BOOKS
THE NEW CARD CONTROL SYSTEMS by JOSEPH K. SCHMIDT
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Chapter One Schmidt Gambling Trio (Joseph K. Schmidt) 1. The "Last-Word" Poker Run-Up System, Blockbuster No. 1, Blockbuster No. 2. Easy Poker, 3. C.U.S.S., The Double C.U.S.S. Riffle Shuffle Run-Up Trix (Joseph K. Schmidt) 1. A Hell of a Poker Game 2. "Clumsy Joe's" Riffle Shuffle Run-Up 3. The "Sore-Armed" Bandit
Chapter Two Another Word on "Last Word" (Karl Fulves) The Three-Er, Four King Deal (Karl Fulves) Addition to Blockbuster No. 1 to Last Word (Karl Fulves) Blockbuster No. 3 (Joseph K. Schmidt) Additions to "Last Word" Technique (Karl Fulves)
Chapter Three Call Your Hand II (Joseph K. Schmidt) Hold-Out Sam The "Easy Poker" Deal Out The "Last Word" Deal Out Prediction Deal (Karl Fulves) The Untimely Demise of Mike McGuff (Joseph K. Schmidt) J. K. Subway Bottom Deal (Joseph K. Schmidt) The Big "Rip-Off" (Joseph K. Schmidt)
Chapter Four Two-Hand Overhand Shuffle Run-Ups 1. Four Kings to Fourth Hand, Four Aces to Fifth Hand 2. Three Kings to Fourth Hand, Three Aces to Fifth Hand 3. Two Kings to Fourth Hand, Two Aces to Fifth Hand 4. Lift Shuffle Aces to Fifth Hand 5. Four Kings to Fourth Hand and Four Aces to Fifth Hand 6. Three Kings to Fourth Hand and Three Aces to Fifth Hand 7. Two Kings to Fourth Hand and Two Aces to Fifth Hand 8. Four Kings to Fourth Hand, Four Aces to Fifth Hand Using No Setup, Dealing Hands Face Up.
This book is hardbound and 103 pages long. It is published by Kaufman & Greenberg.
ITEM # BK0926 PRICE $30.00
MAGIC CASTLE WALLS OF FAME, THE by NIELSEN
This 8-1/2" x 11" book is destined to become a collector's item. It contains 551 of its 557 pages devoted to caricatures and biographies of the many artists that have appeared at the Magic Castle over the years. The book is dedicated to our pal, Bill Larsen, Jr. for his continued devotion to the preservation and advancement of magic.
The drawings are superbly done by Ted Salter. This is a great book to take to conventions for autographs and will also make a wonderful addition to your magic library.
ITEM # BK0326 PRICE $35.00
COMPLETE GUIDE TO CLOWN MAKEUP by JIM ROBERTS
This is a well written book of ninety-four pages with many illustrations that take you from the beginnings of both white face auguste and tramp makeup to the finished product. The author, Jim Roberts, is an award winning clown, having won makeup and skit competition on the national level. He is past president of World Clown Association, he teaches clowning at the University of Kentucky and contributes a monthly article on clowning to the newspaper Clowning Around.
There are chapters on clown noses, powdering, makeup problems, and removing the makeup among many other topics.
ITEM # BK0646 PRICE $24.00
SELF WORKING MENTAL MAGIC by KARL FULVES
Foolproof Mind-Reading Tricks
Karl Fulves, one of the most renowned modern writers in the field of magic. He presents here 67 new and foolproof spectacular mental feats that seem impossible, but are easy to perform.
None of the tricks requires long practice, supernormal dexterity, or complicated apparatus. Mr. Fulves' precise, easy-to-follow instructions and many helpful diagrams lead to quick mastery and effective performance of each.
Perform mystifying mental magic in such categories as:
Many of these tricks can be done with no prior preparation, and all involve easy-to-find materials: a deck of cards, coins, matches, dice, keys, chalk, etc. But while the materials used are ordinary, the effects achieved are truly extraordinary.
Magicians who wish to add mental acts to their routines, party entertainers or anyone wishing to give an amazing performance of mental magic will find this book perfect for their needs.
There are 73 illustrations, 121 pages in this soft bound book.
ITEM # BK0486 PRICE $6.00
THE MAGIC MIRROR BY ROBERT E. NEALE AND DAVID PARR
The Magic Mirror is Robert E. Neale's newest exploration into the innermost workings of performance magic, filtered through the professional sensibilities of co-author David Parr. Dr. Neale insightfully identifies the many kinds of magic, in theatrical, historical and social contexts. From this foundation, he creates a method for classifying magical effects by their psychological roots. Using this system the reader can readily determine the underlying emotional content of an effect and build a powerful presentation around it.
The Magic Mirror shows how magic can be comic, serious, thrilling, playful, inspiring. Included is a selection of exceedingly clever effects with full presentations, to illustrate Dr. Neale's points. Among these are:
Baffling Borromean Rings-Three permanently interlocked rings change their configuration, even when a spectator holds them to make sure that this is impossible.
The Last Dream-With tombstone-shaped cards, the performer takes his audience on a nightmarish trip through mortality.
Counting Scarecrows-An origami crow mysteriously outwits a group of "hunters" who are guided in their movements by a spectator.
Whatsabox-A simple box of cardboard turns out to be far from simple. First it has an open top and closed bottom, then two tops, then two bottoms-and a ball placed into the box finds itself trapped inside, then just as mysteriously is released.
These and nine other effects are taught and amplified by the reflections of Eugene Burger, Max Maven and David Parr, who have peered into Robert E. Neale's astonishing Magic Mirror. Now it is your turn.
Hardcover, 182 pages.
ITEM # BK1069 PRICE $30.00
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