BOOKS
EXPERT CARD TECHNIQUE by HUGARD & BRAUE
Here is a book of card magic and technique that is unparalleled in its thoroughness of the subject. Although the book is full of many beautiful and mystifying card effects, the authors stress the importance of technique in performance. The many sleights are explained in detail as they pertain to the various effects. Other portions of the book deal with presentation, misdirection and routine selection.
There are 318 illustrations and 448 pages.
ITEM # BK0174 PRICE $12.99
ABBOTT'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ROPE TRICKS by STEWART JAMES
If you like to do rope tricks, this, book is definitely a must for your library Stewart James has compiled a fantastic array of every feat imaginable with ropes. Chapters include: Knots, Penetrations, Cut and Restored Cord, Miscellaneous Rope Tricks and a special chapter on the famous Hindu Rope Trick. Many famous Magicians have contributed to this great volume.
It contains 400 pages and is fully illustrated by Sid Lorraine and Howard Melson.
ITEM # BK0002 PRICE $13.00
MAGIC TRICKS & CARD TRICKS by WILFRID JONSON
Two magnificent books for the beginner in magic and card tricks bound together in one convenient volume. Teaches you mastery of 80 different tricks with cards, coins, matches, tumblers, hanks and rings. The art of showmanship is given special emphasis. The book contains a portrait gallery of 50 different magicians, past & present, performing their tricks.
Contains 246 pages and 88 wonderful illustrations.
ITEM # BK0347 PRICE $6.00
This is the forward of the book written by Mike Rogers.
John Wagner is a magic bartender and a full time professional magician. Hence, you know that his material must have commercial appeal. Not only do his routines have commercial appeal, but he also has the ability to perform the so-called technical magic in an entertaining way. His ability is remarkable, and he presents his magic with tremendous assurance. The trained viewer will be immediately impressed with the fact that John never misses when doing a difficult effect. Even if the trick being performed is complex in nature, John will bring it to a successful conclusion in a flawless and entertaining manner.
When presenting his material, he captures the attention of his viewers in the first. few seconds and holds that attention until the last moment of his performance. The spectator will walk away happy, knowing he has seen the magic of a real professional. Should the viewer return, which he probably will, the chances are good that he'll see still more and different effects since John has many from which to draw. He can perform them all, and he can do-it without thinking.
This first booklet will give the reader an excellent introduction into the close-up world of John Wagner. Hopefully, there will be more to follow, for he has much to offer. It has all been audience-tested nightly under demanding conditions; and when properly performed, the routines provide a quality of magic that sparkles with entertainment.
ITEM # BK0035 PRICE $8.00
RICE'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SILK MAGIC ON CD ROM by HAROLD RICE
The best silk magic in the world is now yours - on CD Rom! Over 1500 pages of Francis Martineau's hand-lettered text; thousands of beautiful Illustrations. If you are interested in Silk Magic at all (and what magician isn't?), the secrets of Silk Magic, past and present will be found covered in every detail in this wonderful four volume set.
Volume #1 - First published by Harold Rice in 1948, it took eight years to prepare. It contains ten large chapters including The Romantic Story of Silk; How to Dye Your Own Silks; Methods of Folding Silks; Production Methods (with and without apparatus; single silks and quantity productions); Vanishes; Changes; and Transpositions. The entire volume was hand lettered and illustrated by Francis Martineau. Over 1800 beautiful Illustrations! 520 pages. When first published, Volume One received both the Sphinx and Genii awards for Best Book of the Year.
Volume #2 - Five years of dedicated work resulted in the publication of the second volume. It contains 7 chapters including Penetrations; Color Changes; Silk Dying; Reel Magic; Reel-Less Magic; and Twentieth Century Silks. Once again, hand lettered and illustrated by Francis Martineau with more than 2100 Illustrations. 387 effects! 533 pages.
Volume #3 - Nearly ten years after the publication of Volume 1, Volume Three was ready! This volume contains 8 chapters of solid silk magic. Includes Sympathetic Silks; Blendo Effects; Naughty Silks; Silks and Eggs; Soup Plates and Silks; Silks and Candles; Openers; and the Jap Hank Box. As in the first two volumes, Volume 3 is hand lettered and illustrated by Francis Martineau. 513 pages.
Volume #4 - Thirty years after the publication of Volume 3, Volume Four was published! this volume contains nine chapters of solid silk magic plus an extensive index of all four volumes. Chapters include The Harold Rice Story; Volume One Revisited; Volume Two Revisited; Volume Three Revisited; Silk Loads and Steals; Silk Magic for Children; Silk Magic of Warren Stephens; Romantic Story of Silk Revisited plus the index by Chapters, Contributors, Effects and Subjects! Written by Mark Trimble, The Encyclopedia of Silk Magic, Volume 4 took more than two years to produce. Hundreds and hundreds of illustrations.
ITEM # CDR005 PRICE $40.00
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