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$200.00
This amazing bundle includes Illusion Systems 1, 2, 3, and 4; along with Catalogue Number One and Illusion Planning booklet.
illusions Systems 3 is inscribed by Paul Osborne to the book recipient.
Paul Osborne’s Illusion Systems (Books 1–4) serves as the definitive, master-class encyclopedia for grand illusion design, providing working magicians and shop builders with the exact technical blueprints, structural dimensions, and deceptive engineering principles needed to construct world-class stage props. Across these four seminal volumes, Osborne deconstructs dozens of classic and modern illusions—ranging from lightning-fast assistant transpositions and floating levitations to shocking escapes and vanishes—using his signature, highly detailed, hand-drawn drafting style. Each book masterfully bridges the gap between theatrical art and practical construction, focusing heavily on "pack-flat" breakdown mechanics, advanced spatial angles, and optical shadow traps that allow large-scale illusions to be easily transported and safely performed under modern stage conditions.
Why You Should Buy the Illusion Systems Book Series
If you are ready to stop buying expensive, pre-fabricated props and start building your own theatrical masterpieces, investing in the complete Illusion Systems Book Series is the ultimate catalyst for your career. Perfect for DIY magicians, professional prop builders, and serious students of mystery, these magic illusion construction books contain hundreds of pages of scalable schematics and step-by-step fabrication guides that eliminate costly trial-and-error in the workshop. By owning this four-volume set, you gain an unparalleled creative library of easy-to-build stage illusions that will allow you to customize your repertoire, drastically cut production costs, and command top-dollar performance fees. Upgrade your stagecraft today—add this essential collection to your workshop blueprints and unlock the secrets to grand scale magic!
Beyond its incredible practical value in the workshop, this iconic four-book series stands as a monumental piece of theatrical history that makes a magnificent addition to any vintage magic book collection. Paul Osborne’s legendary, hand-drawn drafting aesthetic turns every single page into a work of art, capturing the golden era of illusion design with a beautiful blend of precise mechanical engineering and classic show business charm. Displayed proudly on your studio bookshelf, office desk, or magic library, these highly sought-after volumes serve as an instant conversation piece and an invaluable slice of magic memorabilia that any serious collector, performer, or historian would be honored to own.
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