Books: All Magic Books

We found a a small number of copies of Magic Magazine (the Final issue) from August 2016. Magic Magazine stopped publishing after 25 years. Here is your chance to grab your copy of their last issue.

 Charles W. Cameron's Devil's Diary is filled with eclectic and rare Bizarre Magic & Mentalism. Very limited numbers remain. Get it while you can. 

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Gregg Webb's CD-ROM/e-book The Book That Doesn't Exist And More! shows how to twist ideas into tricks and routines that are completely different from the mainstream -- resulting in an alternate approach to magic.

The CD contains nearly 500 pages from magic newsletters Gregg wrote,...

Marchand de Trucs and Mindbox have joined forces to bring you an incredible new project.

In The Green Neck System, Gabriel Werlen teaches you an amazing principle that you'll be able to use to perform a whole host of stunning magic and mentalism routines.

You'll have a wide...

"A New Angle is full of thoughtfully constructed routines that will not only entertain and fool, but will naturally inspire you with creative possibilities."
- Daniel Garcia

A New Angle is filled with magician foolers, hard-hitting practical effects for laymen, and off-the-wall new ideas to...

The year was 1969. An alternative experimental magic quarterly, initiated by Jon Racherbaumer came out during this exciting time in magic. Dai Vernon was exerting his seminal influence at the Magic Castle, Ed Marlo was at the height of his powers in Chicago, and a new breed of well-informed magicians were creating in unprecedented ways....

This limited-edition deluxe hard-cover book was designed for lovers of close-up magic,collectors, scholars, and historians. There are 232 tricks, sleights, and subtelties by over 46 contributors. Marlo, Vernon, Elmsley, Jennings, Klause, Lorayne, Zarrow, Dingle,Cervon, and more. Only 1,000 copies will be printed.

Mentalism from Copenhagen - New Routines with Classic Ideas by Dennis Hermanzo. This is a book several years in the making. The concepts are clear, concise and easy to execute.

If you are not familiar with Dennis, do not let this deter you. Dennis is a very well studied, and honed performer. In his own words:"There are 19...

20 Killer Items for the serious Mentalist! Includes: Trans-Premonition Impossible Bank Night, Mentalist Insurance Policy, Thoughts on Nail Writers, Hummer Psychometry, Logical Headline Prediction, Emergency Mentalism, Psychological Card Force, and much more.

Aspiring illusionists can learn from one of the world's greatest magicians with this facsimile of a 1922 book by Harry Houdini. The master sleight-of-hand artist explains how to use the simplest of props ? sheets of paper ? to completely captivate audiences. Houdini's easy-to-follow directions, many of them accompanied by illustrations,...

What is creativity? Must you be born with it or can it be learnt? How can creativity help you solve problems, generate ideas, and achieve success in life?

Welcome to the Game of Thoughts - where creativity is brought to life through a series of fascinating, mind-expanding games and activities. Combining brain teasers, puzzles,...

This fully illustrated manuscript contains twenty fantastic routines. Steve Bryant uses only the most efficient effects that hold the attention of the audience and prime them for the next routine. All of his routines contain excellent patter that leads the audience through each effect, enhancing the entire magical experience.

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"A wonderful compilation of easy-to-perform, direct effects. It is easy to see that these have indeed been used in real time situations and not just a series of pipe dreams. Not only that, they get one's own creative juices flowing."
- Banachek

"Kudos to Dennis for putting the emphasis on classical routines. Like a...

"Benjamin Earl is one of the best cardmen around today. Less is More, is a bona fide winner! It gets my highest recommendation."
- Steve Forte

"Ben has cleared a path for all of us to follow."
- David Williamson

"I think this is absolutely terrific. I loved reading it. I loved watching it. I loved...

From the man who often prefers the other guy's high cards!

Finally, a Four Ace Trick becomes an absolutely entertaining and intriguing Poker Deal Trick. How? By using it to show how a cunning magician will always overcome a cheating card hustler. And, guess who gets to play BOTH ROLES? (Use any set of Hamman Aces and an...

The cards rest on the table in front of your first participant, who gingerly picks them up and begins to count down to his secret number - a number that has never been written down, verbalized, or communicated to any other person.

He counts down slowly, card after card, and then, abruptly, stops. He pauses and sets this last card...

In the first half of the previous century, the popularity of Vaudeville, Chautauqua, and Lyceum kept thousands of performers, magicians included, fully employed. These venues, coupled with nightclubs, private dates and clubs produced heady days of success. After the advent of the first motion picture talkies, then later, television, many...

This book is real gem. Only a few copies of this limited edition remain.

Vivify contains ten original stage illusions fully described and illustrated in glorious full colour. Also included are two thought provoking essays. Foreword by Brett Daniels.

VIVIFY - Etymology: Middle English: to nourish, to...

Great close-up magic! Professional routines that Mr.Kam has used for many years in his own professional gigs, and now they can be yours.

Soft cover
Spiral bound for easy practice while reading
Size 8 1/2" by 11"
110 pages
149 illustrations by Richard Bartram, Jr.
1996, 2015, 2017 Published by Magic Methods...

This amazing book presents 40 stand-up and close-up routines as used By Trevor in his adult club and close-up performances. Also includes a section on MC advice and material you can and will use. So much to choose from, as you delve into effects that are not only fun to perform, but have a big impact on your audience.

How Meir...

We are excited to present to you the first project by Chicago-based magician, Ryan Plunkett. This book includes 6 highly original routines. These are detailed in 56 pages with 36 custom illustrations. The foreword is written by Singapore's Harapan Ong.

Contents Include:

Patet Pondus - A utility concept that gives...

Republished and EXPANDED by Peter's long-time friend and traveling companion Phil Willmarth, the book is brought up to date with variations of the effect or method of which Peter was either unaware or unable to include. Methods for one person or thousands, impromptu or prepared, with cards or without are now included by some of...

A Guide for the Toastmaster - by Algonquin McDuff

Looking for way to add more comedy to your Master of Ceremonies gigs? Here's a great book, packed full of "bits of business" to get the audience response you're craving! And they'll love you for it!

The M.C. Bit Book by Algonquin McDuff 1999...

"When I first heard about The Solution from Michael Murray, I knew I had to have it. The moment I heard the method, I knew it was GOLD and I needed to add it to my Show ASAP. The Solution is one of my favorite Rubik's Cube routines that has ever been created!!"
- Steven Brundage (Cube3)

"Michael...

Trevor Lewis ESOLC "that's CLOSE UP" -- a Great little Book of Amazing Close-up items from Trevor Lewis, edited by Philip Willmarth. You'll be one of the few "in the know," as most performers have been unaware of this book for a long time.

Contains Close-up Routines using many types of items -- Cards, Coins, Benson...