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. Is there only one end?This book is a personal document, including magic routines. It breaks the act of breaking the wand into bits and pieces. It's Robert E. Neale's way of performing this ritual as he tells us in the Prologue. A lavishly illustrated new edition of the classic handbook for conjurers is designed to help magicians of all levels, from beginning to advanced, hone their skills at legerdemain and develop new and exciting illusions to baffle the mind. Demonstrates how to perform different types of card tricks with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Identifies top magicians, tricks, and illusions, and explains terms describing performance techniques, magic equipment, and types of magic Found inside – Page 17Most magicians who perform close-up magic have a sponge-ball routine. The Multiplying Rabbits is also a favorite trick of magicians. Found insideGuides you systematically from basic techniques, through integrated tricks to complete routined acts, 18 in all. 510 clear illustrations by Nelson C. Hahne. The best manual for amateurs, an encyclopedic source for professionals. Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for performing over two hundred magic tricks, each with information in the categories of effect, secret and preparation, method, and comments and suggestions. Two Volumes In One. Previously Published In Two Volumes Under Titles 200 Tricks You Can Do, And 200 More Tricks You Can Do. Found inside – Page 22The magic wands are the gag type that can go limp. The multiplying balls are the standard sponge ball type sold at magic shops. Inserting a steel ball ... If you have not read and learned the magic contained in this book you have no business calling yourself a close-up magician. Master the art of illusion with this collection of 183 easy-to-learn card tricks, accompanied by 197 illustrations. Found insideWith this novel, Carr has boldly established a new genre-future history-combining the best elements of mystery and thrillers with unique historical insight. Breathtakingly suspenseful,Killing Time unfolds as the work of a master novelist. Found inside – Page 201More Than 2,800 New Laugh-Lines for Your Favorite Magic Tricks Carroll Edward ... (See also: Sponge Ball Manipulation) Children love the Multiplying Sponge ... A collection of more than 100 routines, suggestions, tips, presentations, gags, and other ideas for the "Vanishing Milk Pitcher" magic trick. Found inside – Page 136To intensify the appeal and excitement during the performance of a magic trick , introduce elements of comedy , color , music ... Publications Hundreds of books have been written on how to perform magic tricks . ... Multiplying sponge balls . Found insideModern Magic by Professor Hoffmann was one of the first books published in English on the art of conjuring during the Victorian era. Written for the amateur magician, "Learn Magic" enables readers to learn and start performing 65 well-known tricks that professionals use, offering a well-rounded repertoire on which beginners can draw. Found inside – Page 80Other Magic Techniques Bowman (1986) suggested the following commercially available magic kits for use with elementary school aged clients. Magic Coloring ... Mouth Coil Trick. The magician ... Multiplying Sponge Balls. The magician ... Found insideOne of history's most acclaimed magicians provides clear and concise explanations of more than 100 tricks and illusions, including sleight of hand tips, coin and card tricks, and much more. If that's not enough, you also receive the links to 3 Teach-In videos on Children's magic, including Wolfie's Kids Magic, Xmas Magic and a Balloon Modelling video that teaches 25 single balloon figures.Many of these original tricks and ... Found inside – Page 84Pulling a rabbit out of an empty hat is a trick; the effect is the creation of ... multiplying sponge balls, a scarf with a hidden pocket are all gimmicks. Originally published in 1935, here is Martin Gardner's collection of more than 70 impromptu tricks with matches. A Brownstone Classic of Magic. Found insideWhy do we enjoy experiencing what seems clearly impossible, or at least beyond our powers of explanation? In Experiencing the Impossible, Gustav Kuhn examines the psychological processes that underpin our experience of magic. The Card Expert Entertains by Dariel Fitzkee Considered one of Fitzkee's ultimate contributions to card magic. In this incredible book, Fitzkee drills down to the core nuance, the real work of these legendary effects and sleights. Found inside – Page 76Audiences always try to figure trick : “ Multiplying sponge balls ” trick is demonstrated by Rudolph ( “ Doc " ) Wilson to Dallas Miller of Philade phia , a mortician who does magic as hobby and gives his fees to local YMCA when he performs for ... Found inside- The Eternal Cups and Balls - in Conclusion - Appendix - Glossary. The book references many notable magicians, including Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller and Roy Benson, and is perfect for the magic novice and enthusiast alike. However, we have taken the liberty of producing the book to make it both accurate and accessible. We would hope that, were the author alive today, he would very much approve of this edition. This book is a classic of magic and includes Dai Vernon's linking rings moves and cups and balls routine. In Magic’s Reason, Graham M. Jones tells the entwined stories of anthropology and entertainment magic. Includes Christopher's book of one-liners, "Christopher's Ultimate Collection of One Liners, Observations, and Jokes", his best selling joke book, "From Branson with L.O.L.", "Silly Jokes and Amazing Tricks for Kids", "Laugh Yourself Well", ... DIVSimple-to-use book gives versatile repertoire of first rate card tricks. The authors, both expert magicians, present clear explanations of basic techniques and over 100 complete tricks. 121 figures. /div Found insideNo, your eyes don?t deceive you. Through this book, you can learn mesmerizing tricks featuring: Balls Coins Playing Cards Mental Magic Flowers Ropes and Cords Rings And Much More! This book is perfect for anyone interested in magic. Found inside – Page 119Twenty - minute coin or billiard - ball acts will not do for children , though single simple coin and ball effects are ideal . ... MISER'S DREAM ( some performers produce and distribute souvenir palming coins ) ; MULTIPLYING BILLIARD BALLS ; NEST OF BOXES ... OF SWEETS ; SILK TRICKS ; SPONGE BALLS ; SUN AND MOON TRICK ; THIMBLE TRICKS ( if kept short and simple ) ; THUMB TIE ; TORN ... Found inside – Page 83Subtleties 后 A subtlety uses principles of physics , biology , mathematics , psychology to accomplish the trick . ... A box with a trap door , a thumb tip , linking rings , multiplying sponge balls , a scarf with a hidden pocket are all ... Articles such as trick coins , glasses , cards , books , boxes , paper , balls , and keys appear to be ordinary , but have a secret that allow the magician to perform magic with them . 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