Books: All Magic Books

by John Luka

Uncovered is a compilation of first class practical card magic, including some powerful non-card items, written for the serious magician. Featured are several commercial creations that John has had the pleasure of performing in restaurants, at magic get togethers, and at parties for friends. You will find magic...

COMING NOVEMBER 2nd

Studio52 is proud to present the first in a series of special books by Ben Earl.

The Shift is an ambitious undertaking: presenting powerful magic effects, technique and theory in brand-new ways-creating a unique literary magic resource and a great cover-to-cover read.

Not only...

From the Creative Twister Team comes an innovative Children's Magic Routine! Luis Zavaleta, Professor Otto and George Iglesias teamed up to develop a new magic trick. Indeed, it is much more that a single trick, it is a solid children's magic routine that will entertain kids and adults as well! This is a trick you can do anytime...

From the fertile mind of Juan Pablo Ib�nez: "Body Mentalism"

"Body Mentalism" is an in depth study of an ingenious principle. You'll find more than 16 extraordinary mentalism routines, using only spectators and almost no elements.

• These routines are powerful, practical and extremely versatile.
• You can...

After many requests, Kaufman and Company is reprinting one of its most famous books Written and illustrated by Richard Kaufman, in hardcovers with dustjackets, and almost 100 pages. Printed on acid-free paper guaranteed to last a lifetime and beyond.

has never been reprinted since its original appearance in 1990. This treasure...

The Complete Collection of Sam Dalal's Classic Swami and Mantra Publications

Bizarrists around the world once again finally have access to the complete collection of Sam Dalal's classic magazines Swami and Mantra, originally published between 1972 and 1974. Contained in this tome of knowledge are such secrets as how...

COMING SEPT 2nd

Invest in yourself.
Read Maximum Entertainment 2.0, the MOST beloved and practical book for the magician and mentalist who wants to rise above the crowd.

Revised. Expanded.

Now more than 75 pages longer, with tons of amplifications, clarifications, and additions, all...

Psychological Subtleties remains one of the best selling books in the magic and mentalism community and is considered a basic reference source for any complete library on our art. Psychological Subtleties offers ideas, tips and observations of natural human responses that can be inserted into performing situations to make the overall result...

Why is it that some magicians get great audience reaction while others who are just as skillful leave audiences so cold? The answers are in Strong Magic , the first -ever book on showmanship specifically for the close-up magician.

As a successful professional magician for almost twenty rears, Darwin Ortiz has appeared...

This short but sneaky version of the Cups and Balls is a good way to get acquainted with the essential handling and presenting of this classic of magic.

Although the following is designed as an introduction to Cups and Balls for the student of magic, it is a complete and audience tested performance piece as well. Ron Bauer has...

Magic Of Ascanio Volume 2 - Studies Of Card Magic
by Arturo Ascanio

The Magic of Ascanio offers you, in four volumes, the complete work of the Maestro who changed the direction of magic in Spain and influenced many successful performers. Learn all about the legacy of a true master of our art: his ground-breaking theories,...

The first ingredient in conversation is truth, the next good sense, the third good humor, and the fourth wit."
- Sir William Temple

"Three out of four ain't bad!" - Mark Elsdon

Would you like to have in your repertoire some killer mentalism effects that you can perform anytime, any...

Game Changer is a sensational collection of magic and gambling effects with cards. This book picks up right where Jason's critically-acclaimed debut, Confident Deceptions, left off. Jason has once again raised the bar with 18 new, powerful effects, gorgeously illustrated with 225 stunning, high-quality, full-color photographs....

5 Predictions For All Occasions - The Complete Collection

Jack Kent Tillar continues his acclaimed series covering more than five decades in the world of mentalism. This collection includes all of his classic prediction effects for television, stage, parlor, and close-up

-- and for those important promotion or publicity...

Magician, mentalist, producer - Anthony Owen is a creative force to be reckoned with. Whether in television, mentalism, or the repertoires of his fellow magicians, his influence can be felt far and wide. Now he brings together a collection of his favorite "Secrets" from a lifetime of magic just for you.

This superlative compilation...

A collection of rare collaborative work between Luca Volpe and Kenton Knepper, including material only available in this volume. This material will make you appear to be a REAL mentalist, not just a trickster. This book is for people who want to be seen to legitimately read minds, make actual predictions, and assistant in creating positive...

Volume Two 'The Lost Legends'
Robert Harbin, Edward Victor, G. W. Hunter.
Edited by Fergus Roy

The second volume, The Lost Legends, in The Davenport Story series unveils three hitherto unpublished works by eminent authors who were close personal friends of the family. These works were only recently...

David Pogue is a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and has performed magic at parties, special events, on TV, and even over the radio for 25 years. He created and taught the beginning magic programs at the New School for Social Research and the Learning Annex. He has been known to mesmerize audiences with his magic tricks...

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...

The 8 illusions in the book include:

• STEAM - The appearance of the Magician from steam coming from a network of pipes.
• R/C CAR VANISH - A radio controlled car vanishes from its box and reappears on the far side of the stage.
• COMPACT DECEPTION - The Magician turns a CD player into his assistant.
• HEADZ...

Who gives a Squeek? You do! This hilarious 48-page book by Doc Wayne will make the Squeeker the most popular comedy prank of the year! Includes gags, jokes, routines and offbeat ideas for the Squeeker in every public situation-elevators, restaurants, work, and school...even at the chiropractor! The section for magicians, clowns, and mimes...

Jimmy Nuzzo and Edward Marlo Collaborated on card magic that is visual and confounding because of sophisticated sleight of hand. It is these secrets that have formulated some of the most fooling magic ever created.

Any pulse-checking, hard-core cardmen in the late 60s, knew about Jimmy Nuzzo. If they didn't get to see him in...

A collection of 19 of the best effects originally published in Beckers 1979 limited edition book. This book contains 216 pages of top material for the discriminating performer.

Andrew Mayne presents a brand-new effect for the solo illusionist. At any time during your show you make half of your body completely disappear in the blink of an eye, then just as quickly you return to normal.

You can perform this effect any time and anywhere, there's even a method included to perform it surrounded. The 12-page,...

This booklet contains cool tricks and effects using only your body!

• Suspend yourself vertically from a pole in mid-air.
• Shrink yourself as you walk down a corridor.
• Vanish your head.
• Remove your fingers.
• Twist your neck in an impossible way.