Books: Close-Up Magic

After many requests, Kaufman and Company is reprinting one of its most famous books - 100% Sankey. 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.

COMING AUGUST 19TH

THE CODE "THE EXCLUSIVE REPERTOIRE OF FENIK"

THE ELEGANCE OF MAGIC IS BACK!

Fenik has made his reputation as a magician's magician for more than two decades. He has been a student and friend of true legends of magic and is considered the most outstanding heir of one of the...

A two-part compendium of magic with cards, coins and a whole lot more encompassing over twenty years of creations from one of magic's most innovative minds-David Regal.

Volume One contains a collection of powerful card magic utilizing unprepared cards, David's startling Cups & Balls routine from his Magic Castle...

The second part of Constant Fooling, contains an assortment of unique card magic utilizing prepared or altered cards, mental mysteries, a chapter dedicated to exceptional card effects which utilize a technological breakthrough, bills and currency, gaffed decks and a standout card routine which tells a story. Continue fooling your audiences...

Back from the brink. The End Times Book Two has been a long time coming and now it is here.

9 items featuring tricks that are self-working, some displays of skill, a couple of visual surprises, and even some hypnotic influence.

Rigged Result is John Carey's latest sleight-free take on the Free Will concept...

The thickness of a magic book doesn't make it great. Neither does a flashy cover, nor a fancy trailer.

The best magic books are the culmination of a lifetime of knowledge and refinement.

So Vanishing Inc. Magic is proud to present Artful Deceptions.

94 pages
9 tricks
Unlimited Possibilities...

Paul Hallas' new book is a compilation of his favorite effects from the past 25 years. Some have appeared in print in limited edition booklets and magazines (some obscure), some are previously unpublished and others were released as marketed effects. Of those that have appeared before, some have evolved over the years and additional...

COMING JUNE 10th
Mike Powers's long-awaited new book, TESSERACT, is now out! TESSERACT follows on the heels of Mike's last book, Power Plays, which was voted "Book of the Year" on the Magic Cafe and runner up "Book of the Year" in the prestigious "Magic Industry Awards." You may know Mike from...

"HAPPENSTANCE is the result of great thinking combined with love for the art. It is truly enhancing the quality of magic. Great work!"
- Kevin Schaller

"This... is very well thought out. I can truly appreciate the time that you have put into this book. With all the tips and phases presented along with...

Sub Rosa is a wonderfully deceptive and versatile utility technique that you can learn in seconds and master in minutes. It can be applied to a huge variety of closeup and stage magic and mentalism: transpositions and transformations, predictions and divinations, Torn and Restored and penetration effects, card matching and color separations,...

Magicman TJ Hill has been Pittsburgh's premier restaurant entertainer for 12 years, juggling more than 6 weekly restaurants at a time. Reserved will teach you not only the ins and outs of finding a gig, but keeping it for years to come. The performance tips inside are more than valuable for the seasoned professional, or those struggling...

Within the field of Rubik's Cube's magic, filled with effects focused mainly on solving and matching, The Dark Side of the Cube stands out from the crowd.

The Dark Side of the Cube is an astounding mental act with a regular Rubik's Cube, accompanied by an original and entertaining presentation that will...

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...

Amaze Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere: Magic Tricks, Bets & Scams

You are about to learn various tricks for blowing your friends' minds and having fun with complete strangers anywhere you go. From the office, school, parties or bars, this book is packed with time-tested and simple icebreakers, card tricks, mind reading effects,...

"He was that good. No, he was better--because no story, no book, no photograph, not even video, will ever truly capture what it was like to see those hands up close."
- Jamy Ian Swiss

"I first met Geoff around 1982. At that time, I considered myself quite accomplished with cards and coins. Well, after only a...

Doug Edwards is known throughout the world for his straightforward approach to card magic. You will find all sorts of surprises and gems with a pack of cards, but the biggest surprise in Nukes is the non-card material included. Doug has finally released his work on magic with ropes, coins, pens, spoons, and more, giving Nukes...

A Pocketful of Miracles contains brilliant magic that can be performed anytime, anywhere with what you have in your pocket, sitting on a table, borrowed, etc.

Some of the effects include: Coin Through Saucer, Coin From Bread Roll, Coin and Glass of Water, Balancing Coins, Phoenix Matches, Multiplying Matches, Psychic Steam,...

IONIZE THE WATER IN A DRINKING BOTTLE, MAKING IT ALMOST LIGHTER THAN AIR!

Aqua~imp is one powerful piece of "incidental" magic. It appears almost impromptu. This illusion of spontaneity actually enhances the mystery-for it is at this magical (and supposedly offhanded moment) you give your spectators a thought-provoking,...

Do you like magic whereby you don't need to buy special apparatus? How about magic utilizing everyday objects that you probably have right now? Ken de Courcy teaches how to perform great magic with something that is found everywhere.

The concepts in this book go back over 100 years. Robert Neil, Robert Harbin, George Sands, Ernie...

When working professionals pour their hearts into their magic, we take notice. Chris Westfall is one of the best and busiest magicians in the Toronto area, and he has written a booklet detailing all his favorite original routines, as well as essays on the theory behind his magic. The advice alone is worth the nominal price of this...

"When it comes to anything and everything amazing with iPhones, you MUST explore the in-depth work of Michael Murray."
- Gregory Wilson

"I cannot recommend this enough, 'Perfect Opener' is one of the most genius and bold ideas I've read in a LONG time. Michael is the master when it comes to iPhone routines...

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...

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,...

Horace Bennett's Prize Winning Magic is a hard-to-find book containing some of the world's most recognizable Magic effects. You will find the handlings devilishly deceptive. The clever presentations are another layer on top of the already cunning handlings. Very limited quantities available.

"Donny Orbit exhibits a fresh approach with his effects. I always look forward to his stuff!" - JOSHUA JAY

Donny Orbit has been cropping up all over the place recently, having effects published in MAGIC, GENII and ANTINOMY and contributing to Nathan Kranzo's 'Moving Tanline' DVD. Full 52 is pleased...