Collection of close-up magic by an international group of magicians. There are no numbered chapters, but chapters are broken up by magician.

This book captures the essence of Terry LaGerould’s unique style—smart, surprising, and laced with personality—by showcasing a collection of his most memorable and innovative card routines.Compiled and written by Wayne Whiting, Pasteboard Presentations offers a behind-the-scenes look at LaGerould’s creative thinking and presentational flair. These aren’t just clever tricks—they’re fully formed performance pieces with strong hooks, engaging plots, and deeply deceptive methods. Man...

A wide assortment of magic from various well-known contributors. Includes effects with playing cards, coins, and mental magic.The book is hardbound with a colorful dust jacket, it measures 6' by 9" and contains 200 pages. This second addendum to the original Wonderful Routines of Magic contains fifty-seven items, only twenty of which are by the author. The other contributors are; Aaron Black, Tony Econ, Peter Duffie, SteveHook, gene Maze, Harry Milliken, Charles Pecor, Steve Pressley, Dan Tong, ...

If you were secretly given a playing card that had the genuine signature of someone in your audience, and no one knew or even suspected it existed, would you have a use for it? We thought so. And what if the method for obtaining this signed card happened to be an incredibly strong, 100% practical card effect? And what if the only props you needed to do all this were playing cards and a normal marker? No expensive or soon-outdated high-tech. And what if this utility principle and trick came with ...

After spending a decade producing more than 100 magic books for some of the biggest magicians in the industry, Andi Gladwin is finally releasing his own book. And it is quite possibly the most highly-anticipated book of the year!While Andi has released numerous effects and many popular lectures, this is the first time he has ever compiled his very best card magic routines into one comprehensive magic book. Each of the 16 full routines and 15 sleights featured in this book have been carefully cra...

In this best selling book Paul's reveals his most admired routines including his award winning FISM act featuring The Ring on the Hourglass and The Cups and Steel Balls. Written by Richard Kaufmann and Illustrated by Ton Onosaka with 48 original routines this book teaches you the magic that Paul has made a living with in the corporate market for the past 30 years.Pages 213 - Hardbound

This is Origin. The journey and exploration into the wild imagination of Peter McKinnon. Trapped between a powerful hard cover are 29 effects, sleights and flourishes that demonstrate Peter's relentless need to excel in every art he stumbles upon. Reveals, vanishes, restorations, shifts, appearances... You name it, it's in here. Sit back, relax and let yourself be expertly guided through the pages by over 220 beautiful illustrations by Ellusionist artist, Perseus Arkomanis. Origin is...

Description: First published in 1961 and written with the assistance of renowned magic author Jean Hugard, this book is a masterclass in thoughtful, structured card technique designed specifically for real-world performance.Green’s approach is refined and intelligent—focused on natural handling, subtlety, and logical construction. Every effect is built for strength and clarity, with the underlying philosophy being that magic should be simple in appearance but deeply deceptive in execution. ...

A New Angle is filled with magician foolers, hard-hitting practical effects for laymen, and off-the-wall new ideas to springboard your own creativity. Many of the effects are all three of the above. That's because the authors have dusted off a secret weapon that you probably already have buried in the back of your magic drawer: The Stripper Deck (AKA the Tapered Deck, Shaved Deck, Wizard Deck).Written by Ryan Plunkett and Michael Feldman, photographed by James Murphy, designed by Heather Wood, ...

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 course!), dollar bills, plastic bags, billets, and more. The material is all original and practical, making it suitable for modern close-up performers.

Distilled is a stunning collection of practical, professional effects plucked directly from the working repertoire of Ryan Plunkett, the resident magician at the famous Chicago Magic Lounge. Like a fine whiskey, this remarkable array of effects has been slowly distilled and refined across real-world performances for sold-out audiences six nights a week.Filled with over 300 gorgeous photographs across 200 pages of step-by-step instruction, Distilled is a collection worthy of careful study. As ...

A commercial, professional routine that breathes new life into one of the most beloved plots in magic. Nearly 18 minutes of show-stopping material with just a deck of cards and a marker.After bursting onto the scene with his bestselling book Stage by Stage, John Graham has once again partnered with Vanishing Inc. to bring you one of his all-time favorite routines. After performing and refining his Multiple Selection act in front of real audiences for decades, he's finally ready to share it with...

Top left to right: Faro Notes, Estimation, Side StealBottom left to right: Fingertip Control, Marlo Meets his Match, The Faro Shuffle.

Hello! I’m looking to buy Peter Turner’s Legacy Collection of 10 paperback books. Used is fine!Also looking for “Proteus” by Phedon Bilek, and “The Green Neck System” (1st book) by Gabriel Werlen.

Selling a used copy of Capricornian Tales by Christian Chelman. This is a hardcover, with dustjacket. Regular wear from use, overall decent condition. All pages intact and fully readable.

Written by male model/master magician Handsome Jack (with footnotes by John Lovick), this treatise is a rarity in the magic world: it's as funny (and attractive) as it is instructive. Handsome Jack, etc. details twenty stand-up (and close-up) routines with complete scripts, histories, and commentary on their development and performance.In addition to Jack's urbane descriptions, Lovick provides two essential essays on the subjects of scripting and persona.

Take sixteen road-tested, audience-proven routines from one of the funniest magicians on stage today, combine with nine essays, hundreds of stylized color photos, fresh & original art, and a worker's perspective on the way to make your work your own, and what do you get?Offbeat.

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 skills were allied to high intelligence, musical talent and rapier-like wit. Moreover, in his own elegant style, Collins made important and long-lasting contributions ...

Hello!I’m looking to purchase the book “The Green Neck System” by Gabriel Werlen (1st book).I’m also interested in the book “Proteus” by Phedon Bilek. It can be used!

Aldo likes simple easy-to-do magic that is direct and to-the-point. This is a great collection of forty routines with cards, coins, ropes and rings, balloons, thimbles, something for everyone. Many of the routines are close-up oriented, but you will find unique gems for stage or parlor, too.IntroductionOn The "Professor's Nightmare"Rope Just ChanceVice-VersaUp Your Sleeve!The One In The MiddleBubblesThat Professor Is A Nightmare!Blowing In The WindGongComputer PredictionCatching The WindStabbed ...