention and some wonderful feature reviews. This was the first book in the series and it caused a complete sensation. This book attracted a great deal of attention and many wonderful feature reviews. Peter Zenner: Martin, has excelled himself with the production values. It looks beautiful; maybe it is the most attractive looking book I have ever seen. If you are interested in Canasta then you will have to buy the book. Bob Gill: I'm not sure that there have been other books quite like this. You know those reviews you read which say of novels, 'I couldn't put it down 'til I'd read it through from cover to cover'? Well, I'll cheerfully admit to devouring this volume at one sitting until well into the early hours; it's it a comparative rarity in contemporary magic publishing: a rattling good read. Sal Franchino (USA): It is superbly produced. The binding and cover are absolute dynamite. Thank you for such a good work. It is a delight to receive a product that lives up to its promise and delivers value!
$ 110.00

Chan Canasta Vol. 2
This is the long-awaited follow up to the first book. It is a quality soft back publication, perfect bound. It contains a lot of information that arrived too late for inclusion in the first volume. We are grateful to all those who have helped us produce this trilogy of books on the Remarkable Chan Canasta.
$ 25.00





Burger, Eugene - The Chicago Tapes & Booklet
The Chicago Tapes by Eugene Burger, is actually a set of 3 DVD's and one explanation booklet. This incredible collection features an in depth look into the routines, effects, and even the life of Eugene Burger. This collection is truly a must have!
Includes 3 DVD's & Booklet:
Chicago Visions Booklet
This incredible little booklet holds all the secrets behind the Chicago Tapes. Inside the booklet, Eugene is interviewed by some of todays best magicians about each one of the DVD's. Eugene shares everything from the conception of the routines, to the execution of the effects. This rare look into the mind of the magician is a perfect companion to the DVD set!
Eugene Goes Bizarre DVD
Join EUGENE BURGER and his friends TONY ANDRUZZI and JAY INGLEE as they explore the strange world of Bizarre Magic. This 90-minute DVD features performances, interviews, and teaching segments, plus an afternoon with a Magician, a 14-minute video produced by Michael Caplan in 1988 in which Eugene takes you to his favorite Chicago cemetery to discuss his philosophy of magic. Among the performances, you'll see Eugene's Retribution, a chilling new presentation of an ancient rite. You'll experience Jay Inglee's mysterious Book of Ghosts and take a visit to the unusual home of Tony Andruzzi. In addition, Eugene Burger conducts an in-depth teaching session on the classic HAUNTED PACK, explaining all the subtle details and important secrets. So lock the doors, turn out the lights, and prepare yourself for EUGENE GOES BIZARRE.
Gourmet Close-Up Magic DVD
See Eugene in action, just as if you were to visit the famous Biggs restaurant in Chicago. Watch him perform three shows: Working behind the bar, seated at a dinner table, and doing stand-up walk-around in the lounge. You'll see the magic that has brought him international acclaim, including his THREE-CARD MONTE, ALLERTON'S ASPIRIN BOX, THOUGHT SENDER, SHOTGLASS SURPRISE, VOODOO, and much more! Then spend some time with Eugene as he teaches you three of his great professional presentations with in-depth explanations. Learn his mind-blowing version of the MULLICA WALLET along with David Parr's devious handling; Matt Schulien's knockout SIGNED CARD UNDER THE TABLECLOTH; and SHOTGLASS SURPRISE, an unbelievable production of a glass of liquid from a folded paper bag! Eugene teaches you all the important tips and psychology for actual performance. Finally, David Parr interviews Eugene about his experiences performing in restaurants. They discuss how to solve the awkward moment of approaching customers cold, how to handle repeat customers, dealing with rips, and closing the show.
Real Secrets of Close-Up Magic DVD
In this 70-minute DVD, Eugene Burger looks beyond tricks to explore the process by which we learn to perform magic. These REAL SECRETS are illustrated with sure-fire routines taken from Eugene's own professional repertoire. You'll learn: • A terrific version of CUTTING THE ACES in which the spectator finds the last Ace by cutting the deck and spelling his own name • The WORLD'S FASTEST CARD TRICK (Eugene's favorite!) • The full work on MAKING CIGARETTES DISAPPEAR (two different methods, for every performance condition) • An OLD CARNIVAL GAME (Eugene's version of the classic glass under the newspaper) • The ACROBATIC MATCHBOX (it stands up, opens itself, and gets handed out for examination) • The THREE COIN MYSTERY (a surprising vanish and a delightful example of commercial close-up routining) • And a special bonus: Eugene discusses Al Baker's IMPOSSIBLE CARD FORCE (one of the most deceptive card forces of all time) Here is your opportunity to learn the REAL SECRETS of great magic — and to experience a teacher who will stimulate you to think about your magic in new and creative was.
$100.00 Complete set of 3 DVD's and Chicago Visions Booklet

The New Cinderella Act by Docc Hilford
If you have ever performed in front of a teenage audience, you know that it can be incredibly difficult. This manuscript explains a mentalism act that Docc Hilford created specifically for the female teenage crowd! This truly comprehensive manuscript contains everything you need to know to perform and sell a full mentalism act for Sweet Sixteen Parties, Bat mitzvahs, Quince Anos and other teenage gatherings.
$45.00









Cipher Speak (Two Person Code) by R.T. Stark
A definitive two person code system based upon spoken SOUNDS, not specific words. Includes a simplified starter system, cautions, historical data, performance rights, detailed tables, and more. Originally, this code system was known only to ONE OTHER PERSON IN THE WORLD! Now, revised, updated, and offered in this soft cover, 40 Plus page, stand alone, stapled monograph, we present Cipher Speak. Cipher Speak is an innovative take on the two person telepathy act, traditionally done using a verbal or physical code. The downfall of MANY of those systems is that they locked you in to using a long list of previously memorized words that may or may not have suited YOU. In Cipher Speak, a trail has been blazed in that only 13 separate codes are used, and these are not words but phonic sounds that can be woven inside ANY words that you choose. If you are familiar with many of the standard mnemonic systems out there you may already know a version of these phonic tools, and would be ahead of the game. If not, this booklet explains the basics of how the code works, offers you a series of sample tables which you can alter and build upon but MORE IMPORTANTLY this Cipher Speak system does something few others have done with the verbal code- it gives you a viable framework around which to do this routine. In addition, the author offers you several alternative method that make learning easier. We include an entire routine suggestions with special throw away reveals AND a KICKER finale ending that is sure to build to a big "O". Plus the text invites you to examine your own motivations for wanting to do this sort of act. Pages 43 - Softbound
$35.00

Classics by Bruce Bernstein
Bruce Barnett: "He has taken the best of his material, and collected it into a single lecture. The notes are comprehensive, by the way and covers 95% of what he explains in person (which is about as good as it gets). All together there are seven classic routines in his notes. Everyone commented on the high quality and usefulness of the material." Mark Strivings: "This book could actually be described as a 'greatest hits' collection. Included are seven masterful items ranging from his earliest efforts (Couples), to the current cream of the crop (All Shook Up). In between are other Bernstein classics like the 'Bernstein Center Tear'...this is one of the great techniques for obtaining written information. Also included are ;Trans-Premonition', 'Thought Card Across' (a killer!), 'Scripted Thoughts', and my personal favorite, 'Masklyn's Ring.' All in a killer collection of world class material." "This is way too cheap. In fact, this may be the bargain of the year!"
$20.00

Cloud Busting Secrets by Devin Knight and Jerome Finely
THE ULTIMATE STREET MAGIC EFFECT! Two of the World's Foremost 'Cloudbusters' Reveal Their Inner Secrets of Cloud Magic! In this book the authors strip away the veil of secrecy, revealing cloud secrets only known to a select few. Learn to make clouds vanish and appear. Sculpture them into images of selected playing cards, thought of numbers, ESP symbols, faces, and even animals. Nothing is held back! Apparently change the weather by delaying rain or snow or even by making it warmer. Believe it or not you can do a lot of this long distance by using a cell phone! With the material in this book you will be more than just a magician or mentalist. You will be a real miracle worker, who apparently has complete control over the elements! The book will teach you how to: CAUSE A CLOUD TO VANISH FROM THE SKY. It will also show you methods where that cloud and ONLY that cloud vanishes. The others remain intact. CLOUD MATERIALIZATION --magician points to an empty space in the sky and causes a cloud to suddenly form. BLUE SKY--magician causes ALL the clouds to vanish leaving a blue sky Cloud Moving--How to make clouds Move Cloud Sculpture--change the shape of clouds into objects How Fake Psychics Stop & Start Rain Secrets Behind Making Rainbows Appear How to Reveal Selected Cards with Clouds Make Thought of Numbers Appear in the Sky All THIS AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!! In addition this book contains one of the most detailed sections every written on how to approach people on the street. Even if you never vanish a cloud, you will find the section on approaching perfect strangers on the street invaluable regardless of the street magic you do. Lots of people sell street effects, but few actually tell you the proper way to get an audience. WHAT THE PROS ARE SAYING: "At the right time, in the right place...get ready for something people will tell their grandchildren about witnessing." - Paul Vigil "I can honestly say I was bowled over by this work. To see someone really examine and refine an area of mentalism that has pretty much remained ignored for so long was a real treat. You will understand the basics in no time and soon be on your way to performing some great and inspiring takes on a forgotten effect." - Luke Jermay "The authors have examined every nuance of cloud effects and give totally practical advice for pulling them off. In addition to the actual methodology, they give you a ton of related material from which to draw upon. This is information you will want to have and which could make a reputation for you. Get this!" - Richard Osterlind Pages 132 - Softbound.
$40.00

Club & Party Mentalism by Robert Nelson
This book opens a giant and fertile field for the beginner, the occasional worker and the professional mentalist. It reveals the programs of famous mentalists and what they've used, as well as the author's own ideal Mental and Psychic Club Program. It save you time, placing trail and error methods with practical information and concrete examples compiled from the author's actual experience in the field. It includes Nelson's New Concept in mentalism, which you will definitely want to incorporate into your programs. Also included is information on creating a program, with examples; audience participation; booking and exploiting yourself; and some new mental and psychic material to try out for yourself. Find out how to enter this fertile field of entertainment, in which there is little competition and for which the potential fees are high.
$18.00

Cold Reading for Magicians by Richard Webster (24 pages)
How to incorporate cold reading lines into your magic effects to make your performance more memorable. The information here can increase your income dramatically, as the right cold readings can generate much larger tips. They can also help you get bookings! If you have not done any cold readings before this provides a wonderful place to start, as you will quickly gain confidence in the art and ultimately be able to give longer readings if you wish. Improve the entertainment value of your magic, and increase both your popularity and bank account with this material.
“A wealth of useful lines and practical material for the mentalist.” - Bascom Jones, Magick
$ 20.00

Cold Reading The Future with Numerology by Richard Webster
This book teaches you how to use basic numerology to answer your clients' questions about the futuren. "Will I be happy?" "Will my marriage last?" "Should I change jobs?". These, and many more, are the typical questions that psychis are regularly asked. This book will help you to predict the trends in your clients' lives, and provide satisfactory answers to their questions about the future. A bonus booklet called "You and Your Lucky Numbers" is enclosed, and you have full perfmission to reprint it or use it in any other way, with your name as author. 64 pages.
$35.00

Cold Reading Variations by Richard Webster (64 pages)
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know one system of giving readings but be able to use it for dozens of different presentations? This book shows you how to do that. Richard Webster uses numerology as his main system, but any other system that you already use can be utilized to allow you to: demonstrate dice throwing, give domino readings, tree readings, tea leaf readings, coin readings, color readings, doodle readings, plus – as a special extra – paper readings. Yes, you can give helpful, pertinent, relevant readings from a single sheet of paper. This book tells you how! This book is not an introduction to cold reading and assumes that you already know some basics of the subject.
$ 40.00

Collected Oort: For The Professional Cold Reader edited by Philemon Vanderbeck
$ 35.00

Comedy Mentalism Vol. 1 by Robert Nelson
These three books bring you comedy bits, skits, blackouts, funny lines, complete presentations and humorous bits of business from some of the best in the business. You get comprehensive, top-notch material for every occasion. Routines by Karrell Fox, The Amazing Maurice, Sid Lorraine, George McAthy, Robert Tripp and many more. Volume One includes a complete two person comedy act by Robert Nelson and an excellent Talking Skull vent dialogue routine by George McAthy, plus three psychic gems.
$20.00

Comedy Mentalism Vol. 2 by Robert Nelson
Volume Two gives you more of everything - all new material spoofing the spoofers. You will participate in many actual humorous experiences of real mentalists in the chapter "It Actually Happened". There is also a built-in clever book test that you can do immediately.
$20.00

Comedy Mentalism Vol. 3 by Robert Nelson
Volume Three is all new Material by Eddie Clever, Bob Lewis, Senator Crandall and more. There is also more of "It Actually Happened" for your own amusement.
$20.00

Complete Course in Stage Hypnotism by Robert Nelson
A complete two-hour program of scientific, mystifying and comical hypnotic entertainment can be presented after a study of this great course. Written by an experienced operator, it gives authentic instructions for the performance. The program is explicitly explained with lecture and patter. It gives you the complete routine of your show, tells you how to secure subjects, how to operate a hypnotic show, publicity stunts and a hundred and one details. All the inner secrets of stage hypnotism are revealed here.
$ 18.00

Completely Cold by Kenton Knepper
For years Tank and Kenton have been working on an "ultimate" system for "psychic readings". They dreamed of a system using absolutely No memorization. No props whatsoever! No having to read a spectator's body language for information! A system you could do over the phone! Simple. Never fails. Use it anytime, anywhere. No set up of any kind. This system is so easy, you can learn to do the readings in minutes. You only need to know two amazingly simple, yet potent rules. Even the two rules don't need to be memorized...Once you know the secrets, YOU KNOW IT COLD! You have never seen anything this perfect and this simple in any other "cold reading" materials. It is truly a dream come true! If you are a magician who has ever been asked to do readings, but had to back off because you didn't have a secure system, this is for you! If you are a seasoned mentalist or reader, this will greatly enhance what you already know. Just add in Completely Cold wherever and whenever you like. You'll never believe the power of this system's simplicity, until you try it! "Completely Cold is worth Two Hundred Bucks alone!" - Weerd Weekend '97 "Completely Cold is truly the Dream System! And for the price, IT'S A STEAL!" - Dan Harlan "If you were to forget everything you know about cold reading, and you had only this manuscript, you would have more useful information than if you memorized an entire library of works on this subject..." - Docc Hilford
$ 40.00

Compleat Invocation by Tony Raven & Masklyn ye Mage
This long out-of-print classic, first published thirteen years ago in two volumes in a limted edition of 300, now reappears in a single 900 page hardcover. It contains all 16 issues of Invocation and issues 1-36 of The New Invocation. "In case you don't already know, Invocation is not your typical magic magazine. On the contrary, it is a magazine consciously "Devoted to Weird and Bizarre Magick." ...Invocation, then, stands as a reminder to magicians that there is an older magic, a deeper and perhaps even darker tradition that has quietly spread underground for centuries - banished temporarily by Robert-Houdin when he exchanged the wizard's robes for the contemporary dress of the day. This older magic stretches back in time and history far beyond the point where written records begin. ...And so Invocation gives us magic for the few and not for the many. Perhaps this is as it should be." -From the Introduction by Eugene Burger
$ 150.00

The Compleat Invocation volume 3 by Masklyn Ye Mage
Back in Print! This third volume of Invocation and The New Invocation marks the end of an era of sorts in the short history of bizarre magick. One way of defining an era is through the actions of one or more persons who played a significant role in shaping it. The one figure that stands plainly at the head of the bizarre magick movement of the 1980's is the editor of these pages, Masklyn ye Mage. For fifty-five bimonthly issues, in something more than nine years, ye Mage energized and influenced the field; and considering the handful of readers and contributors who make up the microcosm of bizarre magick, one can only wonder at the devotion that was shown by this man. This book contains the final 25 illustrated issues that were archived.
$75.00

The Complete Boris Wild Marked Deck Companion Video
This companion video to the Complete Boris Wild Marked Deck Book contains live performances of ten of the strongest items from the book. You will enjoy the incredible effects possible with the Marked Deck and the more involved routines combining it with Boris' Instant Memorized Deck. Thanks to this video, you'll be able to witness the impact that these miracles have on a lay audience. BONUS: Also contains a performance of the "Kiss Act" that earned Boris a World Card Magic Prize at the 1997 FISM competition in Germany. * Simple and Direct Routines With Strong Audience Impact * Clean and Easy to Do Effects
Companion Video $ 20.00
Companion DVD $ 20.00
Book $ 37.50
Boris Wild Book & DVD Combo $57.50


Hidden in Plain Sight by Kirk Charles and Boris Wild
Hidden in Plain Sight is the most complete manual for marked cards ever published. Author Kirk Charles, a long-time professional magician, has written a book that explores this most powerful of all magical tools in great detail. From the history of marked cards to more modern developments in “reader” technology, Charles breaks down the advantages, disadvantages and nuances you’ll need to know. You’ll learn about commercially available decks as well as how to prepare your own custom-marked pack. Additionally, Charles delves into the psychology involved in performing with a marked deck. From strategies for misdirection to key cards, stacked decks, and mnemonics, Charles explores every angle of the tips and tactics that can enhance tricks with any marked deck. For the beginning card conjurer, an entire chapter of easy-to-do miracle material has been included. These tricks require little if any sleight of hand, yet pack a wallop when performed. Even amateurs, armed with a marked deck and these “Instant Miracles” will be amazing spectators in no time! Best of all, Hidden in Plain Sight details the workings of the finest marked cards on the market, the Boris Wild Marked Deck. A lengthy chapter, written by Boris Wild himself, details the nuts and bolts of his stellar system, and includes two blockbuster tricks that will fool not only laymen but magicians as well! For the serious student, a lengthy bibliography has been included, leading the reader to further information and uses for marked cards.
Hidden In Plain Sight Book $12.00

Concepts and Deceptions Lecture Notes by Barrie Richardson
$ 20.00

Conspiracy by Angelo Stagnaro
The first book of Angelo Stagnaro's Psi-Books Series is aptly named "Conspiracy". It is a textbook on practical mentalism and concentrates on partnered codes and other secret arrangements between a mentalist and his confederate. "Conspiracy" contains nearly one hundred effects and as many photographs in a richly covered hard back edition. Also included is a large glossary of mentalist patter terms, a collection of cold reading one-liners and an extensive mentalism bibliography.
$30.00




Contact Mind Reading Expanded by Dariel Ftizkee
Fitzkee's Contact Mind Reading is considered one of the best books on this subject. Contact mind reading, sometimes also called, "Muscle Reading" or "Hellstromism," offers you the ability to locate almost any object hidden by members of the audience - even while blindfolded! Dariel Fitzkee wrote the book on contact mind reading, literally! He was even selected as one of THE SPHINX's best books of the year. A complete and clear explanation of the nearest approach to genuine mind reading. An impressive demonstration of intercepting and reading the unwritten and unspoken thoughts and commands of a bona fide spectator. May be done anywhere, at a moment's notice, without special apparatus or preparation. No confederates. No apparatus. No preparation. Methods of contact. How to read the thoughts. Suggested tests. Suggested routines. General information. Pages 38 - Softbound
$20.00





Contructive Mentalism by Mark Strivings
Here's a collection of powerful mentalism for those who desire something off the beaten path. Something daring yet commercial. There is new ground borken in these pages and in these seven routines. Some new ground in effects (The Human Cigar), some new gournd in gimmicks, (37 Revisited) some new twist on the classics (Confabulous Vacation), some new work on material from the giants ( Mind Probe II) and so much more! Several of these effects require a certain amount of construcion of gimmicks (hence the play on words in the title). Complete instructions are included for all of these little projects. Each will open your mind to new possiblities and new effects of your own. Many are utilitarian and are, as such, capable of limitless effects! This book will stretch you own boundaries. Plus the material is very commercial and practical. 40 pages comb bound
$30.00

The Coral Fang by Luke Jermay
"The Coral Fang," is Luke Jermay's third collection of material to be published. This manuscript does not concentrate as heavily on the use of suggestion in mentalism as his previous works. In this work are Jermay concentrates on several sure-fire effects as well as a few new twists using suggestion techniques and genuine psychological methodology. The book features the following effects: Touching on Hoy: Which is in my opinion the best thing I (Luke Jermay) have ever come up with. Simple, direct and strong. Three people think of different things. You then reveal what each person is thinking of. No pre show work, no props, no stooges, no kidding! The Dangerous Opener: The performer influences a spectator to select the safe bag for him to crush. He slams his hand down on the selected bag revealing under the bag left, an upturned razor sharp knife. A 100% safe version of the modern day classic. No pre show work, no danger, no stooging. Pre - Show Scripting: A powerful model to be used for pre show work. It allows the performer to reveal much more during performance with no extra effort. The Psychic VS Psychological Performance: An essay that features a model of scripting to allow the performer to involve all types of audiences in his performances. This scripting allows the performer to appeal to both the skeptical members of the audience and the true believes without offending either party. It also means the mentalist has the potential to work within both market places. Blowing Bubbles: The performer reads the mind of a spectator who is visibly seen to react the moment the thought leaves their mind. They also confirm the fact that they felt you reach into their mind and remove that very thought. Phone Prediction: A novel and entertaining prediction effect with a very different climax. We will let you discover this one for yourself! PK Lip Stick: A stunning twist on the modern day classic. Bridging the world of the unreal and the magickal. Blindfold Sequence: A member of your audience is blindfolded while another focuses on a number they think of. Amazingly and with no pre show work or stooging the blindfolded spectator accurately reveals the number focused upon. This could be used as much more than numbers.
$55.00





Cranial Contortion by Vincenzo Ravina
Vincenzo Ravina has taken a classic principle of close-up magic and applied it to larger illusion effects that you can perform surrounded either on stage or on the street. These 6-page notes will teach you how to: * Put knives through your head! * Twist your head 360-degrees around and pull it off! * Vanish while your head is in full view!
$10.00








The Dance" Cold Reading Extraordinaire by Brad Henderson
Quickly selling out in its first edition, THE DANCE is now recognized as one of the most important books written on the subject of cold reading. Revealed, often for the first time, are the the tricks of the trade employed by psychics to convince the public they are delivering profound messages replete with specific details. THE DANCE will teach you both what to do and how to do it, including: Asking the right questions Your natural safety net Handling skeptics Dealing with stereotypes Spinning a miss into a hit Getting them to do the work Ethical Issues Avoiding common mistakes Rewriting their memory Readings from the stage. Finally, THE DANCE closes with two audience-tested performance pieces that will allow you to develop your cold reading skills while entertaining your audience. Catch the tidal wave of demand for performers who can divine an audience's innermost thoughts and feelings. The Dance is the most advanced work on the subject of Cold Reading to date. Where many of the manuals in the past have told you what to do, The Dance teaches you the ins and outs of HOW TO DO IT! Topics include ethics, reading onstage, misses into hits, skeptics and two professional mind reading routines. Few teaching texts have been released to the performance community of theatrical mind readers and 'psychic entertainers'. Many are small pamphlets of 15-20 pages, which when available can command prices as high as $80-200. Unlike these 'traditional' texts, The Dance focuses on cold reading not as a product but as a process. The how's and why's of cold reading are presented to the student in a clear and concise fashion. Many books try to teach you what to say, The Dance teaches you how to say it, when and where. Brad Henderson has been a professional entertainer and mind reader for over 20 years. He has lectured to some of the most exclusive gatherings of magicians and has garnered a considerable reputation for his own psychic reading skills. He presents seminars on the Psychology of Communication to business people from a multitude of industries. His own performances walk the edge of theatrical techniques and legitimate psychological manipulation that borders on eerie. Not only has he studied the art of cold reading for years, but has hands on experience, in the trenches, using his skills to entertain and educate audiences throughout the U.S. The title typifies the author's approach to the techniques used in psychic readings. Each reading is like a dance; interplay between psychic and subject whereby the reader surreptitiously gains information and leads the listener into believing he is speaking in terms of specifics, when in reality generalities abound. The key lies in keeping the listeners unaware of this process and rewriting their memories of the events which occurred. Teaching such an 'organic' and 'live' process is a difficult task; The Dance attempts and succeeds in a manner never before conveyed in print. Though a rather advanced book, The Dance asks key questions which every potential reader should answer before embarking on their studies. Sections of The Dance include: The Myth of the Cold Reading: There is a common perception that there exists one very general script that will hold true to most people. The Dance is one of the only texts written on the subject which abandons such a notion in favor of teaching the real techniques used by successful psychics. Our opening section lays down the philosophical framework of the text as well as explores the way general statements are believed to work, and reveal their inherent weaknesses. Also, The Dance explores the ethics of misrepresenting to our audience that what we do is "real" and offers for the first time a reading paradigm which is both engaging and ethically sound. What's My Motivation?: One of the more frightening revelations begins as a discussion of the personality types naturally drawn to the pursuit of Psychic Readings. Control, power, and ego fulfillment which pervade the industry. The Dance advocates a NEW approach deviating from the Classic Svengali - the dark, mysterious, power hungry character who knows all and sees all. Learn how this more modern approach makes the public a willing accomplice to the "mediumship" process and insures that they receive real value from their time with the Psychic. Also, learn who should stay away from this kind of work and why. . Sections include: How to Ask a Question, Does This Make Sense, Multiple Choice, Negative Question and the Method, Beware the Stereotype, Tricks of the Trade (data collection), We have Ways of Making You Talk, Back Pedaling, Projectile Missiles, Celebrity, and Recapitulation. Finally, we close with PERFORMANCE PIECES. Here are two show stopping presentations straight from Brad's working repertoire. Both will give you the opportunity to showcase your readings skills. The Dance is a powerful, fascinating, and educational treatise on the techniques some 'psychics' use in their Mediumship practices. By offering informational tools of this sort, the performer is empowered to critically evaluate these types of psychic experience and make informed judgments as to their validity. At the very least, by allowing the performer to glimpse inside a very real world of deceit, connivers and their verbal deception which borders on art, they may walk away with a better understanding of how we as human being have the incredible power to deceive our fellow man for purposes of good or ill. An incredible value. Praise for The Dance: "THE DANCE is a wonderful resource: rich, thoughtful and rewarding, and packed with insights that only real experience can provide." - Ian Rowland "A modern classic...the best description of the art (as opposed to craft) of cold reading written to date. A must read!" - Doug Dyment "Brad debunks a lot of the mystery of cold reading and gives you the real work... THE DANCE contains material that could only be gained through experience-lots of it. Brad has saved you a lot of time and trouble with this book. It's really too cheap at this price." - Bill Palmer "This is the best information I have ever encountered on the subject." - Roger Klause Pages 98 - Softbound
$ 40.00


The Dance of Shiva trick booklet by Docc Hilford
Imagine this: you ask someone to think of a line from their favorite poem. Something you could not possibly know. They write the sentence across the center of their business card. They fold it and drop it on the table. You pick it up, tighten the creases, and place it in their palm. Actions that take less than five seconds. The folded card never leaves their view. In that brief time, you have read the entire sentence right in front of the spectator! After revealing the secret information, the card can be opened, checked, and even shown to the spectator! You don't have to tear up the paper in order to get the information like a Center Tear. You only use the single billet! There isn't any switching. The Dance of Shiva delivers the information to you as fast as you can read it, but keeps it in view for as long as you need. No quick glances. The same billet is always in view. You use only your hands and the paper or card. You don't shield the card at any time. The Dance of Shiva can be used to answer questions, duplicate designs, in word tests with actual book pages, with playing cards, maps or about any creative mental effect where secret information is needed. * It doesn't seem possible, but The Dance of Shiva does exactly that. The Dance * of Shiva has these important features: * No special props; you're always ready. * It can be done surrounded or standing. * There is no need for a dummy or duplicate billet. * No need to openly tear the billet apart to get the information as in the Center tear. * No tilting or squeezing of the billet - not a peek! * The folded billet never leaves the sight of the sitter. * The information is read in front of the sitter, not on your lap or behind * something. * No windows cut in the card; it can be THEIR business card. * There is no switching. * The information is in front of you, so you do not have to read quickly. * You are absolutely clean before and after the effect. * It takes less than 5 seconds to reveal the writing. * The method can be repeated for the same audience! * The written information is in the center of the card as it logically should be. * When writing, the sitter has complete freedom to handle the card. * Unlike anything previously invented by anyone, REALLY! * Plus 16 additional original effects and handling tips. * Easy to do - but reserved for real professionals.
$45.00

The Dark Cloak Trick Booklet by Docc Hilford
Learn how to become another person, know their secrets and deepest feelings even though these thoughts were never written , spoken or even shared! In this trick booklet, Docc explains a brand new way of revealing information. No more torn billlets, or extensive preshow work. This is effect is pure mentalism. The plans for an extensive, complete illusion with a levitation and vanish are included in this incredible little booklet. Docc explains it all, from tips on inexpensive lighting, to building a portable small stage set. Information that is not written is revealed Absolutely no preshow work No switching of billets No tearing or peaking of information No Carbons or pressing devices No pumping, the guests are never asked anything No assistants needed; it's a one-man operation No sleight of hand required Easy to do
$25.00


Deadly Mentalism by Ben Rayot
In his first ever book, Ben Rayot reveals some of his most "deadly weapons," the routines that he has used time after time to get strong reactions from audiences. These are some of the finest mental effects released in some time. Contains: * E.S.Pecially for You * Eye Can See What You Are Thinking * Magnas Veritas * Off Centre Tear * Singing in the Vain * What Sign are You? * Hallucinations - a spectator hallucinates seeing a card in the deck If you're looking for high-impact mentalism, look no further. Staplebound, 15 oversized pages.
$ 25.00









Deep Thought (Limited) by Gregory Arce
Greg's first book that took the mentalism fraternity by storm... 7 powerhouse routines and effects contained within 52-pages that are easy to perform and highly commercial. Some of the effects included are: EMOTION-ALL - The performer recreates the emotions spectator's are feeling. ADAM'S PREDICTION - A cute and very entertaining nailwriting routine, but still has a big surprise at the end. DATE ME - The easy Calendar/Card routine around. With this method you'll be able to use your cards and any calendar and you can make it stage size... practically self-working once you make the initial set up. SCORCH & FLOATER - Two equivoque routines that allow any performer to get the spectators to name the one card that is in an envelope or inside of a balloon... this one regularly destroys audiences! "DEEP THOUGHT contains some very powerful and commercial pieces of mental theater. The Balloon trick is worth its weight in gold. I predict thoughtful performers from all over will consider adding at least one of these pieces to their working repertaire, and novices will benifit from seeing how powerful mentalsim is constructed." - Brad Henderson, author of The Dance "Beware when Greg Arce puts on his thinking cap... weird surprises await you!" - Paolo Cavalli, author of UPSILON "I love EVERYTHING you have to say about mentalism." - Larry Becker, godfather of mentalism Pages 52 - Saddle Stitch
$30.00

Deja Voodoo Trick Booklet by Bob Farmer
Mentalism that is direct and dynamic is scarce. New plots are even rarer. Maximum effect with the minimum of trouble for both the performer and the spectator are seldom seen. DEJA VOODOO offers all of these features and more. It requires no re-setting. The spectator has nothing more to do than name a card. It can be done under any conditions. There are only two small props that can be easily carried. It is an effect that you can perform almost immediately. It is an effect that will be impressive the first time you perform it. It requires no sleight of hand, no resetting, no replacements and, once you've made the props, no preparation. In the six years that this effect has been performed and refined, no one--no laymen, no magician, no mentalist--ever had a clue as to how it was achieved.
$10.00





Destiny Response by Richard Busch
The premise of this work is all about the participant and their inner psychological experience, where their thoughts feel inevitable as they freely arrive and are mysteriously shared with the psychic entertainer without manipulation and resistance. This naturally builds a bond and a connection, one that is long remembered. The book is complete with the history of the premise, theory, language, presentations, effects to perform, as well as the examples you need to then apply the approach to your own ESP, mindreading type work. The "hypnotic" influence of my teacher's teacher Dr. Milton H. Erickson will be showcased even including some very rare photos of him I guarantee will be new to you. I'll even show you what clients in my office look at moments before they go into a lovely eyes-opened (formal) "trance" for the very first time. No, of course it isn't that silly old hypno-spiral. Find out from a real hypnosis professional some of the technical secrets we use and depend on that are applicable to performing mentalism. If you want to communicate more effectively with a participant, you want to buy and learn to elicit The Destiny Response. Early drafts were endorsed by Larry Becker, Barrie Richardson, Banachek, and others. Foreword by Bruce Bernstein. The book is on heavy laser paper with a glossy color cover, 52 pgs. Guys, I put my soul into these pages! Larry Becker writes: "Richard's new "The Destiny Response" is outstanding. A seminal work on approaching the Holy Grail of mentalism ... creating the illusion of "the real thing." If I could speak like Richard writes, I'd be a true mindreader. I heartily add my highest recommendation, not that Richard needs it. Anything he puts his mind to is first class and an important addition to mentalism literature." Banachek writes: "Richard Busch has done it again. Unlike any other writer I know, he truly understands how to give meaning and substance to an effect, taking it from the mere realm of trickery to a stunning work of mystery and astonishment. The right word here, the right word there, a logical reason for what we do, Richard Busch is the master at this type of presentation." Ford Kross writes: "I was fortunate enough to receive an early copy of Richard's latest brain child. Those of you looking for something similar to his previous work on peeks may be disappointed. For Richard has turned from methods to language and presentation. How to evoke the most memorable effect from your performance, through the use of language and consciousness alteration. He turns to his personal experience as a hypnotherapist, to take you down the linguistic path to more efficacious presentations. Like all Busch material, this is meant to be studied, not read. For all serious students of mentalism, this is required reading." Barrie Richardson writes: "This is a provocative manuscript. I read every sentence slowly and stopped after every paragraph to think about the stimulating ideas. This is not a book of stunts and tricks. Rather, it is a way of presenting mentalism so that it will have a positive and meaningful impact on the participants and the audience. Doing a demonstration so that the participant will not feel like she has been tricked or that the performer is showing off his abilities, but rather feel like she is an active partner in an inexplicable and memorable experiment is not an easy thing to do. Richard Busch gives you both insightful theory and practical examples on how to make your mentalism more powerful and meaningful. Correctly done, persons who have participated in an astonishing demonstration in which they were psychologically vested will be thrilled by the experience and anxious to tell others. This in not true for most of the routines many of us do. The Destiny Response is not a book of mental secrets, but rather a book of performance secrets." Richard Osterlind writes: "Did you ever wonder why some performer's always seem to get a great reaction? It goes far beyond effect. In Richard Busch's The Destiny Response you will learn how to make a dramatic leap in your approach to mentalism. Everything Richard Busch writes is worthy of great study, but The Destiny Response takes you into his very soul! Please do me a favor, get and read this!" Joe Zabel writes: "The Destiny Response is a compelling work that proposes an essential approach to mentalism that personally involves our audiences in a way that is both meaningful and relevant to them. Richard Busch accomplishes this through both a fascinating discussion of evocative communicative concepts and the practical application of compelling mysteries from his personal repertoire. In my opinion, The Destiny Response marks a major step forward in the advancement of the art of mentalism." Robert Lamont writes: "Just completed Richard Busch's The Destiny Response. I must compliment him on elaborating on a side of presentation that I have not seen. I loved the whole thing. It is truly for the alchemists of the mind and a milestone in bringing mental presentations to a level felt by only a few - Richard and those who have ears to see with. I cannot know what destiny your heart is now embracing. I can only ask and share if willing my thoughts with you. But if you choose, as you have (Richard) to share your feelings in a way that touches the very soul of those who are lucky enough to know you, special enough to have felt the power of your deepest thoughts, then you honour me by the experience of your company, your words. I have walked through the pages of your mind by invitation and I thank you for leaving a passion, an undeniable understanding that when something feels right, it simply is. I know you feel, I can see you love, and the honour was mine. …Thank you Richard. The above is a pale reflection of things to come in The Destiny Response." Gerard Senehi writes: "This book is able to concretely describe the HOW to of making the experience of mystery/psychic entertainment as close to real as can possibly get. In fact my experience is that even when true miracles happen, it may not land in the person as well as when the experience is given depth and weight in the way that Richard describes. I think people who dare to, or want to dare to have impact on the audience will appreciate the value of this little gem. Thank you Richard!" Ade Rutter writes: "I think The Destny Response is an exceptional work, as for some time now I have thought that the future of mentalism is not about new technologies but about performing cleaner and purer. I was missing one part of the puzzle, and that is what you have given to me and mentalism in general with The Destiny Response; the complete picture! I expect that in the future The Destiny Response will be looked back upon as the turning of a page, to a new chapter. I know my own mentalism is leaping forward with meaning thanks to your generosity, and I am sure the same can be said of untold mystery performers across the globe now, G-d bless you."
$35.00

Devil Of A Bar And Pub by The Scribe
The Devil Of A Bar And Pub is known to readers of Linking Ring, Members of the exclusive Shadow Network and elsewhere. The Scribe has long written reports about the goings on of this pub, and the peculiar cast of characters that frequents it. Those people are the alter egos of a veritable Who's Who of the magic, bizarre and storytelling world! Who are they and who is The Scribe? Well, that has never been made publicly known... Until now! Yes, in addition to over 60 of the scribe's reports- in addition to never before published reports- in addition to reprints of the Linking Ring Pub specials, here you will learn the identity of the Scribe and his cohorts! We will tell you that editor and co-publisher of Oracle Magazine, Larry White is the head of this group, and the rest is a Who's Who of the storytelling, bizarre and magic world- but to find out WHO's Who, you'll have to own the book. Leaping Lizards Magic is proud to have been chosen to bring this VERY exclusive hard cover collection of storytelling, bizarre and psychically entertaining magic together for the first and ONLY time. This dust jacketed hard cover book is 383 pages and is sure to become a collector's item. Pages 383 - Hardcover Click on the following thumbnail image to get a full-size printable flyer for the Devil Of The Bar And Pub!
$85.00


Discoverie of Witchcraft by Reginald Scot
Kaufman and Co's authentic reproduction of this classic text, originally published in 1584 by Reginald Scot. In addition to the complete original text, this volume also includes an insightful introduction by Montage Summers detailing the historical importance of this groundbreaking text.
$ 39.95











The Discoverie of Witchcraft by Reginald Scot (Dover Edition)
Remarkable 16th-century classic attempted to disprove existence of witches. Rich full account of charges against witches, witch trials, practice of the black arts. Excerpts from Inquisition, interviews with convicted witches, discussions of alchemy, astrology, much more. Indispensable primary source on witchcraft. Introduction by Montague Summers.
$16.95

Doorway to Delusion by Paul Siegel
Twenty-four additional mental and psychic mysteries for the modern day-day mentalist. A companion to the author's earlier work, Windows to the Mind , this new work has a good variety of workable wizardry. The author has parted with some of his best effects in order to give you something new to add to your repertoire of mental experiments. Mentalism is growing ever more popular, and there is a strong demand for simple but effective experiments in this fascinating field. Doorway to Delusion is clearly written, with well illustrated presentations.
$ 15.00

Duet by Jack Kent Tillar
The EASY way to entertaining two-person mind reading. This is required reading for the mentalist who wants to do corporate or high-end social party mentalism. It's filled and brimming over with brilliant and original routines! No tedious codes or painful memory work! No electronics or impression devices! No apparatus or equipment required! No stooges or hidden assistants! Everything from impromptu parlor routines to full evening stage second sight acts and classic thought reading routines! This is your passport to enjoy the wonderment of the two-person mind-reading world. Includes the complete acts: "Fantasy Impromptu" "That's Impossible" ... and much, much more! Over thirty effects, routines, and acts, plus sixty years of wisdom and grease paint! "...another great magic mind!" - Teller "It's no wonder you have such a sterling reputation." - Ken Weber, author of Maximum Entertainment "Anything Jack Tillar creates is absolutely first class." - Milt Larsen, co-founder of The Magic Castle "The great strength of Jack Tillar's writings, unlike so many of today's innovators, is that he gives you a great variety of styles and presentations so you can fit any performing venue or audience." - Leo Behnke Pages 156 - Softbound
$49.95

Dunninger's Brain Busters by Joseph Atmore (Hardbound, 128 Pages)
For most of the 20th century, the Amazing Dunninger defined the term mentalism for the American public. Much of the success of his pioneering radio and television performances was based on his use of original routines he called "Brain Busters." Each week audiences eagerly tuned in to see whether Dunninger would be stumped by one of these impossible challenges. Joseph Atmore has spent years collecting these Brain Busters and, with the help of some of modern mentalism's brightest minds, has analyzed them to understand the often bold and sometimes deceptively simple methods underlying these miracles. This collection wil be invaluable to all students of showmanship and mentalism. Contains Additional Thoughts from: * Banachek * Lee Earle * Walter Gibson * David J. Lustig * Al Mann * Max Maven
$ 35.00





Dusheck's Force Fields by Steve Dusheck
Steve Dusheck has created two spelling forces based on the one to six force used in Hot Rod and other effects. Night on the Town tells about a wealthy playboy who dates a beautiful woman each night of the week and gives her a different jewel every night. You spell to the of the week selected by the spectator and the color of the jewel matches your prediction. Using the Zodiac Force, you can spell to any sign of the zodiac using a Hot Rod or six of the other items. You'll receive 23 other ideas for these new spelling forces including things like, coins lollipops, clown noses, ESP symbols, silks, flowers, playing cards, keys, hair ribbons, and more for both close-up and stage presentations. These routines are easy to present and can be used on six of almost anything while the spectators think they're receiving a totally free choice. Included is a great looking 5.5" x 8.5" cartoon clown for a coloring prediction and an original Zodiac Prompter card from the old American Magic Company to keep in your wallet for use with the Zodiac Force. BONUS Material: Driscoll's Calendar Force This manuscript comes complete with a transcript/manuscript form the old "American Magic Company" of "Dusheck's Force Fields" containing two spelling forces based on the old 1 to 6 force used in "Hot Rod" and other effects. Also included from the old "American Magic Company" is an original "Zodiac Force Cue Card." This bonus manuscript will be one of only about 1000, so get yours while supplies last!
$10.00



Duschek's Mental Magic by Steve Duschek
More than 30 creative mentalism routines. Foreword by Larry Becker, 140 pages, 71 illustrations, hardcover (1993)
$25.00

Dynamic Mysteries by Richard Osterland
Richard Osterland unlocks the secrets of this high-impact stunners! A top professional, a man who earns a six figure income performing magic and mentalism, Richard's turbo charged material takes him across the world performing for stellar fees which most magicians dream about. As the inventor of mind-boggling mysteries, his creations have a rock solid reputation as the best of the best! Dynamic Mysteries is material straight from Richard's repertoire, astonishing audiences and producing powerful and practical effects! In this book, you'll learn 17 of his mind boggling dynamic effects! This 99 page book teaches you in great detail of Richard's close-up and stage miracles. A great gift idea for magicians, this book is perfect for the Close-Up, Stand-Up, Stage, Table-To-Table, Trade Show, Restaurant, Radio and Television, and Corporate magicians alike.
$ 25.00

Edge Of Reality By Ray Noble
This book contains EFFECTS of the MIND that carry a one, two punch! They are effects especially designed with spectator participation and impact. Five Effects for you to enjoy Back to Back: Performer and a spectator stand BACK TO BACK both holding drawing boards. Spectator begins drawing along with the performer! The spectator draws any object they like and it is unseen by the performer. Yet the performer is still able to duplication their Drawing. Forgotten Memories: Your spectator is lead on a journey back through time. Traveling past yesterdays and long forgotten memories she finds herself in a past life and standing in the lobby of a busy hotel. There she must choose a room for herself and the man she is to marry. Through a series of unfortunate events, tragedy strikes and she is brought back to the present. There she finds a ghostly written message that appeared on a business card held between her hands. Focus: Information reveals itself through the scribbling chaos of a spectator. Spectator thinks of a playing card, word or symbol as they stare into their own pencil scribbling. Slowly they become aware of something taking focus. Appearing through the scribbling is the card, word or symbol that they were thinking of. This routine can be used as great mentalism or a very bizarre routine for a séance. Play it straight or with an evil twist. Fear Not: A lady writes a fear that she has on your business card. She picks up your pendulum and holds it over the card. The pendulum starts to swing as she imagines her fear vanishing and how it would feel if it was gone. Turning over the card she finds her fear has indeed vanished. The Draw: A deck of cards is shuffle and placed on the table. A spectator then cuts the deck. The cut to card is shown and let’s say it is a five of clubs. The spectator then counts down five cards from the top of the deck. They remove this card without showing it to anyone. The performer holding a pad of paper and a pen ask the spectator to concentrate of their card. The per­former draws on the paper and when the selected card is revealed it matches the performers drawing. Ray Noble retired from the Army with over 20 years of honoring service. he also holds a 5th degree black belt in the martial art called Hapkido, and is the State Representative for the State of Florida in the World Independent Hapkido Federation. He was an award winner for both stage and close-up at the International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention, He has performed in Germany, Korea, USA, Honduras and the Middle East. He is the creator of a self-levitation called "One". He now sends his energy performing both magic and mentalism programs along with giving lectures on the Power of Persuasion. Pages 43 - Saddle Stitched
$25.00

Elixir of Life by Alvo Stockman
Feel Young Again! Take One Sip and See What You've Been Missing! Effect Go to your local coffee shop with a friend, and order green teas together. Explain to her that this is in fact the fabled Elixir of Life and the secret to your youthful good looks. If she looks skeptical, offer to try an experiment with her. Have your friend write her current age on the bottom of her cup in permanent marker, and you do the same. Enjoy your teas together over stimulating conversation and mental acrobatics. When you've both finished and are ready to leave, you each look and see that your age have decreased! By a Year, Two Years or More! Individual results may vary. Naturally, everything is examinable and your friend leaves with an extra bounce in her step, feeling rejuvenated and ready to face the world. [from the manuscript] Introduction The original "Elixir of Life" is a fabled potion that according to legend can actually make whoever drinks it younger. While it's probably not real, people have been searching for ways to look and feel younger for centuries. And being healthy and looking youthful has only gotten even more attention in recent years. What's exciting about the performance of Elixir of Life, is that it gives back to your spectator by satisfying this very human desire to stay young. Not only by getting them to mentally feel younger, but by physically giving them a hydrating, healthy drink that is a clinically proven mood enhancer! On top of this, you're performing an absolutely unexplainable miracle that makes the whole experience completely unforgettable. Benefits Positive Elixir of Life is an experience that will leave your friend feeling good, both physically and emotionally. What you're doing is helping her find the energy that is hiding inside her beneath the stress and pressures of her job or school work and bringing it out. When you're finished performing, she really will feel more full of energy. In her mind, this will help her associate you and your magic with that good feeling. It will also draw attention away from how you accomplish your magic and direct it toward how pleasant it is. Healthy Much of what you will be explaining to your friend will actually be true. The various health benefits of both green tea and honey are documented both clinically as well as historically. They have both been used in treating illness in societies for centuries. Honey was actually used by ancient cultures as one of the first antibiotics! And green tea is much healthier than soda, coffee or even black tea, has tons of powerful antioxidants and zero calories, so if you do inspire a change, you may actually be helping to extend your friend's life! "Elixir of Life is my 4th formal release and it's just been finalized and sent to the printer. I've been saving this for some time as it's very different from the others as well as any other magic I've ever seen, but also because it's very special to me. I love the interaction and the effect it creates. I especially love that it makes people feel good about themselves.. it makes my time performing so much more fulfilling and memorable." -- Alvo Stockman Pages 26 - Saddle Stitched
$20.00

Enchanted Evening by Kenton Knepper
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND This Kenton classic has been praised by many performers as one of the important works which helped create their own character and the way they think about magic and mentalism. Here are some highlights: Spoon Bending Parties -- A detailed examination which many mentalists have asked Kenton to share with them alone, or keep to himself. How to get others to do metal bending in their own hands in a Psi-Party atmosphere. Bent Cent - This popular piece is still being sold as an individually marketed item to this day. Learn how to make your own and save money too. The Linguistically Twisted Kenton Tarot Trick - A popular effect for mentalists and weerdists. A classic. Flower Psychological Forces as a Readings - including a seeming personality test. Packet Trick Readings - Is it a packet trick or a reading? It's a lot of fun, and surprising too. There's more than meets the eye here. Enchanted Flower Production - Another marketed effect that is tipped in this manuscript. A no palming, no holder spring flower production that has fooled many well-versed performers. It’s EASY. An amazing invention, you can make yourself. As you can see, "Enchanted" is a wide and eclectic blend of magic, mentalism, essays on enchantment, psychology, linguistics and loads more in one place. Most of all, this manuscript has gained acclaim and status due to the other, non-trick material, it contains. This work will push and challenge you into reconsidering who and what you are, as well as what you do. Beautiful, poetic, miraculous, memorable magic and mentalism that is very different. "Enchanted Evening" has enchanted many of our best performers, and changed how we view ourselves and our art. As one friend put it, "It’s as eclectic and as interesting as you Kenton -- it’s pure Kenton, but everyone will benefit from it greatly whoever they are". We say if you like Kenton, you’ll love this! Over 60 full size pages
$30.00

Encyclopedia of Stage Hypnotism by Ormond McGill
A classic textbook. From this book, you can easily master all the basics of stage hypnotism. From "A Variety of Hypnotic Methods" to "Awakening the Subject," this book covers every detail of how to hypnotize, experiments to attempt with hypnotized subjects, and how to present an entire hypnotic show. Written by the dean of Hypnotists, Ormond McGill, this book is as useful today as it was when first published in 1947.
$ 30.00

Encyclopedia of Mentalism by Robert Nelson
The most comprehensive book written on mentalism and psychic entertainment! Every phase is exhaustively covered in detail. Ultra modern mind reading routines for theater and club audiences, and for use on radio and TV. Including the author's own time proven master system of mind reading, practically every known method of entertainment is brazenly exposed. Easily applied and workable, these presentations apply to all types of audiences, whether for a mental interlude in your present program of a complete theater presentation. Each step is presented and analyzed for your immediate use. Included is Nelson Hahne's folio of even humorous pencil sketches portraying mentalism and its satellite characters.
$ 25.00





Encyclopedic of Dictionary Mentalism Vol. 1 by Burling Hull
Compiled by Burling 'Volta' Hull, this gigantic collection of mental and mind reading effects is a must for serious mentalists and/or magicians interested in mentalism effects. It contains over 100 great effects, with 125 illustrations, and is regarded by working mentalists as one of the best sources of information for developing new presentations and routines.
$75.00

Encyclopedic of Dictionary Mentalism Vol. 2 by Burling Hull
This second volume is the result of an overwhelming response to the first. It contains many methods and instructions previously sold by magic dealers, as well as well as many out-of-print secrets which might otherwise be lost forever. Also included is Nelson's "Miracle Prediction of the Age", the most comprehensive prediction presentation ever released, completely re-printed here, word for word. A special bonus section contains original B.L. Gilbert mental secrets, routines and presentations, which feature little-known bits of business, wrinkles, light touches and basic routines. This collection cannot be found in any other book.
$75.00

Encyclopedic of Dictionary Mentalism Vol. 3 by Burling Hull
Compiled in the same format as the first two volumes, this volume contains contributions form some of the world's best exponents of mentalism, as well as descriptions of time tested effects from dealers. A special feature is Thoughtography SX-70, an item which is a modern approach to spirit photography, developed under laboratory conditions by Van der Straeten of Belgium. By following the easy instructions, you will be able to make an ESP symbol, design or spirit form of your choice, appear on the photograph. Also included, from the files of the late Robert A. Nelson, are ten choice items and practical information on hypnotism, mind reading and mentalism.
$75.00

Entertaining Mentalism by Richard Webster (64 pages)
Thirteen routines for the psychic entertainer. One is for the stage performer, the rest for close-up workers. Interesting themes such as aromatherapy and dowsing are used to add to the audience’s interest. Standard ideas, such as psychometry, numerology and the Tarot are given a new twist. One chapter includes ideas for cold readers.
$ 40.00

Entertaining with ESP by Patrick Page and Ken deCourcy (with ESP cards)
Great mental magic tricks with a deck of ESP cards. Written by Pat Page and Ken Decourcy. Included with the booklet is a deck of Royal Magic ESP cards, which allow you to perform a wide variety of stunning mental magic tricks. The booklet teaches mind reading tricks, telepathy tricks, precognition tricks, and the like. For the beginning mentalist, there are some astonishingly good routines included.
$ 15.00




The Essential Stewart James by Stewart James and Allan Slaight
Canadian Stewart James was the most prolific inventor of magic in the twentieth century. Where most magicians invent a handful of magic routines during the course of their life, Stewart James created over one thousand. His prodigious output has been recorded in two mammoth publications totally over 2,700 pages. James' vast body of work has now been distilled to 50 of his "greatest tricks", The Essential Stewart James. Allan Slaight, co-editor of "Stewart James In Print" and author of "The James File", asked dozens of Stewart James' aficionados including Max Maven, Michael Weber, Bob Farmer, Stephen Minch, Bill Goodwin, Gordon Bean, David Ben, Roy Walton, Charles Reynolds, Gabe Fajuri, Steve Beam, and Peter Duffie among others, to whittle over 1,000 of James’ creations down to their fifty favourite, in other words, the essential Stewart James. For those who own the earlier Stewart James tomes ("Stewart James In Print: The First Fifty Years" and "The James File") but are intimated by the size and scope of the material, this book is for you! The Essential Stewart James serves as a tourist guide through the land of James. For those who are encountering this wily Canadian wizard for the first time, this book serves as a primer to the brilliance of the man, his methods and his magic. 199 Pages - Hard Bound
$35.00

E'Voque trick booklet by Docc Hilford
A specator chooses any number of dissimilar objects (usually around seven) and lays them in a row. A second participant looks over the group of items and jots down the name of one of them on a piece of paper. The first person is instructed to make several choices concerning the items. Half of them are eliminated, then a couple more are discarded. Finally, one object remains and it matches the item the second person chose before any objects were removed! This is an incredibly powerful effect. You'll have to hear the gasps of amazement and see the sparkle in the eyes of your audience for yourself.
$25.00







Explicit Content by Sean Fields
In this book, Sean details several of his best "bending" effects. Sean explains every effect from start to finish in perfect detail. Every explanation is accompanied by step by step illustrations that allow you to learn the effect faster and more effectively. Effects Included: * On Contact * The Omni Bender * The Callous Bend * Ringu * Pent * Pent-Ultimate * The Tesla Experiment * Standard Center Tear * Elemental * Molten * That Which You Fear * Post Impression * Glacius * Final Thoughts
$40.00









Eyeless In Gaza by Stephen Minch
This is the ulitimate blindfold act - it is done truly and totally blind! It doesn't matter how they blindfold you, because you can perform these feats without any vision whatsoever! Eyeless in Gaza is a full-blown Blindfold Mentalism Act using a deck of cards and some strange power that operates independent of normal vision. This 20-30 minute act took Stephen Minch over eight years of research, thought and experimentation to include: several methods for Predicting the Position of a Card in a thoroughly mixed deck; Directing a Draw Poker Game; and Divining the Colors of Cards. Most of the act is conducted with two assistants from the audience, who are free to mix the cards thoroughly. Eyeless in Gaza is fully routined, fully described, fully illustrated and guaranteed to astound the audience every time.
$ 15.00







Fem Fatal by Docc Hilford
64 Sinful Secrets with the Cassandra Deck Docc Hilford's Cassandra Deck is a special deck of cards that made magical history in 1999 when it sold to a very select group of inside professionals for the unprecedented fee of $100! Those few fortunate enough to own one, guarded its secrets closely. Now, you can learn the innermost secrets. The Cassandra Deck is so much more than a special deck of cards, it's a tool that enables the amateur or professional magician to perform miracles. This book contains 64 original tricks that are designed to shock both your audiences as well as you with their directness and mystery. You will also be shown what no one has ever known before, exactly how to build your own Cassandra Deck. Each trick is so uniquely different you can do an entire show with The Cassandra Deck and your audience will experience a wide variety of magic and mentalism-not just card tricks! Absolutely one of the finest pieces of workable mentalism. * A tossed out deck where you name each person's card directly! * A method for learning real contact mindreading! * Poker and Blackjack demonstrations * A Cards Across where thought of cards fly across the room! * Any Card at Any Number and you predict both the card and the number! * A Card in Cigarette with a thought-of card! * And 57 more ways to learn pocket writing, swami writing, sound reading, pencil reading, plus book tests, billet tests, cold reading effects and more! Staplebound, 64 pages.
$ 35.00
Cassandra Deck $25.00
Cassandra Deck DVD $35.00

Fender Bender by Alain Nu (includes spoon bending gimmick)
$ 20.00



Final Curtain by Borodin
In this book, for the first time, Borodin reveals parts of his performing repertoire that he has used very successfully as a mental magician, a bizarrist, and a story teller. The secrets here have been carefully guarded. They are the ones Borodin did not want to reveal until the time was right. And now is the right time. The 24 routines from the original German work are contained here, as well as an additional 12 new routines that were prepared especially for the English edition. Final Curtain is the logical sequel to Borodin's Sheherazade. It is an excellent choice for the experienced story teller or the neophyte. There are several different kinds of routines within these covers. Some are very spooky, others humorous, still others, spiritually uplifting. And there is some excellent mental magic as well. No matter whether your taste leans toward the bizarre or you prefer stories with a moral, there will be something in here that you can enjoy and which will undoubtedly lead to a better understanding of how story magic can and should be done. So, with this book, sit back and relax. Take your time with the material presented, and pay particular attention to the way Borodin emphasizes the use of the voice, which, after all, is the real medium of the bizarre magician and the story teller. Final Curtain is a chamber of mental treasures that will be difficult to put down, once you have started to read it. BORODIN has been called the king of the story tellers. Punx called him his "master student." Final Curtain will show you why. Final Curtain will show you they way. Pages 338
$50.00


The Final Picture by Rick Maue
Imagine this: An audience member places a medallion beneath any one of four inverted cups. Then, a different audience member (who was outside the room while the object was hidden) comes up to the table and she is successfully guided on a step-by-step journey to the medallion with no help from anyone in the room-including the performer. Please be aware that no sleights are required, and there are no secret assistants. Also take note that the routine is designed for either close-up or stand-up performances. In addition, everything that you will need to perform the routine is included (except of course, the cups, the table, and the audience members). And if all of this is not enough, we have also added a second routine (also complete with the necessary props) that can be combined with The Final Picture to create a solid ten-minute block of material that you can immediately drop right into your act. But there is more... Believe it or not, nothing that you have just read describes what this release is really about. Simply put, this project is about creativity. Because in truth, this booklet details the complete creative dissection of The Final Picture. The goal of this project is to bring the process of creation to life-thus enabling the reader to understand not only the how of the routine, but more importantly, the why. In essence, The Final Picture is a look inside the private notebooks of Rick Maue--not because he believes that his creations are so special, but because he believes that ALL creations are indeed special. This book is about what it takes to bring your ideas to life , and the questions that you need to ask in order to truly make your magic your own.
$35.00



Fire Eating: A Manual of Instruction by Benjamin Garth
This much needed manual deals with a subject about which very little has been written. The author is a practitioner of fire eating, and many other professionals were consulted for additional information. The book covers safety, fuels and equipment. It also illustrates numerous stunts: fire on tongue, "teething," human torch, blasts and more. Please, for serious adult professionals only. 48 pp. 7 x 9. Paper.
$ 14.99





The Five Keys to Fame & Fortune by John Calvert
After 65+ years of performing, living legend John Calvert parts with his most valued secrets, effects and tips to the magic fraternity! The Five Keys is a collection five different booklets from John's time-tested and audience-tested act! Each effect is a mastered piece of showmanship, enabling you to make your act soar to new heights! You will receive the John Calvert's Sightless Vision Act -- also known as the Television Eye Mystery (easily worth the price of the package alone), The Collosal Memory Act, Stage Hypnosis, the Hypnotic Promotional Stunts, and Blindfold Ballyhoo -- 5 big acts and a full evening show! Plus, for the first time ever, John reveals his JC Watch Steal and Houdini's Handcuff Escape! At 93 years old, John recently performed his Sightless Vision act and fooled the entire room of magicians and mentalists!
$75.00


Flea Act by Tom Palmer
A complete act. Material on this subject has always been scarce, yet there has always been someone using this delightful hoax, somewhere in show business. The Flea Circus has been done indoors and out, on stage, in theatres, at fairs, close up, in circuses, in Ten-in-ones, and more recently, in trade shows. Presentation: The audience see a table or stand set out with all the fascinating gear and trappings of a minature circus. An arched sign at the back proclaims the name and merits of the show, lit up by small lights. The performers on thsi aparatus and in the air above it are talented fleas - so the Ringmaster says. By the time the exciting and action packed show is finished, many spectaors are sure about the fleas, while others are doubtful, but nobody knows for sure! The entertainer never loses sight of his job for a moment - which is to present a flea circus - a three ring show of performing fleas! Every detail covered with illustrations to make all props, signs, carrying case, etc.
$ 10.00

Freeze by JP
From the creator of the best-seller "Water to Beer" comes a new miracle. Instantly FREEZE a water bottle! Effect You take brand new factory sealed bottle of water and show it all the way around. You ask your spectator to feel the temperature of the bottle. They tell you the bottle is at room temperature. You show your hands to be clean and empty, you slowly start blowing on the bottle, and the impossible takes place: the water starts to get cold and FREEZE. Points to remember: Bottle still factory sealed The spectator can touch and feel the temperature both before and after The water genuinely gets cold This is FREEZE!
$24.99




Four Thought by Gregory Arce
What you will find in Four Thought-- M.O.M. – a one-on-one drawing dupe where a spectator stares at a photo of your mom and then you are able to redraw his secret drawing by looking into her eyes… your mom’s. Within that section there will also be two other ideas using the basic method and gimmick including one in which the spectator stares into your palm and you draw his drawing right on your own hand as he watches… his secret drawing, of course. Includes the gimmick necessary to make up your own M.O.M. and some extra for you to try it out on the other ideas. Drop-See – another one-on-one drawing dupe where the spectator draws on one of your business cards then that card is placed into a small pay envelope. That envelope, along with others like it, are mixed by the spectator while your back is turned and then you proceed to find the correct envelope that contains his drawing. To end the effect you duplicate the drawing inside. A Coffee At Any Number – a quirky card at any number where the spectator stops you as you drop mini-cards into a coffee mug and he ends up stopping you at his earlier chosen card. All Cards At All Numbers – an even quirkier ACAAN effect where the spectator stops you at one place in the deck and it turns out to be the only place that contains a facsimile of his card… a 52 to 1 card. There several handlings for this that are explained. Bonus Effect: Dark Soul – a bizarre story that uses a Bounce-No Bounce ball to do an effect that deals with a very dark story about an evil man. "Liked it very much. You have some very evocative themes in a few of the effects and I love them. All are fine and well thought out and each person will pick his or her favorites, and I am sure everyone will find something that will hit with them. Your photo thing is priceless! " - Allen Zingg "This is more good work from you -- I especially like the ACAAN with the mini cards!" -Millard Longman "Greg, I really enjoyed this. You have a very personable approach to Mentalism and your mind works in devious and twisted ways that delight me. Good job man." - John Riggs Pages 24 - Saddle Stitched
$30.00

The Game by Jay Crowe
"This manuscript is dangerous in the wrong hands. I mean deadly dangerous." - Banachek Imagine if you could approach someone you have never met before, and instantly perform one of the most perfect mind readings in history. You ask the spectator to focus let's say... on their age, just imagine it. Instantly you reveal your spectator's age. Next you tell them to concentrate on someone they love, someone they care about. And you start revealing the name. And the mind reading goes on... ask them to merely THINK of their phone number, you take your cell phone and start dialing digit by digit. Their phone rings. It's you. Welcome to The Game. Want even more? You can perform the most pure mind readings and even remote view experiments that allow you to see what your spectators see and much MORE! No stooges or instant stooges No Impression devices No center tears No dual reality No forces Nothing written down Nothing added or taken away No gimmicks No cold reading No following the spectators Spectator is a total stranger and you don't even know anything about him before the mind reading starts. The Game is a tool best suited for professionals, and will improve your arsenal of mentalism weapons. The concept behind it and the handling are fully explained in detail on this manuscript. Also includes "Game of Imagination" where things freely IMAGINED by your spectators become real. This is the closest that you can get to real mind reading. Are you ready for The Game? NOTE: This version of The Game is designed for USA users, although some routines of the manuscript such as Game of the Imagination, remote viewing, and some mind reading pieces, can be performed by worldwide users. Pages 28 - Saddle Stitched
$30.00

Garden Of The Strange by Caleb Strange
In 2003, Caleb Strange was asked to write a book: nearly four years in the making, The Garden of the Strange is the brilliant result. This beautifully written, deeply affecting book takes Mr. Strange’s trademark blend of innovative thinking and stunning presentations to the next level. With twenty compelling and original routines, and an additional half-dozen ‘from your pocket’ variations, this eagerly awaited work will be of great use and interest to mentalists, bizarrists, and table-hoppers alike. Yet beyond its fine, audience-centered effects, The Garden of the Strange contains something more, of equal value to the working performer. For tucked away within its full and thorough notes, the attentive reader will find explained a wide range of powerful yet often neglected techniques (linguistic, literary, theatrical), which can be used to maximize the impact and enhance the quality of one’s work. The Garden of the Strange, then, is a thrilling and, above all, fresh exploration of the art of the impossible: a lyrical and accomplished volume, it has been called, more than once, ‘the most inspiring book of magic I have yet read’. Contents Include: Hunting Mammoths in the Rain - An ancient symbol, carved on rock, induces a rich stink of memory in a volunteer. Other members of the audience also share this powerful experience. In Your Hands - A client’s question is answered in stunning symbolic fashion during a tarot reading. The Collector - A story about collecting. I’ll Take Your Hand, My Love, and We’ll Remember - An elderly lady feels young again, and mistily dreams of her first sweetheart. Stepping as Through a Waterfall - A borrowed coin bends and then melts visibly away, as you relate a chilling story. Wishing Star - O Momma! Don’t want to tip this one here. But YES! It works. Trust me. Bubbles - A poignant story about bubbles, and what they contain. Safe Hands - A nasty and bloody story about revenge. Junior - A canine-toothed nibble of comic whimsy. A Certain Charm - An embarrassing situation is resolved in a pleasing and most civilized manner. The Koestler Protocol - A spectator mentally selects a target picture, which you are able to duplicate under test conditions. As well as the very clean (I’m told) drawing duplication, there are variations for Remote Viewers, Bizarrists, and elfin Enchantresses. Synchronicity - A spectator shares a dream and something wonderful happens. A profound, meaningful coincidence – synchronicity. Sinne Eater - An atmospheric ‘period’ story about eating. Bonus inclusion: Caleb’s recipe for plum cake. We Eat What We Are - In a communal act of courage, you and your guests resolve long-troubling memories. A Rose Without Thorns - An impromptu séance ends in an unlikely and disturbing manner. (Includes a fun Fortean variation.) Hidden Treasure - Magic sparkles delightfully in an unexpected place. The Wrong Side of the Road - A story with a thought-provoking twist. The Ten Thousand Things - A member of your audience - a stranger to you – duplicates another’s drawing on stage. Play the Film Backwards - A life in pictures. The Vanishing - Your show ends in a truly extraordinary manner. Plus bonus magic of a scintillating nature Pages 170 - Hardbound
$49.00

Gellerism Revealed by Ben Harris
The Geller phenomenon may have been short-lived, but it left a lasting impression. Demonstrations of using your power of concentration to effects objects physically is a real attention-getter. The author studied the Geller demonstrations and has worked out methods of re-creating these effects using simple and logical means. Ben Harris has also included some of his own methods and ideas in this book. Step-by-step photos and text show you how to bend keys and cutlery, and how to start stopped watches. The psychology behind each trick is explored, as well as the physical means. You will also learn more about the presentation commonly known as 'Gellerism'. The book ends with an encapsulated history of Geller's activities, and some of the myths that have grown out of the minds of believers.
$ 20.00






Gemstone Reading for Profit by Hobrin (Brian Howard)
Crystals are "hot" right now, and this book explains exactly how to give a full reading using them. Horbrin uses a number of colored crystals (tumble polished stones are ideal) to make a very attractive display that further dresses the reading. People find the stones attractive and mysterious, making crystal reading very popluar. 40 pages "Timely, due to the crystal and stone craze."-Bascom Jones, Magick
$ 20.00



Geist by Ian Harling and Martin Nyrup
Better the Devil they know… From the authors of “Sleight of Mind” comes a book to inspire you to greater deception – “Geist”. Although containing a wealth of strong, real-world effects and their variations, “Geist” is also an exploration of how to give your routines more impact by changing them to suit the differing psychologies and beliefs of your Subjects – and how to revitalize and lengthen your existing material using simple strategies. Although the information in Sleight of Mind can stand on its own, Geist is the companion volume. This book offers a continuation of Sleight of Mind. Geist offers many effects that illustrate the techniques taught in Sleight of Mind. These are effects that go beyond mere tricks; these are demonstrations that are supposed to be presented as real demonstrations of contact with spirits or paranormal abilities. ”Geist” also includes : 28 effects, many with extensive scripts and handling notes, including a solution to “Reversal”!!! At last, a way back to the Subject’s original number! “Concipio” – a clever gaff that will allow you to predict names, numbers, dates, etc, faultlessly every time. “The Envelope” – an indispensable, ultra-clean gimmick with tons of uses. An extensive glossary to help you create believable scripts for your effects. 200 pages and over 45 photo-illustrations.
$55.00


The Georgia Wonder by Barry H. Wiley
The most complete treatise on the magnetic girl act ever produced -414 pages of the real magic and history of a unique and astonishing act "One of the strongest men on the stage got up, and with the grip of a vise took hold of the cane with each hand and held it out horizontally in front of him...I place one of my hands on the cane, with the palm against it, about midway between his hands.... As we stood thus, the big man grim and solemn...his muscles knotted like corrugated iron...began to quiver, and then to totter, and then to brace himself, and then to lose his balance, and then to dance, and then to jump, and in the next instant he tumbled into a heap in the corner of the stage..." LULU HURST-1897 . Fourteen-year-old Lulu Hurst liked to play practical jokes, but when one of them got out of hand Lulu suddenly found herself proclaimed "The Wonder of the Nineteenth Century." LULU HURST: THE GEORGIA WONDER. Her act consisted of a number of tests in which she seemed to exude a mysterious force that made her more than a match for men much larger and stronger than herself. Her "Power" gave her a supernatural strength without her showing the least muscular effort. She was able to withstand the pushing of several men without budging or seeming to exert any appreciable counter force— and with one foot raised off the floor. With one hand she pushed renowned athletes around the stage and into the scenery. And she lifted a chair with three large men piled onto it six inches off the ground. All this she accomplished without hidden devices, using just the few ungimmicked props in plain sight—a pool cue or cane, a chair, an umbrella—and a handful of remarkable secrets. Lulu Hurst's act was one of the most unusual, original and mysterious show-business phenomena of the 1800s. When only fifteen, she hit the road for two sensational years. Playing the biggest theaters in the country, from coast to coast, drawing full houses, she quickly amassed a substantial fortune. Then, after two years of touring to tremendous success, and with the theater doors of England and Europe swinging wide to welcome her, Lulu Hurst, at the age of sixteen, abruptly and mysteriously retired from the stage. The Georgia Wonder gives an in-depth account of Lulu Hurst's brief and amazing career. The centerpiece of The Georgia Wonder is Lulu Hurst's own 1897 autobiography. With this book Miss Hurst astonished America a second time. Her autobiography is in part a transparently glamorized puff piece for her and her act. But what astonished its readers was Lulu's own forthright exposure of the secrets behind her tests. She explained not only the hidden principles behind her feats, but also the requisite presentation and psychology. Barry H. Wiley's deep knowledge of the period and the history of spiritualist mediums adds further insight, occasionally debunking Hurst when she embellishes her truly amazing career with a few details that are larger than fact. To Hurst's self-exposé Wiley has compiled newspaper reports, a revealing scientific evaluation and the most comprehensive explanation of Magnetic Girl feats ever assembled. As Paul Daniels recently proved on his television show, the Hurst act is as amazing and entertaining to modern audiences as it was to those of the past. Barry H. Wiley adds valuable historical corrections and information to complete the chronicle of Lulu Hurst's remarkable story and the secrets of an extraordinary act that remains so to this day.
$35.00

New Georgia Magnet Act
Fifteen minute core act that can be performed with nothing more than a few scraps of paper, a cane, a few gimmicks, and an audience. This monograph will teach the act, discuss the playing and presentation of various effects, and will include a limited amount of scripting. It also teaches a secret method of the lift/gravity control demonstration that made Lulu Hurst famous! Her attributed abilities were many. Once she is the premise, she is the playing field: She "forcefields" paper into impossible configurations! She lights normal lightbulbs just by approaching them! She sends molecule through molecule as you watch! She can magnetize a normal glass of water and defy gravity! She can levitate materials under impossible conditions! She can handle fire like candy, and you can see energies emanating from her fingertips! She can shift her balance of gravity to any point in her body, defying laws of nature and logic! She condenses and releases energies on demand! She cannot be moved, dislodged, or lifted unless she wills it to happen! You will find the New Georgia Magnet Act easy to book and enjoyable to perform. Once mastered, you simply do it! All props can fit into a small case, and at its most expansive, includes only a couple of folding chairs and a board (not included). By its very nature it will cause discussion years into the future. In an age of vanishing jets and other patently impossible silly set-ups, The New Georgia Magnet Act becomes even more amazing to an audience!
$20.00

Secrets of Magnet Girl Explained
Further secrets from the incredible act of Lulu Hurst finally revealed! Lulu Hurst, known as The Georgia Magnet, The Electric Girl, The Georgia Wonder, etc. created a veritable sensation four generations ago by a series of feats which seemed to set the law of gravitation at defiance. Lulu could control gravity and neutralize force - or so it seemed. No one could budge her or lift any object she touched, unless she willed it. When Lulu held on end of a billiard cue, she could effortlessly pull or push a group of men holding the other end, no matter how hard they resisted. Objects would be drawn irresistibly to her when she held her hands over them, even those that would not be attracted to a magnet, such as a straw hat. In Secrets of the Magnetic Girl Explained, additional tests and demonstrations of the above caliber are explained from the original Cassiers Magazine article in 1895!
$6.00





Ghost Book of Dark Secrets by Robert Nelson
Revealed - completely - are the strange and weird manifestations that occur in darkness during midnight spook shows and in private seance rooms. Go behind the scenes and learn how to duplicate these spine-chilling demonstrations for profit - or fun! The Theater-Mid-Night Ghost Show, an entire show, is routined, including the ghost stunts used on the actual show We The People (1947) which aired to an estimated audience of 13 million. Patter and routines are included for spiritualistic seances and home spook parties. There are ideas for illusions with luminous paint, spooky sound effects and how to find them, and creating physical contact for large audiences. Everything you would need for spook manifestations in the dark can be found here, explained in detail and fully tested with actual audiences.
$ 15.00

Glass Box Revisited Book by Devin Knight
This is the Glass Box Prediction on steroids! New and exciting techniques that take the original glass box far beyond anything you imagined possible. Almost double the size of the first release with new material that has NEVER appeared in print. Positively the most impossible headline prediction ever created. These new techniques will convince your audience you have the ability to see the future. EFFECT: You give a VIP (very important person) a clear plastic box containing three predictions weeks in advance. The three predictions are plainly seen inside the box. YOU NEVER TOUCH THE BOX AGAIN. On the day of your show, the VIP brings the box to your show and opens it in full view of the audience. He takes out the predictions and reads them aloud before you even touch them. You have corrected predicted the headlines under the most impossible conditions imaginable. NEW INFORMATION THAT DEVIN HELD BACK IN THE FIRST RELEASE NOW REVEALED! These ideas are not limited to just the Glass Box, you can apply many these ideas to almost any headline prediction you may currently be using. Predictions are always in full view inside the clear box Performer NEVER touches the box at anytime during the performance Al Mann's original Glass Box secret (this sold for $600 on ebay) Devin Knight's Improved Glass Box secrets (greatly expanded) Alternatives to not using a glass box What to predict and more importantly what NOT to predict How to get the predictions notarized Ways to let the VIP apparently read the predictions and SIGN them before they are sealed in the box. In fact, he can actually quote to the audience what the predictions are BEFORE the box is opened proving he read them in advance. HE IS NOT A STOOGE. The complete technique on how to create a FALSE memory in the VIP's mind. This information alone is worth the price of the book How to apparently make a wrong prediction, yet it comes true the next day after the show! This will convince the world you can really predict the future. The Radio Interview Secret. You verbally quote on a radio show earlier in the week what you predicted and sealed in the box. On the day of the show those events are the current headlines in the paper. This will convince hard-core skeptics you might be for real. An excerpt from the radio show can be played during your show so the audience can hear the verbal prediction made earlier in the week. Proven ways to have the audience think you are a celebrity before you even come on stage. This technique alone will make your show go better. Techniques that let you predict things after the fact. How to prove you have predicted every major disaster that happened in the last few years. Not just verbal claims, but concrete proof. This will enhance your reputation as a mentalist and person who sees the future. How to keep diaries that prove to reporters your long list of predictions. This is a new secret and is revealed for the first time. How to apparently change the future and stop bad things from happening you have foreseen! A proven method that Devin used and received a two-minute standing ovation for. You offer concrete proof that you changed the future, proof that will stand up to most ardent investigations by skeptical reporters. Sure-fire ways to get thousands of dollars worth of free advertising on local television stations during prime time. This information alone can pay for the cost of the book. Proven techniques to make yourself famous and double your show fees because of your fame. BONUS: The 1985 Ultimate Prediction. This is the exact method used by Devin Knight in 1985. He used this method to achieve world-wide fame with articles in over 2000 newspapers after predicting the Newfoundland plane crash. Your prediction is written in full view of the VIP and media. The VIP signs and dates your headline predictions. The predictions are sealed in an envelope which both the VIP and media members sign their names on to prevent a switch. On the day of the show, the VIP opens the envelope and reads the predictions. You are 100% correct. NO switch of the envelope, in fact you never touch it even secretly after it is sealed and given to the VIP. ONLY one headline prediction slip. It is NOT switched. You touch NOTHING ever, while on stage and I mean nothing, not even secretly. NO preshow work with the VIP. He brings the envelope to the show, opens it and reads the prediction slip he signed 30 days ago. NO GIMMICKS, no carbons, just the envelope and predictions. There is ONLY one envelope used period. Again no switches of any kind! Everything can be left for examination. Here is what the reviewers are saying: "The Glass Box Revisited is a fascinating must read addition to the classic headline prediction story. The many tips and bits of business Devin has revealed will be of great interest to mentalists from neophyte to professional, especially the tech age information that brings everything up to date." - Larry Becker "Devin Knight released his headline prediction a few years ago to great acclaim, but now he's re-releasing a version which contains invaluable subtleties that he held back. You can certainly buy a four-figured slick-looking gimmicked prop to do an effective glass box headline prediction, or you can learn Devin Knight's handling which is just as stunningly effective, if not more so, for a sliver of the cost. In addition, the instruction manual for the aforementioned expensive prop does not contain all of the psychological details and subtle details needed to pull off this incredible miracle. The Glass Box Prediction does." - Jheff "Devin is deep and devious. He is not afraid to deviate from standard approaches and presentations. More than once I had to smile with respect for his off-the-wall genius. You will too, but to completely embrace his concepts you almost are required to become Devin Knight. As Rick Maue would say, 'This may require balls of steel.' You are starting on a journey that will be exciting and arduous, but highly worthwhile. Please listen and learn from a modern master." - Jack Kent Tillar, Author of Quintet: Predictions for All Occasions and The Blister Book, Southern California - May 2009 Pages 53 - Comb bound Note: Box not included.
$50.00
Glass Box (Prop Only) by Devin Knight
This is a professional looking acrylic box that is just the right size for the Glass Box Prediction effect. A clear box that is 4"x 4"x 3.5" the exact size that Devin Knight recommends in his new book. Why search for this in local stores when you can get one ready to go? Note: Box only - No instructions included.
$10.00

Glemme by Patrick Redford
Glemme (Norwegian for "To Forget") comes bottled and ready to roll. Inside you'll read how to make anyone forget virtually anything with a reliable method that doesn't rely on pure psychology. The subject will ALWAYS feel as if he forgot that very something he was asked to remember. Imagine you've asked someone what color his shirt is. After he responds, you openly write this color down so everyone can see it. Then you place your subject into the proper mind set. The subject "Locks the color into his memory" and verbally confirms that he has it. A few moments go by and the subject can't remember the color, no matter how hard he tries! Inside you'll learn how to perform "The Original Forgotten Ploy" with playing cards, a large sketch pad, a dry erase board, and even a combination lock! You'll also learn how to "Bring Back" the forgotten memory, at any point, having the subject instantly remember! Be sure to check out the bonus routine, "Your Personal Combination", where you'll be able to give a member of the audience the power to key in the right combination on your personal briefcase. Pages 41 - Softbound
$35.00

Golden Galaxy of Mentalism by Jack Bridwell
Over the years Jack Bridwell has contributed a number of innovative magic and mentalism effects to our fraternity. You will find his routines included in most of the world's major magic magazines. This book contains eighteen of his mental mysteries. They can be performed on the stage, in the parlor and as after dinner entertainment. The text is fully edited and illustrated by magician John Yeager, who provides a clear and concise description of each effect.
$ 15.00

Good Luck From Beijing by Richard Webster (92 pages)
Eleven close-up mental routines. All are simple to do, allowing you to concentrate on the presentation.
“Marvellous folio-size book filled with performance proven effects that Richard has used in paying gigs for many years. Tricks with a weerd twist-I’m sure you’ll find many practical effects to add to your program.” - Docc Hilford, The New Invocation
$ 35.00








Handbook of Mental Magic by Marvin Kaye
A comprehensive course in mind-reading and mental magic. Valuable to beginner and experienced magicians alike. This is a discontinued book that we have stumbled across and we are offering it again to the magic community. This is a great book and we are sure you will get many new ideas and routines out of it. Pick this one up while you have the chance.
$15.00













Handbook of Super Powers by Andrew Mayne
Magic tricks that make it look like you possess super-human abilities! For the first time ever, mysterious Magician X has agreed to let outsiders learn some of his secrets for duplicating the powers of superheroes. - Bend metal with your bare hands! - Shoot webs at your enemies! - Read minds! - Burn objects with your eyes! - and more... This fully illustrated book will teach you over 20 amazing effects. 96 pages perfect bound
$12.00









Haunted House Book by Tim Harkleroad
You won’t believe the wealth of information packed into this book! These aren’t cutsy tricks for children’s parties but hard-core professional haunted house creations. But don’t let that scare you: the makeup and effects can be used in anyone’s home, either for a party or just to scare the pants off trick-or-treaters! Step-by-step instructions and diagrams of things like floor plans, fog machines, and makeup. From finding the site to scripts for telephone solicitors to dynamite effects to proper business procedures—this book covers it all. Some of my favorite effects: the face-coming-through-the-breathing-wall, the semi-truck chasing you down the hall, the creature feature monster that steps out of the screen. A superbly informative, beautifully put-together book!
$ 36.00





Haunted Key Booklet
Compiled by Dick Williams. This booklet details more routines, tips and tricks with the Haunted Key than you ever knew existed. Available with or without the Haunted Key prop, which it is pictured with above.
$ 5.00
Haunted Key Booklet with Haunted Key Combo $ 15.00
Haunted Key $ 12.00







Hauntiques by Christian Chelman
Christian Chelman's spectacular new book on bizarre magick is here. 10 years in the making... but now the wait is over! Hauntiques, Christian Chelman's new book on Bizarre Magick, will take you on a journey of discovery through Christian Chelman's fabulous collection of haunted antiques. Six chapters... six different bizarre magick/storytelling shows. 148 photos, most of which in colour. 26 different effects, some ready to be inserted in your performances. An introduction by Max Maven. 4 enlightening essays on the performance of mentalism and bizarre magick for modern, sophisticated audiences. 192 hardbound pages on high-quality paper, with a full colour dust jacket. Bizarre Magick is no longer the Cinderella of conjuring: Christian Chelman has elevated Bizarre Magick to a strong theatrical experience and in this book he lays everything bare. You and your magic will never be the same... Please, come in! Don't be shy... Open this book and begin your journey to the other side of the looking glass - from Conjuring to Magic. HAUNTIQUES! Step right up, authentic haunted antiques for sale! But what price are you willing to pay for a prestigious mythical relic, a "bottle imp", an odd Christmas gift, a bowl of dreams, a vampire hunter's kit circa 1899, an original letter from Jean Cocteau invoking his ghost, a haunted Russian doll, a Magic Mirror, Captain Vanderdecken's cursed tobacco pouch, a fairy's box of treasures, the Fifth Seal of the Apocalypse or an extraordinary time-machine? Your soul, perhaps? For the past 35 years Christian Chelman has been studying magic as practiced by the magicians of antiquity, by secret societies and by what are often referred to as 'primitive' peoples. From his many travels, extensive encounters and wide-ranging research, he has amassed a unique collection of magical artifacts, providing irrefutable proof of the presence of the supernatural and fantastic in today's world. His private museum houses a mother lode of treasures, including prestigious mythical relics, an ancient demon bottle, a bewitched Corona typewriter (circa 1914), a complete Vampire hunter's kit (1899), the cursed tobacco pouch of Captain Vanderdeken, a vase of dreams, the Fifth Seal of the Apocalypse, the pack of divination cards used by Cassandra Grosemans, a haunted Russian doll, an extraordinary time machine developed in 1910 by Nikola Tesla...and much, much more! Every item is carefully studied and restored by a team of specialists. Only then is it 'reactivated' with all due diligence and care. Page 192 - Hardbound
$80.00

Hellstromism by Robert Nelson
The first and only comprehensive true explanation of the so-called miracle feats of the late Axel Hellstrom, who baffled many of the leading scientific and magical minds of the world. This is a master manuscript, actually teaching the secret of divining the thoughts of other through mere physical contact… and without contact! This comes within the scope of genuine mind reading. The performer does it alone, no assistant, props or mental apparatus. Each step, basic and advanced, is completely revealed and described in non-technical language. You learn how to duplicate the feats of Hellstrom exactly as performed by this celebrated performer. Included is an introduction or lecture.
$ 15.00








Helter Shelter
Just in time for Halloween (2006), Bizzaro. The Optical Illusionist and Fire Cat Studios bring you the first resource book on the subject for one of the most unusual classics of magic around. The Razor Blade Illusion Mystery. Performed by some of the top names in magic such as the Amazing Johnathan, Vito Lupo, and Criss Angel this is the first time anyone has peered deep into the subject to bring you information on the various methods used to accomplish this wonderful effect. Included inside are discussions on the best places to buy razor blades, what kind of fake blood to procure, and the right kind of props to use. Weighing in at 36 pages, photo illustrations, and a dozen different applications and methods for performing the Razor Blade Illusion, this is a must have for anyone looking to add something unique to your act. Pages 36
$12.00







Hermit of Dreams by Docc Hilford & Kenton Knepper
Know the Thoughts of Others! For years magicians have had requests from the audience to "read my mind" or "tell my fortune." Most magicians have little experience in personal reading techniques or have precious little time to learn about them. Additionally, there are hundreds of methods available: palm reading, Tarot cards, crystal gazing, etc. Where does one begin? At last, here's an extremely simple method of ascertaining what is on the mind of any spectator, combined with a killer trick that's sure to leave them believing you are the master of all the elements! Here's the effect: After you've been asked by a member of the audience to tell their fortune, you give them a special group of cards with issues written. Each issue is associated with a particular playing card. Written below the issue is also a remedy to the issue. The spectator secretly chooses a single issue card. From a borrowed deck, you have selected the only playing card that matches their selection! If you could really read a person's thoughts, this is how it would look! * No memorization required * Instantly repeat the effect with a different outcome Contains detailed 15-page manuscript.
$ 20.00


Hey Mr. DJ by Docc Hilford
Mentalism You Can Dance To! Music is a big part of the entertainment at weddings, bar mitzvahs and graduations. If a mentalist can incorporate the DJ in his program of mind reading, he's a rare commodity and worth more money. Hey Mr DJ is a complete routine that enables the mentalist to know ANY songs that three different people at the party think. The audience creates a list of current song titles without any input from the mentalist. Three randomly selected participants THINK of a song title from the list. They don't write their choices down and their choices are completely "free." Yet, the mentalist knows the song titles in their minds! The greatest feature of this practical routine is that the final song title is seemingly telepathically projected to the DJ! Without any kind of prior arrangement, the DJ plays the song that comes into his mind and IT'S THE SAME SONG AS THE ONE PICKED BY A SPECTATOR! This is a finale trick that sends everyone to the dance floor to continue the party. What's more is that this can be performed COMPLETELY IMPROMPTU. It can be presented in night clubs, karaoke bars and people's homes. Where ever there's music and people you can create a sensation! Hey Mr. DJ has these important features: You're always ready to perform - anywhere, any time. No extra gimmicks are needed. The spectators don't write anything. ANY song titles can be used. You don't need to be familiar with any of the chosen song titles. The spectators' choices are "free." Spectators can change their selections if they wish. No pre-show work AT ALL. Nothing is forced on the DJ. DJ just looks at the list and chooses. The DJ actually believes the song title is projected into his mind. Great for ALL kinds of parties. Easy to learn and do. FREE bonus: The MP3 Pro-tech Routine Pages 20 - Saddle Stitched
$20.00

Hidden in Plain Sight by Kirk Charles and Boris Wild
Hidden in Plain Sight is the most complete manual for marked cards ever published. Author Kirk Charles, a long-time professional magician, has written a book that explores this most powerful of all magical tools in great detail. From the history of marked cards to more modern developments in “reader” technology, Charles breaks down the advantages, disadvantages and nuances you’ll need to know. You’ll learn about commercially available decks as well as how to prepare your own custom-marked pack. Additionally, Charles delves into the psychology involved in performing with a marked deck. From strategies for misdirection to key cards, stacked decks, and mnemonics, Charles explores every angle of the tips and tactics that can enhance tricks with any marked deck. For the beginning card conjurer, an entire chapter of easy-to-do miracle material has been included. These tricks require little if any sleight of hand, yet pack a wallop when performed. Even amateurs, armed with a marked deck and these “Instant Miracles” will be amazing spectators in no time! Best of all, Hidden in Plain Sight details the workings of the finest marked cards on the market, the Boris Wild Marked Deck. A lengthy chapter, written by Boris Wild himself, details the nuts and bolts of his stellar system, and includes two blockbuster tricks that will fool not only laymen but magicians as well! For the serious student, a lengthy bibliography has been included, leading the reader to further information and uses for marked cards.
Hidden In Plain Sight Book $12.00

Boris Wild Marked Deck
A user-friendly deck of marked cards! These easy-to-read marked cards are printed on the world's most popular cards - Bicycle Rider Backs, manufactured by the world famous US Playing Card Company. The Boris Wild Marked Deck is a dream to use. Wild's system is recognized as the finest ever developed. The marks are hidden in plain sight - easy for the magician to read, yet completely invisible to the uninitiated spectator. Included with each deck are complete instructions that detail its working, along with several tips, tricks and ideas that you'll be performing right away! Easy enough for a beginner to use, but the perfect professional performance tool, as well.
Boris Wild Marked Deck $20.00
Boris Wild Marking Material $10.00



Hidden Numerical Forces by Thomas Henry
Like most practitioners, Thomas Henry's interest in magic and mentalism dates back to childhood. In the very first book he ever checked out from a public library, he learned how to cut and restore a thread inside a soda straw. By junior high he was performing over sixty paid shows a year, but with somewhat better material. Three key incidents from forty years ago determined his path. First was having been part of an audience committee on stage with that titan of mentalism, Dunninger. Next was being able to study privately under the elegant Dutch magician Bruno (Gerard Bruning). And the last was becoming a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. His current mentalism interests are the history of the craft, language deceptions and the psychology of showmanship. Thomas Henry has had over 130 articles published on a variety of subjects. Among these are several on mentalism, including a One-Man Parade, which appeared in The Linking Ring. Within these pages lies a thorough investigation of the mathematics, psychology and subtleties of numerical methods in mentalism and mental magic. Despite the theme, Hidden Numerical Forces is not a book of number tricks. While numerical quantities and operations do figure in, they take a back seat to the unexpected twists in presentation. Hidden Numerical Forces is truly a book of principles. Various complete effects are explained, but the emphasis is more on developing general techniques you can apply to create new handlings of your own. Think of it as a do-it-yourself toolkit brimming with unusual ideas for compelling psychic entertainment. Writing of these methods, author Thomas Henry says, "In my opinion, none has been pushed to its full potential. Previous accounts have typically dwelled almost entirely on mechanical procedures and not presentations. The emphasis herein is on the nuances that polish these gems and truly complete the job." Even better is the great attention given to the research. Readers with an interest in the history of magic and mentalism or those who simply wish to chase down an idea will find the extensive bibliographic entries and exhaustive index indispensable. Numerous appendices present even more detail, including ready-to-use props material. Hidden Numerical Forces is a genuine one-stop reference. You'll never look at a number the same way again... Pages 181
$35.00



Home Psychic Parties for Fun and Profit by Richard Webster (64 pages)
For seven years, Richard Webster performed home psychic parties almost every night of the week. They provided a wonderful opportunity to develop as a performer and as a reader. Every night his performing situations were different, and for repeat bookings, his readings had to be of a consistently high standard. This book outlines everything he did at these parties, from the first contract over the phone to the thank you letter he sent afterwards. The 15 chapters cover: What exactly is a home psychic party?, the three stages of the party (psychic experiments, crystal ball gazing and the private reading), what persona to use, what products to sell, suitable effects, marketing – how to get started and get further bookings form every party you do, advance preparation, how much to charge, etc. The actual business cards and letters he used are included. He also included details of Psychometry Parties and Psychic Development Parties for people who want more. Very little has been written on this lucrative area of mentalism. The wonderful thing is that you can start these parties in your own neighborhood and not have to travel vast distances to make a living. This material got Richard Webster started as a full-time entertainer.
$ 35.00

How to Build a Psychic Practice with Full Length Cold Readings by Richard Webster (76 pages)
The only book available on how to give full length (30-60 minute) readings, and how to build to this ability into a business. A complete reading is included, along with an annotated explanation to make it as clear as possible. Other chapters cover: extending the length of your readings, repeat business, the first 10 minutes of the reading, and how to make money in private practice. Being a private reader can be extremely lucrative. Learn how to do it in this book.
“A gold mine.” - Stephen Minch, Letter from Hades
“A great new book, a MUST for serious psychics.” - Bascom Jones, Magick
“The most comprehensive, thorough and lucid explanation for one to set up a complete psychic business ever produced. UNRESERVEDLY RECOMMENDED!” - Masklyn ye Mage, The New Invocation
$ 40.00

How to Develop Mental Magic by Paul R. Hadley
Learn not only the strongest types of mental act, but also the basics of performance, showmanship and presentation. This includes booking the act and keeping it booked! Hundreds of tips are given that only years of experience could produce. Described in detail is a complete mental act for two people. It offers one of the most complete, practical verbal codes developed. This is and act that can be done anywhere, at any time, with no special props, stage equipment or paraphernalia. A separate code sheet is included for easy reference. Every phase of developing and improving yourself as a mentalist is covered.
$36.00









How to Do Punch & Judy
In this very comprehensie book by a master Punch perfromer, you get an education in an art that will pay you well, if you want to use it to make money. Too few magicians have anything to offer but magic, and in some cities, too many are trying for the same jobs. "Punch" is a great addition to any magician's repertoire. Added to his magic show, it is a riotous finale! Sold separately, it is a show in itself!
Contents: Reminiscences of a Punch Man - delightful reading and great background for this new art you are studying. The Complete Punch & Judy Play - "Punch" is based on dialogue between Punch himself and the various characters. It is absolutely flexible, and can be made to suit your own taste, working area and time. It can be as traditional or as up to date as you wish. Illustrated details are given for making the Punch and Judy figures, a portable Punch frame, the Proscenium on which the play takes place, the stage properties, the Punch "whistle" (as it is called in America) or "swazzle" (British). Further illustrated details show you how to work or manipulate the figures. A section on Novelty Scenes gives you many more ideas. Also included - a short history of Punch and Judy. Funny, comedy lines, insults, braggadocio, fights! Wonderful chases! Exciting action!.. Punch, the "bad guy" seems to win every time! But in the end he gets his reward. The wildest, most dynamic show one man can present. There is no entertainment, for its size, that is as fun and excitement packed as "Punch."
$ 15.00

How to Make Flashes, Bangs & Puffs of Smoke by Micky Hades
Now you can create your own flashes, make things appear or disapear in a puff of smoke and make loud bangs of sound when you need them. Many shops can no longer get the supplies you may need, so learn how to make your own. All the techniques are described. All the formulas included. You will find a section in which flash pots are described; a separate chapter on ignition systems, describing self-lighting flash powder, acid-sensitive flash powder and more. There is a tested method for making flash paper in small quantities. Smoke can be created in a number if ways. It changes the atmosphere onstage; learn to use it your advantage. All the effects created are clearly explained. The information in this book is intended for the professional entertainer. All the chemical formulas have been tested, but they are hazardous and must be used with caution. Recommended for professional use only!
$ 25.00

How to Read Sealed Messages by Robert Nelson
This comprehensive book on sealed billet reading deals with practically all the known methods actually employed by magicians and mediums. It is divided into two sections which deal with the methods and devices used exclusively for private and stage presentations. Sixteen methods are described in detail for private work. These methods are adaptable for magician's programs. Eighteen methods are explained for public presentations, suitable for stage, club and banquet shows. A wide variety of methods and routines are given, so that the performer can demonstrate the apparent miracles under the most adverse conditions.
$ 15.00





Hypnosis and Mind Control CD-ROM
This Magick eLibrary collection features 17 ebooks and etexts dealing with various aspects of Hypnotism & Mind Control. Note that many of the techniques described are extremely powerful and should be used responsibly. All files are in PDF format and can be read on your PC or Mac. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required and this is supplied on the disc. Titles include : *Hypnosis for Beginners, Dylan Morgan *How to Hypnotise People and other Living Things, Wayne F. Perkins *Seven Success Secrets of Hypnotism Practice *How to get the Truth out of Anyone, John J. Webster *Hypnosis: Advanced Hypnotic Techniques *Mind Power Seduction Manual, Amargi Hiller *The Battle of Your Mind - Mass Mind Control Techniques in America *Brainwashing and the CIA *How to Read Body Language, Philip Redhead *Hypnosis - Software for the Mind, Dr. Bryan M. Knight *Hypnotic Instructions and Stuff *Mind: Its Mysteries and Control, Sri Swami Sivananda *A Theory of Human Motivation, A. H. Maslow*Past Life Regressions *An Introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Tad James *How to get Women you Desire, Ross Jeffries
$25.00

Hypnohole & Other Absurdities by Dale A. Hildebrandt
"Applying concepts such as my dual-reality approach is not easy to do well. Dale Hildebrandt's work is a twisted tap dance along the spine of reason." ---Kenton Knepper Written for the intermediate to advanced magician, "Hynohole & Other Absurdities" is sure to provoke thought. Dale A Hildebrandt walks a different path than most magicians. His knowledge of Neurolinguistic programming (NLP), hypnosis, Wonder Words, and psychology is evident throughout the book. Those willing to study and practice will soon come away with powerful performance pieces that will astonish audiences.
$ 40.00






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


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 (Soft cover, staple bound, 30 pages)
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.
$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 the Mind’s Eye by Minnesota Mind - PSI Collection
$ 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

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

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

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

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



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

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)
$ 90.00 Complete set of all 3 books
Out of print

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
$24.99 CD-Rom

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




K.E.N.T. by John Mahood
Ultimate proof that you can read minds even in the worst situations K.E.N.T. is a wild mix of principles making for a REAL solution to mind reading. This looks