Seamus Maguire – Riven

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Riven is a set of techniques for use with small post it pads (51×38 mm) which allow for a series of classic mentalism effects.
From 1:1 close up and stage ‘add a number’ effects to predictions and word reveals, Riven will give you a set of techniques which only require the humble post it pad and a pen.

Contents:
Introduction
The Riven Gimmick
Decisions Decisions
Riven Envelope Prediction
Asunder (add a number effect)
The encapsulated peek
Dreamer’s Force
Office Roulette
Other Peeks
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Thaddius Barker – Prose and Cons

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As mystery performers, we all aspire to engage our audience in demonstrations that appear miraculous and instill them with awe. Prose & Cons was inspired by legendary stories and events and will aid you in accomplishing just that in the eyes of your audience, making you appear to be a borderline miracle worker for which the impossible is possible. Herein you will learn a variety of hypnotricks that can be used by themselves or, more appropriately, in conjunction with the hypnosis routine of your choosing. You will also learn my approach to the incorporation of DR and the inclusion of wonder words as a method.

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Andrew Mayne – Voodoo Box

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Andrew Mayne presents a practical, radical twist on a classic illusion. It’s both a great starter illusion and useful part of a professional repatoire.

The magician offers his audience a demonstration in the latest high-tech pseudoscientific technology: The Voodoo Box. Guaranteed to ward off bad luck and ill omens! His assistant steps inside and the box is closed shut. The magician unveils twenty-one umbrellas that have all been opened indoors. He proceeds to shove the umbrellas through all the sides of the box at various angles. All twenty-one umbrellas are shoved into the box, yet no screams are heard from within. The magician removes the umbrellas (and opens a few to show that they are real). The box is opened and his assistant steps out unharmed!

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Al Schneider – The Theory of Magic

This book is about the most in depth, powerful information on deception that is available today. Then, it puts that information into practice with two world-class magic effects. The theory goes into detail on what makes magic, magic. Every aspect is addressed. It includes, how you appear, how your voice sounds, and information about subtle hand motions that affect what your audience thinks. It discusses what goes on in your mind that affects what happens in the minds of others. This is the theory of magic deception. The second part of the book is dedicated to the practice of magic deception. First, a time-tested method to cause a coin to disappear is presented.

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Steve Forte – Gambling Sleight of Hand

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Gambling Sleight of Hand – Forte Years of Research is a one-of-a kind research tome for all sleight-of-hand enthusiasts with an interest in gambling moves; The Expert at the Card Table (S. W. Erdnase, 1902); and gambling demonstrations, exposés, and stunts.

“Gambling Sleight of Hand – Forte Years of Research” is a two-volume set consisting of over 1,100 pages and 1,300 black/white photographs.

The set details over 1,000 combined gambling moves, stunts, technical considerations, principles, and key observations.

The research was specifically culled and written for the ‘hobbyist,’ e.g., magicians, cardmen, and cardwomen.

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Abbott’s Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks for Magicians

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If you like to do rope tricks – this book is definitely a must for your library! Stewart James has compiled a fantastic array of every feat imaginable with ropes. Chapters include: Knots, Penetrations, Cut and Restored Card, Miscellaneous Rope Tricks and a special chapter on the famous Hindu Rope Trick. All of the famous magicians have contributed to this great volume. 400 pages, fully illustrated by Sid Lorraine and Howard Melson.

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Anthology By Daniel Madison

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Anthology is a collection of books written by Daniel Madison through his ten year career in the magic industry between the years 2000 and 2010. The ebook contains 16 books in their original format.
The following books are included in Anthology (all ebooks are also available for individual purchase):

The Lecture Collection:
The acclaimed lecture collection from 2005 – 2009. One, Two, Three and Four host some of Daniel’s greatest effects and inspired the work on his DVD Dangerous.
Psycho is a bold book of simple and subtle ideas and performance effects based on psychological suggestion and pseudopsychological magic, written in 2007 and released in 2010. These notes offer a way of thinking and a refreshing approach to the art of using psychological suggestion as both a tool and an illusion within itself.

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Chris Kenner-Totally Out Of Control

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Chris Kenner’s book is different than any other magic books you may own. The book comes in two parts: Totally Out of Control and Out of Control. The second half of the book (OOC) is printed upside down, so when you get to the end of the first off you flip the book end over end and continue reading. What You Get: The book is hardback bound and has 183 pages of magical effects for you to enjoy. Throughout the book are simple entertaining visual puzzles for you to engage yourself in and you’ll be having fun and learning at the same time. OH! And how could I forget the bedroom door hanger things to indicate to people to leave you alone as you read the book Contents: You first get an introduction which is wrote by David Copperfield, then the Prelude written by Chris Kenner and then instructions on how to read the book! Contained within this book are 30 magicalities for your talented hands. The majority of the book

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Luke Jermay – Folie A Deux – An impossible shared experience

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Folie à Deux” takes the neoclassical “PK Touch” premise and expands it to a new staggering depth, in the most direct manner imaginable. It typical Jermay style a radically new way of looking at this neoclassical plot brings new life to it. Jermay’s approach allows you to do less and generate more mystery with its elegant construction and devious approach.

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Dani DaOrtiz – my personal stack

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Those who have used it agree that it’s one of the easiest and potent stacks in the world of stacked decks. A work of over 10 years that finally is seeing light in this book.

New properties and deep study about the DaOrtiz stack. Adivination, coincidences, exhibitions of skill… all in 134 pages complete with photographs.

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