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The Secrets of HoudiniThe Secrets of Houdini 
by J. C. Cannell
Classic study exposing closely-kept professional secrets and revealing, in general terms, the whole art of stage magic. 98 illustrations.

Self-Working Table Magic: 97 Foolproof Tricks with Everyday ObjectsSelf-Working Table Magic: 97 Foolproof Tricks with Everyday Objects 
by Karl Fulves
97 mystifying tricks done with ordinary objects that can be borrowed from the audience. Make coins appear or disappear; matchsticks jump into the air; classic cups and balls; more. 185 illustrations.
Self-Working Rope Magic: 70 Foolproof TricksSelf-Working Rope Magic: 70 Foolproof Tricks 
by Karl Fulves
From one of today's foremost experts: a guidebook with clear instructions and over 400 step-by-step illustrations that show readers how to perform 70 of the best, easiest-to-master, most entertaining rope tricks ever created.

Self-Working Mental MagicSelf-Working Mental Magic 
by Karl Fulves
Sixty-seven sure-fire mental feats to delight and mystify: mind reading with cards, instant ESP, identifying the owners of objects given to you in random order, number prediction, much more. 73 illustrations.

Self-Working Coin Magic: 92 Foolproof TricksSelf-Working Coin Magic: 92 Foolproof Tricks 
by Karl Fulves
Clearly worded instructions, 251 step-by-step illustrations show novices, veterans how to seemingly pluck coins from the air, make a coin penetrate a tabletop, perform psychic tricks with coins and bills, much more.
Scarne's Magic TricksScarne's Magic Tricks 
by John Scarne
Read minds! Make objects disappear and then reappear! One of the great magicians of all time reveals how to perform 200 masterful deceptions without training or special equipment to audiences of all sizes.

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Big Book of Magic TricksBig Book of Magic Tricks
by Karl Fulves
Learn to do astounding tricks with cards, coins, rope; also, comedy magic, mental dexterity, more. Few props and little sleight of hand needed. "The best book yet on easy-to-do magic." — Martin Gardner. 247 illustrations.

Our Price: $19.95

Close-Up Magic SecretsClose-Up Magic Secrets
by Jim Tyler, Jon Racherbaumer, Jeff Davis
A professional presents tricks for magicians at every level of skill, especially novices. Intended for performances in bars, restaurants, and other close-up venues, these 29 routines include original illusions and traditional crowd pleasers.

Our Price: $14.95

Easy MagicEasy Magic
by Karl Fulves
Sixty-three easy-to-learn tricks show you how to use simple props like cards and coins to show off your seemingly rare powers to predict, read minds, and find answers through extra-sensory perception.

Our Price: $5.00

Easy-to-Master Mental MagicEasy-to-Master Mental Magic
by James L Clark
Learn to read minds, conduct hypnosis, and predict the future! A seasoned magician shares his professional secrets with these 15 psychological illusions, which include magic squares, stacked decks, thought transmissions, and other feints.

Our Price: $6.95

Houdini on MagicHoudini on Magic
by Harry Houdini
Houdini shares secrets of how he escaped numerous death-defying stunts and exposed a variety of fake spiritualists. He also gives instructions for eye-catching tricks, as well as other fascinating material. 155 illustrations.

Our Price: $14.95

Magic and Showmanship: A Handbook for ConjurersMagic and Showmanship: A Handbook for Conjurers
by Henning Nelms
Highly instructive book by a noted authority on the subject analyzes every phase of conjuring, from sleights, devices, misdirection, and controlling audience attention to incorporating patter and the effective use of assistants.

Our Price: $15.95

Magic for EverybodyMagic for Everybody
by Joseph Leeming
Requiring only minimal skill, these 250 tricks use common props such as cards, handkerchiefs, and coins. Additional stunts include parlor tricks, mind reading, string tricks, and other illusions.

Our Price: $12.95

Magician's MagicMagician's Magic
by Paul Curry
This book by a "magician's magician" discloses the secrets behind a collection of close-up marvels — including the author's "Out of the World," reputed to be the best card trick of the past century.

Our Price: $14.95

Martin Gardner's Science Magic: Tricks and PuzzlesMartin Gardner's Science Magic: Tricks and Puzzles
by Martin Gardner
Fun and fascinating, 89 simple magic tricks will teach both children and adults the scientific principles behind electricity, magnetism, sound, gravity, water, and more. Only basic everyday items are needed. Includes 89 black-and-white illustrations.

Our Price: $4.99

Martin Gardner's Table MagicMartin Gardner's Table Magic
by Martin Gardner
Step-by-step instructions and nearly 200 simple diagrams show beginners how to make cards vanish and reappear, get coins to pass through solid objects, make articles mysteriously travel from one location to another, and more.


Our Price: $8.95

Maskelyne's Book of MagicMaskelyne's Book of Magic
by Jasper Maskelyne, Arthur Groom, Edwin A. Dawes
A famous magician reveals time-honored tricks ranging from sleight of hand with coins, cards, and rope to thought-reading and juggling. Includes tried-and-true performance tips, plus 60 figures and 13 vintage photos.

Our Price: $12.95

Master Magic: Astounding Magic Tricks That You Can Do in a FlashMaster Magic: Astounding Magic Tricks That You Can Do in a Flash
by Dover
Three bestselling books — Self-Working Card Tricks, Self-Working Coin Magic, and Self-Working Handkerchief Magic — a deck of cards, two handkerchiefs.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD­–Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Our Price: $19.99

Mathemagic: Magic, Puzzles and Games with NumbersMathemagic: Magic, Puzzles and Games with Numbers
by Royal V. Heath
Easy techniques for multiplying large numbers mentally, identifying unknown numbers, determining the date of any day in any year, such entertainments as The Lost Digit, and Psychic Bridge. 76 illustrations.


Our Price: $8.95

Modern Coin MagicModern Coin Magic
by J. B. Bobo
The most complete treatise on sleight-of-hand coin conjuring, including best traditional methods and modern innovations. Guides you systematically from basic techniques, through integrated tricks to complete acts, 18 in all. 510 clear illustrations.

Our Price: $10.95

Practical Mental MagicPractical Mental Magic
by Theodore Annemann
Outstanding collection of nearly 200 crowd-pleasing mental magic feats requiring no special equipment. Author offers insider's tips and expert advice on techniques, presentation, diversions, patter, staging, more.

Our Price: $14.95

Professional Magic for AmateursProfessional Magic for Amateurs
by Walter B. Gibson
Fifty easy, effective tricks used by professionals — cards, handkerchiefs, mental magic, and more. 63 illustrations.


Our Price: $8.95

Scarne's Magic TricksScarne's Magic Tricks
by John Scarne
Read minds! Make objects disappear and then reappear! One of the great magicians of all time reveals how to perform 200 masterful deceptions without training or special equipment to audiences of all sizes.


Our Price: $9.95

The Secrets of HoudiniThe Secrets of Houdini
by J. C. Cannell
Classic study exposing closely-kept professional secrets and revealing, in general terms, the whole art of stage magic. 98 illustrations.


Our Price: $11.95

Self-Working Coin Magic: 92 Foolproof TricksSelf-Working Coin Magic: 92 Foolproof Tricks
by Karl Fulves
Clearly worded instructions, 251 step-by-step illustrations show novices, veterans how to seemingly pluck coins from the air, make a coin penetrate a tabletop, perform psychic tricks with coins and bills, much more.

Our Price: $6.95

Self-Working Handkerchief Magic: 61 Foolproof TricksSelf-Working Handkerchief Magic: 61 Foolproof Tricks
by Karl Fulves
Dazzling "sleights of silk" require no special dexterity or long hours of practice. Threading the Needle, Silk from Silk, Houdini's Coat, 58 more. Step-by-step instructions. Over 500 illustrations.


Our Price: $7.95

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