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This is a series of unbelievable transpositions between a Half-Dollar and an English Penny. The routine makes use of a move that will knock your socks off. The English Penny is placed on the table. It is simply brushed with a playing card, and it visibly changes to the Half-Dollar! Unbelievable! Once you learn the move, you will have some exciting new ammunition for your arsenal of coin magic! The move is not hard, but will take some practice. The routine is well written and illustrated with photographs.
ITEM # BK0449 PRICE $8.50
AN UNABRIDGED REPRINT OF MODERN COIN MANIPULATION
by T. NELSON DOWNS
The art of the coin trick is one of the fundamentals of legerdemain, and T. Nelson Downs was an unparalleled master of the craft. In 1900 the self-proclaimed "King of Koins" published an extensive account of his new and original coin sleights and tricks, "Embracing Every Sleight and Subtlety Invented and Known."
That rare volume is reprinted here. It features detailed explanations and diagrams of numerous feats with coins. Most prominent among them are the author's world-famous original creation, "The Miser's Dream," a much-imitated vanishing act climaxing in a shower of half-dollars.
In this complete manual of the art of conjuring with coins, Downs shares his secrets for scores of "fakes" and sleights, including passing a coin through the bottom of a hat, the money-producing cigarette, the mysterious claret glass, the crystal coin ladder, the obedient coins, and many more. He also offers a wealth of suggestions for stage "business" involving handkerchiefs, goblets, hats, and other props, as well as helpful tips on presentation, patter, and other techniques.
By following the clear, concise instructions in this book, both professional and amateur magicians can expand their sleight-of-hand repertoires to include a host of baffling and amazing tricks sure to dazzle and delight any audience. What's more, this volume offers a superb introduction to the wit and artistry of one of the acknowledged masters of the field. There is a new introduction by Mark Rosheim. There are 150 illustrations, 272 pages. The book is 5½" x 8½" and has a beautiful soft cover.
ITEM # BK0189 PRICE $10.00
BIRTHDAY MAGICIAN'S HANDBOOK by DAVE FISCUS
When Birthday Magician's Handbook was first introduced, publisher Lloyd Jones knew he had a hit... This was a book full of Dave Fiscus' best routines, tested and proven in hundreds of shows for kids from preschool to middle school. More than just tricks to perform; it was written from the perspective of a businessman, revealing Dave's "secrets" of setting up a profitable Birthday Magician operation.
The only drawback was that in rushing the information into print, the rough copy" was reproduced, complete with typos and first-draft sketches. In spite of its shortcomings, the Birthday Magician's Handbook was gobbled up by working performers who cared more about its substance than its style - and recognized a "winner" when they read one!
Of course, Lee Jacobs also knows a winner when he sees one! As publisher of masterworks from some of magic's real "thinkers and doers," he acquired Lloyd's Magic Unlimited library and began reprinting classic, out-of-print titles by Dariel Fitzkee, Ross Bertram, and others.
Lee Jacobs Productions is pleased to present this NEW, REVISED EDITION of the Birthday Magician's Handbook. It has been totally redesigned, edited and illustrated, updating Dave's original material as necessary in light of current developments. Completing the final details of this new edition is an up-to-date listing of the best available books, video and cassette tape resources about the business of performing for children, recommended by "whiz-kid" magicians, David Ginn and Samuel Patrick Smith.
You will use and enjoy the BIRTHDAY MAGICIAN'S HANDBOOK!
ITEM # BK0046 PRICE $30.00
MAGIC AND SHOWMANSHIP by HENNING NELMS
Like theatrical presentations, conjuring is an art of illusion. A magician skilled in the craft is able to convince an audience that he or she can read minds, communicate with the spirit world, make objects appear or disappear, and perform other acts of seemingly genuine magic. Without having mastered the art of presentation or "showmanship," however, even the most competent sleight-of-hand artist can fall short in performance. With this in mind, noted authority Henning Nelms goes beyond the basics to show how techniques developed for the stage by playwrights, directors, and actors can heighten the dramatic effect of a magician's performance.
In this instructive book, Helms analyzes every phase of conjuring from sleights, devices, and illusions to misdirection, controlling the audience's attention, incorporating "patter," and the effective use of assistants. Of particular interest is a chapter on body language, posture, positioning and movement. Also included are some 60 original routines from simple card tricks to such major illusions as having the performer suddenly appear at stage center.
Indispensable as an instruction manual for novices, this how-to guide enhanced with nearly 200 of the author's illustrations will also serve as a lasting source of advice and inspiration for veteran conjurers.
There are 191 figures included in this 322-page book. It is 5" x 8" with a soft cover.
ITEM # BK0472 PRICE $12.00
TRY THE IMPOSSIBLE by SIMON ARONSON
In Simon Aronson's latest book, he invites you to Try The Impossible.
A spectator freely names any card. A second spectator freely touches any card - and it matches the named card! The performer never even looks through the deck!
Control two freely selected and replaced cards to virtually any two positions you desire - without any sleight-of-hand!
Imagine dealing five strong poker hands, each better than the previous one, with the dealer receiving a Royal Flush in spades - and being able to instantly repeat it again and again with no resetting!
Two freely selected cards magically appear at two freely named numbers!
The deck itself correctly reads a spectator's mind, four times, to reveal her selected card - and discovers the matching four-of-a-kind as well!
One spectator freely chooses and pockets two cards, whose identities remain unknown. From a second, shuffled deck another spectator freely touches two cards - and both cards match the first chosen pair!
Aces assemble one-at-a-time, and then all appear under the spectator's hand-with no extra cards and no palming!
Predict the exact location of two freely cut and replaced cards!
Try The Impossible also contains an all-new, in-depth look at the Aronson Stack, with over 25 new effects that don't require memorization of the stack and leave the entire deck intact!
And there's so much more mind-boggling locations, spelling effects, a gambling scam, the Head Over Heels move, the UnDo Influence control and even a rap Ace production! Extensive comments offer variations, theories, presentations, lead-in and follow-up routines and in-depth insights that will keep you thinking. Try The Impossible presents a wealth of new, baffling and entertaining card magic that doesn't depend on difficult sleight-of-hand.
Hardbound, Over 275 Large (8 1/2" x 11") Pages and
Beautifully Illustrated With Over 120 Photos
ITEM # BK0027 PRICE $40.00
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