REVERSE AUCTION FOR April 12, 2026
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Here is the latest version of the Reverse Auction released Sunday (April 12, 2026). More vintage and many newer magic books of all types, some unusual items, histories and biographies, small booklets on diverse subjects and, of course, a lot of just great books/booklets at increasingly affordable prices—with many as low as $4, $5 or $6 each. If you see something of interest, verify availability with an email query to us and we will respond with the total cost including shipping at standard rates (or priority, if requested). We hope to be back in touch with everyone within 24 hours of your query. We always respond to everyone in the order that your queries are received. Zip codes are helpful with your query and, if you are located outside the U.S. or live in Missouri, please include where you want your order shipped.
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Bargain Buy This Week: Pick any three $4.00 or $5.00 items (books, booklets or even small lots) and buy all three for only $10.00!
Newly added! [Abbott, Bill] BILL ABBOTT PERFORMS CLOSE-UP FOR KIDS. (Two-DVD Set) Bill Abbott, 2003. Running time approximately three hours. DVD case has been opened and DVDs presumably viewed – top DVD swivel cradle is loose in the box, o/w appears VG. Offered at $16.00
[Accessories and Common Props – Small Booklet Lot #2] A lot of five small format (8vo) booklets on common props and accessories: Magic-Ian (a.k.a. Ian Sutz’s) MAGIC WITH STEEL BALL AND TUBE (by the Author, 1982, 31pp.); Harold Rice and W.T. Van Zandt’s THRU THE DYE TUBE (Silk King Studia, 1965, 48pp); Stuart Robson and Ralph W. Read’s FLASH PAPER TIPS (Louis Tannen, 1951, 56pp.); Don Tanner’s FIFTY WAYS TO USE A CARD BOX (Magic Inc., n.d., 28pp.); and Hen Fetsch’s MILK PITCHER MAGIC (D. Robbins, 1952, 36pp.). All are saddle stapled in wraps. VG. Offered as a lot at $5.00
Adair, Ian. 100 MAGIC TRICKS. (Book) London, Quintet Publishing, 1991. 128pp., illus., bibliog., index, 4to. Black cloth with gilt spine stamping. Lacks dust jacket, o/w near fine. Offered at $4.00
Alburger, James. GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER: PRODUCING AN EFFECTIVE MAGIC ACT TO MUSIC. (Book) San Diego, Hades Publications, 1981. Second printing. 149pp. (+ blank pages for notes), illus., 8vo. Perfect-bound. VG+. Now offered at $7.00
Alex, Lee. “TIME FOR A CHANGE?” (Cover title: “TIME FOR A CHANGE?” – REFRESHING QUICK CHANGE TECHNIQUES FOR THE WORKING MAGICIAN) (Book) N.pl., By the Author, 2009. First edition. 187pp., illus., 8vo. Pictorial boards. Near Fine. Offered at $20.00
Newly added! [Allied Arts and Entertainments] An assortment of “arts and amusements” often presented as a companion to magic. This lot includes: Gerald M. Loe’s PAPER CAPERS (1967, 64pp., 8vo.); Frances Ireland Marshall’s CHAPEAU SHOW FOR KIDS (1972, 19pp., 8vo.); Sue Schulte’s FACE PAINTING MADE EASY (1994, 18pp., 4to., plastic comb bound); Van Dyke’s FUN WITH BALLOONS (1959, 19pp., 4to); and “Paper Play” (n.d., 4pp., 8vo.) advertising brochure with paper tricks. Offered as a lot at $16.00
[Ammar, Michael AMMAR – WATCH. LEARN. EXPERIENCE. featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 22—April 2011. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 20011. Typical running time of 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $6.00
Newly added! [Ammar, Michael] MICHAEL’S ULTIMATE COVERAGE – THE PERSONALIZED VERSION OF THE CLASSIC INSURANCE POLICY. (DVD) Michael Ammar, 2011. Has been opened and DVD presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $12.00
Andrus, Jerry. ANDRUS DEALS AGAIN – NO. 1 OF A SERIES – HIDE-AWAY-CARD AND FOLD-AWAY-CARD. (Signed Booklet) Portland (OR), STAR MAGIC CO., 1957. 6pp., illus., 8vo. Saddle stapled in pictorial rad and white wraps. Signed by Jerry inside the front cover and dated 24 May 1987. Small mark on back cover; o/w VG. Offered at $6.00
[Anon.] MAGIC FOR HOME AND STAGE. (Inside Title: MAGIC TRICKS (AS PRESENTED BY HERMAN, RENO, KELLER AND OTHER LEADING MAGICIANS) (Pulp Booklet) Chicago (IL), Max Stein Publishing, (circa 1914-25). 22pp. (+adverts with samples for cartoons, humorous stories, and other booklets), illus., tall 12mo. (8.25” x 7.75”). Saddle stapled in red, white and black pictorial wraps. Cover is chipped in several place with some minor chipping and toning on interior pages; former owner name inside front cover; o/w a Good copy. Offered at $14.00
[Arturo’s Magic Studio—Arthur Kolezar] BOOK CATALOG 1980. (Booklist) Topeka (KS), Arturo’s Magic Studio, 1980, 13pp., 4to. 8.5 x 11 sheets side stapled in a blue cover. (This dealer was missed in Sperber’s CHECKLIST.) The item has been damp along the spine edge with some staple rust, thus a barely earns a Fair ranking. Still, a seldom (if ever) seen item. Offered at $4.00
Atmore, Joseph. DUNNINGER’S BRAIN BUSTERS. (Book) Humble (TX), H & R Magic Books, 2001. First edition. 111pp., illus., notes, 8vo. Cloth in dust jacket. New. Offered at $29.00
Armstrong, Jon. HOW TO WIN – ESSAYS AND ROUTINES FOR THE STAND-UP MAGICIAN. (Book) N.pl., By the Author, 2023. 103pp., 8vo. Perfect bound. As New. Offered at $36.00
Backenstoss, Drew. ARCHITECT OF THE MIND. (Book) N.pl., By the Author, 2019. Second edition. 326pp., illus., 8vo. Hardcover with white foil stamping and a placeholder ribbon. New. Offered at $81.00
Newly added! Bannon, John. BULLET PARTY. (Book) N.pl., John Bannon, 2011. First edition. 126pp., illus., 8vo. Perfect bound in pictorial covers. Plastic coating over covers weakening a bit at the face edges, o/w VG. Offered at $21.00
Newly added! Bannon, John. HIGH CALIBER. (Signed Book) Chicago, Squash Publishing, 2013. First edition. 305pp., illus., 8vo. Off white cloth with black spine lettering in a dust jacket (now in a Mylar protective sleeve). Signed by the author on the half title page. Near Fine. Offered at $235.00
Newly added! Bannon, John. MEGA ‘WAVE – AND OTHER FRACTAL ADVENTURES. (Book) N. pl., John Bannon, 2010. First edition. 74pp., illus., 8vo. Perfect bound in pictorial covers. Near Fine. Offered at $55.00
Newly added! Bannon, John. SIX. IMPOSSIBLE. THINGS. (BEFORE BREAKFAST) (Book) N.pl., John Bannon, 2009. First edition. 63pp., illus., 8vo. Perfect bound in pictorial covers. Shows some modest use at the face edge; o/w VG. Offered at $28.00
Newly added! Bannon, John, and Liam Montier. TRIABOLICAL. (Book with Gimmicked Cards) N.pl., John Bannon, 2011. First edition..50pp., illus., 12mo. Perfect bound in printed pictorial covers (6 X 5.5) with gimmicked cards laid in. New – still shrink wrapped. Offered at $30.00
Baxter, Thomas (comp. and ed.). THE OPEN PREDICTION PROJECT – A HISTORY AND 51 VARIATIONS. (Book) Oakville (ON), AMS, 2010. Second edition. 293pp., illus., 8vo. Blue cloth boards with gilt spine lettering in a dust jacket. As new. Offered at $26.00
Berland, Samuel. BERLAND’S TRICKS AND ROUTINES. (Booklet) Chicago, Samuel Berland, n.d. (1970’s). 23pp., illus., 4to. Saddle-stapled in white wraps with red lettering. Some mild toning at the cover edges; o/w VG. Offered at $4.00
[Birch – McDonald “Mac” Birch] BIRCH – MASTER MAGICIAN AND COMPANY PRESENT “MYSTERIO” (Poster) According to Magipedia, Birch was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1902 and began performing on the Lyceum and Chataqua circuits and later toured as a contemporary of Blackstone and Thurston and retiring from performing in the 1960’s. His wife Mabel Sperry, a xylophonist and also the marimba, provided the musical interlude in his shows, as well as working as his chief assistant. She may have been the ‘works” of “Mysterio” featured in the poster. Most likely the reproduction of a window card or hand-bill (circa 1950’s – early 1960’s) and was printed in black and pale yellow (13.5 x 17”)by Lee Jacobs in Pomeroy Ohio, but no date is provided. Will be shipped rolled. Offered at $10.00
Blackstone, Harry. BLACKSTONE’S SECRETS OF MAGIC. (Book) North Hollywood (CA), Wilshire Book Company, 1974. New, revised edition. 164pp. (+ adverts.), illus., 8vo. Paperbound. Shows light usage, but VG. Offered at $7.00
Newly added! Blackstone, Harry. BLACKSTONE’S TRICKS ANYONE CAN DO. (Book) Secaucus (NJ), Citadel Press, 1983. Introduction by Walter Gibson. 232pp., illus., 8vo. Paperbound. As new. Offered at $5.00
Breese, Martin (editor and comp.) THE MAGIC OF AL KORAN. (Book) London, Martin Breese, 1983. 93pp., illus., bibliog., 4to. Red cloth with silver stamping in a dust jacket. Jacket shows some use and light toning along the top edge; o/w VG+. Offered at $29.00
[Brodien, Marshall/TV Magic] A five-Booklet Lot from Marshall Brodien and TV Magic, including: Brodien’s FIFTY TV MAGIC TRICKS. (Schaumburg, IL, TV Magic Ltd., n.d., 24pp.); and his FIFTY TV MAGIC TRICKS/CINQUANTE TOURS DE MAGIE TV. (A Bi-lingual Magic Set Instruction Booklet, Montreal/ Mississauga QC and ON, n.d. 32pp/32pp., English/French booklets published back-to-back in pictorial paper wraps); TV MAGIC KIT – INSTRUCTION BOOKLET (Schaumburg, IL, TV Mystery Products, one sheet of 8.5 x 22in quad-folded to produce a 16pp,. booklet); TV MAGIC SET – SECRET INSTRUCTIONS (Schaumburg, IL TV Mystery Products, 1974, 24pp.); and TV MONEY MAGIC SHOW – SECRET INSTRUCTIONS (Schaumburg, 1976, 22pp.) All are Saddle stapled in paper wraps and 8vo unless otherwise described. Covers on MONEY MAGIC and the bi-lingual booklet are toned a bit and show some mild edge wear; French-English cover also has a round price sticker shadow; o/w Good. Offered at $6.00
Brooke, Ken. KEN BROOKE & FRIENDS & THE MALINI EGG BAG. (Book) Chicago, Magic Inc., 1974. 21pp., illus., 4to. 8.5 x 11 sheets side-stapled in paper covers. Front cover is a bit soiled and toned; o/w quite Good. Offered at $5.00
Newly added! Brooke, Ken. KEN BROOKE’S MAGIC – THE UNIQUE YEARS. (Signed Book) Bideford (UK) Supreme Magic Company, 1980. 222pp., illus., 4to. Reddish-plum colored cloth with gilt spine stamping in a dust jacket. Signed by Ken on the front end-paper. Dust jacket shows some wear at the upper and lower edges; o/w VG. Offered at $55.00
[Capehart, Chris] CHRIS CAPEHART – MASTER MAGICIAN! featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 36—2014. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2014. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $7.00
Carney, John. THE BOOK OF SECRETS – LESSONS FOR PROGRESSIVE CONJURING. (Inscribed/Signed Book) n.pl., Carney Magic, 2002. 369pp., illus., 8vo. Reddish-orange and black cloth with gold and black stamping. Inscribed to former owner and signed/dated (11/04) on front end paper. Out of print and Near Fine. Offered at $202.00
Caveney, Mike. IDEAS. (Lecture Notes) Sierra Madre (CA), Magical Publications, 1983. Second edition. 28pp., illus., 8vo. Pictorial wraps. Offered at $10.00
Cervon, Bruce and Stephen Minch. ULTRA CERVON. (Book) Lake Tahoe (CA), L & L Publishing, 1990. First Edition. 176pp., illus., 4to. Cloth boards in a dust jacket. Lightly bumped on the lower front corner; o/w VG+. Offered at $42.00
Charvet, David. THE BANQUET MAGICIAN’S HANDBOOK – A GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL PERFORMING. (Book) Tigard (OR), David Charvet Studios, 1996. 107pp., illus., 8vo. Paperbound. VG+. Offered at $12.00
Newly added! [Chien, Hanson] POCKET HOLY WOOD. (Close-Up Magic) Hanson Chien, 2026. Matchbox size version of Chien’s HOLY WOOD. Can be performed with a matchbox or mini deck of Cards. Quality props with a link to complete tutorial in attractive packaging. New. Offered at $110.00
[China/FISM] THE ROAD TO BEJING – PERFORMANCE TOUR OF FIVE FISM WINNERS THROUGH CHINA featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 19—October 2010. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2010. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $6.00
Christopher, Milbourne. HOUDINI – A PICTORIAL BIOGRAPHY, INCLUDING MORE THAN 250 ILLUSTRATIONS. (Book) New York, Gramercy Books, 1988. 218pp., illus., bibliog., index, 4to. Cloth in a dust jacket. Several images of Houdini in pre-escape mode are laid in—one a reprint on postcard stock the others appear to have been removed from a book. Overall VG+. Offered at $8.00
[Clowns and Clowning] A pair of booklets on Clowns and Clowning: Clarice Moon’s HERE COME THE CLOWNS (Contemporary Drama Series, 1976, 29pp.) ; and Cletus Musson’s CLASSIC CLOWN CAPERS – WORLD’S BEST CLOWN GAGS (D. Robbins, 2003, 63pp.) Both are 8vo and saddle-stapled in pictorial wraps. Moon’s booklet has been damp along the top edge of the front cover (o/w quite Good) and Musson’s book is VG+. Offered as a lot at $5.00
Colombini, Aldo. THE CLOSE-UP MAGIC OF ALDO COLOMBINI. (Book) Edited by Max Abrams and Daniel McCarthy. Tahoma (CA), L&L Publishing, 1994. First edition. 172pp., illus., 4to. Black cloth with gilt spine stamping in a dust jacket. The dust jacket is damp-stained at the spine, but book itself appears unaffected; top edge shows some toning; o/w VG condition. Offered at $58.00
[Comedy Material – Lot #1] An assortment of comedy booklets, including: Butch Fisco and Pat Hanifin’s STAND UP COMEDIANS’ GREATEST PUT DOWN LINES. (1992. 84pp., illus., 4to., plastic comb bound); ELCO GAG FILE (Elco Enterprises, 15pp.—8.5 x 11—top stapled in a pictorial cover, n.d.); Two volumes of Robert Orben’s CURRENT COMEDY – VOLUME 20 and VOLUME 21 (1976 and 1977, 96pp. each, 4to, spiral comb bound); and Robert Orben’s RAPID-FIRE COMEDY (1955, 58pp., 8vo in pictorial wraps); Overall condition is VG. Offered as a lot at $10.00
Cook, Irv. G POWDER – MY FAVORITE EFFECTS. (Lecture Notes) Daytona Beach (FL), Daytona Magic, n.d. 8pp. (one page of original instructions/suggestions for G Powder, followed by 6 pages of additional suggestions). Illus., 4to. 8.5 x 11 sheets side stapled in light blue covers.VG. Offered at $4.00
Cornelius, John. JOHN CORNELIUS’ BORROWED BILL ROUTINE. (Manuscript) San Antonio (TX) John Cornelius Productions, 1984. 7pp., illus., 8vo. 8.5 x 11 sheets corner stapled and folded into paper pictorial wraps. Includes the two page “How To Detect Counterfeit Money” insert. Difficult to find original publication. VG+. Offered at $14.00
[Daily, George – Magicana for Collectors] MAGIC COLLECTORS’ BULLETIN. (Booklist) York (PA), Magicana for Collectors. This booklist is Volume 4, No. 6 (April 1995). 52pp., 8vo. Folded but unbound. VG Offered at $4.00
[Daryl] MASTER COURSE – SPONGE BALLS, VOLUME 4. (DVD) Essentials in Magic, n.d. (2014). No running time provided. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $7.00
Davenport, Anne, and John Salisse. ST. GEORGE’S HALL – BEHIND THE SCENES AT ENGLAND’S HOME OF MYSTERY. (Book) Pasadena, Mike Caveney’s Magic Words, 2001. First edition – No. 347 of 1000 printed. The tenth in a series of Magical Pro-Files. 474pp., illus., 4to. Maroon cloth with gilt lettering on cover and spine in pictorial dust jacket. Near fine. Offered at $52.00
Dawes, Edwin A. CHARLES BERTRAM – THE COURT CONJUROR. (Book) Washington (DC), Kaufman and Company, 1997. First edition. 360pp., illus., index, 4to. Cloth in a dust jacket. Edges of dust jacket show minimal use; o/w Near fine. Offered at $40.00
[DeCamps, Eric] ERIC DECAMPS – PURE MAGIC featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 23—June 2011. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 20011. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes an interview with Russ Stevens, regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $6.00
Dickinson, Joel. HEAD TRICKS. (Book) n.pl., TaDaa/Magic Design Hub, 2018. (64pp.), illus., 8vo. Pictorial boards. Offered at $26.00
[Dill, Dean] DEAN DILL – HAIRCUTTING AND MAGIC featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 6—August 2008. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2008. Typical running time 90-120 minutes or more. Includes part two of an interview with Johnny Thompson along with regular columns, reviews, tricks, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $6.00
Newly added! Doerflinger, William. THE MAGIC CATALOGUE: A GUIDE TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MAGIC. (Book) New York, E.P. Dutton, 1977. 242pp., illus., bibliog., index, 4to. Paperbound. VG. Offered at $6.00
[Dorenbos, Jon] JON DORENBOS – PRO BOWL LONG-SNAPPER ABOUT HOW MAGIC RESCUED A YOUNGBOY FROM TRAGEDY featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 42—2015. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2015. Typical running time120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $7.00
Dornfield, Werner C. DORNY ON TRIX. (Booklet) Chicago, Magic, Inc., 1981. 40pp., illus., 8vo. Saddle stapled in pictorial wraps. Some cover soiling; o/w Good. Offered at $4.00
Newly added! Dowden, Matthew J. MATTHEW J. DOWDEN 2008 LECTURE NOTES. (Lecture Notes) N.pl., By the Author, 2008. 34pp., 4to. 8.5 x 11 sheets corner stapled under a pictorial cover sheet. Front and rear covers have been roughed up a bit, but o/w VG. Offeree at $12.00
Dunninger, Joseph. DUNNINGER’S COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MAGIC. (Book) London, Spring Books, n.d. 288pp., illus., 4to. Cloth/boards in a dust jacket. Dust jacket is scuffed a bit from handling; o/w VG. Offered at $8.00
[Eastman, Chas. C.] Three booklets: EXPERT MANIPULATIVE MAGIC” (8vo., 40pp) and “INSPIRED MAGICAL EFFECTS” (8vo., 26pp.) —both published in Haverhill (MA), By the Author. In 1933 and 1934. 26pp., illus., 8vo. EXPERT is saddle-stapled in wraps and INSPIRED is bound in wraps with brass grommets. Both show some usage and wear with small chips and splitting at the spine but are overall Good. Also included is a second edition of WINNERS ALL … (8vo.,12pp./+ adverts) published in Newburyport (MA). The adverts section features two pages featuring 16mm projectors with extra lamps, lenses, and carrying cases “to add entertainment and profit to your program”. VG. Offered as a lot for $7.00
[El Duco’s Magic] EXCLUSIVE MAGIC CATALOGUE NO. 4 (Magic Catalog Lot) Malmo, Sweden, 1981. 15pp., illus.., 4to. Wraps. Published in Englis. Price list for 1981-82, order blank laid in along with several earlier (1977 and ‘79) publications. Very good, offered at $6.00
Ewing, Thomas A. FREDERICK EUGENE POWELL – MASTER OF MAGIC & MYSTERY. (Signed Book) N.pl., 1878 Press Company, 2018. First edition. 261pp., illus., 4to. Black cloth with silver spine and cover stamping. Signed by the author on the title page. As new. Offered at $45.00
[Farquhar, Shawn] FARQUHAR – WORLD CHAMPION MAGICIAN featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 21—February 2011. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2011. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $6.00
Fearson, Steve. FEARSON’S FANTASTIC FLOTATION. (Manuscript) Milwaukee (WI), Steve Fearson Magic, 1993. 5pp., illus., 4to. 8.5 x 11 sheets corner-stapled. Front cover sheet is a signed/numbered document granting the owner the performance rights for the effect. Roughed up just a bit at the stapled corner from stapling, pulling and re-stapling; o/w VG. Offered at $8.00
Newly added! Feinman, Jeffrey. THE CATALOGUE OF MAGIC. (Book) New York, Simon and Schuster, 1978. 159pp., illus., 4to. Paperbound. Mild toning on exterior edges, o/w VG. Offered at $6.00
Newly added! Figgis, E. Lenox. FOCUS ON GAMBLING. (Book) London, Arthur Barker, 1951. 191pp., illus. with graphs and charts, indices, index, 12mo. Red cloth with black title stamping in a worn dust jacket (now in a Mylar protective sleeve. Overall VG. Offered at $5.00
Fränz, (F.A.) PRODIGY PEEK. (Book) N.pl., Wunderwinkel, 2022. 78pp., illus., 8vo, Perfect bound in pictorial wraps. New. Offered at $12.00
Ganson, Lewis. THE HINDU THREAD TRICK OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE GYPSY THREAD (GANSON’S MAGIC TEACH-IN SERIES). (Booklet) Bideford, Supreme Magic Company, 1980. 24pp., illus., tall 8vo. Pictorial wraps. VG. Offered at $5.00
[Garcia, Daniel] FRAUD. (DVD) Ellusionist, 2006. Running time not provided. Some additional material (4pp. of printed matter) from the former owner has been laid in. DVD has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $18.00
Newly added! Fulves, Karl. SELF-WORKING CARD TRICKS – 72 FOOLPROOF CARD MIRACLES FOR THE AMATEUR MAGICIAN. (Book) New York, Dover, 1976. 113pp., illus., 8vo. Paperbound. VG+. Now offered at $5.00
Newly added! Fulves, Karl. SELF-WORKING PAPER MAGIC – 81 FOOLPROOF TRICKS. (Book) New York, Dover Publications, 1985.147pp., illus., 8vo. Paperbound. Small nick at the top of the spine; o/w VG. Offered at $5.00
Newly added! GIBECIERE – A JOURNAL OF THE CONJURING ARTS RESEARCH CENTER. (Journal) New York, Conjuring Arts Research Center, 2006. Volume 1: Number 2 (Summer, 2006) 197pp., illus., 8vo. Paperbound with printed paper dust cover. Slightly roughed around the top edge; two small spots on the spine; o/w VG. Offered at $35.00
Gibson, Walter B. PROFESSIONAL MAGIC FOR AMATEURS. (Book) New York, Prentice -Hall, 1947. 225pp., illus., 8vo. Hardbound in gray cloth with the original dust jacket (now in a Mylar protective sleeve). Book is signed by Chanin with his shop sticker on the front endpapers; dust jacket shows light wear with a few minor chips, but overall is VG+. Offered at $9.00
Ginn, David. FANTASIO’S CANE AND CANDLE BOOK NO. 1. (Booklet). Atlanta, Scarlett Green, 1976. Fourth printing. 40pp.(+adverts.), illus., 8vo. Saddle-stapled in pictorial wraps. VG+. Offered at $4.00
Ginn, David. FANTASIO’S CANE AND CANDLE BOOK NO. 2. (Booklet). Atlanta, Scarlett Green, 1978. Third printing. 50pp.(+adverts.), illus., 8vo. Saddle-stapled in wraps. VG+. Offered at $4.00
Ginn, David and James Holmes. FANTASIO’S CANE AND CANDLE BOOK NO. 4. (Signed Booklet). Atlanta, Scarlett Green, 1981. First edition. 70pp.(+adverts.), illus., 8vo. Saddle-stapled in wraps. Inscribed/signed by David Ginn July 1981. VG+. Offered at $4.00
Ginn, David and James Holmes. FANTASIO’S CANE AND CANDLE BOOK NO. 4. (Signed Booklet). Atlanta, Scarlett Green, 1981. First edition. 70pp.(+adverts.), illus., 8vo. Saddle-stapled in wraps. Inscribed/signed by James Holmes May 1983. Former owner name and notations on front cover and title page; o/w Good. Offered at $4.00
Giobbi. Roberto. UNEXPECTED AGENDA. (Book) Florence, Italy, Florence Art Edizioni, 2024. First edition. 384pp., illus., bibliog., tall 8vo. A dark blue hardcover book with gilt and white stamping and a dark blue silk placeholder. A handsome book completing the trilogy as a sequel to SECRET AGENDA and HIDDEN AGEDA. A fine copy. Offered at $51.00
Goldman, Bill. THE MAGIC PAPERS. (Lecture Notes) n.pl., Bill Goldman, (1994). Unnumbered (16pp.), illus., 4to. 8.5 x 11 sheets corner stapled with a cover. VG. Offered at $14.00
Newly added! Good, Arthur. 100 AMAZING MAGIC TRICKS. (Book) New York, Pinnacle Books, 1977. 128pp., illus., 4to. Perfect bound in pictorial covers. Vintage magic and tricks illustrating scientific principles. Modest wear; o/w VG. Offered at $6.00
[Goodman, Sean] SEAN GOODMAN WOODEN BOSTON BOX – U.S. QUARTER SIZE. (Utility Prop) Hand crafted out of the finest Australian Jarrah wood, the Goodman Box offers a beautiful, different, and yet practical Boston Box of exceptional quality. The box can comfortably hold three U.S. Quarters plus an expanded shell. Use your own coin set—no coins are provided. The box is engraved with the distinctive SG logo to ensure authenticity—and comes in a cloth bag with a link to a tutorial for an exceptional coin routine. New. Offered at $85.00
Greene, Charles, III. A COMPLETE HISTORY OF FRIEDLANDER LITHOGRAPHY – 1872-1935. (Booklet) N.pl., Corporate Shuffle, 2023. 36pp., illus., 8vo. Pictorial wraps. Multiple full color images of several magic related posters. Near Fine. Offered at $27.00
Gylleck, Elmer. THE AMAZING DR. CLUTTERHOUSE – AN ORIGINAL ACT. (Booklet) Chicago, Magic, Inc., 1974. 42pp., illus., 4to. Plastic comb bound. Some paper was lifted when an adhesive sticker was removed from the cover and shows some use, o/w VG. Offered at $4.00
Hallas, Paul. SMALL BUT DEADLY – THE PACKET TRICKSTER’S HANDBOOK. (Book) Humble (TX), H&R Magic Books, 2005. First edition. 174pp., illus., 8vo. Red cloth with gold stamping in a dust jacket. Near fine. Offered at $20.00
Harris, Ben. BEND IT LIKE GELLER – CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF A GENRE. (Book) N.pl., Vanishing Inc. Magic, 2022. 230pp., illus., genre map, bibliog., Wide 8vo. Pictorial boards. As New. Offered at $32.00
Harris, Paul, with additional writing by Eric Mead. THE ART OF ASTONISHMENT – BOOK 2. (Book) Rancho Cordova (CA), Murphy’s Magic Supplies, 1996/2002. 320pp., illus., index to volumes 1,2 and 3, 4to. Black covered boards with gilt stamping in a dust jacket. Dust jacket is roughed up a bit on the bottom edge of the back with a small (.25”) closed tear; o/w VG+. Offered at $23.00
Hass, Lawrence. LIFE MAGIC – IDEAS AND MYSTERIES. (Book) Memphis (TN), Theory and Art of Magic Press, 2018. Second edition. 54pp., illus., 8vo. Black pictorial boards with white spine and front cover lettering. Small scratch on the rear board; o/w Near Fine. Offered at $14.00
Hass, Lawrence. TRANSFORMATIONS – CREATING MAGIC OUT OF TRICKS. (Inscribed/Signed Book) n.pl., Theory and Art of Magic Press, 2007. First edition. 183pp., illus., bibliography, 8vo. Black cloth in a dust jacket. Warmly inscribed to “a friend and respected colleague…” and signed by Larry Hass. Jacket shows some slight edge wear from handling and the bottom edge of the jacket has been roughed up a bit with a small chip of paper lifted at the bottom; o/w VG+. Offered at $32.00
Hawkesworth, Eric. PRACTICAL LESSONS IN MAGIC – TRICKS AND ILLUSIONS FOR THE AMATEUR PERFORMER. (Book) New York, Hawthorn Books, 1967. 95pp., illus., 8vo. Paperbound. Standard 8vo printing but reading orientation is as a 16mo bound at the top. VG. Offered at $4.00
Newly added! Haydn, Whit. THE INTRICATE WEB OF DISTRACTION—A ROUTINE FOR THE COLOR-CHANGING KNIVES). (Booklet) n.pl., By the Author, 1989. 12pp., illus., 4to. 8.5 x 11 sheets wire spiral bound. Two reviews laid in at the rear. VG. Offered at $12.00
Newly added! [Hadyn, Whit “Pop”] POP HAYDN’S SPECIFIC RESONANCE. (DVD) Whit “Pop” Haydn, 2014. Running time over an hour. Review laid in. DVD case has been opened and DVD presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $12.00
Hazel, Peter. PALMISTRY QUICK AND EASY. (Book) Woodbury (MN), Llewellyn Worldwide, 2010. First edition/eighth printing. 223pp. (+advert.), illus., 8vo. Paperbound. As new. $7.00
Hilliard, John Northern, CARD MAGIC: A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON MODERN CARD CONJURING. (Book) Minneapolis (MN), Carl W. Jones, 1945. First Edition. 586pp., illus., Index, large 8vo. Blue cloth with black spine stamping in a dust jacket. The dust jacket is roughed up along the top edge; one small spot on the front end paper; o/w internally condition is bright and clean and VG+. Offered at $32.00
Hoffman, Professor (Angelo Louis). CONJURING TRICKS WITH DOMINOES, DICE, BALLS, HATS, ETC…ALSO STAGE TRICKS FROM “MODERN MAGIC”. (Book) Cover title: HOFFMAN’S TRICKS WITH DICE, DOMINOES, ETC. Philadelphia, David McKay, Publisher, n.d. 121pp., B/W illus. 8vo. Light green cloth with red and black cover stamping with red lettering on the spine. Cover shows some general wear with modest fraying at the top and bottom of the spine; some spotting on the front; lower corners are bumped; o/w a respectable copy and Quite Good. Offered at $6.00
Newly added! [Hoffmann, Professor—Angelo Lewis] “Magic at Home” (Excerpt) This appears to be a 25-page excerpt from Professor Hoffmann’s MAGIC AT HOME – A BOOK OF AMUSING SCIENCE published by Cassell in 1890. The excerpted portion is 25 pages and has been side stapled and covered be green plastic tape. The excerpt measures 7.25 x 9.5 and the first two pages and last page are chipped and have been cellophane taped in several places (now yellowing). Generally the item is rather fragile and toned throughout—and only fair. Offered at $12.00
Newly added! [Holden – Max Holden’s Magic Shop] THE LATEST OF THE WORLD’S BEST MAGIC – CATALOG NO. 6 (1938, 156pp., 8vo); plus several flyers from 1934 and 1935 as bonus material. Show some use and wear with occasional checkmarks; pp.81-84 have been detached and are roughed-up around the edges; still overall quite Good. Offered at $8.00
Newly added! [Hollingworth, Guy] GUY HOLLINGWORTH featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 53—2020. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2020. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $8.00
[Houchin, Wayne] WAYNE HOUCHIN – LIVING THE DREAM featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 26—October 2011. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2011. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $7.00
[Houdiniana] Reeve, Arthur B., and John W. Grey. THE MASTER MYSTERY – THE GREAT HOUDINI SERIAL. (Vintage Book) New York, Grosset & Dunlap, 1919. First edition. 304pp. (+adverts), illus., 8vo. Red cloth with black lettering on the spine and front cover in a reproduction dust jacket. This is the novelization of the 1918 Houdini serial The Master Mystery which includes eight photographic illustrations plus the frontispiece from the original movie. A 9 x 12 reproduction of a lobby card from The Man From Beyond has been folded in quarters and tucked in behind the back flap of the dust jacket. The book shows light general wear along the lower edge and at the extremities with a 98% complete reproduction dust jacket with some chips and wear (now in a Mylar protective sleeve); former owner name and acquisition date is written on the front endpaper; end papers are lightly toned; o/w a very nice copy of vintage Houdiniana. Offered at $51.00
[Hugard, Jean] Two booklets by Jean Hugard on magic with money: COIN MAGIC (Tannen, 1972.,88pp.) and MONEY MAGIC (D. Robbins, n.d., 59pp.). Both are saddle-stapled in wraps and are VG offered as a pair for $5.00
[Hulse, H.R.] A CATALOG OF QUALITY MAGIC – H.R. HULSE. (Magic Catalog) Atlanta (GA). H.R. Hulse, (Early 1950’s) 24pp., 8vo. 5.75 x 8.5 sheets bound by crafting brads in light green covers. Includes a 25-cent coupon off on the next purchase. Face edge of catalog roughed up a bit; o/w VG. Offered at $4.00
Hunter, Norman. MAGIC TRICKS. (Book) Baltimore, Penguin Books, 1968. (Formerly THE PUFFIN BOOK OF MAGIC)128pp., illus., 12mo, Paperbound. Near fine. Offered at $4.00
[Hypnosis Lot] A three-booklet lot on Hypnotism, including: Calostro’s ENTERTAINING WITH HYPNOTISM. (D. Robbins, n.d. 15pp., 8vo.); Ed Wolff’s PRACTICAL HYPNOTISM (D. Robbins, 1976, 37pp., 8vo.)’ and Young’s 25 LESSONS IN HYPNOTISM – HOW TO BECOME AN EXPERT OPERATOR (Top Hat Magic, n.d., 36ppmo., 12.). Pictorial wraps. Some show light toning, o/w all are VG. Offered as a lot at $4.00
Newly added! [Illusion Lot] A small lot of four booklets on various illusions—plans and presentation. (Six-item Lot) The lot includes: Mike Bent’s ZERO GRAVITY – THE ULTIMATE CLOSE-UP LEVITATION (1997, 8pp.); U.F. Grant’s FIFTEEN GREAT ILLUSIONS (Abbott, n.d., 21pp); Ken and Roberta Griffin’s ILLUSION SHOW KNOW-HOW (1972, 104pp.); ;and Mark Parker’s POPULATE – AN ILLUSIONARY APPEARANCE OF A SMALL CROWD (2012, 32pp.) All are 4to saddle or side stappled or plastic comb bound in pictorial covers. Overall all are in VG condition. All four items offered as a lot at $20.00
Newly added! [Indian Rope Trick, The] An issue of MAGIC – THE INDEPENDENT MAGAZINE FOR MAGICIANS, Volume Five – Number Nine (May 1996) featuring “The Koh-I-Noor of Magic—The Indian Rope Trick” by John Booth (pages 52-59) with the article, photos, and a cover photo focusing of the search for the Indian Rope Trick. The issue also includes the fifth installment of “David Bamberg’s Film Career” by Bill McIlhany; “Extreme Magic?” by Stan Allen; and the customary features, columns, reviews, and adverts. The magazine is complete (94pp.) and Very Good. Offered at $5.00
[Jay, Joshua] JOSHUA JAY featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 28—2012. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2012. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $7.00
Newly added! [Johnson, Kieron] CHAOTIC. (DVD) RSVP Magic, 2013. Running time is two hours and 30 minutes. DVD case has been opened and DVD presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $12.00
[Johnson, Keiron ] TO THE MAX. (DVD) RSVP Presents, n.d. Running time not provided. DVD has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $10.00
Kaufman, Richard. THE COMPLETE WORKS OF DEREK DINGLE. ,Book) New York, Richard Kaufman and Alan Greenberg, 1982. First edition. 219pp., illus., 4to. Cloth in a dust jacket. Nine page article “Derek Dingle, In His Own Words” by Tamila Marrota printed from the MAGIC website 2/8/2004 is laid in at the rear. Dust jacket shows mild use and handling, o/w Near Fine. Offered at $54.00
Kaufman, Richard. TOM MULLICA STARRING IN SHOW-TIME AT THE TOM-FOOLERY. (Signed/Inscribed Book) Silver Spring (MD), Richard Kaufman and Alan Greenberg, 1992. First edition. 220pp., illus., 4to. Red cloth with gilt spine lettering in a dust jacket. Inscribed to former owner and signed by Tom Mullica. Several articles on or by Mullica are laid in at the rear. Near Fine. Offered at $162.00
Newly added! Kaye, Marvin. CATALOG OF MAGIC. (Book) Garden City (NY), Doubleday, 1977. 280pp., illus. 280pp., illus., bibliog., gloss., 4to. VG. Offered at $5.00
Kellar, Harry, and Phil Temple with Robert E. Olson. A MAGICIAN’S TOUR – REVISITED – BEING THE LIFE AND ADVENTURES OF THE AMERICAN NOSTRADAMUS, HARRY KELLAR, AS TOLD BY HIS FAITHFUL “FAMILIAR”, “SATAN, JR.” AND HEREIN RETOLD BY PHIL TEMPLE WITH ROBERT E. OLSON. (Book) Novato (CA), Phil Temple, 2000. 226pp., illus., bibliog., poster listing/credits, 4to. Cloth in a dust jacket. PLUS, a 56-page reproduction (1999) of KELLAR’S WONDER BOOK laid in. As new. Offered at $44.00
[Kimlat, Kostya] KOSTYA KIMLAT featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 18—August 2010. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2010. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $6.00
King, Mac and Mark Levy. TRICKS WITH YOUR HEAD. (Inscribed/Signed Book) New York, Three Rivers Press, 2002. 203pp., illus., 8vo. Paperbound in yellow pictorial covers. Inscribed to the former owner and signed by Mark Levy. Faint bump wrinkle on the upper face edge corner; o/w VG. Offered at $6.00
[Kranzo, Nathan] GHOST COIN – HALF DOLLAR. (Utility Device) Penguin Magic, 2022. New in original box. Offered at $14.00
Newly added! [Kranzo, Nathan] MENE TEKEL MIRACLES. (DVD) Nanthan Kranzo, 2010. Running time is not provided. Does not include Mene-Tekel decks. Review laid in. DVD case has been opened and DVD presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $12.00
Newly added! Kraske, Robert. HARRY HOUDINI – MASTER OF MAGIC. (Juvenile Book) New York, Scholastic Book Services, 1975. 72pp., illus., 12mo. Paperbound. Former owner name written inside; o/w VG. Offered at $4.00
Lalicki, Tom. SPELLBINDER – THE LIFE OF HARRY HOUDINI. (Book – Juvenile) New York, Holiday House, 2000. First edition. 81pp., illus., bibliog., index, 4to. Cloth/boards in dust jacket. A very nice juvenile (10 and up) history of HH. As new. Offered at $4.00
Newly added! [Larson Family, The] An issue of GENII, THE CONJURORS’ MAGAZINE, Volume 61 – Number 5 (September 1998) features “Farwell From The Larsen Family”” (pages 8-27) with interview, photos and a cover photo by and about members of the Larsen Family. The issue also contains the customary features, columns and adverts. The magazine is complete and over all Very Good. Offered at $5.00
[Lecture Notes Lot – Lot #3] A lot of four large format (4to) lecture notes: Keith Oldham’s CARDS AND COINS LECTURE NOTES (Viking Enterprises, 1980, 27pp); Mariano Palhinha’s LECTURE NO. 1 (Magic Limited, 1973, 10pp.); Jay Sankey’s SANKEY 1996 (By the Author, 1996, 17pp.); and Dick Zimmerman’s CREATIVE MAGIC (By the Author, 1973, 9pp.) All are saddle, side or corner stapled in wraps or covers. VG. Offered as a lot at $9.00
[Lecture Notes/Presentations Lot – Lot #4] A lot of six large format (4to) lecture note sets, including: Vynn Boyar’s SLEIGHTS, SECRETS, AND SUGGESTIONS (Magician’s Guild of America, 1953, 12pp.0; Kirk Charles’ MIXED BAG OF TRICKS LECTURE (By the Author, 2002, 10pp.); Barry Govan’s LECTURE NOTES (By the author, 1976, 15pp.); Namreh’s (a.k.a. Herman Weber) ADVENTURES OF DIAMOND JACK (By the Author, n.d., 2pp); James Reneaux’s TRICKS OF THE TRADE (Magicians Guild of America, 1953, 9pp.); and Steve Rodman’s LECTURE NOTES (By the Author, n.d., 9pp). All are 48.5 x 11 sheets, side or corner stapled—typically in covers. VG. Offered as a lot at $12.00
[Lecture Notes Lot – Lot #5] A lot of six small format (8vo) lecture notes, including: IBM 39th Annual Convention $1,000 CLOSE-UP SEMINAR (IBM,1967, 31pp., some fading/toning at the edges); Michael Bailey’s THE BAILEY FORMULA (By the Author, 1979, 22pp.); Luke Dancy’s ON THE FLOOR (By the Author, n.d., 16pp.); Piet Forton’s LECTURE NOTES (Magic Inc., n.d., 20pp.); Ben Harris’ 1986 WORLD LECTURE TOUR NOTES (By the Author, 1986, 8pp.); and Fred Kaps’ IT”S SO SIMPLE (Martin Breese, 1986, 26pp.). All are saddle-stapled in wraps or covers. Some may have a former owner name or an occasional mark or blemish, o/w all are VG. Offered as a lot at $12.00
Newly added! [Lecture Notes Lot – Lot #6] A lot of five small format lecture note: Michael Bailey’s THE BAILEY FORMULA (28pp); Paul Diamond’s ANOTHER LECTURE BY PAUL DIAMOND – A DIAMOND IS A MAGICIAN’S BEST FRIEND. (60pp.) and PAUL DIAMOND LECTURE NOTES – MISC, MAGIC – LECTURE #87. (17pp.); Glenn Haywood’s CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE LECTURE NOTES (28pp.); and Bob Little’s LECTURE NOTES (56pp.). All are saddle-stapled in wraps—and an occasional notation or comment aside—all are VG. Offered as a lot at $18.00
[Leech, Al] A small Leech lot. (Four-Booklet Lot) This lot includes: CARD SLEIGHTS (1969, 32pp.); CARD MAN STUFF (1970, 24pp.); CARDMANSHIP (1981, 28pp); and MANIPULATING WITH LEECH (1975, 30pp.). All are saddle stapled in wraps and were published by Magic, Inc.. All are in VG condition. Offered as a lot at $10.00
[Linking Ring Magazine] THE LINKING RING. (Magazine Reprint – Volumes One and Two) Ernest Schieldge and Gene Gordon et.al. Winnipeg, Canada. International Brotherhood of Magicians. Bi-monthly. 8.5 x 11 mimeo. This is a reprint of the first two volumes of the magazine Vol 1: No. 1 (1922) through Vol. 2: No. 12 (January 1925) reprinted by Sir Edwards (R. LaRue) of Indianapolis in 1947. The first page of each issue is stamped Reprint #22. Over 300 8.5 x 11 pages, top-hole punched in an ACCO press binder. General condition is VG. Offered at $5.00
Livera, Giovanni and Jon Racherbaumer. THE AMAZING CIGAR – THE CIGAR CONNOISSEUR’S SECRETS TO SMOKE RINGS, MYSTIFICATIONS AND OTHER COOL THINGS. (Book) Orlando (FL), Magic Marketing Concepts, 1997. First edition. 160pp., illus., 8vo. Yellow cloth over buckram covered boards in a dust jacket. As New. Offered at $4.00
Newly added! [Long, Chad] CHAD LONG’S NOW LOOK HERE! (DVD) Chad Long, n.d. Running time 22 minutes. Cards not included. Has been opened and DVD presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $8.00
Newly added! Lovick, John. PARLOUR/CABARET/STAND-UP—THE HANDSOME JACK 3X5 SERIES. (Three Volume Booklet Set) Los Angeles (CA), By the Author, 2008. PARLOUR/CABARET/STAND-UP – VOLUME ONE (23pp); FOR UNLAWFUL CARDTRICK KNOWLEDGE – VOLUME TWO (20pp.); and GIMME SOME MONEY – VOLUME THREE (32pp.). All three are 8vo in pictorial wraps and As New. Offered as a lot at $28.00
Lovick, John. SWITCH, UNFOLDING THE $100 BILL SWITCH. (Book) Rancho Cordova, CA, Murphy’s Magic Supplies, 2006. First edition. 346pp., illus., index, 4to. Cloth in a dust jacket. Near Fine. Offered at $36.00
[Lucero, Armando] UNLOCKING THE MIND OF ARMANDO LUCERO featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 27—2012. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2012. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $7.00
[Magic Directories] An eclectic mix of directories and reference lists. (Five-Item Lot) This lot includes: Sid Lorraine’s NEW REFERENCE FILE OF NAMES – ADDRESSES – RATES – CATALOG COST – MAGIC MAGAZINES – CLUB JOURNALS – MAGIC DEALERS – SPECIALISTS (1976, 12pp., 4to); Lorraine’s NEW REFERENCE FILE SUPPLEMENT (1977, 6pp); GEORGE NORRINGTON’S WHO’S WHO IN MAGIC 1982-83 – LIST OF DEALERS, LECTURERS, SOCIETIES AND SERVICES. (1983, 10pp.); Monson Products’ THE 1982-83 MAGIC DIRECTORY- MAGIC’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE INDUSTRY-WIDE DIRECTORY (1983, 111pp., 4to); and Gene Martin’s MAGIC USA YELLOW PAGES (1990, 90pp., 8vo. Wire spiral bound). Norrington shows some use and wear—the others range from Good to VG+/ Offered as a lot at $13.00
[Magic/Routines with Messages] Two-Booklet Lot, including: Christopher Manos’ USING MAGIC IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS. (Booklet) Littleton (CO), By the Author, 1991. 29pp., sources list, 8vo. Saddle stapled in white pictorial wraps; and Gary Strudler’s SHOUT IT OUT! A RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE PREVENTION OF CHILD SEX ABUSE. (Booklet) n.pl., Uplifting Adventure Co., 1985. 42pp., 4to. Skits and/or vent routines. Plastic comb bound. Former owner name/stamp inside; o/w VG. Both offered as a lot for $4.00
MAGICAL ARTS JOURNAL. (Small Periodical Lot – ADB/SAF #41855) Michael Ammar and Adam J. Fleischer. New York. A small lot from Volume Two: No. 1 (February 1988); No. 2; Triple Issue: No. 4, 5 & 6; and Double Issue No. 7 & 8. All seven single and combined issues. Near fine. Offered as a lot. at $6.00
Newly added! [Magical Miscellany] A small box of a dozen or so miscellaneous magic tricks, props and gimmicks—some are new and unopened. This lot includes: Gozinta Boxes (Supreme) ;Thumb Tip; Jug Lota (4” tall); Cash Paddle; Chips; 3sfere; One-In- A-Row; Insta-Change; Think: E.S.P; Cigarette Through Card; Black Tiger Deck; and a few more. Instructions are included when available. As a Lot – Offered at $25.00
MAGICIEN, LE – REVUE TRIMESTRIELLE DES PRESTIDIDITATEURS AMATEURS ET PROFESSIONNELES. (Trans. THE MAGICIAN – QUARTERLY REVIEW OF AMATUER AND PROFESSIONAL MAGICIANS) (Small Magazine Lot) Andre Mayette and Robert Veno. Paris. Quarterly. 8.5” x 10.75”. Four issues: No. 8 (December 1938); No. 9; No. 10; and No. 21 (October 1946). Spines are a bit worn (No. 10’s spine has been reinforced with clear tape); o/w quite Good. Offered as a lot for $9.00
Marconick [Heinz Nikolas Stolk]. A three-booklet lot: MARCONICK’S MAGIC NR. 2. (Louis Tannen, 1970, 32pp.); MARCONICK’S ORIGINAL MAGIC BOOK 3 (Magic Inc, 1979, American Tour Edition, 43pp.) and MARCONICK’S ORIGINAL MAGIC NR. 4 (Amsterdam, Marconick, 1970, 26pp., inscribed/signed inside the front cover) All three are saddle stapled in colorful wraps. Condition of all three is VG. Offered as a lot for only $5.00
Newly added! [Marotta, Rich] SIX COMMERCIAL EFFECTS BY RICH MAROTTA. (DVD) Palooka Productions, 2014. Running time not provided. Special card for “Three Card Prediction” is not included. DVD case has been opened and DVD presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $10.00
Marshall, Jay. JASPERNESE THUMB-TIE. (Booklet) Chicago, Magic Inc., 2020. 12pp., illus., 8vo. Saddle stapled in white pictorial wraps. New. Offered at $4.00
Mason, Mark. IT BEATS WORKING! (Inscribed/Signed Lecture Notes) Blackpool, By the Author, n.d. 16pp., illus., 8vo. Wraps. Inscribed/signed on the front cover. Near fine. Offered at $14.00
[Maven, Max] MAX MAVEN featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 16—April 2010. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2010. Typical running time 90-120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $6.00
Maxwell, Mike. THE COMMERCIAL MAGIC OF J.C. WAGNER. (Book) Tahoma (CA), L & L Publishing, 1987. First edition – stated. 164pp., illus., 4to. Black cloth with silver spine stamping in a dust jacket. Boards show some evidence of having been in a damp area with a modest warp, but no damp smell; o/w quite Good. Offered at $29.00
Mayol, Henry, from an original idea by Francis Giles. COINS THROUGH… (Booklet) N.pl., By the Author, n.d. Lacks pagination (6pp.), illus., 8vo. Saddle stapled in green pictorial wraps. VG. Offered at $7.00
McAthy, George. A pair of booklets from George McAthy. (Two-Booklet Lot) MAGICOMEDY (1967, 5pp.) and MAGIC FROM THE DOPE DEN. (1967, 50pp.) Both published by Micky Hades Enterprises in Calgary in 1967. Both are 4to and side stapled under cloth tape. MAGICOMEDY has some isolated pencil notations, o/w VG. Offered at $6.00
[Micheli, Peter (Pietro?)] PETER MICHELI. (Poster) Original poster (circa 1980’s) measuring 12.5” x 19.5”. Artwork is signed by Fremura (Alberto?). Will ship rolled. VG+ condition. Offered at $5.00
Minch, Stephen. JOHN CARNEY’S CARNEYCOPIA. (Book) Tahoma (CA), L & L Publishing, 1991. First edition. 266pp., illus., 8vo. Blue cloth with gilt stamping in a pictorial dust jacket. Near fine. Offered at $36.00
Mishell, Ed. HOLD-OUT MIRACLES – MAGIC’S GREATEST AID FOR DOING MIRACLES. (Book) New York, Tannen Publications, 1969. 66pp. (with adverts), illus., 8vo. Glossy pictorial wraps. Some very mild soiling on the front cover; o/w VG+. Offered at $7.00
Moses, Arthur. HOUDINI PERIODICAL BIBLIOGRAPHY. (Book) Humble (TX), H & R Magic Books, 2006. 96pp., illus., 4to. Grey cloth with red letter stamping on the spine and front cover. A Fine copy. Offered at $11.00
Newly added! [Muldoon, Michael “Six”] 6 BY SIX. (DVD) System6Magic, 2013. Running time is not provided. DVD case has been opened and DVD presumably viewed, o/w VG. Offered at $14.00
Newly added! Murad, Marcela “Mama Clown”. PUT ON A HAPPY FACE – MAMA CLOWN’S COMPLETE HOW-TO BOOK OF FACE PAINTING. (Booklet) Fort Lauderdale, Venture Press, 1993. 96pp., illus., 4to. Perfect bound in colorful pictorial covers. VG+. Offered at $6.00
[National Magic Company]. NATIONAL MAGIC COMPANY (Two Catalog Lot) NATIONAL MAGIC COMPANY – NUMBER 2. (Catalog) Chicago, National Magic Company, 1936. Proprietor: Jim Sherman from the Palmer House Gift Shop. 76pp., illus., index, 8vo. Wraps with orange cover and black/silver illustrations; spine has been reinforced with clear tape. And NATIONAL MAGIC COMPANY (1946, 32pp., from the State Street address). Other than the reinforced spine on NO. 2, condition is quite good overall with an occasional check-mark indicating items of interest. Offered as a lot at $4.00
Neale, Robert E. with David Parr. THE MAGIC MIRROR: REFLECTIONS ON THE NATURE AND RELEVANCE OF MAGIC. (Book) Seattle, Hermetic Press, 2002. First edition. 168pp., illus., 8vo. Cloth/boards in dust jacket. Near fine. Offered at $135.00
Newly added! [Ng, Alex, and Red Tsai] INVASION—THE ULTIMATE COIN IN BOTTLE EFFECT. (Magic Trick) Ochiu Magic Presents, 2026. Complete with wide-mouth glass bottle (2.5” square x 3” high), two wide-mouth corks (one gimmicked/one not), remote, charger and link to a complete tutorial—all carefully packaged in an attractive 6.5” x 5” x 4” storage box. Released at Blackpool 2026. New. Offered at $175.00
Okal, Bill. CARD MAGIC – AMAZING CARD TRICKS …EASILY PERFORMED BY MAGICIANS OF ALL AGES. (Book) New York, Paragon-Reiss, 1982. 175pp., illus., bibliog., index, 8vo. Paperbound. There has been some paper transfer to the rear cover from another source; o/w VG. Offered at $4.00
[Olson, Robert A. – Historical Conjuring and Entertainments] MAGIC AND ALLIED ARTS – MOSTLY MAGIC, VENTRILOQUISM, CIRCUS, PUNCH & JUDY, TRADE CARDS, APPARATUS, MAGIC SETS, EPHEMERA, BOOKS, ETC. – MAIL BID SALE NO. 3 –CLOSING DATE – JULY 28, 1997. (Catalog) Putnam (CT). 28pp., illus., 4to. Perfect bound under binder’s tape. VG. Offered at $4.00
Orleans, Danny. MAGIC SCRATCHERS – 40 TRICKS WITH AMAZING CRATCH-OFF URPRIES. (Book) San Francisco (CA), Chronicle Books, 2010. 40pp., illus., wide 32mo. Perfect bound (4 x 6) sheets colorfully printed on card-stock. Puzzles with scratch-off answer. New. Offered at $6.00
Newly added! [Osborne, Paul] An issue of GENII, THE CONJURORS’ MAGAZINE, Volume 64 – Number 6 (June 2001) features “Paul Osborne Presents an Illusion Potpourri” (pages 18-38) with interviews) with interviews, articles, plans focused on Paul Osborne and his productive career—with detailed drawings, photos and a cover photo. The issue also contains the customary features, columns and adverts. The magazine is complete and over all Very Good. Offered at $5.00
[Ouellet, Gary] THE VERY BEST OF GARY OUELLET, VOLUME 1. (DVD] L & L Publishing, 2016. Running time 122 minutes. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $12.00
[Oversized/Quarto books for Developing Magicians – Lot #1] Three large size books—ideal for younger magicians, including: James R. Blackman’s THE BIG BOOK OF TRICKS AND MAGIC. (Random House, 1962, 55pp.); Lydia Darbyshire’s THE MAGIC BOOK: MASTER OF MYSTERIES OF OVER 150 MAGIC TRICKS. (Chartwell Books, 1997, 224pp.); and Jon Tremaine’s THE AMAZING BOOK OF MAGIC AND CARD TRICKS. (Barnes and Noble, 1999, 221pp.) As noted, all three are oversized (4to.) in pictorial boards. Some copies may show moderate use or have a former owner name or bookplate, but generally all are VG with the best available sent. Offered as a lot for $8.00
[Oversized/Quarto books for Developing Magicians – Lot #2] Two large size book for younger magicians, including: Nicholas Einhorn’s THE PRACTICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MAGIC. (Hermes House, 2009. 256pp.); and Peter Eldin’s MAGIC (Kingfisher, 1997. 64pp.). Both have colorful pictorial covers and include background on the history of magic, magicians, tricks and illusions—and both are great book for a developing magician. Some copies may show moderate use or have a former owner name or bookplate, but generally all are VG with the best available sent. Offered as a lot for $8.00
Newly added! [Owen Brothers] OWEN MAGIC – LIST NUMBER TWO. (Magic Catalog/List) Los Angeles, Owen Brothers, 1948. First edition. 17pp. mimeo pages, 4to. 8.5 x 11 sheets top stapled but folded to 8vo. Plus, SUPPLEMENT TO LIST NUMBER 2, 1949. 7pp. mimeo, same format as above. All have been folded and LIST TWO has considerable toning/soiling at the fold; o/w Good. Offered as a lot at $8.00
Pablo, Juan. G.B. JUANBILL DOLLAR. (Bill Trick) Murphy’s Magic. Includes necessary fakes, gimmick and link to online tutorial. Has been opened to examine, o/w As New. Offered at $9.00
Parrish, Robert. FOR MAGICIANS ONLY – A GUIDE TO THE ART OF MYSTIFYING. (Book) New York, Bernard Ackerman, 1944. First edition. 121pp., illus., 8vo. Green cloth with black spine and front cover lettering. Lacks a dust jack; shows some wear at the extremities; mild foxing/toning on the end papers—and to a lesser degree inside; former name and date on front pasted down fly; o/w quite Good. Offered at $5.00
Newly added! [Petit, Philippe] PHILIPPE PETIT talks to John Lovick about how his diverse experiences have informed his magic and his art featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 45—2016; and PHILIPPE PETIT – PART II featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 46—2016. (Two- DVD Lot) Kozmo Magic, 2016. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Both offered as a lot at $16.00
Newly added! Phillips, Hubert. PROFITABLE POKER. (Book) London, Arco Publications, 1960. First edition. 224pp., illus. with odds tables, 12mo. Red cloth with gold stamping in a dust jacket. Minor wear; VG. Offered at $5.00
Pierce, Jeff. THE CARDWARP TOUR – A COMPILATION OF ROUTINES AND SCRIPTS INSPIRED BY ROY WALTON’S “CARDWARP” EFFECT. (Book) Orlando (FL), JPM Publishing, 2012. First edition. 192pp., illus., references, 4to. Pictorial boards. As new. Offered at $32.00
Pierce, Lance. THE WORLD-FAMOUS BOWL ROUTINE – A PRACTICAL, POWEFUL AND ENTERTAININGROUTINE FOR THE BILL IN LEMON. (Booklet) (Boca Raton, FL), By the Author, 2005. 20pp., illus., 4tNear Fine. Offered at $14.00
Piff the Magic Dragon (aka John van der Put) and edited by John Lovick. PIFF THE MAGIC BOOK – VOLUME ONE. (Book) N.pl., Vanishing, Inc., 2023. First edition. Foreword by Penn Jillette. 430pp., illus., wide 8vo (7.75” x 8”). Green boards with stylistic yellow lettering on the cover and spine with a red ribbon placeholder. Modest signs of use and having been read; o/w VG. Offered at $32.00
[Platform or Stand-Up Magic – Bundle No 1] A bundle of booklets primarily focused on platform or stand-up magic. Titles included are: Loring Campbell’s THIS IS MAGIC! (Abbott’s. 1945, 64pp.); Joe Karson’s FURTHER TIPS ON ZOMBIE (Abbott’s, 1963, 59pp.); Joseph Ovette’s TRICKS AND ILLUSIONETTES – BEING A COLLECTION OF EASILY BUILT TRICKS AND SMALL ILLUSIONS (D. Robbins, 1944, 30pp./+adverts); and Bruce Posgatres’ DOVE PAN-ORAMA (Herb Morrissey, 1972, 48pp.). All are 8vo. and side-stapled or saddle-stapled in wraps. Some may have an occasional name, ownership stamp, price, etc., but all are o/w VG. Offered as a lot at $7.00
Poland, Ellison. WONDERFUL ROUTINES OF MAGIC. (Book) North Billerica (MA), By the Author, 1969. First edition. 251pp., illus., bibliog., 8vo. Gray cloth with gilt title stamping on cover and spine. An interesting former owner bookplate; some light scuffs or mars on the exterior covers; nice and clean inside; overall VG. Offered at $24.00
Presto, Fay. MAGIC FOR KIDS. (Book) New York, Kingfisher, 1999., 72pp., illus., glossary, index., 4to. Paperbound with colorful pictorial covers. Near fine. Offered at $4.00
Pyka, John, and edited by Bill Palmer. THEATRICAL MAGIC, THE BOOK. (Book) Orlando, Leapin’ Lizards Magic, 2007. 179pp., illus., bibliography, glossary, 4to. Paperbound. As New. Offered at $24.00
Racherbaumer, Jon. MAGIE DUVIVIER. (Book) Edited by Richard Kaufman. Washington (DC), Richard Kaufman and Alan Greenberg, 1996. First edition. 179pp., illus., 4to. Black cloth with metallic title-stamping on the spine in a dust jacket. VG. Offered at $54.00
Ragsdale, Bill. MAGIC AROUND THE WORLD. (Book) Eden (NC), Adventures in Entertainment, 1994. 144pp., illus., 8vo. Paperbound. Script for “Adventures Around the World” with presentation and promotion ideas. As new. Offered at $4.00
Randi, The Amazing, and Bert Randolph Sugar. HOUDINI: HIS LIFE AND ART. (Book) New York, Grosset and Dunlap, 1976. 192pp., illus., index, 4to. Paperbound. Light edgewear; o/w VG+. Offered at $6.00
[Raphael, Seth] AMAZE. (Mind Reading Effect) From MINDFX. A pocket size maze puzzle book allowing you to stun your spectators with an incredible multi-phased routine. Complete with book, bookmark crib, and link to downloadable instructions and additional content. New. Now offered at $36.00
[Redford, Patrick] THE ELEPHANT – A DEVICE FOR VANISHING, APPEARING & SWITCHING. (Utility Device) RFA Productions, n.d. Package includes device and QR code link with password to complete instructions. As New, Offered at $14.00
Newly added! Reid, Wally, and edited by Robert Lund. MAGIC – ON STAGE. (Book) Oakland (CA), Magic Limited – Lloyd E. Jones, 1980. 124pp., illus., 8vo. Black cloth with silver spine and front cover pictorial stamping. Lacks a dust jacket; front end paper is corner clipped; some highlighting and underling throughout; o/w VG. Offered at $5.00
Reynolds, Charles and edited by W.L. Broecker. OBSERVATIONS & EFFECTS: A LECTURE. (Lecture Notes) n.pl., By the Author, n.d. (2000). 45pp., illus., 4to. Plastic comb bound. Shows use with some light creasing at the spine; o/w VG. Offered at $16.00
[Restaurant Magic] LIVE AT THE JAILHOUSE – A GUIDE TO RESTAURANT MAGIC. (Three-Disk DVD) Kosmo Magic, n.d. Over five hours of running time. Includes performances and conversations with Dan Fleshman, Garrett Thomas, Dan Tong, Kirk Charles, Paul Green, Justin Miller and Ted Brainard (aka Kosmo). Has been opened and presumably viewed –bumped with a slight dimple on the back cover, o/w appears VG with bubble wrap securing DVDs in position to avoid any scratching. Offered at $24.00
Newly added! Richardson, Barrie. THEATER OF THE MIND. (Book) Seattle 9WA), Hermetic Press, 1999. First edition. 304pp., illus., bibliog., 4to. Pale purple cloth with metallic spine and cover stamping in a dust jacket. Near fine. Offered at $60.00
Ripley, Sherman. AN INTRODUCTION TO MAGIC. (Book) New York, Sentinel Books, 1946. First edition. 127pp., illus., 8vo. Pictorial boards. Scuffed the corners with some loss of plasticized paper; o/w Good+. Offered at $4.00
[Rope Routines] A pair of booklets dealing with rope routines: Dariel Fitzkee’s THE ONLY SIX WAYS TO RESTORE A ROPE (St. Raphael House, 1944., 52pp./+adverts.); Hugh Miller’s booklet: RINK’S ORIGINAL ROPE MYSTERIES (Supreme Magic, n.d, 28pp.) Both are saddle-stapled in wraps and other than some light soiling/toning, quite Good. Offered as a lot at $5.00
Newly added! [Sanders, Richard] 30 SECONDS TO STUN. (Card Revelation) Richard Sanders, 2025. Gimmick for use with a red Bicycle deck and link to tutorial. New. Offered at $30.00
Newly added! Schindler, George. MAGIC WITH EVERYDAY OBJECTS – OVER 150 TRICKS ANYONE CAN DO AT THE DINNER TABLE. (Book) New York, Reiss Games, 1976. 240pp., illus., bibliog., index, 8vo. Softbound. VG+. Offered at $5.00
Schneider, Al. MATRIX. (Booklet) n.pl., By the Author, 1976. Third edition. 20pp., illus., 8vo. Saddle stapled in blue, red and white wraps. A VG+ copy. Offered at $5.00
Schlutz, Ryan. MAKING THE CUT – A PEEK INTO THE MAGIC OF RYAN SCHLUTZ. (Book) n.pl., Vanishing, Inc., 2012. 113pp., illus., 4to. Boards. A review from GENII is laid in at the rear. A few minor cover scuffs/scratch, o/w VG+. Offered at $26.00
Schultz, Ryan, and Salomon Fainstein. UNANCHORED. (Book) n.pl., By the Author, 2022. 299pp., illus., 8vo. Deep blue cloth with metallic blue-green stamping and place-holder ribbon. Near Fine.. Offered at $51.00
SERVANTE, THE. (Single Magazine – SAF#62155) C.D. Mazurat. Calgary, AB, Canada. Quarterly. Printed 8.5 x 11” with glossy covers. This is a single issue of the five issues produced: Number Two. No specific date on either but issued in 1992. 19pp. Near fine copy. Offered at $4.00
Sewell, Len J. MAGI MAGIC. (Booklet) Birmingham (UK), Goodliffe The Magician, 1947. 32pp., illus., 8vo. Saddle stapled in pictorial wraps. Former owner bookplate; o/w VG. Offered at $4.00
Shagan, Rena. BOOKING AND TOUR MANAGEMENT FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. (Book) New York, Allworth Press 1996. 271pp., illus., appendices, bibliog., index, 8vo. Paperbound. Edgewear and mild soiling on face edge; o/w VG. Offered at $4.00
Skomp, Steve. DEVIOUS DECEPTIONS. (Booklet) N.pl., By the Author, 2003. 64pp., illus., 4to. Plastic comb-bound with a clear plastic cover sheet over pictorial covers. Shows some handling; o/w VG+. Offered at $16.00
[Slot Machines] PACE’S CHERRY BELLS. (Parts List and Service Manual) Chicago, Pace Manufacturing Co., 1946. 18pp., illus., 8vo. Saddle stapled in white pictorial wraps. This is a service manual and parts list for a mechanical “one-armed bandit” circa the early 1940’s. In addition to the parts listing and pricing (ranging from $.15 to $37.50) the manual includes eight pages of exploded diagrams featuring the internal works of the machine. Condition is VG. Offered at $4.00
Smith, Elliott, and Ian Quick. HIGHWAY TO SUCCESS: THE ENTERTAINER’S ROADMAP TO BUSINESS. (Book) N.pl., Happy Medium Books, 2003. 175pp., illus., 8vo. Slight blemish on the upper face corner of the back cover; o/w VG. Offered at $5.00
SOCIETY OF CANADIAN MAGICIANS LEVITATOR. (Small Periodical Lot – ADB #6060) Wilf Parsons, et al. Scarborough, Canada. Society of Canadian Magicians. 8vo. Monthly. Mimeo 7 x 8.5. After V 5/N 3/4 it became loose-leafed and punched for a binder titled A LA CARTE. This small lot contains two Issues: Vol. 4 – Issue 4 (March-April 1975) and Vol. 4 – Issue 5 (May-June 1975), VG. Offered at $4.00
Solomon, Matthew. DISAPPEARING TRICKS – SILENT FILM, HOUDINI, AND THE NEW MAGIC OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY. (Book) Urbana/Chicago (IL), University of Illinois Press, 2010. 196pp., illus., notes, bibliog., index, 8vo. As New. Offered at $21.00
Newly added! Spill, Steve. MAGIC IS MY WEED – TRICKS & STRATEGEMS TO TAKE YOU HIGHER THAN A BILLION BONG HITS. (Inscribed/Signed Book) Santa Monica (CA), Magic Concepts, 2019. 237pp., illus., 8vo. Softbound. Inscribed to the former owner. Near Fine. Offered at $75.00
Newly added! [Spill, Steve] STEVE SPILL featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 47—2016. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2016. Typical running time 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $10.00
Stanyon, Ellis. CARD TRICKS FOR EVERYONE. (Book) Buchanan (NY), Emerson Books, 1974. Introduction by John Mulholland. 141pp., illus., index, 12mo. Orange cloth with black spine stamping in a dust jacket. Dust jacket has two small chips at the bottom and one at the top of the front cover; a closed tear (repaired from behind on the rear); and some soiling on the dust jacket; o/w a nice tight copy and VG. Offered at $4.00
Steinmeyer, Jim. THE GLORIOUS DECEPTION: THE DOUBLE LIFE OF WILLIAM ROBINSON, CHUNG LING SOO, THE “MARVELOUS CHINESE CONJURER.” (Book) New York, Carroll & Graf Publishers, 2005. First edition. 451pp., illus., index, 8vo. Cloth covered boards in a dust jacket. Shows some use and wear at the edges of the dust jacket; o/w VG. Offered at $10.00
Steinmeyer, Jim. THE MAGIC OF ALAN WAKELING. (Book) Burbank (CA), Hahne Publications, 1998. Second edition – limited to 1,000 copies. 345pp., illus., 4to. Cloth bound with gold stamping on the spine and front cover. Very light rubbing on the rear cover; o/w Near Fine. Offered at $67.00
Surath, Avrom Karl. THERE WILL BE WONDERFUL SURPRISES. (Book) Sarasota (FL), By the Author, 2007. 228pp., illus., 8vo. Paperbound in colorful covers. Life of Marco the Magi. As new. Offered at $17.00
[Tannen Inc., Louis] STARS OF MAGIC. (Book) New York, Louis Tannen Inc.,1975. 165pp. (+adverts), illus., 4to. Blue cloth with gilt title stamping. This is the edition that includes the crisp photos and the two additional sections on Vernon and Slydini. Some mild wear on the cover; and the “M” of “MAGIC” on the cover has been rubbed resulting in removal of some of the stamping; o/w VG. Offered at $49.00
Newly added! Tarr, Bill. 101 EASY-TO-DO MAGIC TRICKS. (Book) New York, Dover Publications,1977. 222pp., illus., bibliog., glossary, 4to. Paperbound. Near fine. Offered at $6.00
Newly added! [Thayer’s Studio of Magic] THAYER QUALITY MAGIC CATALOG NO. 9, VOLUME 1 – 5. (Five-Volume Catalog Lot) Los Angeles (CA), Thayer Studio of Magic, 1943-44. (volumes have individual pagination, but 354pp. collectively), illus., 8vo. Paperbound. Some mild soiling and wear, but overall VG. Offered at $25.00
Thompson, J. G., Jr. CENTERMENTAL. (Booklet) N. pl., Ed Mellon, n.d. 13pp., 8vo. Pink pictorial wraps. Near Fine. Offered at $4.00
Tong, Dan. DAN TONG LECTURE NOTES. (Inscribed/Signed Lecture Notes) n.pl., By the Author, (1977). (16pp.), illus., 4to. 8.5 x 11 sheets side-stapled. Inscribed to former owner on front cover. VG. Offered at $9.00
Newly added! Townsend, Charles Barry. WORLD’S BEST MAGIC TRICKS. (Book) New York, Sterling, 1993, 128 pp., illus., 8vo. Paperbound. VG. Offered at $5.00
[Trade Show Tips/Advice] Two Booklets on Trade Shows: Bud Dietrich and Emil Jarrow’s. THE TRADE SHOW HANDBOOK. (Booklet) St. Paul (MN), By the Author, n.d. First edition; 46pp., illus., 8vo.; blue pictorial wraps; and Phil Kannen’s TRADE SHOW SECRETS REVEALED. (Booklet) Las Vegas (NV), Phil Kannen/Magic Fun Factory, 1998; 30pp., illus., 4to.; plastic comb bound. Both are VG+. Offered at $4.00
Tucker, Stephen. BOB OSTIN – “A LIFETIME OF MAGICAL INVENTIONS” – THE MAGIC OF BOB OSTIN. (Book) Ashford (UK), Peter Nardi and Alakazam Magic, 2005. First edition. 183pp., illus., 4to. Blue cloth with silver spine and cover stamping. Very lightly bumped at the bottom of the spine; o/w VG+. Offered at $85.00
Newly added! Tulcea, C. Ionescu. A BOOK ON CASINO BLACKJACK. (Book) New York, Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1982. 130pp., illus., bibliog., index, 8vo. Cloth in dust jacket (now in Mylar sleeve). Fine. Offered at $6.00
[Tyler, Diamond Jim] DIAMOND JIM TYLER PRESENTS DIA MONTE. (DVD with Cards) Diamond Jim Tyler, n.d. No running time provided. Includes cards (blue backed Bicycles) with gimmick. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $9.00
[Tyler, Diamond Jim] SWEET! and BIRTHDAY CARD. (DVD includes Original Gimmick) Diamond Jim Tyler, 2011. Includes gimmick. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w all appears VG. Offered at $10.00
Newly added! [Urbanus, Danny] THE FAST, THE LOOSE, AND THE RUBBER BAND – WIN OR LOSE, YOU DECIDE. (Booklet with Props) Danny Urbanus, 2026. 29pp., illus., 8vo. In stiff pictorial covers with the rubber bands laid in in an envelope. As New. Offered at $40.00
[Variety Pack – A Mix of Material – Close-Up to Stand-Up] A mix of material including: Tom Jones and Rachel Wild’s KIDDIES TO KORPORATE (Wild Magic, 2000. 25pp.); Kajar’s MAGIC SECRETS. (Books and Periodicals Inc., 1952, 56pp.); and Tim Wright’s DECEPTIVE ENTERTAINMENT THAT IS DELIGHTFULLY WRIGHT (By the Author, n.d., 30pp.). All are 4to and saddle stapled or comb bound—and all are VG. Offered as a lot at $9.00
Warlock, Peter. THE BEST TRICKS WITH SLATES. (Book) New York, Tannen, 1942. 65pp., illus., 8vo. Pictorial wraps. Shows modest wear; o/w VG. Offered at $5.00
Warlock, Peter. WARLOCK’S WAY, OR HOW TO DECEIVE PEOPE WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. (Book) Bideford, Supreme Magic Company, 1978. 128pp., illus., 8vo. Red cloth with gold spine stamping in a dust jacket. Dust jacket shows mild wear (now in a Mylar sleeve), o/w a VG copy. Offered at $8.00
Werlen, Gabriel. THE GREEN NECK 2 SYSTEM. (Book) Lorient, Marchand de Trucs and Mindbox, 2022. 244pp., illus., 8vo. Perfect bound in pictorial covers. Pre-owned but near fine. Offered at $32.00
[Wild, Boris] BORIS WILD – LIKES TO BE DIFFERENT! featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 32—2013. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2013. Typical running time120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $7.00
Williams, Dick. DICK WILLIAM’S CUPS & BALLS…FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM. (Booklet) n.pl., By the Author, 1999. 12pp., illus., 8vo. Saddle stapled in printed wraps. A Fine copy. Offered at $5.00
[Wilson, Greg] HUNDY 500. (DVD) Halopix Productions, 2002. No running time provided. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w all appears VG. Offered at $10.00
Wilson, Mark. MARK WILSON’S GREATEST MAGIC TRICKS. (Book plus Ephemera) Philadelphia (PA), Courage Books, 1995. 88pp., illus., index, 4to. Pictorial boards in a dust jacket in a Mylar protective sleeve. Plus a 10pp. article with photos, “Mark Wilson: Happy Magic” by Greg Wilson clipped from the March 2021 issue of M-U-M laid in at the rear. As New. Offered at $4.00
[Wilson, R. Paul, and Steven Delaere] TRAVELING CHIPS. (Trick) Penguin Magic, 2025. Includes bright, durable poker chips, as well as the gimmicked chip that does all the work—plus the link to the complete tutorial. All in the original packaging. New. Offered at $31.00
[Wind, Asi] ASI WIND featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 37—2014. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2014. Typical running time120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $7.00
[World’s Greatest Magic] COINS THROUGH THE TABLE. (DVD) L&L Publishing, 2011. Running time 24 minutes. DVD has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $7.00
Newly added! [Zabrecky, Rob]] ROB ZABRECKY talks to John Lovick about the inner weirdo featured in Reel Magic Magazine Issue 44—2016. (DVD) Kozmo Magic, 2016. Typical running time is 120 minutes or more. Includes regular columns, reviews, tricks, moves, and featured pdf files. Has been opened and presumably viewed – o/w appears VG. Offered at $8.00
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