Books

Ben Earl (author of one of our most praised books, Less is More) is back with an entirely new book that is an equal mix of new effects and practical magic theory. Along with three full routines, and two new sleights, Ben teaches a series of “practice drills” that he uses to make his sleights both effortless and deceptive. You’ll learn:

Spinner: a transposition of two folded and signed playing cards; one held by the spectator and one held at the performer’s fingertips. Those who have previously studied Ben’s two-card transposition work, will quickly discover that this is one of his most deceptive card transpositions.

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“The most devious mysteries ever created with a deck of cards are contained within these pages.” From the foreword by Brother John Hamman: I have collected here those tricks and notions that l like, and audiences too. Some of my past material is included here, and some not, because l feel it is now dated or less effective. But what is here comprises a sweep of effects, magical, visual, and entertaining that should give you value for your efforts. Learn them in such a

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Many of the best mentalists consider the Jinx the most important publication. It is a treasure chest of ideas, methods, routines and commentary. A must read not just for mentalists but all magicians.

Here is the most convenient form of the Jinx to date. You will get all 151 issues including all summer and winter extras. Each issue is quickly accessible via a bookmark. You will get reproductions of all the old advertisements for the Jinx, the old three part index prepared by J. G. Thompson Jr., and a completely new 30 page index which has been alphabetized and spans all issues and extras.

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In short: The performer asks 3 participants to name a suit, a number and a value. Next invites one of the participants to deal down the cards. And like it should be, the named card lies at the named number.

Here are the details:

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Magic for Cards and Hands

With Wesley James’s Enchantments you will find yourself confronting one of the largest volumes of original card magic ever conceived by one man–500 pages of shrewd and sophisticated material by a modern creator and performer who has repeatedly shown his ability to make important and lasting contributions to the field.

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Performing Magic: A Handbook on Performance for Magicians

“I’ve been reading magic books for almost 50 years, and I can categorically state that Performing Magic by Tony Middleton is the most important magical publication of them all to date. It’s a masterpiece, and long, long overdue. Congratulations to Tony Middleton and all who made this great book possible. It’s a real treasure!”

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Whit Haydn and Chef Anton Present The School for Scoundrels: Notes on Three-Card Monte. Plastic spiral bound with color pictorial wrappers, illustrated, 162 pages. Light edge wear to covers, else very good.

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