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Strong Magic by Darwin Ortiz (Book) Back in Print!Why is it that some magicians get great audience reaction while others who are just as skillful leave audiences so cold? The answers are in Strong Magic, the first -ever book on showmanship specifically for the close-up magician.As a successful professional magician for almost twenty y

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The Nail Writer Anthology (Revised) by Thomas Baxter - Book The Nail Writer is, ounce-for-ounce, the most powerful tool in the mentalist's arsenal. The Nail Writer Anthology, compiled and edited by Thomas Baxter, is packed with routines, ideas and uses for this secret device. Many of these come from top name contributors such as Marc Salem, Barrie Richardson

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Magic Babylon by Joe Hernandez - Book CONJURING EVENTS THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENEDEverything you need to know about odd, amusing, and little-known incidents of conjuring trivia but have yet to learn is within these pages. Here you will find 1,001 genuinely unpredictable collections of stories, history, and bizarre events that have taken plac

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Neon Dreams by Lance Rich - Book A compelling and exciting look at the remarkable tale of Las Vegas' rise to the epicenter of magic. Featuring new interviews and photos, this stunning hardcover book is a must-read for any magician or fan of magic. Written by Lance Rich and produced by Vanishing Inc, Neon Dreams: The Story of Las Ve

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Magic 1400s1950s (XXL) Take a truly magical mystery tour with this sparkling compendium of magic and trickery from medieval thaumaturgies to 20th-century showmen. Featuring hundreds of rarely seen vintage posters, photograp

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Gibeciere Vol. 4, No. 2 (Summer 2009) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book Similar to the Summer 2007 issue where we reprinted Horatio Galasso's Giochi di carte belissimi (Most beautiful card games), this issue features a new and complete translation of Engaos a ojos vistas (Deceptions in Plain Sight) by Pablo Minguet Yrol. Published in 1733, Minguet was Spain's first boo

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Gibeciere Vol. 6, No. 2 (Summer 2011) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book The latest issue has arrived and completes the first dozen issues and marks the end of the 6th volume. Happy anniversary Gibecire! As usual, we have a rich variety of contributions from a number of authors to make for some fascinating reading. In addition to some historical works, we even

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Gibeciere Vol. 6, No. 1 (Winter 2011) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book The 11th issue of Gibecire is finished, and we are very excited. This particular issue contains a real treat as we have finally persuaded the delightful Jim Steinmeyer to contribute an article, an addition to our list of contributors that we have been hoping for since the journal began. Additionally

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Gibeciere Vol. 5, No. 2 (Summer 2010) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book For our spectacular tenth issue, we hear from a familiar voice, welcome a celebrated new contributor, and unearth a centuries-old manuscript that turns the entire timeline of magic history on its ear. First, Barry Wiley chronicles the remarkable Nellie Bly, considered the first female journalist, an

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Gibeciere Vol. 5, No. 1 (Winter 2010) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book Magic lovers rejoice! Due to the great efforts of our editor Stephen Minch the new issue of Gibecire (Winter 2010) is now off the press.This issue of the journal is robust and includes a fascinating article by Martin Gardner on the history of a specialized spelling effect with cards. Also included i

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Gibeciere Vol. 4, No. 1 (Winter 2009) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book Our fourth volume begins the year with two new and fascinating articles. As with all of our contributions, these articles feature novel discussions of previously little known or practically lost historical information.We begin with "The Thought-Reader Craze" by Barry Wiley. Well known for his schola

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Gibeciere Vol. 3, No. 2 (Summer 2008) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book We gladly submit a most fascinating Gibecire issue for your perusal. Please enjoy the following sundry articles: The first piece, "Vernon the Mesmerist", is by Peter Lamont, author of The Rise and Fall of the Indian Rope Trick and The First Psychic, and features the escapades of W.J. Vernon, a propo

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Gibeciere Vol. 3, No. 1 (Winter 2008) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book The first issue of our third volume includes the fascinating third installment of Mitsunobu Matsuyama's "An Investigation into Magic in Japan after the Opening of the Country." This time he is solving the mystery of Soto Sunetaro's arrival in the U.S.A. and discussing the role that Soto played in th

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Gibeciere Vol. 2, No. 2 (Summer 2007) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book In this issue we've made a brief departure from our usual style. In lieu of articles on various subjects, we've dedicated our current issue to the translation and analysis of one of the rarest and most important books in the history of magic.In 1593, Venice, Italy, Horatio Galasso's Giochi di carte

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Gibeciere Vol. 2, No. 1 (Winter 2007) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book Our third issue continues Gibeciere's enlightening forays into the magical tradition with four exquisite articles. As usual the contents feature brand new revelations and insight into our history. We start with Volker Huber's "The Educated Swan". Here he looks in depth at the history and development

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Gibeciere Vol. 1, No. 2 (Summer 2006) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book Issue two of Gibeciere continues the scholarly tradition begun in issue one with three exceptional articles. The first article marks the beginning of Mitsunobu Matsuyama's enlightening series of articles, "An Investigation into Magic in Japan after the Opening of the Country". Albrecht Heeffer contr

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Gibeciere Vol. 1, No. 1 (Winter 2005) by Conjuring Arts Research Center - Book The first issue of Gibeciere features several very salient articles as well as introductory pieces by Stephen Minch, the Editor, and William Kalush, the Executive Director. A fascinating article on "The Yawning Mouth", by Volker Huber, starts the issue. Mr. Huber looks at the origins of the principl

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Undiluted Hocus-Pocus: The Autobiography of Martin Gardner - Book Martin Gardner wrote the "Mathematical Games" column for Scientific American for twenty-five years and published more than seventy books on topics as diverse as magic, philosophy, religion, pseudoscience, and Alice in Wonderland. His informal, recreational approach to mathematics delighted countless

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Mike Caveney Wonders & The Conference Illusions Author: Mike CaveneyMike Caveney Wonders9 by 11.5 inches456 pages printed in full color on heavy art matte paper570 photographsForeword by Mac KingPrinted end-sheets with a tipped-in color frontis-piece3-color foil stamping on the coverThe Conference Illusions9 by 11.5 inches256 pages printed in ful

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Magic Castle: Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors (Softbound) by Carol Marie - Book A NEW 300-page glossy color update of the bestselling pre-fire book based on Castle creator Milt Larsen's tour book stories. Learn about the hundreds of unique fixtures and artifacts that adorn the historic Magic Castle in Hollywood!!! The Mecca of Magic!

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Psychic Mafia by Lamar Keene - Book by M. Lamar Keene as told to Allen Spraggett(a book in collaboration with William V. Rauscher)The discovery of the story Lamar Keene and his remarkable story began when Wm. V. Rauscher contacted Keene and conducted 75 hours of interviews not including visits to investigate Spiritualist Camps, prepar

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Silent Mora by William Rauscher - Book In the first half of the previous century, the popularity of Vaudeville, Chautauqua, and Lyceum kept thousands of performers, magicians included, fully employed. These venues, coupled with nightclubs, private dates and clubs produced heady days of success. After the advent of the first motion pictur

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Kar Mi and His Mysteries of India (Rare/OOP) - Other These original 1916 brochures were purchased from a collector in New England after attending a New England Magic Collector's gathering in the late 80s. The brochure reproduces some of the well known and highly collectable Karmi lithographed posters.

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Birch The Master Magician: The story of McDonald and Mabel Birch by Thomas Ewing - Book A quarter century after his death in 1992, the story of McDonald Birch, the Master Magician has been written. Working from extensive research gathered by the late Charles McCall, Tom Ewing now tells the story of Mack and Mabel Birch and their life of magic, triumphs and great success. * Hardcover wi

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Gibecire 13, Winter 2012, Vol. 7, No. 1 - Book This issue features new and fascinating research by Ricky Jay and Enrique Jimnez-Martinez that casts doubt on the integrity of the stories in The Life, Adventures, and Unparalleled Sufferings of Andrew Oehler. It simultaneously takes a look at the degree of suffering magicians faced at the hands of

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Gibecire 22 - Summer 2016 - Vol. 11 - No. 2 - Book A magnificent collection of fascinating articles for your perusal from all over the globe. Inside this issue: GALASSO ON THE TRAIL OF HORATIO - Mauro Massironi Horatio Galasso was a monumental figure in magic, yet almost nothing was known about the Italian author of Giochi di carte. At the urging of

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Gibecire 14, Summer 2012, Vol. 7, No. 2 - Book Welcome to the 14th issue of Gibecire (Vol. 7, No. 2)! This issue features a number of glorious articles, as well as Stephen Minch's excellent "Pocket Notes," and a robust addition to the "Furthermore..." portion of this journal. The issue starts with the ninth installment of Mitsunobu Matsuyama's "

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Gibecire 15, Winter 2013, Vol. 8, No. 1 - Book It's kind of a big deal. As with some previous issues of our journal, there is a long lost manuscript that sheds refreshing light on our history, while also unearthing some forgotten treasures. The Asti manuscript is estimated to have been written somewhere between 1670-1730 and, until recently, had

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Gibecire 16, Summer 2013, Vol. 8, No. 2 - Book 288 pages and nearly 2 lbs, this issue opens with a long-anticipated piece by Barry Wiley on the Piddingtons. Syd Piddington was a magician who was captured and imprisoned as a POW in Changi prison, Singapore during World War II. During his captivity, with the help of Russell Braddon, Fergus Anckorn

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Gibecire 17, Winter 2014, Vol. 9, No. 1 - Book In this issue, Mitsunobu Matsuyama brings you the 10th and final installment of his comprehensive Investigation into Magic in Japan After the Opening of the Country. Jerry Christensen writes a fascinating profile of Moreau, a little-known yet intriguingly mysterious French card handler of the 19th C

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Gibecire 18, Summer 2014, Vol. 9, No. 2 - Book In this issue, Barry Wiley joins us again, this time bringing us a wonderful and insightful look into the life and career of Stanley Jaks. The great Max Maven continues the journey of Tracking Slum Magic to its Lair, with a great exploration of the old favorite, "Clippo." Recreations Arithmetical an

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Gibecire 19, Winter 2015, Vol. 10, No. 1 - Book The professional magician and researcher of conjuring history, Tyler Wilson, has discovered a rare and virtually unknown booklet on card magic from 1877. Its contents would seem to necessitate a reassessment of the legacy of S.W. Erdnase. Given the importance of this work, we have reproduced it in i

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Gibecire 20, Summer 2015, Vol. 10, No. 2 - Book This begins with a dangerous look at Faustino Chacn, the fireproof man, courtesy of Enrique Jimnez-Martinez. The brush with Mr. Chacn left this issue a little bit singed on the cover, but none the worse for content. Following this, we continue to heat things up with a revealing article on the World'

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John Henry Anderson by Edwin Dawes and Michael Dawes - Book This definitive and highly anticipated biography corrects and enhances the record regarding one of the most renowned magicians of the 19th Century. Meticulously researched by Edwin and Michael Dawes, printed by Hermetic Press, and published by Conjuring Arts, John Henry Anderson: The Great Wizard of

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Gibecire 23, Winter 2017, Vol. 12, No. 1 - Book A magnificent collection of fascinating articles for your perusal. These originate from all over the globe. Inside this issue: HENRY SLADE AND HIS SLATES: FROM EUROPE TO THE FOURTH DIMENSION - Gary R. Brown One of the most publicized instances of magicians tangling with the supernatural - before Ran

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Gibecire 12, Summer 2011, Vol. 6, No. 2 - Book This issue completes the first dozen issues and marks the end of the 6th volume. Happy anniversary, Gibecire! As usual, there is a rich variety of contributions from a number of authors -- this makes for some fascinating reading. In addition to some historical works, we even delve into a historical

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Gibecire 21, Winter 2016, Vol. 11, No. 1 - Book A magnificent collection of fascinating articles from all over the globe, for your perusal. Inside this issue: Mitsunobu Matsuyama discusses a mathematical mind reading effect in his article, "Metsuke-ji: The Trick that Taught a Country." In addition to the history and method of the effect, Matsuyam

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Magic Castle: Beyond the Smoke and Mirrors (Hardbound) by Carol Marie - Book A NEW 300-page glossy color update of the bestselling pre-fire book based on Castle creator Milt Larsen's tour book stories. Learn about the hundreds of unique fixtures and artifacts that adorn the historic Magic Castle in Hollywood!!! The Mecca of Magic!

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Hardeen - Monarch of Manacles by William V. Rauscher - Book This book is a tribute to one of the world's greatest escape artists. He traveled the world defying police authorities to shackle his body in handcuffs and leg irons, or to lock him in the darkest jail cells, none of which could hold him. He nightly escaped from a giant padlocked and water-filled mi

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