Books: Close-Up Magic

HARD COVER BOOK - 480 pages

BONUS - links to video performances and other bonus material

Hundreds of photos and diagrams

"What makes STAND UP MAGIC stand out as a publishing coup is that the routines were not assembled merely to fill out the pages, these are routines that have been created for the sole purpose...

COMING FEB 3RD

"David Regal understands more than magic - he understands the moment."
- David Copperfield

"Interpreting Magic is OUSTANDING, and I look forward to returning to it again and again."
- Joshua Jay

Ten years after Approaching Magic, his top-selling...

Psychological Presentations for the Close-up Entertainer

This was Mr. Burger's follow-up to his "Secrets and Mysteries for the Close-up Entertainer" this volume includes more thoughtful advice on performing close-up magic plus, Ten powerful effects from his own repertoire. A favorite is "Dracula and the Sorority...

This is the deluxe collector's limited edition which was signed by Karl Fulves.

Within the 395 pages of the Chronicles can be found exceptional magic with cards, coins, Okito boxes, bills, rope, rings, rubber bands, business cards, even self-levitations! Circulation of the Chronicles was extremely limited, and today, files...

This is the deluxe collector's limited edition which was signed by Karl Fulves.

Originally a publication devoted to advanced sleight-of-hand material, only around 500 copies of the original Epilogue publication were ever printed. After being unavailable for nearly two decades, all 24 regular editions and the 5 special editions...

This is the deluxe collector's limited edition which was signed and numbered by Roger Klause.

This book presents the routines and concepts of Roger Klause, noted performer and teacher, with clarity and detail. With special attention paid to the construction and principles of magic, Roger can show you how to raise your level of...

"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...

For over 20 years, Scott Robinson has been sharing fantastic magic in hard-to-find publications such as The Trapdoor and in booklets only available at his lectures. At last, all his work has been made available in one place. And you can get it today.

His work is an unusual mixture: deceptive, fun and fantastically visual....

New from Theory and Art of Magic Press:

In 2010, Eugene Burger asked Larry Hass to write and oversee two books that would share all of his unpublished material - books that would appear only after his death.

EUGENE BURGER: FROM BEYOND is the first of these two extraordinary books. It includes:

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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.

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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 best schools of card magic in the world:...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...