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.
The printing press of your dreams!Rub a blank sheet of paper, and instantly transform it into a genuine currency note! With the enclosed prop, you can apparently print money without any effort at all. Yes, the money at the end of this trick is real. A pocket printing press that your audiences will admire with envy and delight!
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...
Print cards like magic!Although the blank cards never leave your sight, you can print designs on them just like magic! A clever gimmick built into the props allows you to perform this amazing transformation. In addition to printing playing cards, you can also print birthday cards that contain a personalized message. This incredible effect is fun to perform and perfect for parties and larger gatherings.
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.
You show three black phonograph records to the audience. The first black record is placed on a record and a colored silk is pushed through the record hole. When you remove the record from the sleeve, it has magically changed its color to that of the silk. This is repeated with the other two records. Nothing is found when you open the sleeve to show the inside .
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 rectangular puzzle fits perfectly inside of a frame. The magician adds a new piece and rebuilds the puzzle, yet somehow they still form a rectangle that is exactly the same size, a Perpetual Puzzle. The puzzle still fits perfectly in the frame. When you add another piece and rebuild the puzzle again, the puzzle impossibly still forms the same exact size rectangle, and fits perfectly within the same frame.