BOOKS
JENNINGS '67 by RICHARD KAUFMAN
Six years in production, this new book contains vintage magic with cards created by the late Larry Jennings during a golden age in southern California. Under the tutelage of Dai Vernon, Jennings developed many unique routines, which were kept from publication for decades. Seventy of these miracles (including some by Vernon) have been collected in a great book of card magic for everyone from beginner to expert.
Known for the clarity of his writing, Richard Kaufman traveled to Los Angeles numerous times to ensure that every aspect of the text and illustrations (from photographs of Larry Jennings' hands) are accurate in every respect. Never before has Jennings' technique been rendered so clearly in print. Earle Oakes magnificent artwork truly makes you feel as if Larry Jennings is in your home, personally demonstrating each trick just for you.
The first volume of a trilogy, Jennings '67 is your initial step into the mind of Larry Jennings. Next year we'll take you even further into his world with Mr. Jennings Takes It Easy, and in 1999 the ultimate book on his magic with cards, coins, and more, Mr. Jennings Takes It Tough, will appear.
Larry Jennings spent many hours during the final years of his life working intently on these books, books he knew would be his final legacy to the world of magic he loved so much.
ITEM # BK0322 PRICE $40.00
HANDCUFF ESCAPES & MORE by ZANADU
This book was written to offer enough hard information on escapes to permit even a beginner to successfully add escapes to his act. Not only are there 'secrets' on how to escape from cuffs and other restraints, but also even more important are the many tips on showmanship, stage presence and presentation, which are the real secrets to a successful performance.
For any performer considering adding escapes to the act, always remember that the ESCAPE ARTIST is one of the most respected performers in the realm of magic. In fact, he is the only performer in magic accorded the title 'artist'. We must all be thankful for HOUDINI for that honor. Eric Weiss or Harry Houdini is the man who earned the respect that audiences give to the escape performer and we must strive to make our act worthy.
Many modern performers are doing his escapes without wanting to give him the recognition as the master. Houdini worked very hard to become known as the "KING OF ESCAPES." His stage name is the word in many languages meaning, "To escape from impossible situations." Often they will be used in a sentence such as "he did a Houdini." Houdini brought glory and mystique to escapes. His powerful personality was such that he dominated his audiences. He would step up to the footlights and project his personality so each member of the audience. They thought Houdini was looking and talking directly to them. While few of us have Houdini's power, we must work hard to develop it to our highest level.
ITEM # BK0222 PRICE $2.50
MAGIC WITH A STEEL BALL AND TUBE by MAGIC IAN
This book contains over three dozen routines for a steel ball and tube which is one of the most popular pocket effects ever! You receive the following routines… The Steel Ball and Tube Illusion, The Heat of Your Hand, Dye Tube, Multiplying Ball, Chrome Tube from $1.00 Bill, and many more effects.
ITEM # BK0351 PRICE $5.00
This book contains twenty-seven pages of illustrated instructions on the use of the magic wand. There are nineteen spectacular tricks explained step-by-step including Color Changing Wand, Vanishing Wand, Rising Wand, and much more. Magic City produced the book.
ITEM # BK0486 PRICE $3.00
MAGIC WITH CANES by LEO BEHNKE
This book contains thirty pages of illustrated instructions on canes. Comedy and startling effects. Transformations, vanishes, flame to cane, flash opening and more are included.
ITEM # BK0370 PRICE $3.00
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