BOOKS
The book SEANCE is the re-printed complete collection of all twelve SEANCE quarterly magazines devoted to spirit magic.
Here is an excerpt from the book's introduction, written by Eugene Burger:
Seance first appeared in 1988. As each new issue arrived, I was surprised at the amount of good material that was being contributed. Single effects, entire routines, plot ideas, old methodologies revisited (I loved the piece on the Nelson Enterprises' "Ghost Gun"), thoughts on theory and practice, and much more. The pages of Seance magazine are a gold mine filled with thought-provoking ideas for anyone interested in a magical engagement with ghosts and spirits.
... since 1991, barely a month has gone by without some magician asking about Seance magazine - and where copies might be found. They are extremely hard to find, and a complete file now sells for $200 and up! It was a great source of pleasure to me, therefore, when I learned that Richard Kaufman had acquired the rights to Seance magazine for republication. It is a wonderful journal filled with some magical treasures and I am happy that it will again see the light of day.
ITEM # BK0525 PRICE $75.00
SMOKE AND MIRRORS BOOK by JOHN BANNON
Author of the best selling book Impossibilia, John Bannon presents 31 amazing and entertaining tricks using cards and coins in Smoke and Mirrors. The tricks are presented in a very practical and easy-to-follow fashion, giving the reader everything necessary to perform the tricks with perfection. A 164-page hardcover book, Smoke and Mirrors is wonderfully illustrated by Richard Kaufman and rightfully belongs among any magician's collection of magic and trick references.
Here are some of the tricks contained in this book
There are 31 in all!
ITEM # BK0527 PRICE $45.00
MENTALISM INCORPORATED #1 by CHUCK HICKOK
A Guide for Presenting Mentalism for Corporate Audiences. More than just another book of great effects, Mentalism, Incorporated presents a detailed description of a complete corporate mentalism act...one that has proven itself successful before corporate audiences of all sizes.
Mentalism, Incorporated is the ideal book for the magician who wants to perform strong, entertaining mentalism. This well-written book not only contains detailed instructions for performing nine audience-tested mentalism routines, it also reveals the secrets that make each routine so powerful and entertaining. A must-have book for anyone who wants to learn more about the lucrative corporate marketplace.
"This book gives you the means to present a thrilling, entertaining mentalism act. I highly recommended this book!" - Banachek
"Chuck shares the 'real work' about performing corporate mentalism that is missing from other mentalism books!" - Larry Becker
"Chuck's chapters on presentation and showmanship stand alone as relevant and extremely helpful advice for anyone who wants to present mentalism before corporate audiences." - Barrie Richardson
"I believe "Mentalism, Incorporated" will become a mentalism classic." - Richard Webster
ITEM # BK0954 PRICE $60.00
MENTALISM INCORPORATED #2 by CHUCK HICKOK
Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two continues and expands upon the philosophy and perspectives presented in the highly acclaimed Mentalism, Incorporated.
The purpose of this book is to help the reader become a better, more entertaining mentalist. Volume Two combines proven suggestions for performing mentalism along with easy to learn routines.
Volume Two begins with the first serious examinations of forces for mentalism
in fifty years along with six strategies for effectively using forces in a
mentalism act.
Volume Two continues with fourteen essays on mentalism that were previously
available to only the world's top mentalists. Each essay contains practical
ideas and thought-provoking questions for the serious mentalist.
Volume Two concludes with detailed instructions for performing three strong audience-tested mentalism routines... revealing the secrets that make each routine so powerful and entertaining.
Like Mentalism Incorporated, this is a book you will want to read more than once.
"Chuck shares the REAL secrets - how to be successful! In Mentalism, Incorporated: Volume Two he teaches you the positive attitude and practical approaches that have made him well known to audiences as well as fellow Mentalists world wide." - Bruce Bernstein
"Readers of Mentalism Incorporated will greatly enjoy this companion edition. It picks right up were the first volume left off. This is something Chuck Hickok fans will both benefit from and take delight in. The adventure continues." - Richard Busch
"When it comes to delivering Mentalism as solid corporate entertainment, no one does it better." - Lee Earle
"Like the first volume of Mentalism, Incorporated, this book gives you proven, crystal clear advice on what it takes to be a successful mentalist. This book has many practical suggestions not found in other mentalism books. If you use the ideas in this book, you will be a better, more entertaining performer." - Barrie Richardson
"If you are into mentalism, this is a book you MUST own. It's full of ready-to-use routines and thoughtful, practical commentary." - Ken Weber
ITEM # BK0528 PRICE $45.00
Street Magic by Paul Zenon teaches you the secrets of close up, under your nose, in your face magic - the sort you commonly see on television. There are tricks with coins, paper, cards and all sorts of other great ways to impress people! You will learn nearly 100 great tricks and illusions from easy to follow diagrams and text.
There's no elitist jargon and no skimping on all-important detail. The illusions are arranged so you can comfortably progress from one to the next in skill and performance level, and by the end of the book you'll have a whole range of astounding magic (quite literally) up your sleeve.
ITEM # BK1304 PRICE $15.00
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