The Secret Life of Houdini (Limited – SIGNED by Authors) by William Kalush and Larry Sloman

The Secret Life Of Houdini (Limited – SIGNED by authors) by William Kalush and Larry Sloman Handcuff King. Escape Artist. International Superstar. Since his death eighty years ago Harry Houdinis life has been chronicled in books in film and on television. Now in this groundbreaking biography renowned magic expert William Kalush and best-selling writer Larry Sloman team up to find the man behind the myth. Drawing from millions of pages of research they describe in vivid detail the passions that drove Houdini to perform ever-more-dangerous feats his secret life as a spy and a pernicious plot to subvert his legacy. After years of struggling on the dime museum circuit Harry Houdini got a break that put him on the front page of a Chicago newspaper. He never looked back. Soon Houdini was performing for royalty commanding vast sums and exploring the new power of Hollywood to expand on his legend. At a time when spy agencies frequently co-opted amateurs Houdini went to London and developed a relationship with a man who would run MI-5. For the next several years the worlds most famous magician traveled to Germany and Russia and routinely reported his findings. After World War I was successfully concluded Houdini embarked on a battle of his own

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Magical Artistry of Petrick – No.2 (DVD)

Magical Artistry of Petrick and Mia Vol. 2 by L amp L Publishing Petrick amp Mia have cast their magic spell over audiences the world over-from the showrooms of Las Vegas to the most prestigious stages in Europe. Winners of many of magics most celebrated awards including the Dragon Award FISM Special Award of Merit and the Academy of Magical Arts Award Petrick amp Mias special blend of magic comedy modern wizardry and originality have enchanted and amazed audiences for over 20 years. In this stimulating video series Petrick amp Mia perform their original magic creations for an enthusiastic audience and then take you backstage to meticulously explain the devilish and innovative workings of it all. Youll marvel at the impact of Petrick amp Mias magic and then youll be thrilled at how clever the thinking behind it all is and how simple it is to add these miracles to your own act.

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Reel Magic Quarterly Episode 4 (Bill Malone) (DVD)

Reel Magic Quarterly Episode 4 (Bill Malone) Features John Lovick – Bill Malone on his Life amp Magic John talks to the CEO of Comedy Magic Bill Malone Andrew Pinard – Continuum Todd Robbins performer and Deen of the Coney Island Sideshow school talks about the workd of the Sideshow how to make performances meaningful and expresses his concerns about the future Columns Jon Armstrong – Small Things Big Difference Little things that will make a BIG difference in your magic Simon Lovell – Simon said IT Flourishes magic or juggling Garrett Thomas with Try This At Home The Effects of adding emotion to your magic Reviews David Regal – Tricks of the Trade Wayne Kawamoto – Choice Cuts A conversation with the legendary Mark Wilson including a look at his new DVD set The Magic Circus Bonus Tricks Bill Malones Thinking Mains Sponge Ball Routine. from the new three DVD set Bill Malone Here I Go Again published by L amp L Publishing Lonnie Chevries A Stab in the Dark from the DVD set that includes Wanted The Outlaw Magic of Lonnie Chevrie published by KozmoMagic Justin Millers 3 Card Melody – A ReelMagic Quarterly exclusive Cameron Francis Cagey – from the DVD set The Omega Mutation published by Big Blind Media Running Time Approximately 120min … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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In and Out Rope Escape by Tony Clark (DVD)

In and Out Rope Escape by Tony Clark In just a few minutes you can learn Tony Clarks killer comedy rope tie routine. You have two people tie your wrists together with a piece of rope and to everyones surprise you are able to get in and out of the tight knots in seconds Tony has performed this routine on TV and stages around the world thousands of times. The routine is explained in easy to learn step-by-step instructions. Its perfect for anyone looking for a solid time tested five minute comedy routine. Youll also learn Tonys very powerful knife thru coat that can be done as the finale of the In amp Out escape routine. the audience will be blown away when they see a real dinner knife go right through the back of a persons jacket and then magically is restored to its original condition. These two routines are a great way to add audience participation and comedy to your act The best part is that they both pack flat and play big Perfect for Street Magic Strolling Stand Up and Stage Shows. Comes with Rope Gimmick and free TV performance. Running Time Approximately 27min … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Gumball Poker by Devin Knight and John Moyer

Gumball Poker by Devin Knight amp John Moyer Once again Devin Knight amp John Moyer have teamed up to bring you a new improved version of their Gumball Poker machine. This is one of the most novel ways ever devised for doing both mental and card effects. In addition this Gumball Poker machine allows for some of the most baffling poker demonstrations ever devised. Sleights appear impossible as the hole cards come from the machine and the hands to play are freely chosen by the spectators. Effect 1 IMPOSSIBLE POKER DEMONSTRATION Spectator shuffles cards. Either the magician or the spectator deals out 3 poker hands face down. Spectator is given a free choice of any hand (NO FORCE OF ANY KIND). He then turns the hand over and is asked to play by discarding any card (as he would in draw poker). Magician states that instead of the deck the person will put a quarter in the gumball machine and the value on the gumball will be his HOLE CARD. He asks the spectator what would be the best card he could get. Say he says four. He puts a quarter in the machine and turns it and out comes a gumball with a 4 on it giving him the winning hand he needs IMMEDIATELY you gather up the cards and deal 3 more poker hands. The person is AGAIN given a free choice of any hand to play discards what he doesnt want and once again inserts a quarter into the gumball machine. Yes the value on the gumball that comes out is what he needs the most to have the best winning hand possible Magician never touches the gumball machine during the trick and the selection of what hand to play is a totally FREE choice with NO FORCES of any kind. TWO KILLER ENDINGS ARE POSSIBLE FOR A CLIMAX 1 – Spectator gathers up the cards and shuffles them. The magician NEVER TOUCHES the cards at anytime. The person selects a card (no force of any kind) while the deck is in their hand.

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Bicycle Canasta Game 2-Pack (Fan Back)

Bicycle Canasta Game 2-Pack (Fan Back) by US Playing Card Company High Scoring Family Fun Canasta – a Rummy game with a Latin beat excites with its wild cards and high scoring hands. Canasta (basket in Spanish) became the favorite card game of millions when it arrived from South America with the Samba and Bossa Nova. Today Canasta is still a big favorite with players of all ages and skill levels. Bicycle Canasta brings you concise rules for the basic game and seven game variations. The Bicycle difference highlights on wild cards and point values printed on the card face. Bicycle Canasta makes it simple for you to swing into play action. Dont miss out on this great deal Includes 2 decks featuring Bicycle Fan Back Design first introduced in 1894 and 24 page booklet. … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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