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Drawn in by Oliver Meech (Book)

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One of the coolest magic ideas Ive seen in a really long time…The book is clever from start to finish…5 Stars with a Stone Status of Absolute GEM – Jeff Stone My Lovely Assistant reviews A story like no other set in a ghoulish gallery. Part twisted tale. Part interactive magic trick. Your audience decides how the story develops. At the freaky finale you reveal that their choices were predicted from the start. Drawn In takes a powerful classic the Invisible Deck in an eerie new direction. Imagine if Stephen King was presenting the Invisible Deck and youre almost there. Perform it in stage parlour or close-up situations formally or informally to one person or hundreds. Its easy to do – the book even simplifies the handling of the deck. The instructions are cunningly concealed in the Acknowledgements section at the back. Use in conjunction with any Invisible Deck (not supplied). Oliver Meech is a magician and writer of the critically-acclaimed magic books The Plot Thickens and Plot Twists. His work has been described as a breath of fresh air by MAGIC magazine and wildly creative by Genii Online. He lives in London with his wife and pet toad. Pages 131 – 6 x 8 – Softcover… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Stand Up Magic by David Hemingway (Book)

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:27:58 +0000

Contents – 10 acclaimed routines Gorn- Cecil Keech Geoffrey Robinson David Hemingway Carrier Bag Caper- Edward Victor David Hemingway Crazy Crossword- Anon David Hemingway Con Rope amp Screamrope- Billy McComb David Hemingway Third Tune Lucky- Annemann David Hemingway Fifty Second Opener- Edwin Sachs Charlie Edwards Ken Brooke David Hemingway Doublecross Cards- Louis Histed David Hemingway Colour Chance- Eddie Burke David Hemingway Aye Aye Ippi- Terry Herbert David Hemingway Dont miss the larger companion volume to Stand up Magic Routined WORKING WITH GENIUS Pages 56 – 8.5 x 11 – Softcover – Black and white illustrations… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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The FFFF Book

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 08:20:13 +0000

Over 20 years in the making The FFFF Book is a collection of routines and memories from and about the Fechters Finger Flicking Frolic convention. Contributors include Paul Gertner Steve Beam Pit Hartling Ray Ben Dan Garrett Harrison Carroll David Lederman Steve Dushek Doc Eason Phil Goldstein Tom Craven Ray Mertz Bill Miesel David Neighbors Earl Oakes Pete Tappan Scott Wells Sid Lorraine Ed Eckl Tony Econ David Williamson Mike Skinner Allan Slaight Gary Plants Joe Riding Herb Zarrow and the head Forker himself Obie OBrien. Pages 325 – 9 x 6 – Hardcover – Black and white photos and illustrations… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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The Real Secrets of the Chinese Linking Rings by Pete Biro (Book)

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:03:55 +0000

Countless magicians achieved success commercially and with their peers – and accomplished this impressive feat by incorporating the classic effect – Linking Rings. One example that comes to mind it would be Viktor Voitko who took this classic in a completely different direction – and the rest is history. Viktor and others have proven there can be something new with a 2000-year-old trick. This book has it all – everything you would ever want to know about the Linking Rings. Never before has there been a work that encompasses so much about this favorite classic. From its rich illustrious history entertaining routines and the showcasing of famous magicians who have built their world wide reputations using this effect. There is even a chapter on linking things (that will serve as a mental spring board for magicians that want to create their reputation using this effect in novel and unique ways). There really is something for everyone in this book. Here is a sampling of just some of the contributions and/or material provided from top magicians featured in this exciting book. Levent George Blake Jay Marshall Terry Seabrooke Trevor Lewis Robert Harbin Al Baker George Armstrong Al Koran Ken Brooke Paul Daniels John Northern Hilliard Richard Himber Fred Kaps Karrell Fox Viktor Voitko At 242 pages with 400 illustrations this hardbound book is phenomenally priced It is compiled and written by Peter Andreas (Pete Biro)

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Working With Genius by David Hemingway (Book)

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:03:53 +0000

Part One All the remaining highly praised and award winning signature tricks from The Gingerbread Lecture including The Gingerbread Knot Wonderful simple method its a superb effect- Phil Willmarth The Linking Ring The Roadsign Davids signature trick – Developed and perfected over 40 years of performances Ultimate Goes-Anywhere Act A complete extra spot – written up after a lifetimes performing experience Comedy Tear The torn-and restored with all done before they think youve started Lynn Thomas The Rose The finest original small magic Ive wen in three decades – D.H. Dick Williams Popularity Test A gem from the man with the world record for TV magic shows weekly for 23 years Will Aylings Loops Perfection in treatment of a lady spectator with brilliant visible magic. And others plus by special arrangement The John Calvert Magazine Tear Sheer impossibility to describe Johns masterly presentation of this great trick a priceless lesson in showmanship and presentation.- Ken Brooke PART TWO The complete Gingerbread Lecture transcribed from liverecordings made at several dates on the 48 Society tour High spot of the week – the best lecture seen in 30 years of attending. – British Ring Eastbourne Convention appearance The ability to hold an audience so that not one person left the theatre until the end- Magic Circle Theatre London appearance PART THREE A Short Perception of British Magic and Magicians Controversial it might be thought provoking it certainly is. David writes with a casualauthority borne out of many years experience. You instinctively know that hes been there seen it and done it Take my word youre in safe hands- Paul Stone Pages 166 – 8.5 x 11 – Softcover- Black and white illustrations… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Inclined Toward Magic – Encounters With Books Collectors and Conjurors by David Meyer (Book)

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:38:54 +0000

This collection of essays is devoted to important magic books and magicians of the past – familiar subjects to an author who has spent decades as an editor and publisher in the world of magic. There was for example the time he came across stacks of dusty pamphlets written by Harry Houdini exposing a fraudulent spirit medium. Decades after their publication in 1924 they were still selling for their original price of one dollar. Then one day in 1990 a copy turned up in an auction gallery in New York and sold for seven hundred dollars. Friendships with Theo Okito Bamberg Jay and Frances Marshall Barrows Mussey (author of the seminal book on magic The Amateur Magicians Handbook) and many other remarkable personalities provide fascinating stories and insights into magics great history. In a highly readable conversational style one book reviewer wrote Meyer recounts each encounter as a first class adventure. Pages 198 – 5 x 7 – Hardcover with dust jacket – Black and white photographs… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Get Booked by Benji Bruce (Book)

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:51:25 +0000

Get Booked will help you get more higher paying gigs and gives you exact details on getting gigs…nothing is left out. As a bonus you get websites with thousands of event planners for you to contact so you can start booking gigs immediately. Just the list of event planners is worth the price alone. These are some of the things you will learn from Get Booked Ways to get gigs without spending money How to book gigs from Facebook How Benji sold 55 tickets to a public show How to get on TV amp Radio The best kept secret in marketing How to build a website that gets you hired Building a promo packet Creating an effective business card Mistakes you DONT want to make Video Marketing Techniques Building a corporate show (and getting a standing ovation) List of resources for event planners And a lot more (Over 250 pages of marketing advice) Benji Bruce has been a full time performer since he was 13 first performing in restaurants and then moving on to corporate gigs. He performs for Fortune 500 Companies and has been featured on several TV amp Radio stations.

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Evil Illusions by Paul Osborne (Book)

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:51:23 +0000

Horror film star Ron Fitzgerald sets the foreword tone of this publication from Paul Osborne. From magics darker side comes these illusion plans taken from the pages of Genii magazine Torture Chest of Burhee Reconstructed Man Dracula Escapes Head of Urus Ask Clara Death by Cremation Switch Wall Hand of the Wolf The Dreadful Little Dreamhouse Draculas Revenge Ghost Off With Her Head Head-X The Torture Screens Painless Surgery PunkinGal Burn a Person The Resurrection Dr. Maymed Witchs Cauldron Corpse Came C.O.D. Temple of Death Most Unfortunate Incident Queen of the Gypsies Eclipse of the Heart Flaming Alter Egyptana Tip Casket Pharaoh Returns Egyptian Table of Death Hand of the Pharaoh Egyptia Cleopatra Returns and the Bride of the Blades. There is the Bill Neff story as well as plans for his most famous illusion the Noma. You will find a never-before- seen layout to turn your garage into a haunted Egyptian walk-through with some of the above props. Famed Hollywood make up artist Michael Mosher gives you an all new makeover in a chapter called Being Goth. We discover the magik of Masklyn ye Mage with two signature pieces called Daemon Dirt and Innerspection. EVILlusions is 84 pages of solid useable stuff Pages 84 – 8.5 x 11 – Black and white illustrations and plans… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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On Stage With Illusions by Duane Laflin

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:43:08 +0000

J.C. Sum in reviewing this book says It is a book I would have read cover to cover one hundred times at the start of my illusion career. He also says If you are considering performing illusions or already do a small-scale illusion show but are thinking of creating a full illusion show this book is a must-have investment. 5 out of 5 stars One of the first to read the book a magician from Thailand says I have heard people say they have picked up a book and could not put it down but never believed it before. Now I do. On Stage With Illusions is very well written filled with good information the book itself is a work of art. Thanks for an excellent contribution to the world of magic. Doug Ries says As a worker/designer/builder of illusions I highly recommend this book for anyone who does stage or stand-up magic. It is a great read with valuable information at a reasonable price. On Stage With Illusions may be the most comprehensive book ever written on the matter of performing with stage illusions. It is filled with sound practical advice and solid information on everything from choosing an illusion creating presentations for illusions and producing a complete illusion show. It deals with subjects such as likability costuming music choreography transitions and show design. It speaks directly about everything from the structure of a grand illusion show to how to put together a program for a theme park or church. The book has been written with the goal of thoroughly explaining what it takes to be successful as an illusionist. It offers pros and cons and detailed thinking about the performance of twenty-six major illusions. On Stage With Illusions contains twenty-three chapters one hundred seventy-two pages of invaluable information for anyone who performs with illusions or is considering doing so. It is an insightful and fantastic reference for both the new and seasoned illusionist in addition to being a wonderfully entertaining read Pages 172 – 8.5 x 11 – Softcover – Full color gloss laminated cover and black amp white photos… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Pocket Finger Chopper by Andrew Mayne (Book)

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:15:42 +0000

A borrowed bill passes through your finger Andrew Mayne (Touching Sky Shock FX Wizard School) presents a new spin on a classic effect. The magician removes a card and a bill from his wallet (both may also be borrowed and thoroughly inspected). The bill is slid through two slits in the card. The magician then sticks his finger through both the bill and the card and invites a spectator to grab the bill and pull it free. On the count of three the spectator pulls the bill and its pulled straight through the magicians finger Nothing to be reset Everything may be examined Full performance script included Staplebound 8 pages fully photo-illustrated. … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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