Books: General Magic

Kenton Knepper has done it again! Definitely not the "same old thing," the Sorcerer Series contains breakthrough work in magic and mentalism for everything from close-up to stage performances. New concepts, new routines, new presentations, new props and new methods which have, until now, been kept quite secret.

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Kenton Knepper has done it again! Definitely not the "same old thing," the Sorcerer Series contains breakthrough work in magic and mentalism for everything from close-up to stage performances. New concepts, new routines, new presentations, new props and new methods which have, until now, been kept quite secret.

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The Complete Collection of Sam Dalal's Classic Swami and Mantra Publications

Bizarrists around the world once again finally have access to the complete collection of Sam Dalal's classic magazines Swami and Mantra, originally published between 1972 and 1974. Contained in this tome of knowledge are such secrets as how...

COMING SEPT 2nd

Invest in yourself.
Read Maximum Entertainment 2.0, the MOST beloved and practical book for the magician and mentalist who wants to rise above the crowd.

Revised. Expanded.

Now more than 75 pages longer, with tons of amplifications, clarifications, and additions, all...

This book is an open door into the work and character of Miguel Gomez, one of Spain's most renowned magic stars. In its pages you will find a balanced collection of routines, sleights, and essays of the highest magical caliber. Those who have long thought that the magic of Miguel Gomez was inaccessible to all but the most technically...

Taking your next step on the journey to becoming a working magician can be made much easier with a road map to follow. One that guides you to:

• Develop your own unique act.
• Find your on-stage persona.
• Contact performance venues to develop your act and to perform for pay.
• Create promotional materials...

Volume Two 'The Lost Legends'
Robert Harbin, Edward Victor, G. W. Hunter.
Edited by Fergus Roy

The second volume, The Lost Legends, in The Davenport Story series unveils three hitherto unpublished works by eminent authors who were close personal friends of the family. These works were only recently...

In most magic books, it works out fine when every so often there's an inventive new routine. This book is different.

FIRST, every idea that ever came to Steve Spill's mind during his 50 YEARS in comedy magic isn't here just because it seemed in some way original. The routines in this book are ALL KILLERS, NO FILLERS....

Book more shows that pay more!

One of the biggest challenges that creative artists face is fully tapping the commercial potential of their skills and expertise. Maximizing earnings is often elusive for many performing artists and entertainers, regardless of the level of the act.

Have you ever felt:

• You should...

Much of the magic contained in this book earned John not only accolades from his peers, but also one of magic's highest honors, a world prize at F.I.S.M.. John is also the only person to win the International Brotherhood of Magicians Creativity Award three times!

Thomas Edison, who knew a thing or two about the subject,...

A quarter century after his death in 1992, the story of McDonald Birch, the Master Magician has been written. Working from extensive research gathered by the late Charles McCall, Tom Ewing now tells the story of Mack and Mabel Birch and their life of magic, triumphs and great success.

* Hardcover with dust jacket
* 278 pages...

This book is packed with 101 effects from the fertile mind of Wayne Dobson, plus updates on previous effects and some new effects never published until now.

For those of you who want a physical collection of Wayne's magic, this book is for you.

Comes in the form of a hardback a4 size, 200 page book for easy reference...

Published by Theory and Art of Magic Press

From the beginning of his illustrious career, Eugene Burger has demonstrated that performing magic is different from presenting a trick or a puzzle. It requires that we genuinely astonish people with an experience of the impossible.

But how can we learn to perform magic that meets...

From the author of the best-selling, "Urban Illusions" and "Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows" comes another specialty illusion book written specifically for the working Corporate Magician - "Corporate Illusions Made Easy"!

J C Sum, one of Asia's top professional illusionists and illusion designers, shares ten original...

In Stanley Collins-Conjurer, Collector and Iconoclast, master historian and author Edwin A. Dawes leads you through the life of happiness and heartbreak of this brilliant magician and collector.

A great character of British magic during the first half of the 20th century, Stanley Collins was unique in that his tremendous conjuring...

Having performed over 4,500 shows in more than 25 countries, George Parker is a world-leading corporate magician. He has carefully guarded the secrets of his success... until now.

In this book for magicians, George Parker shares the thoughtful approach and performing material he uses to get hired for real-world...

The editor of VANISH MAGIC MAGAZINE, Paul Romhany, went through and selected his favorite picks from the first year of VANISH and has released them all in a beautiful hard cover book, the COLLECTORS EDITION YEAR ONE.

LIMITED TO ONLY 500 COPIES - once sold, NO more will be printed.

Comes with a signed and numbered...

Have you always wondered how to be an illusionist?

Do you wish to perform on a large stage for thousands of people?

Maybe you are a working magician specializing in close-up or stage magic and are looking to put together a bigger show for a special event?

How to Be an Illusionist is a first-of-its kind introductory...

Perform a centuries old mystery with Conjuring Arts' beautiful facsimile of Horatio Galasso's A devotione del signore. Recently discovered, this unique magic prop allows you to read your spectator's mind with virtually no effort! Every magic library needs this special mind reading book.

Imagine asking your spectators...

All magic historians and collectors have heard of Milbourne Christopher's legendary library but few had the opportunity to examine the countless rarities it contained. Now you can leisurely study every bibliographic detail of his lifetime collection of rare conjuring books. This volume contains 160 pages and lists over 1,100 of Christopher's...

This book is the story of his life, his accomplishments, and his legacy. He was, as the Baltimore Sun called him, "a topflight man of mystification". Suave, handsome, well-spoken, educated, quiet and calm in demeanor, he conjured for the best audiences both on stage and in intimate settings. He was well organized, committed to his calling,...

A complete text on methods, mechanical devices, moves, techniques, figures, artifices, routines, etc., for performing one of the great classics in the repertoire of magic, The Linking Rings. It includes modern improvements, suggestions and ideas, together with routines eliminating the use of the key.

Methods - Ring Sets - Special...

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...

Effect

One of the main reasons magicians neglect the "acting" part of magic is because magic is such a demanding discipline to learn. A performing magician wears many hats. The magician has to learn sleights, misdirection and technical prowess of the hands. The magician is the choreographer, writer, sound person, booker and...

This 100 page manuscript details several of Jerry Andrus' most famous effects. Through illustrated instructions, classics such as 'Zone Zero' and 'Sudden Surprise' are completely explained. The Book also contains photographs of Jerry performing magic, as well as some of his self-portraits.