You Must Be Joking by Terry Seabrooke

A playing card with a prediction is handed to a helper and is asked not to look at it just yet. A second helper is asked to select ANY card out of the deck. The first helper is asked to look at the prediction and read it out loud. (not a joker) The selected card is not a Joker but thats not all the entire deck is spread out to find the deck is all JOKERS Now thats AMAZING Includes gimmicked Bicycle backed deck and instruction sheet…. Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Alexander by David Charvet (Book)

The first edition of Alexander The Man Who Knows told the incredible story of Claude Conlins rise to fame as his generations premier mindreader. Just when you thought the Alexander story couldnt get any more amazing along comes this new greatly-expanded edition. Loads of new stories that read like a Saturday afternoon movie serial and dozens of new photographs that prove every one of those stories is true. Throughout this book two very different stories unfold. First there is the account of Claude Alexander Conlin the man who became perhaps the highest paid entertainer in the field of magic. Starting out as a stage illusionist Alexander eventually discarded the large props and relied on his tremendous skills as a showman to put over an act of mentalism and psychic readings. As the turbaned Man Who Knows Alexander earned four million dollars over the course of a relatively short career during the 1920s. The second story that runs concurrently with Alexanders theatrical career includes details on his seven marriages (sometimes to more than one woman at once) time spent in local jails and federal prison his trial for attempting to extort an oilman millionaire his failed attempt to out run the authorities in a high powered speed-boat loaded with bootlegged liquor and the four men that he admitted killing. It is not the kind of story in which you expect to find names like Harry Kellar Dr. A.M. Wilson Harry Houdini Servais Le Roy Howard Thurston Floyd Thayer Joe Dunninger and Harry Blackstone but here they are both friend and foe alike

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Book of Secrets by John Carney (Book)

25 lessons for stage and close up A comprehensive course in the art and psychology of sleight of hand Critics and readers alike proclaim it one of the best magic books ever This comprehensive course of study is a 377 page hardbound book filled with stand up magic close up and essays. JOHN CARNEY IS WIDELY ACKNOWLEDGED as one of the best magical entertainers and teachers in the world. His last book Carneycopia was acclaimed by many as a classic and one of the best books of the decade. The Book of Secrets his first new work in ten years includes 25 lessons for stage and close-up as well as thoughtful essays on presentation misdirection timing and management. Each lesson concludes by giving the student assignments to complete encouraging them to participate in creating their own magic. Historical essays of some of magics greats are also included not just citing of facts and figures but explaining what qualities made them great and how you may apply their example. Stage routines include Johns take on the classic Rising Cards Egg on Fan Linking Rings and Misers Dream. Close up descriptions include his routines for the Cigars from the Purse Champagne Glass and Coins Thimbles and his Color Changing Cards Routine. Also discussed are techniques and psychology for the Classic Pass and Card Palming. This book is not just a book of tricks but a comprehensive course of study in the art and psychology of sleight of hand. The book is 377 pages hardbound with gold impression. The 262 illustrations accompanying the descriptions are sharp clear and uniquely rendered. Pages 377 – 9 x 6 – Hardcover… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Best of British (Book)

Best of British is a celebration of the work and creativity of many of the UKs finest performers. The book is a collection of magic and ideas covering close up stage stand up and mentalism meaning that there really is something for everyone amongst the top quality material on offer. The list of contributors comprises of some of the most able and agile minds in British magic and as a mix of experienced heads and enthusiastic young guns You will find magi from Ian Adair Jasper Blakeley Paul Brook Chris Congreave Wayne Dobson Matthew J. Dowden Peter Duffie Chris Dugdale Geoffrey Durham Wayne Fox Paul Gordon Paul Hallas Gary Jones Mark Leveridge Simon Lovell Shaun McCree Marc Paul Scott Penrose Harry Robson Alan Rorrison Tim Shoesmith Mark Shortland Lee Smith and Paul Stockman. The material they have provided is as diverse as it is interesting. Virtually all of the effects require no more than average handling ability so everyone who buys this book will find the contents both enjoyable and useful. Magicseen is proud to be able to offer so much talent in one place Pages 140 – 9 x 6 – Softcover Perfect bound – Black and white photos and illustrations… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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The Ivory Connection by Reed McClintock and Steve Dobson (DVD)

The Ivory Connection by Reed McClintock and Steve Dobson What is The Ivory Connection The Ivory Connection is the name explorers gave to the secret pathway leading from a clever pocket trick from the 1940s to a stunning magical experience of today. The Ivory Connection was discovered by professional performers Reed McClintock and Steve Dobson working in the trenches exploring the past for new miracles to bring back to their audiences. The Ivory Connection is the only version of the Sacks dice routine that begins with magic looks like magic and ends with magic. Two dice appear out of nowhere. Their spots dance across their faces jumping from die to die until the only thing the audience is sure of is that theyve seen all sides of each die. Each separate die.. and then…they reach their final destination just south of reality. Archeologists at The Magic Bakery recently unearthed a lost map of the Ivory Connection stored on an ancient form of communication known as videotape. Unable to restore the images they found they journeyed into the wild to capture Reed McClintock and Steve Dobson in their natural habitat. Using modern broadcast-quality digital cameras they caught Reed performing the routine in front of a live audience and both Reed and Steve in the optimal viewing conditions of a video studio. The new DVD features the updated presentations explanations handlings and tips from both intrepid explorers. For the first time the rare and illusive Steve Dobson reveals his preferred handling. For the first time Reed McClintock explains the refinements he has made after years of performances for paying audiences. And as a bonus for future historians the entire footage of the original Ivory Connection is included in all of its low production glory. Todays audiences demand more than just a couple of dice whose sides dont add up. Take them on a trip down the Ivory Connection.

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