Books: General Magic

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...

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...

The theme of this book is that the truth will set you free. Do you know the 10 major magic myths that may be holding you back? In this book, the author exposes the biggest myths about magic that many magicians still believe. He then gives you the REAL facts. This information is an eye-opener for both new and experienced magicians. It was...

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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...

"I thought CDs were out as a way of learning about magic, but this one by Anthony Owen proves I was wrong. You just have to hear him speak to get the full inspirational effect of his amazing story. This is someone who consciously turned himself into a success, and I really enjoyed hearing him explain just how he did it. When he gives advice,...

Banquet or "after dinner" shows offer one of the most lucrative fields to the working magician In every town or city, every day, banquets are held where entertainment is needed In this book, David Charvet and a panel of experts share the real secrets of how to succeed in this market.

**You Will Learn...**

•Contracts
•Choosing...

This is a very rare find! Tony Shiels Author of "13" AND SomethingStrange has come up with another masterpiece in Daemouns, Darklings andDoppelgangers. Tony believed this to be his greatest work to date. If you like Magic with a Supernatural theme,then this book is for you!

Supreme Magic Edition of England
Limited supply/out...

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,...

Meet Tony Valentine--ex-cop, lifelong misanthrope, sixty-something freelance grifter-hunter. There isn't a casino pit boss alive in the U.S.A. who hasn't employed his special skills of flushing out greedy hustlers one time or another. Only this time, things are different. This time, what at first seemed like an easy job is getting...

Horror Magic is a fantastic resource for Bazaar Magic performers. Some of the effects included in this book are: Demonolastry, The Bottled Vampire, The Khaibit Serpent, Gargoyle, Shrunken Head, Hand of Kranus, Footsteps in the Dark, Goleum, The Hangman and, of course, Count Zartoff. Plus, much, much more. Very limited quantities available....

Here is a new collection of how Kenton makes miracles. Simple props and tools become memorable miracles.

After each unusual effect and method is a "Lesson". These are short and sweet reminders of the principles and concepts at work behind each effect. The "lessons" will get you rethinking what you do and how you do it. Many treasures...

The first reviews came in:

"Michael Frederiksen has written a wonderful book entitled Listen To Us. I'm honoured to have been asked to be a part of it along with the biggest names in the business. It's a cracker of a book. Highly recommended."
- Paul Gordon, Card magician and author of 40 books on card magic, UK

"Very...

Six routines of my finest commercial material.

Think of this book as your very own, private consultant to improve your shows!

Magic as Entertainment is filled with practical advice for the professional magician. Advice on selecting routines, stage presence, timing, dress, knowing when to pause, when to talk and knowing when not to, are just a few of the subjects conquered...

The Magic of Frederica (Tommy Frederick) contains fantastic material for the stand-up performer as well as the close-up artist. Cards, coins, candles, rings, mentalism, liquid, clocks, dice, plus much much more!

Making a Shadowgraph Show is a very rare and hard-to-find book. Eric Hawkesworth covers all of the basics. He also explains more intricate routines and details of putting on a shadowgraph show. Subjects include: setting up the shadowgraph show, projection lights, operations, arranging the program. He also explains his Punch and Judy...

40 years in the making. This effect is based on the Milbourne Christopher classic.

When Wayne was 18, he came up with a routine for what is known as the Sign, or Magic Compass. At the time he felt he was too young to perform it as the patter didn't suit his age. Wayne forgot about it and went on to become a superstar! After a...

Mixing It Up is a fantastic collection of commercial routines from the working repertoire of Matthew Johnson. In this book Matthew serves up a unique blend of close-up and stand-up magic using everything from cards to ropes and ring flights to flash paper. The book comes complete with an 11X17 full color sheet that includes all...

A new masterwork from Kenton.

Over 100 full size pages on the secret principle of Association and how Kenton and students use this long ignored and mysterious factor.

We simply cannot say enough about it, or what it will do for you.

Using association causes spectators to stop being spectators. Association...

This rare booklet contains the routines and handling of Kazan. Also included are diagrams on how to construct a variety of performance props. Some of the topics included are: The Construction of the Fire-Eaters Torch, Eating Fire from the Hand, Burning the Tongue Alive, The Giant Blow-Out, The Mysterious Gas Jet, A Simple Fire Wheel, Multiplying...

Populate - An illusionary appearance of a small crowd.
Introduction by Eric Olsen of EDF Magic

This is the first in a series of single illusion publications by renowned Illusion designer Mark Parker, author of illusion books 'Vivify' & 4E Illusion Design.

Populate is Parkers take on the Guy Jarrett...

After nearly a decade, magic's most influential and persuasive voice returns to the printed page, in the highly-anticipated Preserving Mystery. This 250-page volume is a collection of 18 thought-provoking essays about the art, craft, and history of magic that is likely to stimulate, inform, excite, entertain, and perhaps...

This book contains routines and tips for the Punch & Judy puppeteer. Tony Green was a professional Punch and Judy man and made puppets for the Supreme Magic Co. Ltd, Bideford, Devon, England. He was Supreme Magic's second Punch maker, following Joe Parsonage. Very limited quantities available.

Reel Magic Magazine - Episode 6 (Dean Dill)

Features:

Caught on Tape
Kozmo gets his hair cut by Dean Dill who shares what it was like to perform on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.

Andrew Pinard - Continuum
legendary performer Johnny Thompson and Andrew sit down for Part...

Aldo Colombini's presentation of the Rings Supreme is a very solid and entertaining routine for any audience. If you perform The Chinese Linking Rings and are not aware of the Rings Supreme routine, then this book is a MUST HAVE!