Genius of Robert Harbin by Eric Lewis (Book)

Robert Harbin is a name that towers over the world of magic. His original stage illusions are familiar, even to laymen, in all parts of the world. His incredible output of close-up, cabaret and stage magic continued unabated for over forty years. Today, Robert Harbin is recognized as a rare genius of 20th century magic.. As a writer, artist and confidant of the legendary Robert Harbin, a...

Added to our shop : 23 January 2012

Masters of Illusion (Skirball Museum catalog) by Mike Caveney (Book)

To coincide with the registrants of the Los Angeles Conference on Magic History visiting the Masters of Illusion exhibit at the Skirball Curtural Center in Los Angeles, Magic Words has published a complete catalog commemorating this remarkable exhibit. All 163 objects, many of them from the collections of John Gaughan, Ricky Jay and Mike Caveney, are described in this beautiful 60-page catalog tha...

Added to our shop : 23 January 2012

Willard - A Life Under Canvas by David Charvet (Book)

The story of the four men who performed under the name Willard the Wizard reads like a roller coaster ride made up of triumphant highs and tragic lows. Working closely with author David Charvet were Harry Willard's grown children, Eugene, Madeline and Frances, who spent many years during their youth traveling with and performing in their father's show. David had access to not only what the audienc...

Added to our shop : 23 January 2012

Wise Guy by Harry Anderson (Book)

Here at last, is the whole story behind America's most successful comedy magician. From his early days in the street, to head-lining in night clubs and casino showrooms, to the starring role on TV's hit series, Night Court.. Wise Guy begins with hilarious stories from Harry's apprenticeship as a street entertainer. Watch his character 'Harry the Hat' slowly evolve over years of performin...

Added to our shop : 23 January 2012

St Georges Hall by Mike Caveney (Book)

During the first third of the 20th century, London was generally recognized as being the focal point of the magic world. It could be argued that St. George's Hall was largely responsible for this claim. The goal of most magicians was to eventually trod the hallowed boards at Maskelyne's Theatre. . Anne Davenport and John Salisse invite you to join them backstage to peek into the Maskelyn...

Added to our shop : 23 January 2012

Mr Electric Unplugged by Marvin Roy (Book)

This book is unlike any of our previous history books. Instead of digging through old newspapers and magazines and writing about vaudeville theaters and music halls, this story has been told by the man who lived it. During the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties, there was not a more successful magical team than Marvyn Roy and Carol. Their act, Mr. Electric, appeared at Radio City Music Hall,...

Added to our shop : 23 January 2012

Variations Revisited by Earl Nelson (Book)

The first privately circulated edition of Earl Nelson's Variations was published in 1978. One year later Mark Wilson produced the edition that today is considered a modern classic. Now, twenty-five years later, Variations has undergone a complete transformation. The text has been corrected, expanded and re-typeset, the original line drawings have been replaced with 270 crystal-clear photographs an...

Added to our shop : 23 January 2012

Revelation by Dai Vernon (Book)

This is not a reprint of our 1984 edition of Revelations, Dai Vernon's legendary annotations for The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase. . This new, over-size book was triggered by the discovery of more than 160 long-lost photographs of Dai Vernon's hands that were taken in 1961 specifically to illustrate this manuscript. It is as close as you will ever get to a personal session wi...

Added to our shop : 23 January 2012

Pentagon by Patrick Redford

Pentagon boasts five impromptu routines + a few hidden surprises all featuring some of the coolest super powers around. This is the fourth book in the series of five. . Contents: . Super Hearing - A Sound Phone Call. Using super hearing you're able to tell the exact number of coins your subject is shaking in his hand over a phone line. . X-Ray Vision - X-Ray Visio...

Added to our shop : 17 January 2012

Heptagon by Patrick Redford

Powerful Mentalism Performable Over the Phone or in Person! . As part of a 5 comic book series, Heptagon (preceded By Triangle amp followed by Square), is a comic devoted to mentalism over the telephone. This stuff doesn't suffer from your usual transparent mathematical or psychological methodology. . Artist Jesse Rubenfeld's art is beautiful, the page layout is stellar, and ...

Added to our shop : 17 January 2012

Boxes, Cases and Crates by George Ledo (Book)

George F. Ledo studied theatrical design at California State University Northridge and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, then spent fifteen years in the architectural field as a designer, planner, and project manager. Later he served as head of the design studio at a major scenery fabrication company, working on projects for Universal Studios, Six Flags Parks, WXXA-TV, and other clients....

Added to our shop : 16 January 2012

Nexus by Martin Adams

With the book "Nexus" Martin gives you all the tools to perform amazing mental routines with almost no props involved! A book filled with ideas and new applications of well known handling with his own personal twist. The effect "EMOTIONAL" is really very close to "real mind reading" and alone is worth the price of the book!. - Luca Volpe . Effects: . Emotional: . Imagin...

Added to our shop : 11 January 2012

Gibeciere Vol. 1, No. 1 (Winter 2005) by Conjuring Arts Research Center (Book)

The first issue of Gibeciere features several very salient articles as well as introductory pieces by Stephen Minch, the Editor, and William Kalush, the Executive Director. . A fascinating article on "The Yawning Mouth", by Volker Huber, starts the issue. Mr. Huber looks at the origins of the principle and then moves forward to the various incarnations it will take in the course of its h...

Added to our shop : 06 January 2012

Gibeciere Vol. 1, No. 2 (Summer 2006) by Conjuring Arts Research Center (Book)

Issue two of Gibeciere continues the scholarly tradition begun in issue one with three exceptional articles. . The first article marks the beginning of Mitsunobu Matsuyama's enlightening series of articles, "An Investigation into Magic in Japan after the Opening of the Country". . Albrecht Heeffer contributes the next article, "Recreations Mathematiques: A Study of Its Authorsh...

Added to our shop : 06 January 2012

Gibeciere Vol. 2, No. 1 (Winter 2007) by Conjuring Arts Research Center (Book)

Our third issue continues Gibeciere's enlightening forays into the magical tradition with four exquisite articles. As usual the contents feature brand new revelations and insight into our history. . We start with Volker Huber's "The Educated Swan". Here he looks in depth at the history and development of this centuries-old trick. . This issue continues Mitsunobu Matsuyama's loo...

Added to our shop : 06 January 2012

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