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Magic and Mentalism Mysteries
By Wm. Ottaway & T. A. Whitney
A hard to find book of occult-themed magic and mentalism is now back and better than ever in this new edition. More... |
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Advanced Magic
by Joe Ovette
An outstanding book of 25 tricks and illusions, each an original effect of Ovette. Several of the tricks you can build yourself ... more...
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Mar-Jah's Publicity Miracles
by Joe Ovette
WARNING: This book will get you noticed. If you want to live in anonymity and obscurity, this is NOT the book for you.
This book is crammed of publicity-generating mentalism, magic and illusions to present to reporters and the general public to generate attention, publicity, and create a "buzz." Includes contributions from Mar-Jah, Ovette, Chandra, the Zancigs, B.W. McCarron and more...
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Practical Telepathy
by Joe Ovette
This is the book that Nelson called a worthy sequel to his "Encyclopedia of Mentalism." Joe Ovette reveals all in this revised and updated classic that belongs on every psychic entertainer's bookshelf.
Sensational Q&A material, 100 audience-tested answers, two-person code material, advertising examples, a clever ballot box switch and so much more. More...
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Silk Creations
by Joe Ovette
Stage magician Joe Ovette reveals the inner workings of his famous silk act in this 77-page book. You'll find productions, vanishes, color changes and more. Ovette also provides several pro secrets that are worth $20 each to any worker. Routines include Sensational Flag Production; Unusual Silk Combination; Silk Blowing; Aurora Borealis; Silk Transpo; Revamped; Silk and Roses; Educated Goldfish; More...
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Dainty Deceptions
by Mariano Palhinha
Long out of print, this outstanding debut work by a master of magic is once again available for a new generation of audiences and performers. More...
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ROLON - Tom Palmer's Great Magic Table (Plans)
by Tom Palmer
Build yourself this clever roll-on table that converts from a rolling suitcase to a roll-on magic table in less than 60 seconds! More...
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Fleecing the Flock: Confessions of a Spirit Medium
by "Parker"
The entertaining, true story of an American who discovers the exploding séance scene of 1880s London. Along the way, he meets up with Thomson, a medium of some renown. Unknown to Parker, Thomson is a fraud. We're along for a wild ride as Thomson slowly but surely reels in his victim. More... |
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How to Book Your Act
by Keith Parr & B. W. McCarron
The authors, who've combined to give magic and mentalism performances in 30 states and Canada, reveal inside secrets that booking agents and working professionals don't want you to know! More...
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Short-Changing
by Penny Ante Jim
The "inside dope" on the grifter's short-change con, as used by unscrupulous ticket takers, food vendors, carnival workers, clerks -- anywhere money changes hands.
Protect yourself from becoming a victim! Learn the Bar Room Clip, Carnival and Circus Take, Bill Slip-Over and... More...
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The Emerald Mystery
by Warner Perry
An incredible Nate Leipzig card effect, now redesigned with subtlety, instead of knuckle-busting sleight of hand. Praised by experts. More...
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Spook Mystery and Its Solution
by I. Prendergast
Written by a lawman-turned psychic detective, this is the real work that lays bare how unscrupulous operators fleeced their victims while posing as mediums and spirit guides. Robert A. Nelson, purveyor of all things psychic, praised this work in his early catalogs. More... |
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How'd Ja Do That?
by Julien J. Proskauer
Card miracles for parlor, platform, club and stage, as well as effects that will garner free publicity if performed for newspaper editors and reporters. Learn the inside secrets of professionals, including some excellent false shuffles, cuts and mental effects. PLUS, the digital edition includes important corrections not included in the original, limited edition print book, that now bring the effects into the miracle class! more...
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Spook Crooks!
by Julien J. Proskauer
SPOOK CROOKS! is Julien Proskauer's searing expose of the world of phony prophets, fake mediums, and other con artists who fleeced innocent victims of their cash, dignity and in some cases their lives! A slick billet switch, the gypsy money switch, and many other secrets are revealed in crystal clear text and illustrations.
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The Dead Do Not Talk
by Julien J. Proskauer
Here are more inside secrets of the fake mediums, in this tell-all book for psychic entertainers, ghost hunters and anyone who's curious to learn the scams of the fraudulent spirit worker. More...
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Six Lessons in Crystal Gazing
by Korda RaMayne (Robert A. Nelson)
One of the most complete books ever written on the art of crystal gazing (scrying). Learn how to develop this wonderful ability in your home. Written by master mentalist Korda RaMayne (Robert A. Nelson). More... |
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Up-to-Date Magical Ideas
by Ravetta and Walton
Here's a book of clever and original ideas and routines for standard parlor and club effects. Originally released as a limited edition, it's now updated and better than ever! More...
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Between the Acts
by Jimmy Ray
Commercial magic at its best, suitable for performance on TV, in bars, casinos, night clubs, and corporate events. This top-flight pro reveals nearly two dozen of his favorite effects and routines. More...
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21 Table Lifting Methods
by S. W. Reilly & B. W. McCarron
Here are 21 clever methods used by mentalists, psychics, magicians and fake mediums to make tables tilt, levitate and dance about the floor. Now updated with a full 21 methods, added illustrations, and More...
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Spirit Rope Ties
by S. W. Reilly
The Spirit Rope Tie, long a staple of bogus spirit séances, is a great way to add fun, humor and mystery into your act.
Whether played "straight," recreating a vintage spirit séance, or as a comedic effect that gets funnier with each repetition, any of the rope ties included in the book is strong enough to be a reputation maker for you. In fact, the very first tie described offers a lightning fast, instantaneous release, despite the knots being tied by an audience volunteer! More...
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ESP: Fact or Fiction Lecture
by David Robbins
Cash in on public interest in ESP and mind power with this entertaining 15-minute lecture and 30-minute demonstration that YOU can give! More...
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Gambling and Confidence Games Exposed
by H. W. "Kid" Royal
A famous reformed gambler reveals a multitude of gambling house and street corner scams, swindles and cons used to fleece the unwary public in this fascinating text. More...
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Think-A-Card
by John Scarne with Dr. Jacob Daley
From noted card man and gaming expert John Scarne comes this clean-cut triple prediction miracle effect that will build a reputation for you. More...
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FLASH LITES
by Jim Sherman
This book is crammed with 40 entertaining routines, tricks, gags and effects using flash paper and flash bills. Not just tips and suggestions, but actual effects are explained in step-by-step fashion, making them easy to learn and add to your act.
Routines include Tragedy with a Borrowed Deck, Flash Stab, Counterfeit Detection, and many more...
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Unbelievable
by F. Michael Shields & Bascom Jones, Jr.
A billion-to-1 psychic miracle using a regular deck of cards! A reputation maker, yet easy to perform. More...
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Your Break in Show Business
by Show Talent Enterprises
Veteran performers of stage and TV reveal all in this must-have guide book for anyone who wants to enter the exciting world of entertainment. Whether aspire to play night clubs, large theaters, Las Vegas, TV or appear in films ... More...
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Nite Club Thimble Magic
by Chuck Smith
Here's an amazing and entertaining magic act that runs a full FIVE MINUTES, yet it leaves the audience wanting more. A book every magician should have. Everything can be examined before and after. Incredible! More...
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Mind Reader's Digest
by Bob Somerfeld
Here's a book by an author that Max Maven and other professional entertainers recommend. Ten powerful one-man mentalism effects. More...
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The Pitchman's Svengali Routine
By Eddie St. John
Make money at magic shows, fairs, carnivals, or simply entertain your audience with this scripted, easy to perform routine. More...
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Sandu Writes Again
by Paul Stadelman
Long out of print, here's more original card magic and mentalism by the author who brought you Secrets of Sandu. More...
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Secrets of Sandu
by Paul Stadelman
Two books in one, containing the secrets of a professional's act of club and mental magic, plus his favorite card effects. More...
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The Magician At the Bridge Table
by A. H. Stafford
If you want to do more than just poker deals, consider adding this fascinating routine of bridge table magic to your act. More...
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Magic Maestro Please
by Solomon Stein
Whether you perform on the stage, platform, or for more intimate audiences, there's sure to be something you can use in this terrific book. Fourteen effects in all are described, including an incredible stage illusion that you can build yourself in an afternoon. More...
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Patriotic Magic
by Solomon Stein
Show love for your country, audience or corporate sponsor by adding one or more patriotic effects, tips or suggestions to your program. Here are 22 ideas, effects and routines you will USE! More...
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The Bally Prediction
by Wm. A. Stevenson
Now you can correctly predict the outcome of any event that takes place in the future! Best of all, you can do it without elaborate locked chests, bulky apparatus, secret assistants or chemicals. A strictly one-man method that works every time. More...
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Fraudulent Spirit Phenomena
by William L. Larsen (as Rev. Dr. Richard Straussberg)
Whether you want to haunt a house, perform a parlor seance, or entertain a private audience with a series of ghostly mysteries, this book shows you how to do it. More...
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33 Deceptions with a Changing Bag
by Charles Sylber & T. A. Whitney
A compendium of 33 clever tricks, ideas and routines that you can do with the change bag. Many are effects that you'd gladly pay upwards of twenty dollars each to obtain, yet they're all assembled here, in one handy collection, ready to be put to use. More...
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