Versatile Card Magic Revisited by Frank Simon (Book)

In 1981 with little fanfare a brand new publishing company released a book on card magic by an unknown author. Today more than 20 years later Frank Simons Versatile Card Magic is considered a modern classic. Those lucky enough to own a copy of the first and only edition know that Franks methods are diabolical and the effects created by them are baffling to magicians and laymen alike. Here at long last is the much anticipated edition of Franks elusive book. The text has been corrected rewritten when necessary and completely re-typeset. The 111 photos that appeared in the original book have been replaced with 283 new crystal-clear images. The only thing that as stayed the same is Franks great magic and those distinctive Jerrys Nugget cards that appear in the photos. Pages 228 – 9.5 x 10 – Hardcover with dust jacket – Black and white photos A PEEK INSIDE FRANK SIMONS VERSATILE CARD MAGIC REVISITED Table of Contents Publishers Note Mike Caveney Foreword Cy Endfield Preface Frank Simon Part One Versatile Spread Controls Versatile Outjog Control Pass the Sandwich Catch the Sandwich Toss the Sandwich A.P.E. (Rich Marotta) Versatile Even Control The Card that Finds Itself Cut and Count Casual Control The Informers Versatile Re-Entry Control You Shuffle as I Shuffle Odds on Triumph Handmade Triumph Part Two Varieties Benihana Aces Pirandello False Cut (Jeff Semel) Pirandello Undercut About Faces Aces II Teaser Bluff Shift Cutiltillusion The Collectavator Pop-out Move (Piet Forton) Ultimate Pop-out Move (Piet Forton) Keep on Cloning Topsy Turvy Faro The Spread Double Lift Christ-Kardyro Spread Switch Spread Cull Quorum Quota Odd Color Out Part Three Advanced Versatile Spread TechniquesvVersatile Cull Switch Numerical Affinity Riff Spell Classical Slickie Thinking Touch Holding Position Versatile Bottom Reverse Jim Patton Versatile Bottom Reverse Spread em Dont Forget to Remember Versatile Cover Steal Open Cover Steal Guesstimation Special Hot Zinger Tre Choice Elevator Sandwich A Stranger Coincidence Part Four The Versatile Spread Palm Versatile Spread Palm A Parting Shot… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Genius of Robert Harbin by Eric Lewis (Book)

Robert Harbin is a name that towers over the world of magic. His original stage illusions are familiar even to laymen in all parts of the world. His incredible output of close-up cabaret and stage magic continued unabated for over forty years. Today Robert Harbin is recognized as a rare genius of 20th century magic. As a writer artist and confidant of the legendary Robert Harbin author Eric Lewis has produced a fascinating behind the scenes look at the public as well as private life of his friend. The Genius of Robert Harbin includes detailed explanations for sixty-six Harbin effects including a number of previously un-published illusions. Pages 358 – 8 x 10 – Hardcover with dust jacket – Lavishly illustrated with 150 photographs programs and advertisements…. Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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The Unfolding by Paul Carnazzo (Book With Gimmicks)

Three photographs are displayed each is of a different statue of Marcus Aurelius (The photographs can be any 3 so presentational possibilities are endless) It is explained that Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor and is also considered one of the most important Stoic philosophers. One of his most famous quotes is displayed Everything is unfolding as it must and if you observe carefully you will find this to be so. The mentalist explains that this philosophy will be put to the test. A man and a woman are asked to help. The woman is asked to choose a photo…any one…a completely free choice and she can change her mind as often as she likes until she is 100 sure that she has the one she wants. The photo she chooses is placed face up in front of her on the table

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The Unfolding by Paul Carnazzo (Book with gimmicks)

Masters of Illusion (Skirball Museum Catalog) by Mike Caveney (Book)

To coincide with the registrants of the Los Angeles Conference on Magic History visiting the Masters of Illusion exhibit at the Skirball Curtural Center in Los Angeles Magic Words has published a complete catalog commemorating this remarkable exhibit. All 163 objects many of them from the collections of John Gaughan Ricky Jay and Mike Caveney are described in this beautiful 60-page catalog that was printed in full color. Included is an 8-page article by Mike Caveney called Magics Golden Age written exclusively for this catalog. This is the next best thing to actually strolling through the exhibit and for those who have visited Masters of Illusion here is the perfect souvenir. Pages 60 – 6 x 9 – Softcover – Saddle Stitched… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Willard – a Life Under Canvas by David Charvet (Book)

The story of the four men who performed under the name Willard the Wizard reads like a roller coaster ride made up of triumphant highs and tragic lows. Working closely with author David Charvet were Harry Willards grown children Eugene Madeline and Frances who spent many years during their youth traveling with and performing in their fathers show. David had access to not only what the audience saw on stage at the Harry Willard show but also what was happening backstage. This is the ultimate behind the scenes story of a traveling tent show as told by those who lived it. Combining these firsthand accounts with David relentless research has produced a unique slice of magic history. Willard – A Life Under Canvas is number 14 in our series of Magical Pro-Files. It contains 370 pages with 276 photographs and because the entire book has been printed in two colors we were able to print many of the photos in duotone giving them the feel of a hot dusty tent show. Eight pages of full color show Willard in action along with some beautiful portraits of his well-worn apparatus. The tent-show feel continues with the printed endsheets and onto the binding with a canvas cloth on the front and back covers and Skivertex simulated leather on the spine. This edition is limited to 1000 hand-numbered copies. Pages 300 – 11 x 8.5 – Hardcover – Lavishly illustrated with 276 photographs and 8 pages in full color…. Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Jim Ravels Theatrical Pick Pocketing by Mike Caveneys Magic Words (Book)

This book was written by a magician for magicians. Jim Ravel knew both fields inside out. Like magic pickpocketing requires certain skills but there are also secrets that make seemingly impossible steals well within the realm of any performer. Theatrical Pickpocketing contains the applied psychology step-by-step moves logical ideas and complete routines necessary to steal watches wallets belts suspenders cuff-links neckties and shirts right off a spectators back. So whether you want to change careers or simply add a couple of screamingly funny moments to your present act Theatrical Pickpocketing is MUST reading for every working magician or anyone who would like to be. Pages 137 – 7 x 10 – Hardcover with dust jacket… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Jim Ravels Theatrical Pick Pocketing by Mike Caveneys Magic Words (Book)

This book was written by a magician for magicians. Jim Ravel knew both fields inside out. Like magic pickpocketing requires certain skills but there are also secrets that make seemingly impossible steals well within the realm of any performer. Theatrical Pickpocketing contains the applied psychology step-by-step moves logical ideas and complete routines necessary to steal watches wallets belts suspenders cuff-links neckties and shirts right off a spectators back. So whether you want to change careers or simply add a couple of screamingly funny moments to your present act Theatrical Pickpocketing is MUST reading for every working magician or anyone who would like to be. Pages 137 – 7 x 10 – Hardcover with dust jacket… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Ray Goulet – Recollections of a Renaissance Man by Frank Dudgeon With Ann Goulet (Book)

When talking about magic and show-biz happenings during our Saturday magic group sessions and at other magic gatherings I have often been told I should put my stories in a book. I have done a lot of things in my life but writing is certainly not one of them. Frank Dudgeon a Saturday regular at the Magic Art Studio while living in the Boston area expressed a willingness to take on the task. However if there was to be a book I did not want it to be all about me. Instead I wanted it to include the friends I have made in magic and those in show-biz as well. I consider these friends a big part of my life… You will find many photos in this book and though all are not included here there is a story behind each one. Ask and I will be happy to share one with you. There is an old saying in show business I have had a good run. To that I will add And I have enjoyed every minute of it. – Ray Foreword by John Calvert. No expense was spared with the production of this hardcover book with dust jacket LOADED with color photographs showcasing the many aspects of Rays life along with his Mini-Museum of Magic. You will enjoy the many personal stories of the Goulets days in show business the people they met and friendships they made. This is one publication you will not want to miss and will be proud to have in your library

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The Life and Times of Alexander (Dr. Q) (Book)

Did you know that Claude (Alexander) Conlin rubbed elbows with such notables as Harold Lloyd Clara Bow and Margaret Sullavan That he had as many wives as Mickey Rooney Or how about the fact that he loaned Houdini 500 and he was never paid back Read all about these facts and more in The Life and Times of Alexander – The Man Who Knows. This personal scrapbook is filled with photos (many published for the first time) from Alexanders own personal photo album and scrapbooks including many color plates of his publicity material. With the Conlin familys blessing Darryl Beckmann spent many hours with Alexanders san John the Nartell twins and many experts on the life of Alexander who share amusing stories news clippings and unknown facts about THE MAN WHO KNOWS. As an added bonus Alexanders book The Life and Mysteries of the Celebrated Dr. Q is included as part of this mammoth volume Each book is numbered from a Limited Edition printrun of 1000 copies. Pages 360 – 8.5 x 11 – Hardcover with dustjacket… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Razor Wire by Andrew Mayne (Booklet)

Andrew Mayne presents the latest effect in the Illusion Impact series. The magician stands behind an audience-examined barrier of razor-sharp barbed wire. He raises a cloth in front of him with the top of the barrier still visible. He takes a step forward and lowers the cloth revealing that he has passed through the barrier unscathed. Razorwire is a one-person illusion that can be built for under 100 and can even be made to fit inside a briefcase. Just a few tools are required and only basic carpentry skills are necessary. Razorwire is described in a 12-page 8.5 x 11 manuscript with scaled blueprints and photographs.

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