Books: All Magic Books

There is far more to a trick than its mechanics and presentation. In this book, best-selling author Roberto Giobbi discusses the essential ingredients of artistic magic, the hallmark of all successful magicians.

Never before have these closely guarded secrets been identified, named or explained in such a detailed yet succinct...

"I found the book absolutely fascinating.....This one was a delight. Chock full of cool card and coin effects....some of the card tricks were inspired by the works of Edward Victor, Jack Carpenter, Dan and Dave Buck, Larry Jennings..tons of really cleaver ideas with an unique twist on many of them. I encourage you to get the book JUST...

Andrew Mayne, the devious mind behind Ghost Vision and Mind FX, presents a stunning mentalism effect that looks truly paranormal.

Effect

A totally random volunteer is selected and before your audience's eyes, you reveal a thought of word, a name and a two-digit number. No stooges. No pre-show work. They...

Book includes

Coin prediction - Ask a spectator how much is in a handful of change, they say 2.57, when you display it there is 1.64 (or whatever) You then go on to predict what coin they will finish with, whether its heads or tails and for the finale, you reveal that you had predicted 2.57 too. (No PW)

Dead cut prediction...

Back again. And we've brought more great magic kicking and screaming with us.

Here's just some of the magic you will find in this volume:

Synchro-Nicety - A three-phase coincidence with cards by John Carey.

Dwindle Swindle - An amazing, and easy to do, impromptu card miracle by Cameron Francis.

Bye-Bye...

From the author of the critically acclaimed and widely celebrated books Beyond Look, Don't See, Just for Fun, and Be More Funny!

No Christmas show? No Halloween show? No Library show? No problem! Everything you need to build your own fully themed show is here, divided into three fun to read sections: Four Lists, The Adapting...

"I almost passed on this book, as I'd already read biographies of both men. It wasn't until my friend, Paul Romhany, told me I had to read ,b>"Through the Eyes of Hanussen & Messing" that I ordered it. I'm very glad I did. I've read it again twice over the last few days. It's an incredible book, and one I'll treasure...

Featuring:

CHOP SHOP. Card trick? Chop cup? Both? Neither? Fractal!

PROXY SHOCK. Performer suddenly nails a truly thought-of card.

CUT AND RUN. An extended running cut finds four Aces (or whatever you desire).

HYBRID HOLDOUT. Participant shuffles and cuts. Top stock: Controlled.

STEALTH ASSEMBLY...

"So Freaking clean!"
- Drew Backenstoss

"This is one of the best pieces of impromptu mind reading I've ever seen"
- Christian Grace

"When Manos first showed me his routine, I wanted to reach through the computer screen and punch him in the face. It really is that good!"
- Mark...

The original Harpacrown was released in 2016 to critical acclaim. It received universally positive reviews and has found its way into the collections of many top pros. With the original Harpacrown being synonymous with practical and workable material, it's no surprise that this one is called Harpacrown too.

Whilst the first Harpacrown...

4E Illusion Book. Written & Illustrated by Mark Parker with Contributions by David Mendoza & Tony Clark. This is the first time since the Paul Osborne books (also available) that David Mendoza has contributed his thoughts and ideas.

The book features seven original illusions fully explained - (one is already licensed to David...

The perfect companion to Emotional Intelligence. Further study on cold reading. Learn Luke's "Marked Personality" routine + 7 stock readings!

Effect

The goal of what Luke Jermay calls "Leading Reading" is to transform a cold reading situation into a hot reading situation through the secret acquisition of surplus...

>Inside "Sleightly Out of Order" (a much anticipated second volume of the "Out of Order" series), you'll discover card plots, both classic and new. The magic routines range from spellers to triumphs. Tricks that tell stories to mentalism that messes with the audience's minds. You'll discover gambling demonstrations and...

A brand-new collection of one liners, visual gags and easy-to-do tricks with routines for magicians and mentalists.

If you want to add some comedy to your close-up or stand-up performances, here's a collection of material to help make you more memorable! With contributions from top cruise ship comedy magician Mel Mellers, brilliant...

I have three questions for you.

A fresh deck of playing cards usually comes out of the box consisting of fifty two playing cards and four "extra" cards. These four cards usually consist of two Jokers and two advertising cards.

Here's my first question: What do you do with these four cards?

Do you actually use them?...

Chris Wardle and James Ward are both award-winning members of The Magic Circle, with a long list of credits devising magic for books, magazines, television, radio and the stage.

Here they share their simple and practical methodologies, whilst using examples of their own creations to illustrate their points. Inside you will explore...

In Defiance II, you will once again take a walk into Reed's mind to see how he has broken down the elements of a classic routine, souped it back up, and yet still simplified it so even the earliest beginner can perform it. The seasoned professional will appreciate its impact.

Three cups are shown, along with a wand. Suddenly,...

A beautiful 34-page booklet featuring 10 powerful workers and 97 color photographs. PDF version included!

Royal Twist
Four Aces magically flip from face up to face down. Think you've seen this trick before? The surprise royal flush ending (done in the participant's hand) will catch you off guard.

The...

The Phantom of the Card Table was originally a typescript that was written and circulated by Edward McGuire at the end of 1930 through about 1932. This became an instant underground classic and all the prominent card men of that time, including Dai Vernon, were entranced by it.

The reason this little typescript was sought after was...

Those of you who are interested in restaurant magic are in for a real treat! In Conjurer at the Table, Al James walks you through the process of scouting, booking and keeping a restaurant gig, as well as what kind of magic to perform in this setting. A true highlight of the book is the personal stories Al shares about the long-gone...

Feature Magic for Mentalists by Will Dexter has been considered by many to be the most under-rated book in Mentalism. Every serious student of Mentalism should have Will Dexter's Feature Magic for Mentalists in his/her library. Very highly recommended!

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...

John Breeds' Never Out Action Games provides the inside secret on adding a new product to your offering: unique, original games that will engage and amuse kids of all ages.

Too many magical entertainers have missed out on this super-simple money-spinner. The kids love these 'Never Out Action Games' games,...

"This is a great book!!! Take this book please!!!"
-Henny Youngman

This book is an outrageous collection of one-liner jokes that every performing magician can use to get laughs in any situation. Weather you've never told a joke before, or if you're a seasoned performer, you'll find a wealth of contemporary...

Sometimes, you need more than just a collection of tricks.

"...performing insights from a serious pro... really good, really weird, and I enjoyed it a LOT."
- Phill Smith

Imagine if you had the ability to take a normal moment in time and bend it into something profound - sometimes magical, sometimes uncomfortable,...