BOOKS
Man, being curious by nature, will not rest until he has solved a problem or at least made a good attempt to do so. Puzzles, therefore, have always been of great interest to him.
Puzzles Old and New was first published in 1893. In this book, Professor Hoffmann has given us over 400 puzzles. There are mathematical and mechanical puzzles, puzzles dependent on some trick or secret, word and letter puzzles, wire puzzles, quibble puzzles, and those requiring a trial of skill.
Professor Hoffmann was the first to give us puzzles combined with accurate drawings. And once you start trying to solve these puzzles, you’ll realize that his book has no match!
ITEM # BK0782 PRICE $12.50
Time flies! And a great deal of time has passed since Professor Hoffmann wrote Later Magic. Yet, the fundamental principles of magic and the principles of performance are as valid today as they were at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Each trick is explained clearly and in detail, with clear, supporting illustrations, and as Professor Hoffmann has said, the books are "designed to give an account of the most up-to-date methods of magic, and to enable the conjurer of the twentieth century to start fully equipped..."
Hoffmann's Later Magic covers a wide range of topics from the conjurer's dress and appliances to a variety of tricks, both simple and complex. Among the many tricks explained are tricks with hats, tricks with eggs, gloves, flags, handkerchiefs, rings, watches, the magic wand and color changing tricks. This book is a must for every professional and amateur performer of magic.
ITEM # BK0783 PRICE $12.50
EASY-TO-DO CARD TRICKS FOR CHILDREN by KARL FULVES
Children love card tricks, and with this book by an expert in magic and card conjuring, youngsters will be able to master a host of tricks especially designed for them.
Tricks are arranged in order of difficulty, with the simplest at the beginning of the book. Clearly written, easy-to-follow instructions and over 60 helpful diagrams take aspiring magicians through each step--from preparing and manipulating the cards to developing a line of patter (a necessary ingredient for any successful performance).
Newcomers to the art of performing card tricks need no special skills--just a willingness to practice--to accomplish such astonishing stunts as finding a card under seemingly impossible conditions, causing a card to rise mysteriously from the deck, reading the spectator's mind and 27 other mind-boggling maneuvers. Includes 63 explanatory illustrations. Forty-eight pages. 8 1/4" x 11". Paperbound.
ITEM # BK0784 PRICE $6.00
BEST CARD TRICKS by ELLIS STANYON
Early in the 20th century, the venerable British magician Ellis Stanyon set himself the formidable task of recording "every trick yet published in any book or magical magazine." He called this compendium A Dictionary of Magical Effects, and published it in monthly installments in his Magic newsletter, which billed itself as "the Oldest paper in the World devoted solely to the interests of Magicians, Jugglers, Hand Shadow Performers, Ventriloquists, Lightning Cartoonists and Specialty Entertainers." Karl Fulves, the prolific and accomplished scholar of magic, has culled the issues of this rare periodical to bring to the reader over 600 of the very best of Ellis Stanyon's card tricks and techniques, as fresh and pertinent today as they were at their inception.
Appealing equally to amateurs and experts and all levels in between, Mr. Stanyon begins with clear and concise variations on simple methods of discovering and revealing a chosen card. He moves on to the more challenging and brilliantly conceived card tricks utilizing mathematical calculation, as well as card tricks via arrangement, confederates, card reading, and special prepared cards. He also covers forcing, stripper and cornered packs, the long and wide card; principles of sleight of hand, various methods of palming, changing and forcing cards; false shuffles and cuts; and finally, the book's finale details ornamental sleights and flourishes.
Ellis Stanyon's original text consists of step-by-step instructions for each and every trick discussed; interspersed throughout is Mr. Fulves' commentary and updates, accompanied by easy-to-follow diagrams. All these elements combine to enable you to successfully perform a host of mystifying manipulations that will baffle laypersons and professional magicians alike.
ITEM # BK0317 PRICE $10.00
DOUBLE DECKER by DAVID FORREST
'Double Decker' is a trick booklet describing the construction of a gimmicked deck and card case which will allow you to produce two decks of cards from a single card box!
The possibilities are endless with 'Double Decker' and the manuscript will provide a couple of routines to get you started. You have to see the look on peoples faces when you produce the second deck from the case - priceless!
The real strong point with 'Double Decker' is that the gimmicked deck appears completely normal and can be handled just like you would an ordinary deck. 'Double Decker' will quickly become THE way to open your card set.
ITEM # BK1143 PRICE $20.00
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