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BOOKS - Card Magic
NEW ERA CARD TRICKS
important books on card magic ever written. NEW ERA CARD TRICKS was the first major text published in the United States that focused strictly on tricks and sleight's with playing cards. It was a true landmark in the field. Why? For starters, it featured the first descriptions of...
THE TURNOVER PASS - THE USE OF PSEUDO DUPLICATES - ADRIAN PLATES' EXCELSIOR CHANGE - CARD THROUGH HANDKERCHIEF - THE PUSH-IN CHANGE - THE SELF-CUTTING (HAUNTED) DECK - VARIOUS COLOR CHANGES - CHOSEN CARDS ACROSS - THE MEXICAN TURNOVER - PSEUDO-PSYCHOMETRY - METHODS OF ESTIMATION - AN EARLY FORM OF THE CARD DIARY
--And much much more--
NEW ERA. CARD TRICKS was not the usual rehash of centuries-old ideas that was the norm for the period. It contained groundbreaking, up-to-the-minute card magic from the best minds in both America and Europe. It was an important work, a true classic, and remains so to this day. Copies have long been difficult to find and expensive to obtain, Roterberg's NEW ERA CARD TRICKS is finally available again in a limited printing. Almost 300 pages in hardcover, with corrections to the text and 202 clear illustrations. This is a book that should be in the working libraries of any magician with a genuine interest in card magic.
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE -$45.00
THE JIGGLE PASS AND VARIATIONS
Bob Taylor and Neal Elias
The Jiggle Pass is an unbelievably fast and deceptive pass, and is not known to many magicians. Given practice, it is virtually invisible.
The pass was originally marketed as a mimeographed manuscript by "Snyder's Magic Shop", in the Cleveland, Ohio Greyhound Bus Station in the days before zip codes. The full manuscript has been typeset, re-illustrated, and reissued with the approval of Neal Elias.
The Jiggle Pass was devised by Bob Taylor and is based on a Pass described in a book by Hatton and Plate. Taylor changed the handling and worked out the pressure points that permitted the unbelievably fast transposition of the packets. He worked as a bar tender and did magic tricks based on sleights used to cheat at cards. Neal Elias appreciated the value of the pass and developed several variations which are also described in the book.
Not very large at 11 pgs. but it reveals all you need to know. Soft bound. 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 in. 14 illustrations by Richard Bartram, Jr.
SKILL LEVEL-Advanced
PRICE -$7.00
CARD FILE by Jerry Mentzer
CARD FILE is a big hardbound book! 237 pages, 7 by 10 inches. Included are 74 tricks, moves and ideas. Ten chapters of great card magic with the emphasis on complete effects. The magic ranges from self-working tricks to more advanced magic requiring skill. Most of the items are previously unpublished and most can be performed with ungimmicked playing cards. Profusely illustrated with clear line drawings. In addition to the author's own tricks and routines, many other clever card magicians have also contributed to the book. CHAPTER TITLES - Feature Effects - Information and Ideas - Self Working Magic - Packet Magic - Applications and Variations - More Feature Effects - Breather Crimp Mysteries - Full Deck Gimmicked - Changing Aces - Miscellaneous Routines and Moves.
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE -$39.50
CARD FILE TWO by Jerry Mentzer
CARD FILE TWO is a big hardbound book with 184 pages. The 7 by 10 inch size matches the previous book in the series (Card File). Eight chapters and 58 top quality tricks and items by very clever card men. Profusely illustrated by Richard Bartram, Jr. Some of the trick titles will whet any cardician's curiosity: 'Face Off', 'Cardician's Dream Improved', 'Any Way', 'Deck Memorization', 'Hummer Clean-up', 'Nine Way Variant', 'The Wild Exchange', 'Triple Indemnity', 'Frontal-Attack Top Change', 'An-Out-Of-Deck Experience', 'Walton's Ascanio Routine', 'Nine Card Monte' and many, many more excellent items! Most of the tricks can be done with a regular pack of playing cards.
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE-$39.50
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks V
by Steve Beam
Since the first volume was published in 1993, the Semi-Automatic Card Tricks series has become the largest and most reliable resource for professional caliber, non-sleight of hand card magic. Full-time magicians and conjuring hobbyists alike have come to rely on the creative card magic stored in these volumes when they want to go for the jugular.
Calling on his 15 years editing the underground sleight of hand journal The Trapdoor, the author seamlessly blends diabolical methods with humorous presentations proving once again that it is possible to captivate an audience with only pasteboards and personality. In addition to fifty items of his own creation, the author has brought together over two dozen of his friends from around the world who have contributed fifty of their pet effects to this volume. This is high-octane, low-fat, innovative card magic built from the ground up. These effects feature the latest in card trick technology incorporating new principles and little-known subtleties. Whether you want to out-magic your fellow magicians or fry the synapses of your lay audiences, this is real magic for the real world.
100 Effects featuring the magic of: Mick Ayres, Steve Beam, Doug Canning, Chastain Criswell, Luke Dancy, Dominique Duvivier, Juan Esteban, Cesar Fernandez, Tony Griffith, Chris Hannibal, Andy Hurst, Lewis Jones, Marty Kane, Nathan Kranzo, Anton Lopez, Raj Madhok, Trevor McCombie, Reinhard Muller, Phil Ogden, Gianfranco Preverino, Ramon Rioboo, Scott Robinson, Allan Slaight, Dave Solomon, Camilo Vazquez, and R. Paul Wilson.
16 Chapters Including: The Rolly Polly Controlly, Telephone Tricks, Prediction Tricks, Counter Measures, Gambling Tricks, The Curiouser Count, Impossible Locations, Meet the Eliminator & The Exterminator, Singularities, Bait and Switch, Impossible Revelations, Mental Effects, Magic From Spain, The Magic of Ramon Rioboo, Updates, and the Utility Belt.
SKILL LEVEL-Basic
PRICE-$55.00
Volume 1 Still Available at $45.00
Volume 2 Still Available at $45.00
Volume 3 Still Available at $45.00
Volume 4 Still Available at $45.00
CUNNING CARD MIRACLES by Jerry Mentzer
Strong effects! Easy methods! Twenty-eight startling card tricks that can be performed with very little card handling ability. Most of the effects require no secret sleights or moves whatsoever, and the two or three that do require something special require skills that are very basic to card magic and are likely known to any reader. Cunning Card Miracles is a collection of tricks, some of them new and some of them which have been published previously in various books and magazines, some of which are long out of print. Intended primarily for readers relatively new to card magic, the unique flavor of the tricks is that they are so easy to do but produce extremely strong effects! Experienced cardicians are also likely to find several things they missed in the past! 76 pages, size 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches, perfect bound. Send for Cunning Card Miracles today!
SKILL LEVEL-Basic
PRICE-$10.00
CLOSE UP WITH CARDS-Ken Simmons
In this, his first book, Ken Simmons puts forward a darned good bunch of material! Close Up with Cards contains nineteen tricks, sleights and variations. In it, Simmons explores unusual techniques for reversing a card, novel techniques for palming cards at the card table, and much more. Included as a bonus section is a contribution by Dan MacMillan titled, A Slew of Cannibal Moves. Appropriately enough moves pertaining to the "Cannibal Card" effect. Spiral bound, 64 pages with many line drawings to illustrate the mechanics of the tricks.
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE-$12.50
CARDS WITH A DIFFERENT TOUCH-Ken Simmons
This book emphasizes novel trickery with some novel sleights and skill maneuvers. Not self-working, but if you are serious about the study of card magic, you must have this book! The book explores card changes using a close up pad for concealment, tabled steals, transpositions, and many other worthwhile ideas. Illustrated with line drawings, spiral bound, and typeset with 57 pages. Among tricks and sleights included are: Instant Departure / This is Your Card / The Educated Poker Hand / Pull Out Double Lift / Running Reverse / Pull Out Visual Change / Tabled Steal/ Pull Out Technique.
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE-$12.50
COUNTS, CUTS MOVES AND SUBTLETY By Jerry Mentzer
Here at long last is a book of basic counts, moves and maneuvers that are used primarily in tricks with small packets of cards. If you know nothing of basic card magic, this book will instruct you. Many of the basic counts such as the Elmsley Count, Jordan Count, Haback Count, Spirit Count, etc. are described. The Ascanio Spread and many other moves and false counts are also included.
This book is intended as a basic book for the card man-experienced as well as beginner. The book is typeset, perfect bound, and is illustrated with 79 clear photographs. 73 pages. Larry West wrote the introduction to the book-he was the false countingest guy of which we know. He said that the book fills a real need. The book is priced right, too.
SKILL LEVEL-Basic
PRICE-$8.50
PACKET TRICKS by Jerry Mentzer
Tricks with small packets of cards are very popular. Packets are easy to carry and provide some of the most impressive effects possible. Packet Tricks contains a batch of good ones by well-known card men. This collection was assembled because of the continuous interest in packet magic. One part of the book is devoted to tricks that can be done with cards removed from a regular deck of cards. The second part of the book describes tricks that require some sort of special cards. In some cases the "special" may just be a duplicate card or a card with an odd back. A few routines require double-faced cards or other unusual cards. The book is intended as a companion book to the author's book, Counts. Cuts, Moves and Subtlety. Anyone familiar with the various secret counts used in packet magic should be able to read Packet Tricks and understand everything described in the book. Softbound.
SKILL LEVEL-Basic
PRICE-$8.50
BASIC SKILL WITH CARDS By Jerry Mentzer
A basic reference book for people who want to learn fundamental card handling skills! It contains no tricks, but includes chapters on topics such as "Forcing", "False Shuffles", "False Cuts" &, "Palming", etc. Each chapter contains methods that combine simplicity of working with maximum usefulness. Even if you know a lot about card magic now, you will want it for your reference shelf!! Profusely illustrated with photographs, typeset, soft bound, 76 pages.
SKILL LEVEL-Basic
PRICE-$8.50
SIMPLE YET EFFECTIVE TRICKS WITH CARDS by Jerry Mentzer
Many people believe that if card magic is to be impressive and entertaining it must also be difficult to perform. This is not necessarily so! Many impressive card tricks require little or no manual skill, and can be done by anyone who is willing to try them a few times and learn how to present them in an entertaining manner.
This book contains twenty-four impressive card tricks that the average person can quickly learn to perform. They are easy, yet effective. Many of them have been personal favorites of the author. Some have been in the author's repertoire for years. While this is intended as an introductory book, the experienced magician is likely to find a number of tricks that will interest him. Soft bound, photo illustrated, typeset, 58 pages.
SKILL LEVEL-Basic
PRICE-$8.50
FORCING A CARD By Jerry Mentzer
A handy-dandy little publication that outlines nine different ways of forcing a card. One of the methods requires skill to use. The other eight methods require virtually no skill at all!
If you have ever hesitated to perform a card trick because you were unsure of your ability to force a card-this booklet is for you. Whether you need a method of forcing a card for close-up or for stage performance, you'll find a suitable method here. Soft bound, small book with loads of information!
SKILL LEVEL-Basic
PRICE-$3.00
CARD TO WALLET THE BOOK by Jerry Mentzer
Magic by over 40 magicians! -Over 100 items! -166 Pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches. -Hard bound with dust jacket.
The "Card to Wallet" effect is one of the strongest possible effects with cards. Properly performed, it is incomprehensible to spectators. The trick has been featured by famous magical entertainers and technicians alike. Card to Wallet-The Book is devoted exclusively to this classic magic effect! Highly acclaimed by magic experts!
If you plan to buy a wallet the book is an excellent source of information to inform and aid you in your decision. If you already own one or more wallets, you will find this book a treasure trove of fresh ideas and methods for the trick!
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE-$39.50
ON THE CORNER SHORT- by Jerry Mentzer
Revealed in this typeset booklet is the inside scoop on a powerful but little known device, a "corner shorted" key card. Prior to this book, very little has been written about "comer shorted" cards. What has been published in the standard reference works of card magic did not explain some of the truly amazing uses to which "comer short&' can be applied. It is likely that previous writers either did not know its powers or did not choose to reveal the information. The few modern card magicians who utilize comer shorted key cards have kept their use a very closely held secret.
On the Comer Short for the first time explains for your benefit many of the secrets of this powerful device. You will learn how to easily prepare a corner shorted card, how to use it as a key card or locator in basic routines, and learn some full-fledged tricks possible with a comer short and perhaps in no other way. Typeset, softbound, 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches.
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE-$8.50
CARD CAVALCADE-by Jerry Mentzer
A major book of card magic!! One hundred fifty-nine pages!! 148 photo illustrations!! Favorite routines and ideas of more than twenty-five talented card men fill the nine chapters of this fine book! Now in its fourth printing! Contributors include Peter Kane, Paul Swinford, Tony Kardyro, Ian Baxter, J.K.Hartman, Horace Bennett, Walt Rollins, Eddie Fechter, Nick Trost, Howard Flint, Larry West, Christian, Mack Picnick, Dan Tong, Karl Fulves, and others!! Chapters include Routines for the Card Expert, Gaffs, Triumph, Aces, Insights, Sandwiches, Gambling Themes, plus a full chapter on the magic of Tony Binarelli, and a chapter about the magic of Eddie Fechter. The great majority of this material has not been published previously! Perfect bound with the title stamped on cover and spine. 148 pages, size 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches. Here is a book you will enjoy reading and magic you'll be proud to perform!
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE-$20.00
CARD CAVALCADE II- by Jerry Mentzer
All new material!! Two hundred twenty-five pages!! -Photographic illustrations!! Seven sparkling chapters of high quality card magic by top card magicians! Card magic you can and will use. The book is literally "loaded" with the sort of commercial magic working performers will appreciate. Over 75 percent of the items in the book are complete routines. The remainder consists of explanations of new moves, etc. There are a few excellent self-working effects, but the majority require a basic understanding of card skills. If you are comfortable performing with a deck of cards, you will enjoy this book. Contributors include Eddie Fechter, Peter Kane, Tony Binarelli, Bill Okal, Dr. Dick Cook, Paul Swinford, J.G. Thompson, Jr., Ian Baxter, Vic Trabucco, John Miller, Jim Lee, and many others. The book is perfect bound with title stamped on cover and spine. 225 pages, 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inch size.
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE-$20.00
CARD CAVALCADE 3-by Jerry Mentzer
Full chapters by Roy Walton and Paul Swinford!! A generous collection of top-notch card magic!! Card Cavalcade 3 contains more than forty tricks, routines, and secret maneuvers with a pack of cards and is similar in format to other books of the series. Clear line drawings make it easy to follow the written text. Some of the contributors to this fine book are Rick Johnsson, Bill Miesel, John Mendoza, Bill Spooner, Paul Diamond, Lu Brent, Jim Lee, and J.K. Schmidt!! In addition there is a complete chapter of excellent card magic by Roy Walton, and another chapter of magic by Paul Swinford! Most of the magic contained in Card Cavalcade 3 has not been published previously. The magic ranges from the very simple and easy to challenging sleight of hand items. If card magic appeals to you, this book is essential! Perfect bound with title stamped on cover and spine. 188 pages, 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inch size.
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE-$20.00
CARD CAVALCADE FINALE-by Jerry Mentzer
Card Cavalcade Finale is the last book in the Card Cavalcade sequence. In this book the emphasis is on complete tricks and routines. Commercial routines abound! While a few esoteric items are included, most are tricks with direct, clean-cut plots!
Similar in format to other books of the series, Card Cavalcade Finale is hard bound and illustrated with over 130 photographs. If you enjoyed the magic in the other books of the series, you must have Card Cavalcade Finale! 183 pages, 5 1/2 by 8 1/2 inch size.
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE-$20.00
CARD COLLEGE VOLUME 4 by Roberto Giobbi
The Acclaimed Course On Sleight-Of-Hand Card Magic! This series has received the highest praise from amateur and professional magicians alike, throughout Germany, France and Spain. Now, with its appearance in English, acclaim for Card College has grown even more enthusiastic. Thoroughly Illustrated. Contains the most up-to-date developments. Written by a full-time professional magician. Only the best sleights and handlings selected. Written for the beginning student and the experienced card magician who wants to improve on their techniques. Hardbound, 315 Pages and a Full Index For All Four Volumes.
SKILL LEVEL-Basic
PRICE-$35.00
Volume 1 still available at $30.00
Volume 2 still available at $35.00
Volume 3 still available at $35.00
THE ROYAL ROAD TO CARD MAGIC by Hugard and Braue
Would you like to confound your friends, amaze your acquaintances, amuse and dazzle crowds at parties and gatherings? Mastering a few card tricks will allow you to do that and more! With the help of this book, anyone can develop a versatile repertoire of first-rate card tricks. In fact mastery of just the first chapter will enable you to perform a half-dozen astounding and entertaining effects. By Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue, this book has long been regarded as one of the essential "learners" books of card magic, 310 pages, 121 illustrations, hard bound.
SKILL LEVEL-Basic
PRICE-$15.00
EXPERT CARD TECHNIQUE by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue
If you have ever tried to do a card trick and failed, you know what it is to be embarrassed. You may try to cover up by doing a more difficult trick and fail again. In this definitive work on card technique, step-by-step instructions teach you the correct methods for the basic manipulations and the more advanced flourishes, and only then allow you to learn tricks. Offering the most foolproof methods available, Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue explain basic manipulations needed in performing card magic. Also presented is a wide variety of tricks, including discoveries, self-working tricks, one-handed tricks and more! Many of the methods explained were revealed here for the first time, while many previously known tricks are presented in improved versions. An unsurpassed collection of methods and manipulations. 318 illustrations. 448 pages. Perfect bound.
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Medium
PRICE-$9.95
THE CARD MAGIC OF LE PAUL by Paul Le Paul
Well, he finally did it! We were wondering when this hoped for book would be published. This well-known and well-liked card wizard is noted for his professional approach to card magic. He gives his best in this volume of his best card magic. Half of the book is devoted to sleights and the other half to actual complete routines. The tricks and sleights are so clearly illustrated it is like getting personal lessons. Illustrated with 313 actual photographs, this 220-page volume is perfect bound and a positive and absolute must for card enthusiasts. Get yours now
SKILL LEVEL-Experienced/Advanced
PRICE-$15.00
OTHER BOOK TITLES
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