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The Nail Writer Anthology by Thomas Baxter (Book)

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The Nail Writer is ounce-for-ounce the most powerful tool in the mentalists arsenal. The Nail Writer Anthology compiled and edited by Thomas Baxter is packed with routines ideas and uses for this secret device. Many of these come from top name contributors such as Marc Salem Barrie Richardson James Randi Hector Chadwick Patrick Redford Jim Magus Raymond Carlyle David Alexander Andrew Gerard Eric Mason Patrick Kuffs and others. Detailed instructions for making different nail writers (boons swami etc.) are also provided. And the book contains the first truly comprehensive history of the nail writer. The Nail Writer Anthology is the definitive work on the nail writer destined to become a classic in mentalism literature Pages 194 – Hardbound w/ Dust Jacket… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Helter Shelter – Razor Blade Illusions by James Robinson (Book)

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:17:35 +0000

Helter Shelter by Fire Cat Studios – James Robinson Effect Just in time for Halloween (2006) Bizzaro. The Optical Illusionist and Fire Cat Studios bring you the first resource book on the subject for one of the most unusual classics of magic around. The Razor Blade Illusion Mystery. Performed by some of the top names in magic such as the Amazing Johnathan Vito Lupo and Criss Angel this is the first time anyone has peered deep into the subject to bring you information on the various methods used to accomplish this wonderful effect. Included inside are discussions on the best places to buy razor blades what kind of fake blood to procure and the right kind of props to use. Weighing in at 36 pages photo illustrations and a dozen different applications and methods for performing the Razor Blade Illusion this is a must have for anyone looking to add something unique to your act. Pages 36 … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Run Silent Run Deep by Ben Harris (Book)

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:34:32 +0000

The whole process is incredibly clean and works like a charm. Its a great step forward in prop-less mentalism… – Marc Paul Wow what a tome youve created I never imagined that this could lead to so many things… – Greg Arce Banachek was certainly spot on the money when he said Silent Running is so much more than just an effect. It is a powerful subtlety that is a must have for your mentalism tool box This book is the proof of the pudding. Over 200 pages of exciting material from around the world. Contributors include Steve Shufton Jamie Badman Colin Miller Richard Busch Ben Harris Claude Imperiale Isaac Louie Jason Messina Ran Pink Christopher Taylor Hiro Sakai B. Smith Tommy Marc Paul and more… Firstly Run Silent Run Deep answers the critics of Silent Running with an in depth breakdown of the Silent Running procedure by Steve Shufton. Here are the professional nuances allowing everyone to effectively deliver the goods. And then it delivers the performance material. Routines with cards invisible dice diaries cell-phones and more.

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Idea Factory Volume 1 by Dean Montalbano and Leaping Lizards (Book)

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:12:53 +0000

Wild and wacky ideas for parlour and stage from a unique mind Between the late 80s and early 90s Dean created and released hundreds of ideas totally thousands of pages of ideas to various magic publications such as Tops Genii Magigram MUM Linking Ring Invocation Vibrations and more… His ideas have appeared in print over and over but many of them have been unavailable and unseen for many years. Back when Leaping Lizards Magic started some of these ideas were released in the limited edition now out of print books Quietus of Creativity 1 and 2 and there is no plan to re-release that material at this time. However there is still over 2 thousand pages of additional material and so we begin with this new series to welcome you into the mind of a creative mad man. Most of these ideas are presented with emphasis on the presentations mysterious theatrical sometimes corny- this first volume focuses on a series of stage and parlor effects. In some cases they are based upon standard effects and so the method is covered in brief- but usually these are well known items. In cases where more details may be needed the methods have been expanded and enhances with more illustrations than ever before. ALSO in this day of books going sky high we are trying to spark your creative juices WITHOUT draining your wallet. This volume and those that follow is priced at only 25 in soft cover so that you can get your magic fix inspire yourself find new routines that YOU can use and avoid breaking the bank Here are the basic contents of this first volume…. Other volumes are expected ever 3 months or there abouts 4 volumes all together. Lets Make A Duck- A corny game show illusionette in which duck parts are funneled into an empty box and a duck produced thereafter the duck is transformed from a duck to a chick- not a chicken but your lovely assistant in a duck costume yea THAT kind of Chick The Call Of The Tookey Bird is a fun kiddie routine for the eggs from mouth- answering the age old question of what happens when one eats a birds nest with the bird still in it The Chest Of Time a small box and antique clock that allow the performer and audience to distort time BILK- a large white block of wood or oversized Die is shown sitting in the middle of a black cloth. The corners of the cloth are gathered and the die VISIBLY penetrates the bottom of the cloth. At one time Dean marketing this effect as a stand-alone at almost twice the price of this book Ship In A bottle- a model of the flying Dutchman fades visibly into nothingness only to re-appear in a bottle across the stage a few minutes later. The Disembodied Guinea Pig- NOTHING like what the name implies- but a version of the Mutillated Parasol that you can MAKE yourself and which the solid top and umbrella are in view the entire time. The top VISIBLY changes to a chain of rags with a wave of the hand and the umbrella restores itself with no cover while held by a child volunteer. Another one that is WORTH the price of the book and is likely to fool magicians Living Origami- an origami sculpture comes to life and then a live person is produced from within the folds- or rather crumples. Lifes A Beach- a new twist on the daylight sance. Giant Gem Busters- want to do the old Gem Busters type effect with a large scale die…

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Codys Comedy Confabulation by Cody Fisher (Book)

admin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:12:26 +0000

The magician tries to read the minds of the audience several times and does in fact succeed BUT in the most absurd manner possible In the end however the magician removes a sealed prediction that proves he did in fact know exactly what the audience would say This is one of the most clean direct and easy real time predictions you will ever perform. Perfect for the stand up or stage performer. A GREAT routine for comedy magicians looking for an impossible prediction or for more serious mentalists looking to add some comedy to their show without sacrificing an impossible effect So what makes this routine so funny Well Cody has come up with a very clever presentational plot that perfectly hides the method. Also the final prediction is actually pretty funny and is written in such a way that you may even get a BIG TIP and a STANDING OVATION In this booklet you will learn the version Cody currently performs in his stand up show along with several variations suggested by other full time pros. This is truly a packs flat / plays big routine that requires no assistants no messy carbon and no double writing. This is NOT one of those confabulation effects that take place throughout the entire show or during the course of several effects…The prediction occurs in REAL TIME Nothing has been left out. You are not merely buying a trick or an idea but rather a complete routine with all the kinks worked out. Cody even tips the music he uses in order to make this routine play in the biggest of theatres. If you are looking for a real time prediction that is fun entertaining and engages the audience then look no further Pages 16 – 8.5 x 5.5 – Saddle Stitched… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Teach by Magic (Book)

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:40:22 +0000

Teach By Magic is a new teacher resource with ideas in all subjects designed to capture your students attention and to help them understand principles through the use of magic tricks. You can incorporate these tricks into your lesson plans as incentives ice breakers attention getters or to illustrate principles. Your students are sure to find more joy in learning and you will have fun as well. All the tricks are simple enough that anyone can do them. Dont worry about finding a local magic store none of the tricks requires any special magic props.Try it out Pages 100 – Softbound 8.5 x 11… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Funny Paper Magazine (Volume 9 Number 1) (Book)

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:53:01 +0000

THE FUNNY PAPER is published exclusively for kid-show and family entertainers Now in its seventh year of publication The Funny Paper is packed with practical articles on magic clowning puppetry balloons face painting and other variety arts. In addition to great routines sound advice and creative ideas on performing youll find excellent articles on the business side of being a kid-show and family entertainer. Who writes for The Funny Paper Its a Whos Who of childrens entertainers David Ginn Jim Kleefeld Mark Wade Bruce Charlie Johnson Angel Ocasio Margaret Clauder Terry Parrett Carol Collins Bob Conrad Dan Wolfe Samuel Patrick Smith Trevor Lewis Scott Humston Harry Allen Roger Way Cynthia Keeler Jeff Brown and more Youll find many articles to help you grow your kidshow entertainment business and much more Pages 50 – Softbound… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Workers – No.1 by Mike Close (Book)

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:50:19 +0000

Michael Closes series of manuscripts contain some of the most commercial entertaining and powerful magic in print spanning over 20 years of professional performing in real-world conditions. In sharing his work Michael has held nothing back including full presentations and extra tips and thinking. Volume One Routines from the Professional Repertoire of Michael Close The first book in the Workers series contains two of the strongest routines in all of close-up magic Dr. Strangetrick and the now legendary Pothole Trick. Contains The Unbelievably Useful Comedy Prop The Origami Bunny Dr. Strangetrick The Pothole Trick Volume One also includes a bit of history about Michael and his philosophy on magic along with tips on audience management in close-up and stand-up situations. 42 pages. … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Thayer Quality Magic Vol. 2 by Glenn Gravatt (Book)

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Thayer Quality Magic Vol 2 by Glenn Gravatt Catalog Instruction Sheets Volume 2 of this Thayer Quality Magic Instructions Sheets series has selected magic in sixteen categories from several of the Thayer catalogs. Here are some of the best Thayer illusions mental magic escapes and a wide variety to please every magical enthusiast… Enjoy the best from the Golden Age of magic marketed by its leading dealer Floyd Thayer. The second book in this tremendous series covers Balls Birds Cards Dice Eggs Escapes Flowers Illusions Liquids Money Parlor Tricks Stage Effects Rings Rods Pillars Silks Slates Spiritualistic Effects and Mental Magic. Contains catalog description illustration and complete instruction sheets for each effect. Pages 324 – Hardbound with Dust Jacket …

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Magic Menu Issue 64

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 22:50:16 +0000

For over ten years Jim Sistis The Magic Menu has held a unique position in magic as a consistent reliable source of information for working professional restaurant and bar magicians written by working professionals. Each quarterly issue is packed with information for the working performer with helpful articles honest and concise reviews and of course original magic from established professionals and unknown pioneers making their mark. Issue 64 is more of a mixed bag than previous issues with various perspectives on a large variety of topics of interest to professional workers. Coeditor Jim Sisti tackles the thorny issue of just what to call what it is that professional performers do. Alain Nu then begins a new series of columns discussing various ways to carry around all of our magic baggage. Scott Davis joins The Magic Menu staff in this issue and will be weighing in on the all-important topics related to marketing and promotions. In the Trenches correspondent Paul Green talks about an unusual impromptu card sword to illustrate the benefits of quick thinking on your feet. Financial Wizard Eric Henning then chimes in with the fourth part of his very important series on covering your assets this time about what to do when disaster strikes

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