Show two cups to be empty. Suddenly, one cup becomes full of salt. You display the salt by pouring it from cup to cup. All of the salt vanishes without a trace, and changes into a white silk handkerchief. Real salt magically appears from an empty cup. The salt then vanishes completely and transforms into a bright white handkerchief, making this the perfect trick to perform at a party or for large groups. Background Most props used in magic illusions capitalize on making maximum use of a secret space that is hidden by means of an optical illusion. Body parts (or entire bodies) can be hidden inside of such secret compartments that go unnoticed by the audience, enabling magicians to perform many types of effects. By minimizing the appearance of a secret compartment, it is possible to produce a multitude of objects from an apparently empty location, and also to vanish objects in the same way. "Salt Cups" is a form of "production magic" that was developed while contemplating how many secret compartments could poss
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.
Anthology is a collection of books written by Daniel Madison through his ten year career in the magic industry between the years 2000 and 2010. The ebook contains 16 books in their original format.The following books are included in Anthology (all ebooks are also available for individual purchase):The Lecture Collection:The acclaimed lecture collection from 2005 - 2009. One, Two
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...
Show two cups to be empty. Suddenly, one cup becomes full of salt. You display the salt by pouring it from cup to cup. All of the salt vanishes without a trace, and changes into a white silk handkerchief. Real salt magically appears from an empty cup. The salt then vanishes completely and transforms into a bright white handkerchief, making this the perfect trick to perform at a party or for large groups. Background Most props used in magic illusions capitalize on making maximum use of a secret s...