{"title":"eBay Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eFOR EBAY\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wrinkles-by-bailey-wilson-s-osborne-harold-antique-1910-magic-book-sam","title":"Wrinkles by Bailey \u0026 Osborne ANTIQUE 1910 Magic Book SAM ESTATE","description":"\u003cp\u003eESTATE Condition fair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrinkles by S. Wilson Bailey and Harold A. Osborne is a classic, self-published vintage magic book first printed around 1910. Spanning roughly 62 pages, this booklet serves as a practical, illustrated guide for magicians, compiling a collection of sleight-of-hand routines, gimmicks, and illusion secrets that the authors considered to be the most effective of their era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than focusing on theatrical presentation, the text acts as a concise technical manual. It is structured into five distinct sections targeting specific disciplines of stage and close-up magic:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Handkerchiefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis section explores routines using silk handkerchiefs, focusing heavily on secret gimmicks and folding techniques. Highlights include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMethods for rolling and prepping silks for rapid production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe use of fake fingers (like \"The Cloth Finger\" and a variation on the famous \"Kellar Finger\") to hide and vanish silks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"Harnesses\" designed to produce large flags, alongside classic visual tricks like passing a handkerchief safely through a candle flame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Coins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocuses on coin manipulation and utility devices. It details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA grand finale routine for the classic Miser's Dream (where a magician continuously pulls coins out of thin air).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe mechanics of the \"New Era Coin Tray\"—a mechanical utility item used to secretly add or vanish coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMethods for clean, spectacular coin vanishes, including an improved method involving a glass of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Billiard Balls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBilliard ball manipulation was a staple of early 20th-century magic. This brief chapter teaches sleights and utility apparatuses for making solid balls multiply, vanish, or change color, specifically highlighting \"Barton's Billiard Ball Box\" and advanced vanish techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis chapter features early handling techniques for card magicians. It covers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMethods for cleanly vanishing a card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMarking strategies and \"A New Force\" (a cross-the-cut forcing method to make a spectator pick a specific card).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTwo distinct methods for \"The Unique Rising Cards,\" where selected cards mysteriously rise on their own out of a deck or a glass container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Miscellaneous Tricks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe final section covers a wide variety of parlor and stage illusions, emphasizing clever prop design and chemical secrets. Notable inclusions are:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChemical recipes for creating safe fuel for a \"Fire Bowl.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStage production props like \"Umbrella Flowers\" and a specialized \"Fish Pole\" for appearing items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMentalism and parlor pieces, including a \"Single Slate Message\" (spirit writing) and a method for making a real glass and a lemon appear out of nowhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**OVER 100 years old and still a great book**\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43557618024507,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/s-l1600_0abaf236-a8f6-49a2-a716-4fc2128691e0.webp?v=1781408165"},{"product_id":"workers-2-michael-close-vntg-signed-professional-magic","title":"Workers #2 Michael Close SIGNED \u0026 INSCRIBED - 1992 ESTATE","description":"\u003cp\u003eESTATE Condition good - crease on back cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Close's series of manuscripts contain some of the most commercial, entertaining and powerful magic in print, spanning over 20 years of professional performing in real-world conditions. In sharing his work, Michael has held nothing back, including full presentations and extra tips and thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43557618057275,"sku":null,"price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/s-l1600_d6ada8fe-4469-4139-a57f-7ec68a6c3467.jpg?v=1781408618"},{"product_id":"with-deck-in-hand-selected-card-effects-roger-sherman-ex-libris-kreskin-signed","title":"With Deck in Hand: Selected Card Effects by Roger Sherman - 1978 - Ex Libris Kreskin","description":"\u003cp\u003eCondition Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEx Libris Kreskin - SIGNED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Deck in Hand: Selected Card Effects of Roger Sherman is a focused, 39-page booklet compiling clever, practical close-up card routines by Roger Sherman. The material was compiled and written by Amado \"Sonny\" Narvaez and published in 1978 by Micky Hades International.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book is highly regarded by card workers for its streamlined handlings, smart psychological subtleties, and creative twists on classic plots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAuthor: Amado Narvaez (featuring the magic of Roger Sherman)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePublisher: Micky Hades International (1978)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFormat: 39–40 pages, softcover, saddle-stitched (5.5\" x 8.5\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStyle: Practical, performance-ready card magic with an emphasis on clever handlings over knuckle-busting sleights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents \u0026amp; Featured Routines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book includes a variety of card plots ranging from transpositions and reversals to gambling-themed effects and utility handlings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Great Word Mystery \u0026amp; Truth or Coinsequences: Routines that blend classic card structures with mentalism-style presentations and spelling\/word-play dynamics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRingmaster Reversal, Reversal, \u0026amp; Topsy Turvy: Variations on the classic card reversal plots, exploring clean ways to have selected cards flip over or manifest face-up inside a face-down deck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe About Face Ace \u0026amp; You Bet Your Ace: Visual Ace routines and proposition-style effects that focus on spectator engagement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, Another Cutting the Aces: Roger Sherman's personal take on the classic \"Magician Cuts to the Aces\" plot, focusing on an efficient and deceptively simple handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDouble Take \u0026amp; The Elusive Burglar Strikes Again: Multi-phase routines; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Elusive Burglar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uses a narrative presentation of the classic \"Burglar\/Four Jacks\" plot with updated handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRubbed the Wrong Way: A visual effect involving the friction or \"rubbing\" of a card to alter its state or identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePentro Transpo: A punchy transposition effect where two cards cleanly and unexpectedly swap places.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHandling the Double \u0026amp; Case-era, Sera: Section covering utility work, including subtleties for executing clean double lifts, handlings with the card case, and managing card orientation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDisplay Steal: A useful utility sleight or technique for secretly acquiring or controlling a card while ostensibly displaying it to the audience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHistory, Background and Credits: A concluding section providing proper historical lineage, inspirations, and technical credits for the routines in the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection is an excellent snapshot of late-70s close-up card craftsmanship, prioritizing smart construction and deceptive utility moves over excessive technical difficulty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43557618188347,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/s-l1600_6efe97a0-a0c4-430a-a9f7-b9fba1bf29a0.webp?v=1780176630"},{"product_id":"vntg-original-1936-84-card-tricks-hugh-morris-magic-sleight-of-hand-book-padell","title":"84 Card Tricks by Hugh Morris 1936 1st edition ESTATE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x-item-description-child\" data-marko-key=\"@container s0-2-12\" data-testid=\"x-item-description-child\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESTATE- Condition Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e84 card tricks with an explanation of the general principles of sleight of hand using ordinary cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe All-Important \"Pass\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeceptive Shuffles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForcing A Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Long Card\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Divining Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bootlegged Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Place A Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Slip A Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Carry Away A Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Congress Of Court Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Discover The Card Which Is Drawn, By The Throw Of A Dice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Guessed Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Recruit Trick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Tell The Card That May Be Noted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Separate The Two Colors Of A Pack Of Cards By One Cut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Spelling Bee\" Trick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Alternate Card\" Trick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Name Any Number Of Cards In Succession Without Seeing Them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Arrange Twelve Cards In Rows, In Such A Manner That They Will Count Four In Every Direction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Locomotive Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCard Named Without Being Seen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Find In The Pack, Whatever Card A Person Has Drawn, With A Handkerchief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoppers And Robbers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Guess Several Cards Chosen At Random\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Name The Rank Of A Card That A Person Has Drawn From A Piquet Pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow To Make Twenty People Draw The Same Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Last Roundup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircle Of Fourteen 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Hand Does Know What The Left Is Doing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough The Looking-Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Siamese Twins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmelling Out Royalty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magical Trio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuck With A Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMental Telepathy With Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Make A Card Jump Out Of The Pack And Run On The Table\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePocketing A Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Make Four Eights Change Into Four Twos, And From Black To Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow To Name One Of Twenty-Five Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow To Tell The Top Cards Of Four Parts Of A Deck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Stubborn Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCome Seven!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdd And Even\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Magic Twelve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Produce Instantly A Card Called For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo Tell A Card 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Pictures by Irving Desfor, Pete Biro, and others. Plus line drawings where needed. (Even if you couldn't read, you'd still enjoy \"Success\"!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho are the people who wrote this book? And what do they know about magic? Nobody already in the magic field needs to ask this question, but for the newcomer be assured, Jay and Frances Marshall had, between them, 85 years of experience in every phase of the business, including round the world performing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 40 guaranteed \"experts\" in their own category of magic wrote articles in detail on their subject. Dozens more checked various lists for accuracy, adding thoughts and ideas. Still others made possible the use of rare photos, memorabilia and material. It becomes a detailed pattern for your magic life!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume 2 contents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e203 101 Ways to Make Money from Magic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e289 A Magical Retirement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e291 The Magic Inventors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e301 The Puzzling Environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e325 The Black Magician\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e335 The Great American Lecture Game\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e345 Hey, Look us Over!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e349 Still Another Way to Make Money from Magic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e350 The Real Pros\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e353 Ronald McDonald\/Hamburger Fun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e354 On Being a Magic Dealer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 The Magic Junkmen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e365 The Trickery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e367 Those Magic Expendables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e371 The Magic Magazine and Its Pitfalls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e381 Writing About Magic for Public Reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e386 Bert Allerton Amusement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e387 Fabulous World of Trade Shows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e394 Profile of a Trade Show Entrepreneur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e405 The Business Oriented Magician\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e407 Putting Magic into the Trade Exhibit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e413 The Tame Magician\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e418 Television and the Magician\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e419 How to Get on Any Network TV Show\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e427 The Royal Road to the Big time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e429 Cable Television\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e434 Capture That Magic from the TV Screen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e436 How Magic and Photography Blend Together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e437 Magic Clubs and You\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e437 Be a Joiner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e441 Why and Wherefore of a Magic Convention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e444 The Problem that Won’t Stay Solved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e449 Making Money Selling Money\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e455 Magic of Fashions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e456 Which Witch Are You?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e458 The Magic Castle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e460 How and Where to Get What You Want\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43557620908091,"sku":null,"price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/s-l1600_54d96ab8-d2c3-40c8-ab65-6abad06cf103.jpg?v=1781461841"},{"product_id":"the-royal-road-to-card-magic-by-j-hugard-a-favorites-of-professional-magicians","title":"The Royal Road to Card Magic by Jean Hugard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x-item-description-child\" data-marko-key=\"@container s0-2-12\" data-testid=\"x-item-description-child\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Road to Card Magic is a classic, foundational textbook for learning sleight-of-hand card magic, co-authored by renowned magicians Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue. Published in 1948, it is widely considered one of the most essential guides for beginners to start a serious journey into the craft, providing a systematic and progressive course of instruction designed to take a novice to an intermediate skill level. The book is structured around a pedagogical method where each chapter introduces a core sleight or technique, followed immediately by several effective card tricks that employ the newly learned move, allowing the student to gain practical performing experience from the very beginning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text thoroughly covers the fundamental techniques necessary for all card manipulation, including essential card controls like the Overhand Shuffle and Riffle Shuffle variations, the use of the Key Card and the Glimpse, and critical sleights such as the Glide, the Palm, the Double Lift, and the formidable Pass. 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By focusing not just on the secrets of over a hundred tricks—like \"Do As I Do,\" \"Thought Stealer,\" and the \"Ambitious Card\" routine—but also on the proper execution and presentation, The Royal Road to Card Magic provides a robust education in the foundational mechanics and showmanship required to genuinely baffle and entertain an audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43557621006395,"sku":null,"price":10.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/s-l1600_0a84b8da-7edb-4ca7-b5a3-9df3c312b6c5.webp?v=1781462079"},{"product_id":"the-professional-touch-monk-watson-vntg-1945-1st-ed-abbotts-magic-book","title":"The Professional Touch by Monk Watson 1945 1st Edition Abbott’s ESTATE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x-item-description-child\" data-marko-key=\"@container s0-2-12\" data-testid=\"x-item-description-child\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate Condition Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Professional Touch by Donald \"Monk\" Watson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly an experienced performer could write a practical book of this kind. No theories, but facts and tested procedures - that are invaluable when put into practice. Therefore, you are not only getting an ebook containing original tricks, moves and routines, but information that will pay you dividends, be you beginner, amateur or professional.l\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will love Monk's natural breezy style - and while you are absorbing the splendid advice on acquiring the professional touch in your performance, you will get many a chuckle in the bargain. Chapters embrace the following subjects:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLets Have A Reason For It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and a lot depends on just this. Tempo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever given any thought to this? You will! Stage Fright\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will feel more sure of yourself after reading this. Can A Trick Be Too Perfect?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome magicians think not. Not What You Do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will agree 100 percent on this one. To Acknowledge Applause\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you get it, make the most of it. Keep Your Salary Up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd why not? What Does It Get You To Expose? - Read what Monk has to say about this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, in the trick section you have the following to choose from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCard Frame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncanny Block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Quickie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Birth of a New Trick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Twist on Anti-Gravico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lota Drink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, The 50-Card Lift will make a hit with all card workers as will the Behind Your Back routine which is a real fooler. Face To Face was one of Monk's favorites and it is still hard to beat. Those who saw Monk perform his invisible milk routine will know what to expect in a Milky Mix-Up and the Hand Rabbit Routine is included in these pages by the kind permission of Dell O'Dell who also allowed her original rhymed patter to be included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1st edition 1945\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43557621071931,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/s-l1600_34ef790b-6ecf-42a4-947f-188468c86311.webp?v=1781462587"},{"product_id":"the-part-time-pro-treatise-for-part-time-professional-magicia-gene-anderson-vntg","title":"The Part Time Pro: Treatise For Part Time Professional Magician by Gene Anderson 1989 ESTATE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x-item-description-child\" data-marko-key=\"@container s0-2-12\" data-testid=\"x-item-description-child\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESTATE Condition Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foundation of Anderson’s philosophy is that a \"part-time\" magician shouldn't look like an amateur. 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A collection of some forty tricks using silks, ropes, cards, bottles and other objects, plus the author's philosophy regarding the creation of original magic. (A more detailed discussion of the innovative process used by Pavel can be found in his Magical Creation.)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePavel lectured throughout the world, performed at the Magic Castle, at the Ed Sullivan show and countless other venues. Peter Warlock nicely characterizes Pavel's magic when he writes: \"The beauty of Pavel's magic lies in its simplicity of plot and the simplicity of means to attain the necessary end. In this he has a strong affinity with another of magic's great inventors, Marconick.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdited and foreword by Peter Warlock. 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Dai Vernon and Ed Marlo, among many others, owed a major debt to the work of Edward Victor. His creations include the famous Eleven-Card Trick, which inspired Vernon's Spellbound and Coins and Champagne Glass. Victor's sleights inspired Tilt, Convincing Control and many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdward Victor's story and magic are fascinating. This enormous book brings together a fascinating collection of magic and biography. It contains most of Edward Victor's many tricks that he contributed to periodicals and other books, his marketed items as well as unpublished routines from his private notebooks. It traces the story of his life with many unique photographs and other bits of memorabilia that recall the glory of a golden age. There is even a chapter on his Shadowgraphy. There are over 250 drawings by Joseph K. Schmidt and almost 100 photographs. 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Unlike books that focus solely on \"tricks,\" Barton emphasizes the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexperience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of performing for younger audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEncouraging Imagination: The core mission of the book is to teach performers how to structure their routines so that children feel invited to participate in the \"make-believe\" aspect of the show, rather than just passively watching a series of illusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSupport for the Performer: It is notably written for both the seasoned professional looking for new angles and the \"timid\" performer who has the desire to entertain children but may lack the confidence to get started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePractical Content: The book includes detailed drawings and black-and-white photographs to illustrate the routines and construction of items. It serves as an inspirational source for creators who wish to build their own props or customize their presentations to maximize audience engagement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43557621399611,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/s-l1600_4c67cda9-6093-41bf-aea4-e3534cc1ee81.jpg?v=1781468108"},{"product_id":"the-joe-smith-mysteries-supreme-magic-arthur-setterington-vntg-magic-book","title":"The Joe Smith Mysteries Supreme Magic by Arthur Setterington - Supreme Magic ESTATE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x-item-description-child\" data-marko-key=\"@container s0-2-12\" data-testid=\"x-item-description-child\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESTATE Condition Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by the iconic Supreme Magic Company in 1968, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Joe Smith Mysteries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Arthur Setterington is a slim but highly clever 20-page booklet containing 12 \"magi-monologues.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than focusing on heavy sleight of hand or grand illusions, the book is built entirely around character-driven storytelling, utilizing a fictional persona named Joe Smith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Concept \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overarching premise is to present a series of magic effects woven together by a continuous narrative or spoken monologue. The character of Joe Smith originally debuted in magic magazines before Setterington compiled these specific routines into a single performance framework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the text relies heavily on storytelling, situational presentations, and simple props, it fits perfectly into the traditional theater style of magic that prioritizes audience engagement, charm, and scripting over raw digital dexterity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Routines Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 12 effects cover a mix of classic methodology adapted to whimsical or mysterious plotlines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJoe Smith – Magician: A structured card routine where the Ace of Spades repeatedly rises to the top of the pack before cleanly swapping places with a completely different card isolated inside the performer's pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Amateur Gardener: A highly visual, multi-phase routine using simple envelopes and cards illustrated with flowerpots. As the story progresses, the first pot visibly grows larger, the second suddenly sprouts flowers, and the third features a flower that visibly grows right out of the card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy Royal Command: A historical storytelling piece featuring cards representing Queen Victoria and the Duke of Wellington. 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The instructions are famously clear, accompanied by the iconic, precise line drawings of Jean Hugard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a performer who appreciates traditional, old-school theater magic, this volume represents the very bedrock of classic, clean sleight of hand that relies on skill, poise, and audience management rather than complex gimmicks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43557621530683,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/s-l1600_750e73d6-2d7f-423d-a9da-29e6da85fec5.webp?v=1780176802"},{"product_id":"the-greater-magic-library-vol-1-john-hilliard-rare-vntg-1956-gmle-1st-print","title":"The Greater Magic Library Vol 1 by John Hilliard - 1956 1st Printing ESTATE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x-item-description-child\" data-marko-key=\"@container s0-2-12\" data-testid=\"x-item-description-child\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing rare find. Book has been well loved but the interior pages are still in really good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must for card magicians and collectors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreater Magic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by John Northern Hilliard is widely considered one of the most important and comprehensive cornerstones of 20th-century magic literature. Originally published in 1938 as a massive, single-volume compendium, it was later broken down by Carl Jones into the multi-volume \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Greater Magic Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series to make the text more digestible and accessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume 1 of this library series focuses almost entirely on layperson-shattering card magic, setting the foundational technical and philosophical tone for the rest of the collection. It features an introduction by the legendary Howard Thurston and contains illustrations by Dr. Harlan Tarbell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHilliard uses Volume 1 to drive home a few timeless tenets of the craft:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Principle of Economy: Never use a complex sleight where a simple bit of psychology or a natural movement will suffice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMisdirection as an Active Force: Misdirection isn't just \"looking away\"; it is managing the audience's attention and expectations so completely that the secret action happens in plain sight but entirely out of mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVariety in Routining: If you perform three card effects in a row, each must rely on a completely different core methodology (e.g., one sleight-based, one psychological, one structural) so the audience cannot backward-engineer the performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile modern card magic has iterated significantly on these moves, Volume 1 remains a brilliant look at how the golden-age masters approached card handling with elegance, economy, and theatrical focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43557621563451,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/s-l1600_1c0e53e8-849a-4db0-bffa-812e64a4d3a4.webp?v=1780176804"}],"url":"https:\/\/hillcountrymagic.com\/collections\/hcm-books.oembed?page=9","provider":"hillcountrymagic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}