Books: All Magic Books

This is a 'must-own' book for anyone who is currently performing or even thinking about performing this classic effect. Jeffery Atkins covers the origins and history of this classic, as well as multiple ways to produce and set up the Any Drink Called For Effect. Multiple bars, markers, switches, pacing, outs, pacing plus much, much...

A fascinating account of the of the life of Chung Ling Soo (William E. Robertson). You'll learn about his meager beginnings all the way to his larger-than-life presence in the entertainment world. This book contains all of the detailed highlights. A fun and fascinating read!

Varied Deceptions is jam-packed with magic! Some of the effects and topics include: close-up, stand-up, mentalism, television effects, third sight, telepathy, sponges, coins, lighters, glasses, ropes, knots, money, flowers, beer, card stabs, clocks, eggs, bowls, bags, boxes, light bulbs, and the list goes on for quite a while... you...

This illusion has been presented by top illusionists the world over. In this book you will not only find detailed plans for this extremely deceiving illusion, but multiple presentations as well. These are much larger than the typical themes performers tend to give. Limited quantities available.

Weston's Ways with Cards contains 37 solid, worker close-up card effects as well as 12 moves, controls, and sleights.

Hardbound
11" X 9"
Limited quantities

This book is an in depth examination of all the tools and tricks of the trade you will need to be an effective and successful Master of Ceremonies. Inside you will find show flow charts, ways to arrange and manage all the acts in the program, as well as time tested introductions and routines. These tricks, routines and bits have proven successful...

"Nothing packs smaller! Nothing plays bigger!"
- Bill Abbott

The Guaranteed Standing Ovation
Juggler, magician and humorist Steve Seguin closes every show with a standing ovation, and now YOU can too! Applying great staging, simple choreography and an age old circus/party stunt, Steve has audiences jumping to their...

"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...

For the first time ever, every single one of Joshua Jay's iconic "Talk About Tricks" columns from MAGIC Magazine has been compiled into one stunning, two-book set. 868 tricks across 12 years of work have been combined into what is one of the most comprehensive collections of close-up magic ever offered.

During its more than a...

This is the deluxe reprint of Ellis Stanyon's Magic in 3 clothbound volumes housed in a slipcase.

Professor Ellis Stanyon was born in about 1871 and lived through many magical periods until 1951. He began publishing his Stanyon Serials in 1899, and in the following year he began the publication of this eventually massive collection,...

Jonathan Friedman is as strong a writer as he is a magician. And his background is an even split between magic and music. He has combined these passions for this sensational new book, The Magic of Jonathan Friedman: The Musical. Jonathan delivers 24 fully fleshed-out close-up routines using cards, coins, guitar picks (because, of...

With contributions from Michael Finney, Nathan Kranzo, John Archer, Scott & Muriel, Andy Reay, Alan Hudson, Teller, Jasper Blakeley, Randolf Tempest, Gary Jones, Graham Jolley, David Williamson, Graham Hey, Boris Wild, Jay Fortune, Bill Malone, Wolfgang Riebe, Mandy Muden, The Sentimentalists, Gene Peret, Gaetan Bloom, Chris Cox, Fay Presto,...

Nick Trost's Subtle Card Creations series of easy-to-do card effects continues with Volume 8. As in the other volumes in the series these routines rely on subtle moves and principles rather than difficult sleight of hand. Once again there are over 100 tricks, this time collected in 13 chapters covering Gambling Tricks,...

"F**k me!!! This is ridiculous! Mate it's so, so, so fooling! Even after knowing the original method and watching it play out countless times"
- Nathan Chandler

"Just watched the demo you sent for the Card At Any Number and I have no idea how it works"
- Dreygon Hibbler

"I can't...

Long out of print, we found some brand-new copies of this Hardbound release

Just look at the names of contributors, mostly heavy hitter and even so this is older material you find plenty that you will be able to use or adapt.

Clear illustrations throughout by Tom Gagnon.

This book was released for the 1984 New York Magic...

Long out of print, we found some brand new copies of this hardbound release

Just look at the names of contributors, mostly heavy hitter and even so this is older material you find plenty that you will be able to use or adapt.

Clear illustrations throughout!

Table of Contents

• 6 Author's Introduction (Stephen...

This limited edition, cloth bound set of 2 massive volumes comes in a deluxe cloth bound slipcase.

Finally! Magic Christian's final installments for his long-awaited magnum opus on one of history's greatest magicians, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser. This set is a must-have for owners of parts one and two, or anyone interested in...

Historically, fortune tellers are perceived as turban wearing crystal ball readers.

Contemporary Western images of fortune telling grow out of folkloristic reception of Renaissance magic, specifically associated with Romani people. During the 19th and 20th centuries, methods of divination from non-Western cultures, such as the I Ching,...

Hardbound, 414 pages, second edition.

A compilation of seven of Lewis' softback booklets:

• Imp Romp 2
• The Spring of 52
• Lusions
• Champagne
• Con Sessions
• Counter Feats
• Cardiogram

Propless mentalism is at its high peak right now and Perna came to seal the deal with this one.

In Bottoms Up you'll learn how to perfectly guess a thought-of drink the spectator was about to order.

Magic and Mentalism nowadays is primarily performed at bars and restaurants, making a drink divination the most organic...

In this special collectors edition box set, you'll discover over 30 effects on essential plots in the art of mentalism.

Legacy is a refined collection of Peter Turner's best material. Commemorating 10 years of originality that has helped reshape the mentalism space forever.

In this special edition box set, you'll...

Professional magicians and creators Chris Congreave and Gary Jones have been friends and collaborators for almost 20 years. In that time they have released between them (and together) dozens of effects and routines, many are in the repertoires of lots of working magicians.

Alas Chris & Jones is the best of their work from...

There is something in this book for every style of magic and magician. Stand up magic pieces, Mentalism, Close Up Magic, and even work on major Grand Scale Stage Illusions jump to life over 300 pages. This is Scott's career making book, containing 52 of his favorite signature pieces featuring full color plates as well as black and white...

"One of the coolest pieces of prop-less Mentalism I've seen. It felt so free and easy that I honestly thought I was messing things up and was making my own free choices, right up until Fraser told me the number I was just thinking of."
- Paul Brook

3CSC
Propless Security Code Guess
In 3CSC...

A full-length exploration into the creation of miniatures 'sets' of mentalism material using the simplest of props - a box of matches or a handful of coins.

Armed with nothing more than a box of matches or a small handful of coins, you can now entertain your close up audiences with amazing demonstrations of mentalism. It's...