Intimate Miracles by Dean Dill, Magic trick book and DVD

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Glendale, California; there is a place that has a buzz of mystery and an air of magic the likes of which can be found only in a few remote parts of the world. A place where magicians, sleight of hand artists and lovers of the fine conjuring arts gather to share secrets, entertain each other and most of all witness true miracles of close up performance as demonstrated by a man who has become well known and respected within the inner circles of magic.

Icons such as Dai Vernon, Larry Jennings, Michael Skinner, and John Carney to name but a few, have seen gathered around this gentleman’s felt covered close up table, engrossed in the discussion, performance and study of some of magic’s most precious trade secrets. Read more

Baffling BS by Larry Becker and Lee Earle, mentalism magic

“The bumper sticker,” begins the performer as he shows a selection of them - all of which are cut in half, “is a source of 5-Star wisdom often using four-letter words. They’re a short form expression of attitude, philosophy, and humor. You can find them at truck stops, novelty shops, and bargain swaps.”

He shows the halves of two different bumper stickers saying, “If you cut them in half and mismatch them, the results can be interesting.” (The audience will laugh at a couple of the combinations, we designed them for that purpose.)

Placing a business envelope in full view, he continues, “There are halves of two different bumper suckers in here (they can be seen through the address window) that usually combine with others to get an amusing reaction.”

“One of you will choose another half from these,” the performer continues, spreading the stack of severed stickers face up for a nearby participant. “As you can see, there are more than two dozen random possibilities. Which one would you like.” Read more