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Eddie Joseph on
CUPS & BALLS
Heres great news for all close-up magicians!
A new, combined edition of all the Eddie
Joseph books on Cups and Balls is now
available!
This book contains the complete texts of: A
Practical Lesson in Cups and Balls, Advanced
Lessons in Cups and Balls, Last Word on Cups
and Balls and My Favorite Routine with Cups
and Balls. Four great books on one classic
subject in one great volume!
This book is a printed volume of nearly one hundred pages. The size of the book is eight and onehalf inches by eleven inches with a three-color cover,
softbound. It contains all the material and all the
illustrations of the four older books, but in an edited and slightly abridged form. Also,
the material has been re-formatted so that all the moves and sleights are on one section,
all the novelty effects and special apparatus cups are in another section and all the routines are together in the final section.
What will you receive? Over sixty sleights, moves and subtleties. Nearly fifty unique and
novel mechanical effects with special cups, etc. Fifteen separate professional and commercial routines, including the justly famous routine that Eddie Joseph called His
Favorite.
If you have never attempted this classic effect before, this book will make you an expert.
If you are not satisfied with your present routine ... you will find the answer and the
solution to your problems in this volume.
A fitting tribute to a man acknowledged the world over as a master in the field of cups
and balls.

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THE BAND SHARK - Video Volume One

The ninety minute video highlights the amazing effects Dan Harlan has created with
ordinary rubber bands, including: Bandlocked, PLink, Rubber Band Flight, Joint Venture, Twisted, Instant Separation, Original Linking Bands, Snapped Again, Another
Ringer, Wrist Band, Ban Roll-On, Incredible Shrinking Rubber Band and, The internationally acclaimed, Rubber Ladder (Traveling Cash) plus Travelling Tips. All this plus
two Bonus Effects: Ring Around The Ropesy (a Linking Ring & Ropes routine) and
Tame Cards (an ungaffed Wild Card routine).

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THE CLOSE-UP MAGIC OF DAN HARLAN - Video Volume Two
Another ninety minutes as Dan Harlan explains his own magical creations: Capper/
Silver, Business Sense, Quick Cutaway, Old Speller, Newsline, Soft Silverware, Off-Beat
Flyers, Auto Deck Suspension, Colorful Circus, Nightmares End, Now U-Z It and A
Case Of Color Blindness.

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MAGIC WITH RUBBER BANDS - Video Volume One
The master of rubber band magic explains: Rubber Cuffs, Fitzgeralds Back To-gether,
Soft Spot, Neighbors Crazy Link & Twice As Crazy, Crazy Twist Vanish, Carolans Card
Cuffs, Gardners Climbing Ring, Swomleys Snap Two, McBrides Post Modern String
Art, Band Parenthood, Two To One Join, Kosbys Recurring Nightmare, One To Two
Split, Beutlers Multiple Appearance & Tongue Tied & Hindu Bands & Appearing Band.
A seventy-two minute learning experience!

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MAGIC WITH RUBBER BANDS - Video Volume Two
Fifty-six more minutes, guided by Dan Harlan, of mind-stretching impromptu magic,
including: Pseudo Wrist Penetration, Thumb Twist, Beutlers Finger Twist, Gardners
Deck Twist, Bergers Hypnotic Link, Kenners Missing Link, Breakaway, Plauts Breaking Up The Band, Spread Suspension, Resonance, Knot Restored, Stranded and
Rindfleischs Pans & Delayed Snap & Penetration.

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MAGIC WITH RUBBER BANDS - Video Volume Three
Spend seventy-two minutes with Dan Harlan and stretch your imagination (as well as
your rubber bands!). On this tape you will discover: Rubber Morph, Willy Worm,
Gardners Penetrating Matches & Delayed Jump, Goldmans Snap Back, Rindfleischs
Spaghetti Up Nose & Emergency Pull, Murakamis Jump Switch, Boomerang Band,
Allens Star, McBrides Starweaver, Freeds Latter Ladder, Wilsons Timezones,
Ammars Cash Delay, Acrobaticlip, Collins Jumping Rubber Band, Twist-On, One
Armed Band-Up, Doublejointed Penetration, Jumper Stumper and Mass Vanish To Ball.

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CUPS & BALLS

This classic effect is now available in spun
copperproduced by Morrissey. A real
bargain apparatus that you will be proud to
own. These cups have been buffed, polished and lacquered. They are streamlined
and modern in design. They are deceptive
in appearance, attractive in their classic
design and they have a beautifully perfect
finish. The cup height is 3 15/16 inches. The
diameter at the base is 1 1/2 inches. The diameter of the mouth opening is 2 5/8 inches.

Pocket Size Cups and Balls

Three plastic cups (2 1/2" tall with a mouth opening of 2") and
three small balls are shown. The balls disappear and reappear
from one cup to another, penetrate through the cups and finally
end up all together under one cup. Easy to do. No skill required.

Squash
Squash was originated by the late
Percy Abbott and is known as the
trick that built the Abbott Magic
Company. A shot glass containing
any kind of liquid is seen in full view
on the palm of one hand. The other
hand covers the glass and the hands
are squeezed together. When the hands
separate the glass of liquid has vanished and
both hands are empty.
The same glass (not a duplicate) is produced from
behind the performers knee (or from anywhere else)
and the effect is repeated! There is no get-ready or
preparation. Another presentation is to have the glass
setting on a table - slap the glass - clap your hands - and
the glass and its contents are gone!
Originated by Percy Abbott and first manufactured and sold
in 1935, over the years Squash has proven to be a sensation
among magicians and laymen alike. Often copied - it
has never been equalled! This
is our own! You can perform this
two feet from the audience and still
fool them! And, you can work it five minutes after
you receive it!

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THE HINDU CUPS

One of the legendary feats of magic ... the Cups and Balls!
Eddie Joseph had seen this trick performed by Chinese
magicians using ordinary pudding basins, the Japanese
with soup bowl-like dishes, the Turks with tall wooden
cups and Egyptians with metal cups close to the modern
design. Finally, there is the Hindu Jadoowalla. This
Indian street performer and his technique with cups and
balls is what this book is all about. The cups he uses are
the smallest by far, with the minimum amount of depth.
The handling, therefore, would seem to require greater precision. However, the author
goes into great detail so that any student will be able to master these techniques correctly.
The native Jadoowalla sits cross-legged on the ground while performing. (This is, no
doubt, one of the major reasons why an authentic display of the Hindu Cups and Balls is
rarely, if ever, seen outside India.) Eddie Joseph has adapted the basic material for
Western conditions, i.e., working at a table, as most close-up magic is seen today. The
necessary basic moves are first described, followed by three complete routines. This first
is the authors own abridged routine. The second is his complete routine which ends
with three surprise climaxes. And there is a third routine, different from the first two,
which will give the student additional food for thought and variation. This printed book
contains twenty photo illustrations and is bound in soft covers. It consists of 48 pages;
size of the book is 5" x 8".

THE TWO GOBLETS

This is a two cupone ball routine. Your spectators will find the effect easy to follow as
one ball penetrates, vanishes, appears and transposes. For a finale, three huge balls
appear! To create these effects some new and ingenious moves and dodges had to be
invented. All of these are exceptionally easy and all are amazingly magical. These
include: The Cenotaph Illusion which teaches you how to show two cups empty when
they are not. The Whoops Movethe vanish of a ball which uses neither gimmicks nor
sleight of hand. The Throwback Techniqueso simple youll wonder why nobody ever
thought of it before. The Shameful Vanishso named because its so easy.
This is magic of the highest order. A brilliant and tightly constructed routine. At no
time do you ever have an extra ball secretly palmed. At no time do you ever have to
perform a false transfer from hand to hand. This routine runs approximately three
minutes. The book contains complete text and seventy-five photographic illustrations.
This is a prize-winning routine from the act of a professional magician, Gary Ouellet. It
just might be what you have been looking for, as well.

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IRELANDS ORIGINAL CUP AND BALL ROUTINES

This neatly printed booklet, by Laurie L. Ireland, is well illustrated and describes a surprising routine. Large sponge balls are used with the set of cups and, after many
changes, surprises and climaxes, the balls used all disappear! In their place, appearing
under the cups, are three real oranges! The moves, sleights and routining in this booklet
are all highly original and well worth your study time.

CHOP CUP
The Chop Cup (from
Morrissey Magic)
measures three inches
in height and is three
inches in diameter (at the open mouth of the cup). It is made
from aluminum and is provided in a highly polished, smooth
finish. It comes with a set of crocheted balls and a clear and
concise routine.
The Chop Cup is mechanical in working, which allows you to present a one cup and one
ball routine which looks like difficult sleight of hand, but which is very easy to perform.
(And, while supplies last, each Chop Cup purchased from Abbotts will be accompanied
by a copy of Chop Chops original illustrated instructions.)

MORRISSEY CUPS COMBO

Combo Cups are a standard set of three spun
metal cups for the classic Cup and Ball effect
... but, with a difference. One of the cups has
a strong magnet spun into its base and one of
the balls also is formed around a magnet.
This cup and this ball could be used separately
as a Chop Cup but think of the advantages of
using them in your regular Cups and Balls
routine with the three cups. Comes complete
with three cups, four balls, cloth carrying bag
and instructions. Also available is a booklet
detailing John Mendozas original routine and
his sequel routine for the Combo Cups.
Combo Cups are available in either aluminum
or copper. They are both available either with
or without the Mendoza booklet. Please
specify when ordering.
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MENTAL CHOICE
This is, without a doubt, one of the greatest,
sure-fire close-up tricks in the world! Show
it to anybody and when its over ... be prepared to pick them up off the floor! They
will be stunned! Theyll ask you to repeat it
... but dont ... tell them that you only perform miracles once a day!
Three pieces of colored cardboard are placed
on the table. They are red, blue and yellow.
The spectator is asked to indicate one of the
colors by dropping a ballpoint pen on any
one card. The two cards which he did not choose are discarded and the performer then
reveals that he knew, by an advanced prediction, which color the spectator would choose!
This is most mysterious and you cant fail.

The Wunderbar
A small, metallic rod is seen inside a glass test
tube which is sealed with a cork. Suddenly, the
rod begins to move up and down, furiously.
Soon, it pushes the cork out and jumps out of
the tubebobbing up and down between the
hands. It floats from one hand to another in a
straight line. The hands are still throughout the
routine. No strings to buttons or hands. No magnets.
This can be performed surrounded and close-up under any lighting conditions. If you
wish, everything may be examined after the routine. A Steve Dusheck creation.

Gravity Glasses
A borrowed handkerchief is wrapped around
a borrowed book. First, one glass is placed
on the book and the book and glass are
turned over and the glass clings to the book.
Next, two glasses are used and they both,
also, cling to the upturned book. Then, three
glasses are used, with the same result. At
the performers command, the glasses drop
free of the book into his own or the
spectators hand. All the borrowed items are
then returned to their owners.

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Miniature Pocket Illusion

Matches are removed from a match box. A
solid steel plate is handed for examination.
This plate totally fills the inside bottom of the
match box drawer. The drawer, with the steel
plate inside, is placed inside the match box
cover. Holding the match box in his hand, the
magician asks a spectator to pass a long needle
through the center of the match boxthereby
penetrating the cover, the drawer and the
metal plate! The explanation given for this is
that the needle is specially fabricated of a
material 100 times harder than the steel plate
they examined earlier. A length of ribbon,
yarn or thread is hanging from the open end
of the needle.
The spectator pushes on the needle and it does pass right through the box and the plate,
followed by the ribbon. The magician explains that the weak always submit to the
strongthe needle being harder than the plate is passed right through the latter. The
piece of ribbon is held at both ends and the drawer of the box is opened and everyone
can definitely see that the steel plate is still in position on the floor of the match box
drawer. The ribbon must be passing right through the steel plate! To further prove this,
the magician holds the box and has the people holding the ribbon to pull on each end
alternately. The ribbon passes to and fro! The ribbon is then pulled free of the box, the
box is opened and the steel plate is dumped from the drawer. It is unharmed, free of
holes and still on one piece. There is only one steel plate used. There is no switching
and not a single false move in the routine. Only one needle and one length of ribbon are
used. The match box, ribbon and needle may be borrowed. You will be able to perform
this five minutes after reading the instructions. Truly, a close-up pocket illusion! An
Eddie Joseph creation.

Pull thru Pencil

An impromptu trick with a borrowed pencil and a handkerchief. The pencil is held at the fingertips and covered with the
hank. The pencil penetrates (?) right through the center of the
hank. This may be repeated. A cigarette penetration is also
included. Both are real foolers.

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KARDYROS KOLOSSAL KOMPENDIUM of

KLEVER and KOMMERCIAL KLOSE-UP
Master magic from a master magician. Contents include: Advice, Rules & Words of Wisdom, Ambitious Card, Are We
Sheep?, A Thought or Two, Ball & Tube Routines, Behind My
Back, Bonus Effect #1 & #2, Brain Dazzler Supreme, Chinatown
Coin Routine, Chinese Coin on Rod, Close-Up Views, Close-Up
Quickies, Coins Thru Table, Color Change Supreme, Copper &
Silver Supreme, Count Move, Cup and Coins Routine, Deceptions
With Sponges, Dollar Bill Routine, Dovetail Speller Supreme, FeesTips-Etc., Flip Snap Move, Follow The Leader Supreme, Gags &
Such, German Coin Box Routine, How To Practice, Ill Do It Again, Invisible Trip, Ive
Got A Secret, Jump Up Flourish Count, Kardyro On Klose-Up, Keep Your Eye On My
Hand, Lets Stop Pretending, Magapaddle Routine, Magic Dust, Magicians Test,Mental
Effect for the Card Man, Mentally Select One Card-Please, Mini Cups & Balls Routine,
Miracle Stix and Hot Weather Handy, My Magic Cards, One More Time!, Opening
Remarks and Close-Up Views, Penny & Dime Pentro Supreme, Pentro Coins Deception,
Pentro Exchange Supreme, Pentro Hank Move, Pentro Vanish Supreme, PhoneNomenal, Probable Winner, Reverso Nap Routine, Screwy Cards, Selected Card and Its
Mates, Surprise Punch Ending Supreme, Table Invitations, Table Items For Magic, Take
a Peek, T. K. Coin Box Routine Supreme, T. K.s Flip Move, Three Shell Game Supreme,
Two Bits and a Half and You Buy The Drinks. Written by Tony Kardyro.

Pocket Cubio
A two-in-one pocket trick! A small brass cube has different
colored ring designs on its six sides. The cube also has a cord
running through it, as illustrated. The cube slides back and forth
on the cord but stops anywhere on the cord at your command.
The spots also change color, from side to side, in most tantalizing manner. It may be passed for rigid examination and may
then be repeated.

Wonder Blocks
Three round blocks are placed into a tube in the following
order: blue, white and red. When the tube is lifted, the
order of the blocks is red, blue and white. This is repeated
with similar results. One block is placed into the pocket. It
reappears between the other two blocks within the tube.

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CLOSE UP MAGIC OF
TREVOR LEWIS
Award-winning close-up material from a
prize-winning performer, lecturer, writer and
creator. Contents include: Its In The Bag,
Double Riffle Control, The Mine Detector,
Reflections, Coin Selector, Monte Plus,
Monte Plus Twist, Monte Plus Elmsley, The
Zarrow Zwindle, Add-On Plus, Le Carte
Lewis, Swivel Force Swindle, Three Cards
Across, Trevors Second Deal, Fake Middle
Deal, Spectator Finds A Card, Para-Dice
Prediction, Perfect Match, May I Have The Envelope Please?, Borrowed Bill Burning
Bright, Trevors Benson Bowl Routine, Coins In Tumbler, Coins Through The WhatElse?, Me-Too Matrix, Hold Card, Coincidence, Blazing Match Box (Book), Matchless
Prediction, Fetsch Force, A Little Light Humor, Watch!, Blow Die, Razor Blade Trick,
Broken & Restored Spectacles, Sharpshooter, Flog!, Die & Domino Divination, Tamariz
Rabbits-Rabbits-Rabbits, Brema Nut, Commercial Chop Cup Routine and A Tip From
Trevor. By Phil Willmarth.

DISSOLVO
A length of cord (or ribbon) is securely tied at its
ends, making an endless circle. A small plastic ring
is examined and then threaded over the cord. Remember, the ring is on the outside of the knotted
loop. The ring stops and starts its sliding motion on
command. For the big surprisethe ring passes
through one of the double cords and is imprisoned
on the endless loop. The spectator must untie the
knots to remove the ring. All may be examined.
There are no fakes of any kind and this is easy to do.
Complete with ring, cord and illustrated instructions. Created by Harry Louine.

SALT-GO
In our opinion, this is the best vanish and reproduction for
salt ever conceived. The audience sees a salt shaker and two
empty hands. The shaker cap is removed and the contents of
the shaker are visibly poured into the hand. The empty shaker
(and the empty hand) are shown. The salt vanishesevery
grain! For a finale the salt may be reproduced and poured
from hand to hand. This effect is self-contained and is easy to
do.

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CLOSE-UP
TROUBLEWIT
With the multi-folding
fan you have, with a
mere twist of your fingers, entertainment. You
can fold and refold this paper fan into a series of
interesting shapes and objects such as lamps,
bonnets, urns, windmills, rosettes, vases, etc.
Trouble-Wit paper folding is a great interlude in any
type of magic act. This new size, just 5 1/2" long
and 3/4" thick when folded, is just right for closeup. There is no hard practice involved with this
model, which includes an illustrated routine with
patter presentation for more than twenty designs.

Merrills Knife Book .

The Merrill Knife Booka veritable encyclopedia for the Color Changing Knife effect.
The information in this softbound, sixty-four page book has been collected over a period
of several decades by the author. His vast experience in the manufacture and performance of this effect will prove invaluable to the close-up conjuror seeking the finest.
The book is unique in its use of fifty-eight, mirror-image, photographs. These crystal
clear illustrations allow the reader to see the action both as he, the performer, will see it
and as his audience will view it. There are moves, techniques and routines in this volume which appear nowhere else. Written by R. D. Merrill.

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Close-Up Pad
Every magician performing close-up magic
should have one of these. It makes for an easier
performance and gives a prestige look to your
work. Made by Gibson, from sponge rubber with a
black velveteen working surface. Size is 12 inches by 16 inches.

MEDAL-LIONS
Four gold color plastic medallions (MEDAL-LIONS) are displayed. Two have a red lions
face embossed upon them; the other two have a green lions face. In a four-phase routine, the red lions change places with the green lionsunder seemingly impossible
conditions. At the conclusion, everything is handed for examination. No skill required.
No sleight-of-hand. Attractive and easy to handle props. Perfect when children are at the
close-up or restaurant table. Complete with a beautifully illustrated instruction booklet.
Created by Marcelo Contento.

Ball Vase
This is the improved model of this standard pocket
trick. It is larger than the original and is made of
plastic. A ball, taken from the vase, passes back into
the vase, and vice versa. Or, the ball leaves the vase
and penetrates through the table. An easy to do trick.

SNAKE NUT CAN

This looks like a small can of fancy mixed nuts. When the can
is rattled, it sounds like a few are left inside. When the top
is unscrewed, there is a real surprise when a two-foot
long spring snake jumps high into the air.

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JUMPING GEMS
Two black plexiglass rods are shown to be clean and unprepared on both sides. Suddenly, a diamond-like gem appears on the end of one rodthen it multiplies to two
then the gems jump from one rod to the other. Just when they think they know what
will happen nextthe color of the gem changes to ruby-red. Always ready. Easy to
carry. A real sparkler of a trick. The regular size model is 3 1/2" long. The jumbo size
model is 4 1/2" long. Please specify when ordering. By Ken Allen.

FLASH ROD
This is the perfect surprise finish for the Jumping Gems effect. After performing the
standard routine, the performer ask the spectator if he knows which end of the rod has
the white gem stone. No matter which way he guessesthe rod is shown covered, from
end to end, with diamond-like gemson both sides of the rod! An easy to do kicker.
Available in regular or jumbo sizes, to match the Jumping Gems effect. Please specify
when ordering.

AFTER THE DESSERT

This book contains thirty effects with objects that you can easily
carry in your pockets or that can be picked up from most dinner
tables. All of the material is of a reputation building nature.
With the instructions and the presentation given the results to be
obtained from these after dessert entertainments could not be
bettered if you carried a car load of apparatus. A printed, soft
bound booklet, recommended for the impromptu and close-up
worker. Written by Martin Gardner.

HAUNTED HANK
The magician rolls up his sleeves, takes out a pocket
handkerchief and, holding it away from the body at all
times, and without adding anything or taking anything
away, the hank stands up straight, shoots over to one side
and then to the other. Its alive! It jumps! Its ticklish!
Its acrobatic! There are no threadsno wiresno
practiceno worry. This is self-contained and practically
works itself. It defies detection and is a clean cut effect.
A hoop is passed over the hank in all directions. It is
crushed in the hands and it immediately shoots up and
stands straight again. Tickle it and it squirms. Place it
into a hat and it leaps out over the edge or high into the air. Again it stands upright or
takes a bow towards the audience. Without stealing anything away you can immediately
pass it out for thorough examination. Complete with handkerchief and illustrated
instructions.

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WHO DONE IT?

A complete ten minute, easy to do, comedy/magic thriller in one act that is always ready
and definitely different. There are no props to buyyou probably have everything that is
needed around your own house. A member of the audience is elected to be a detective in
a murder case. Magical effects happen as the story unfolds. There is surprise after
surprise until the murderer is finally discovered. This act is a complete novelty for any
audience. By Jack Shepherd.

JOSEPHS TORN DOLLAR BILL

The effect is that of tearing a borrowed, marked dollar bill
into small pieces and then restoring it. With this method
there are no hurried moves and no body moves at all.
There are no fakes of any kind. Its subtleits clever
its real magic. Dont expect to be perfect with this trick
in two minutes. You must practice the moves but when
you have studied the illustrated instructions and have
perfected the sequenceyou will truly have something!
The borrowed bill is marked by its owner. The performers hands are shown empty.
The bill is folded and deliberately torn into two parts. Each section is held in plain view.
Again and again the bill is torn. When the spectator opens out the pieces the bill is
found restored! There are no bill switches used! A reputation maker! An Eddie Joseph
creation.

DOTS IMPOSSIBLE
Six cards, bearing large colored spots, are placed face down onto the table. A spectator
freely chooses any card. When he turns over his card it bears a red spot. The other five
cards are turned over and they each bear a black spot. No matter which card the spectator selects his spot is always the odd spot. This is not just coincidence but a sure-fire
effect. Created by Al Cohen.

MAGIC FLAVORS
Five cards are shown. Each card has the same
back design. The face of each card is printed in
the form of a bottle label. Each label has a cute
comment that is good for a laugh. After the cards
have been examined, they are mixed and the
spectator retains one card. He holds this card face
down on his hand. The performer touches the
back of this card and brings his finger to his lips
in a tasting gesture. He then correctly names the
chosen card. This effect may be repeated indefinitely. The cards may be examined at any time.
Here is a close-up effect that packs a punch.

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TOPIT
By PATRICK PAGE
Illustrated by ALI BONGO

-VANISH A BILLIARD BALL

-VANISH A DECK OF CARDS
-VANISH A CIGARETTE LIGHTER
-VANISHING CANE IN NEWSPAPER
-THE JARDINE ELLIS RING ON STICK
-TO SWITCH ONE SMALL OBJECT
FOR ANOTHER
TOPIT ... a rather strange sounding name for a device which will enable you to perform miracles! Invented by Harold Comden and made famous by George Davenport
(among others!), Topit is probably the most useful gimmick ever to appear on the magical horizon. Small objects can be vanished, exchanged or disposed of secretly.
In the booklet supplied you will find many different routines and effects, all of which are
one hundred percent practical. Some of them are designed for platform and stage work
and others are more suitable for close-up occasions. We feel sure that you will find
several that will suit you and that you will have the time of your life practicing the others.
Comes complete with special gimmick and illustrated booklet.

Color Changing Knife

A pocket knife is freely shown to be
made with black bone handles yet,
right when they are looking at it, it
changes to a white handled knife!
The knife is shown on both sides.
It can just as easily change back to
black. The special knife and a very
simple move are responsible. The
knife may be used as a regular
pocket knife. This set also includes the effect of the magician
being the only one who can open
the blade of the knifeeveryone
else fails! A two-knife set.

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Color Changing Shoe Laces

A bright yellow shoelace is drawn through the hand
and it changes color to bright green! The spectators
notice, however, your closed hand and will ask to see
what is inside. They find that they caught you redhanded as the only thing in the hand is a red shoelace! The yellow shoelace, if desired, may be reproduced from the pocket or elsewhere. The effect may be
performed as just described or just as a straight color change, drawing the yellow shoelace through the hand and having it turn to greennothing is added and nothing is
taken away. This new and improved version shows up very well from a distance because
of the bright colors. The laces measure 28" in length and are almost one-half inch wide.
A rhyming patter story is included along with the instructions by Tom McCormick.

Ball and Tube

A small metal tube and a solid
metal ball are shown. The ball is
larger than the tube and set atop it.
Yet, at the magicians command
the ball slowly passes down into
the tube and then rises up again
into view. The ball and the tube are
then passed for examination. Others may
try but they will fail. An unbelievable trick.

Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic

What a collection! Hundreds and hundreds of impromptu and close-up tricks, gags,
stunts, puzzles and bar bafflers you can do anywhere, anytime, and under any conditions. These are attention grabbers and laugh gettersthe type of material that builds
your reputation. A real magician should always be able to do magicalways be ready to
entertain. This book makes it possible. There are One Thousand Six Hundred and
Sixty-One entries in this big hardbound book. Everything from A - Z (Apples to Zippers). And all authored by one of Americas (and the worlds) foremost writers, researchers and creatorsMartin Gardner. An invaluable source book.

The Thief of Judpaw

This is the story of the Hindu magician collecting money
and valuables after his performance. All the coins, rings,
etc., are thrown onto an ordinary, spread-out, handkerchief. The magician picks up the hank in the form of a
bag. It is then stretched out between the hands and
everything has vanished! The hank is even slapped hard
against the table to prove the magicians statement that he
has lost the coins and the jewelry. This effect may be
performed impromptu or at any time during your closeup act. By Eddie Joseph.
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FORTUNE TELLING SWAMI

An easy to do stunt in which a person initials a card bearing
the picture of a crystal ball. While the card is in his own
hands, his personal fortune appears in the crystal. Six
different fortunes are suppled creating fun, laughter and
mystery. Cards can be used over and over again. Easily
adaptable to your own business cards. Its exciting! Its
mysterious! Its a close-up masterpiece!

Between Cocktails
The only book of its kinddescribing tricks and sleights with a
packet of matches. Included are novel productions, amazing vanishes, etc. You are sure to find many unusual effects within the
pages of Between Cocktails. Entertaining impromptu effects just
right for intimate performances. Perfect for the lover of simple
sleights. This soft cover booklet by Sid Fleischman has 32 printed
pages and 21 photo illustrations.

IN-N-OUTER-BOX
A small red plastic box, 2" x 2 1/4", is displayed.
Inside this box is seen a white plastic box. The white
box is removed and the top and bottom of the red box
are placed back together. The top and bottom of the
white box are separatedthe red box is placed inside
the white boxand the cover of the white box is
replaced! Thats right! The red box which contained
the white box is now inside the white box! Two objects
prove to be the same exact size, yet either fits inside of
the other! This is hilarious and confusing and mind
bending and laugh provoking.

Magic Mummy
This strange mummy will lie in his casket for you but when a
spectator tries it the mummy jumps right out of the casket. Try
as they willits beyond their control. This current plastic model
is the best made.

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12 Stunts with the Magic Mummy

You will be amazed at what you can do with the novelty Magic Mummy trick after you
read this Eddie Joseph manuscript. In addition to the standard make him stay in and
make him jump out effect, this text gives you wonderful tricks and stunts that you will
use. Mysteries entitled: Color Allergy, An Aversion To Words, The Marital Status of Mr.
and Mrs. Mummy, Mummys Mother-in-law, The Influence of the Basket, Living and
Dead, Mummy Finds the Match Levitation, Unpredictable Mummy, Super Card Divination and Mummy Find the Lady.

HOT ROD
A black plastic rod, four inches long, is shown on both sides. It contains six different
colored gems stones set into its surface. A spectator is asked to call out any number
from one to six, including those two numbers. That number is counted to on the rod
and the freely selected color is noted. In a flash, all the gem stones change to match the
selected color! And, on both sides of the rod! A gem of a trick! Easy to do.

MATCHLESS MATCHBOXES
Matchless Matchboxes from Royal Magic
(by arrangement with Magic Inc.) is
available again! It is a close-up classic!
Two matchboxes are displayed. When
the open drawer of one box is pushed
closedthe closed drawer of the other
box slides open! This becomes even
more bewildering as the boxes are placed
end to end, side to side, end to side, are
separated by a playing card and, finally,
are held separated between the fingertips. Still the matchboxes misbehave! Complete with well routined instructions and two
high-quality, long-lasting plastic matchboxes.

BUSINESS MERGER...
Doug Bennett presents a close-up miracle which transforms your business card into a
magical souvenir which people will keep and talk about for a long, long time! In the
process of removing a business card from a small wallet you discover that it is your last
one. Not wanting to sound cheap, you explain that you can only afford to give away your
last card piece by piece, one piece at a time. A large piece is now visibly torn from the
card and given to the spectator. Realizing, too late, that a remnant of a card is virtually
worthless, you take back the torn piece and cause it visibly to merge with the torn card!
The perfectly restored business card is now given away as a tangible reminder of your
magical talents ... a souvenir that could very well mean future bookings.
Only one card is used! If you wishit could be signed! The torn card is shown openly,
with the piece missing, right up till the very moment of the visual restoration! You
receive the business card wallet and detailed instructions for performing with your own
business card. In addition, a bonus routine is included wherein the same effect is
accomplished with a signed playing card!
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THREE SHELL GAME

These imitation walnut shells from Vernet are perfect for
any presentation of The Three Shell swindle. Made of
plastic, they are completely smooth on their interiors,
allowing for smooth working. Complete with three shells
and a variety of sponge rubber peas. Note: No routine is
supplied with the Vernet set of shells.

BOMB SCARE
This great idea, from Bob King, is a needle through the balloon effect for the close-up
and walkaround performerwith no get-ready! The supplied balloons look like hand
grenades(!) which lends nicely to the patter line about pulling the pin! The five-inch
needle supplied is housed in a special ballpoint pen. This protects the needle (and
provides the necessary lubricant, too). Complete with all props and instructionsso
noveland so logical.

Ultra-Light
Imagine walking into someones home and asking them to hand you any lightbulb. You
screw this bulb into your hand (socket fashion) and the bulb lights up! Blow out the
light, unscrew the bulb and hand it back and your hands are empty. Completely selfcontained. Complete, from Bob King, with everything youll ever need except that
borrowed light bulb!

TEL - A - COLOR
Five colored cardsred, blue, yellow, green, blackare displayed and may be examined.
They are the same color on both sides and are otherwise blankthere are no secret
markings. The performer turns his back and the spectator reverses one of the cards and
remembers the color of this card. Without asking a single question and without any
moves of any kindthe performer correctly names the selected color!
In the second presentation, the spectator selects a color and seals all the cards in unprepared envelopes. The magician still picks out the envelope containing the proper color.
For a third presentation, the cards are placed in a row and while your back is turned the
spectator turns over one cardand you name it. The cards supplied are not tapered.
There is no rough and smooth principle used. Each card is exactly like the other cards
except that it is a different color. There are no fakes, no gimmicks and no exchanges.
This could be your greatest close-up effecta mind bender for any audience.

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BLINK
A penny is placed between the folds of a folding coin holder. The coin
can be seen through the transparent cellophane windows. As quick as
a wink the coin vanishes! No pulls! No threads! No wires! No mirrors! Its fantastic and if you blink youll miss it!

TOM THUMB COIN BAG

The magician shows a small bag to be empty. He places this bag over a
spectators thumb. A penny is vanished. The performer shows his
hands to be empty. He picks up the bag, snaps the bottom of the bag
with his finger and tips the bag upside down. Out of the bag drops a
penny! He tips the bag again and produces a nickel. Tips it one last
time and produces a half dollar! This effect works well with Blink.

JARDINE ELLIS RING

A smooth, seamless, brass ring
(diameter 1 1/2") is threaded onto
a rope, string or ribbon. It is
removed and the ends of the rope
are held by a spectator or knotted
together. The ring is vanished and
reappears on the rope. The rope
must be untied to remove the ring.
All can be examined. The Ellis
Ring may be used for an excellent
Ring on Wand effect. For a real
clincher, the ring is placed over a
spectators upthrust thumb. His
hand is then covered with a handkerchief. The magician reaches under and removes the ring. The ring is vanished and
reappears on the spectators thumb! He removes the handkerchief and the ring himself.
A precision metal product.

Vision Tester
The performer tests a spectators vision! This proves to be
laughable, for during the demonstration the spectator sees
words upside down, right side up, wrong side up and finds
words changing and turning in a most confusing manner.
Its very funny and most baffling and the spectator has no
idea as to how it all happens. Supplied complete with
printed testing cards and special viewing lens. All the props
may be examined. Dont pass up this most unusual trick.

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The Folding Money Book - Volume 1

Section One - Folding Money by Adolfo Cerceda. One of
the worlds greatest paper folders gives you an assortment
of items to be made from dollar bills (or thousand dollar
bills!). Profusely illustrated by the author, his original
methods will be easy to follow. Items include a ring, a
bow tie, a picture frame, a picture frame with doors, a
jumping frog, a peacock, a flying bird, a box and a boat.
Section Two - Making Money Selling Money! by William E. King Jr. Mr. King is a vice
president of a bank and has assembled a complete portfolio on the subject of putting the
above material to workmaking money for you! He not only covers the folding
money area, but includes ideas for selling coins as well. Everything is here, including
the advertising formats.
This book is an absolute must for anybody in any business connected with banking and/
or money. It is also as valuable as How To Sell By Magic (see advertisement for this
book elsewhere in this catalog) for anyone looking for a new angle on how to turn their
magical abilities into money in a brand new way. Mr. King lays it all out on paper for
you ... all it takes is a little energy on your partplus your imagination. A 44 page book,
loaded with illustrations.

FOLDING MONEY, VOLUME TWO

The Folding Money Book proved to be one of the most
popular books ever published. Individuals and banks loved
the idea of all the wonderful things that could be made from
a dollar bill. So, heres Volume Twobigger and better!
Bigger? Would you believe an elephant made from a dollar
bill? Better? Would you believe you could fold all the letters
of the alphabet, one by one, from a bill? Or words, like Merry Christmas from a bill?
And more: Any number?, a corsage?, a spray of leaves All this plus: a long necktie, a
small bill, a crown, a bikini bra, bikini shorts, the flipover frog, talking money, a star, a
shoe, a ring, a bracelet, a cardigan sweater, a Christmas tree and a church. All exquisitely illustrated, absolutely correct, by the famous Randletts, with dozens and dozens of
drawings.
Plus a new section by William King, a banker, on more ideas on How To Sell Money!
His own bank does a whale of a business on money gifts and has led hundreds of banks
and other firms dealing in money into this great publicity idea. Also included is a profile
on Victor Frenkil, a Baltimore businessman, who started with the letter W and devised
a way of folding all the other letters. The book is a big 128 pages, illustrated.

Over the Coffee Cups

This is another collection of close-up and table trickery compiled by the author of After
the Dessert. There are tricks with sugar cubes, folding money, silverware, paper
matches, napkins, glasses and other props found on a dinner table. Dorny, Matt
Schulien, Chic Schoke, Milbourne Christopher and others have contributed to the more
than 100 items contained on the 34 offset printed pages. This is material any magician
can use. By Martin Gardner.
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STARS OF MAGIC SERIES

Here is the creme de la creme of magicas created by its
leading performers. The absolute ultimate in the impromptu,
sleight of hand, no special props category. Beautifully and
completely photographed by George Karger and edited by
George Starke it is equal to personal instruction! Over 350
photographs.
Contents include: Scarne Series - Classic Ball Routine, Silver
and Copper Coin Routine, Triple Coincidence Card Effect.
Dai Vernon Series-Part One - Triumph Card Miracle, Cutting
the Aces, Spellbound Coin Routine, Kangaroo Coins Through
the Table. Allerton-Horowitz-Jarrow Series - Bamboozle
(paper money miracle), Pump Room Phantasy (card gem),
Egyptian Ball Mystery, Chink-a-Chink, Hanky Panky Cigarette
Penetration. Francis Carlyle Series - Match Decapitation,
Homing Card, Wrist Watch Steal & Coin routine. Dai Vernon
Series-Part Two - Impromptu Cups & Balls, Ambitious Card,
Mental Card Miracle. Dai Vernon Series-Part Three - Ring
On Wand (four methods), Slow Motion Four Aces, The Travellers Card Feat. Dr. Daly Series - Cards Up The Sleeve,
Itinerant Pasteboard, Cavorting Aces. Slydini Series - Miracle
Torn & Restored Cigarette, Flight of the Paper Balls, Flyaway
Coin Routine. Ross Bertram Series - Coins: Rubdown,
Doublecross, Passing the Halfbucks, The Porous Paw and
Coin Assembly. Vernon on Malini Series - Three miracle
effects, each with the famous Malini touch: Color Change,
Impossible Coin Vanish, The Blindfold Card Stab. Vernon on
Leipzig Series: Four masterpieces of magic: Leipzigs Opener, Acrobat Card, Stack of
Coins Through the Hand and Torn and Restored Cigarette Paper. PLUS! Dai Vernons
Royal Monte - A lesson in artistic card handling and Slydinis The Art of Using the
Lap as a Servante.

PRETTY SNEAKY
One of Chicagos top close-up performers gives you his very commercial
routines, written in his own refreshing style. A graduate of the Chavez
school, Don Alan worked as a magic bartender for years, followed by his
own T.V. show and later a long association with T.V.s Magic Castle. In
this book you get the full benefit of his experience48 printed and
illustrated pages of close-up tricks with cards, balls, coins, a ball point
pen, pins, flash string, a lump of coal(?) and various other items. Each
of these tricks has proven successful before an audience before finding
its way into this book!

Abbotts is the Foremost Magic

Manufacturer and Magic Dealer in America!
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SELF-WORKING TABLE MAGIC

The quickest, most certain path toward achieving a reputation as a magician is to be able
to perform at a moments notice with borrowed objects. If you are handed a coin, handkerchief, pencil or rubber band, you should be able to do at least one amazing trick with
that object. This book deals exclusively with just such tricks. It is a collection of some of
the best tricks with ordinary objects.
The approach throughout the book is simple. No unusual dexterity, gimmicks or special
sleights are required. The only props needed are simple, everyday objectseggs, cards,
dice, rubber bands, balloons, apples, whisk brooms, etc. Nor are long hours of practice
necessary. Step-by-step instructions and over 180 helpful illustrations insure quick and
effective mastery of each trick.
Nearly 100 tricks in 10 categories: Money Magic, Elastic Illusions, Magic Show in a
Matchbox, Hanky Panky, Dice Dexterity, Close-up Illusions, Conjurors Collection, The
Linking Pins, Psychic Tricks and Pen-Ultimate Magic.
Some chapters have been designed to provide the reader with a complete act of close-up
magic. For example, the chapter entitled Magic Show in a Matchbox gives you about
15 minutes of excellent tricks and stunts to amaze and amuse your audience. Master the
tricks in this book and you will be ready to entertain anytime, anywhere, with some of
the finest of all close-up mysteries.
Karl Fulves is one of the most renowned modern writers in the field of magic. He has
selected these tricks from both old and new magic stunts. Some are classic feats of timetested wizardry, while others are new and innovative techniques. All, however, are easy
to learn and foolproof routines that will enable you to dazzle and delight your audience.
The 185 illustrations by Joseph K. Schmidt amplify the 122 pages of text. Paperbound.

WANNA BET?
Compiled by Frances Marshall, this is a lively and interestcompelling collection of little known ideasoften referred to as
betchas! I bet you a drink you cant do so and so ... Like
pushing a quarter through a dime-size hole. You may know
that stunt but there are dozens here that are fresh and different
which will get your spectators really involved with your challenge. Great for bars, lunch tables, offices, coffee breaks,
parties, hospitality suites, young peoples affairs, etc. Although
you introduce them as impromptu stunts, you actually have a
set program in mind for the best results. These amusing little
gags can make you the life of the party! Avoid the dull moments with the seventy-five
betchas in this book.

CLOSE - UP TIME
They rave about the fresh new approach of Alan magic. Here is a
group of his close-up tricks: Flash Production Sponge Ball Trick,
Riffle Time Force, Subtle One Way Deck, Keep Your I On Your Hat,
Wax in Matchbox, Inflation Pencil, Card in Egg, Bread Sandwich, Bill
in Orange, Stuck Up Card. A printed and illustrated booklet with
comments by Bert Allerton and Ballantine.
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HOLD - OUT
The late Jack Miller created miracles with his Hold-Out. We now stock a deluxe model
of this utility device. This model is smaller in size and smoother in operation than
previous devices. It comes complete with all attachments and gimmicks, plus a brief set
of instructions. We recommend the book Hold-Out Miracles in conjunction with this
unique miracle device.

Hold - Out Miracles

In this book, Ed Mishell has captured the magic of the late Jack Miller and added many
of his own ideas in the use of the small invisible gimmick known as the Hold-Out. We
are sure you will find this to be one of the most useful devices in your personal magic
kit. The miracles you can accomplish with a Hold-Out are endless. You can perform
vanishes and productions, changes and restorations without ever going near a table, etc.
Your hands are seen to be empty, yet these effects are accomplished with lightning speed
and ease.
You can perform the long pour passe passe salt trickor the vanishing bird and cage
in the middle of your act without first having to leave the stage. Practically any article
can be used. Suitable for balls, cigarettes, cards, coins, pens, etc. The Egg Bag routine is
sensational and once was sold as a separate item. Here are sixty-four pages, profusely
illustrated by the author, of magic you will find nowhere else!

Out to Lunch
The performer shows a card with a sketch of a Hindu boy climbing a
rope. He asks a spectator to initial this card, both on the front and
on the back. Later, when the card is turned over the boy on the card
has vanished and in his place is a sign, printed on the card, reading
Out To Lunch. Note: The spectators initials are still in place and
the card may be given as a souvenir. This effect may be easily
adapted to work with your business cards.

Color Vision
A small plastic box with a lid and a plastic block are shown. The
block has a different color on each of its six sides. A spectator
places the block into the box with his chosen color uppermost and
covers the box with the lid. This is handed to the performer who
has his back turned to this operation. The magician turns around
to face the spectator and almost immediately names the chosen
color correctly. This is self-containedno magnetsno sliding weightsmay be instantly repeated. Both box, lid and cube are ungimmicked.

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SELF-WORKING NUMBER MAGIC

Numbers pervade nearly every aspect of our daily lives: telephone numbers, zip codes,
Social Security numbers, drivers license and credit card numbers, etc. We are beleaguered by numbersno wonder were fascinated, intrigued, even a bit bewildered by
themno wonder tricks involving numbers are perennial favorites.
You can perform show stopping tricks, stunts and routines which are sure to delight
your audiences because they capitalize on our natural fascination for numbers. There
are 101 baffling tricks presented here; tricks that practically work by themselves. While
all the tricks involve basic mathematical principles, the mathematics are not discussed
here. Rather, the emphasis is on performing and perfecting the tricks. They can be
learned quickly and put into operation immediately and, best of all, they really dazzle an
audience.
Learn how to guess a spectators age or tell how long a married couple have known each
other; learn how to predict the sum of a group of numbers and use your brain like a
lightning calculator; learn how to instantly memorize long lists of numbers or things.
There are also tricks involving cards, calendars, magic squares and betting games.
With this book and a modicum of practice, anyone can perform an assortment of number tricks which will astound and delight an audience. Whatever your age or math skills,
youll soon be baffling friends and relatives with over 100 fascinating and foolproof
number tricks. This paperbound book has 98 illustrations within its 145 pages. Written
by Karl Fulves.

GAMBLING TRICKS WITH DICE

There are 31 routines and 31 line drawings in this 30 page book. A great source book for
the close-up worker, this material shows how gamblers control dice ... exposes crooked
dice games and swindles ... demonstrates sucker dice bets ... and all with easy to do
methods!
Dice tricks create instant interest and this collection contains many brilliant routines to
select frommany in print for the first time! Contents include: Dice Control; Shots;
Sucker Bets (14 select gems); Chuck-a-Luck; Beat the dealer; Under and over seven; Tops
and Bottoms (2 superb craps demonstrations); Horserace Dice (a new principle); The Eli
Box (2 new uses); The Chinese Dice Box; Magnetic Shaker; Slick Cup; PLUS: A complete description of Stewart Judahs method for The Thirty-One Game (a great swindle);
and Judahs Loaded Dice Demonstration. Also, exclusive: Nick Trosts Special Poker
Dice (sold privately for many times the price of this book!).

MARTIN GARDNER PRESENTS

This big book presents the magic of who elseMartin Gardner. It is the perfect
companion volume to the excellent Encyclopedia Of Impromptu Magic (still available
from Abbotts and described elsewhere in this section). This volume runs to 424 pages!
It contains two hundred and thirty tricks! It is profusely illustrated with 450 line drawings. Martin Gardner is an accomplished master in a variety of fieldsincluding magic.
Here you will discover a treasure trove of brilliant Martin Gardner material. A big book
full of original and clever and commercial magic. And, its price makes it a bigger value!

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RED & BLUE

A magical masterpiece from Eddie Joseph! Two solid brass
disks are shown. One is lacquered in red, on both sides. The
other is lacquered in blue, on both sides. A spectator holds the
blue disk; the magician holds the red. When the hands are
opened the disks have changed places. Next, the spectator
holds both disks. The magician takes away the red. When the
spectator opens his hand, he holds the red disk and the magician
has the blue. The effect is repeated, under test conditions, for a third
time and still the disks change places! No shells! No covers! No magnets or shims. The disks will stand rigid examination. BONUS EFFECT:
Abbotts has added, to the present effect, four additional matching disks and an extended
routine from a previously published ( and marketed) Eddie Joseph effect (called Black &
White). These additions allow you to present a coin assembly type of effect wherein
the spectators choose which color disk will pass into the closed fist. You can now get
both great effects in one package at one great price!

BACK AGAIN
An effective close-up routine using ordinary objects, such as a ring, a coin and a cigarette. The coin and the cigarette are openly placed into the left hand, which is closed and
the ring is placed into the right pocket. The left hand is opened and the ring is now with
the other two objects. This is repeated with the cigarette being the object being placed
into the pocket. Again all three objects appear in the hand. The third time the coin is
placed into the pocket. When the left hand is now opened the three objects have vanished and a handfull of half dollars pour out in their place! A startling climax to a mystifying effect! By Eddie Joseph.

Phantosphere
This trick can be done anywhere! Easy to do! Mystifying!
A real thriller! You place a solid glass sphere (a marble) on
a flat surface and cover this with an unprepared handkerchief. This hank is continually folded over the marble
which is constantly tapped to prove it is positively under the
hank. Both hands are shown emptya corner of the hank
is grasped and the hank is snapped in the air and shaken.
The marble has vanished and reappears between the
performers lips! A startling climax!

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EXPERT GAMBLING TRICKS

The material in this booklet is invaluable to the close-up worker! Thirty-seven line
drawings illustrate the thirty-one printed pages. The contents show how swindlers
operate ... how to win bar games and bets ... how to demonstrate short-change methods
... and all with no sleight of handjust easy, subtle methods!
Filled with previously unpublished material plus some choice routines from Karl
Norman, Stewart Judah, Dennie Flynn, etc. There are nearly forty complete routines,
including: On The Barrelhead (unpublished version); Proposition Bets (15 sucker bets
with bills, coins, etc.); Special Gambling Devices (gimmicked coins, spinning tops,
rolling logs, etc.); Various games and swindles (the game of Nim with four terrific variations); Short Change methods; Carnival Swindles; Plus ... Stewart Judahs version of The
Famous Belt Trick, Match Game and many other sensational items. Extra Bonus: Karl
Normans fabulous routine for The Three Shell Game! If youve seen Karl perform this
you know how entertaining it isalone worth many times the price of the book!

THE SPONGE BOOK

Everything you need to know about working with sponge balls,
including how to make your own. Contains a bakers dozen routines, each one novel in its own way, each one by a different well
known performer. Featured is the famous Senator Clarke Crandall
trick Around The Block which Don Alan performed for Ed Sullivan
during his T.V. show.
Other routines include: Ghost Balls, Three Ball Trick, Big and Little
Balls, Silver & Sponges, Leaping Leprechauns, Passe Passe Sponges
Spicy Sponges, Crandalls Original Routine, Gen Grants Favorite,
Surprise Finish for Rabbit routine, Multiball and The Al Goshman
Routine. Tricks range from those for beginners to those for the expert. No sponge tricks
are so difficult that a little practice will not make you the master of them. A 48 page, soft
bound, illustrated book.

TABLE HOPPING
Of Table Hopping, Sid Lorraine says, It contains a wealth of information about a field
in which he (Bruce Posgate) has participated for a number of years. It is a field in which
he presents magic and novelties for the amusement of restaurant patrons, as he moves
from table to table. Get in on this fast growing area of show business by buying and
using the material from this slender volume. Illustrated.

THe THREE SHELL GAME

This softbound manual of fifty-eight pages is edited by Ralph W. Read. There are nearly
fifty illustrations by Bill Hanna. Following a brief history of this effect, you are introduced to the equipment: the three shells, the pea and the working surface. This is
followed by dozens of sleights and moves and strategems with the shells and the pea
all illustrated. Finally, there are thirty-three separate and distinctive routines. Choose
the one you like bestor choose the best parts from several. This is a definitive handbook on manipulation of The Three Shells and the Pea. Recommended!
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Multiplying Rabbits
Two sponge rubber rabbits are shown the Momma and
the Poppa. They vanish and reappear in both the
magicians and the spectators hands. They are both
placed in the assistants hands where they multiply
producing a whole family of little sponge baby rabbits! A
terrific close-up interlude! Recommended!

A Box of Matches
While seated at a table, the magician causes a match to
cling to his fingertips. This match is placed back into the
match box and the box immediately goes into action. It
crawls away from the performer, stops, turns and comes
back. It then stands itself on end. A super baffler which
can be done completely surrounded.

Einsteins Theory
A clever mathematical novelty based on a question supposedly given to Einstein, Who will go to heaven first
Republicans, Democrats or Socialists? A circle is drawn
and divided. Numbers are called out to represent each of
the three groups. A series of simple calculations show
which group will go to heaven first. No memorizing, easy
to do. In manuscript form easily adaptable to other patter stories.

Giant Sponge
One small sponge held by a spectator multiplies to two.
The sponges vanish and reappear. Three sponges placed in
a hand vanish and to the surprise of the spectators a giant
sponge four inches in diameter pops out of the hand.
All sponges are supplied. The routine eliminates skill.

Wetterette .
Here is the traditional Pea Can effect made up in a more
durable and a larger size. Abbotts Wetterette is well
made in brass and contains a number of routines in its
instructions. For instance, a number of marked dimes
are placed in the container. They disappear and are
produced from a previously shown empty handkerchief.
When the spectator looks for the dimes in the container,
his hand is covered with water. Also included is a cocktail
effect, dimes to pennies, a cigarette vanish and the original pea can routine.
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IMPACT
This is a spiral bound, soft cover book. It contains one hundred and forty-five pages and
dozens of illustrations. Included are fifty-nine routines: Four with rope, thirty-three
with cards, seven with coins, three dealing with Cups & Balls, three routines with The
Linking Rings, three routines with ropes and rings and six comedy items. There is
something inside here for everyonefrom stage worker to close-up performer. A terrific
collection. Written by Aldo Colombini.

REACT
And here is the latesta new book from Aldo. Included are forty new effectsnone of
which are duplicated in any of his other books. Clever material ... clever thinking ... and
nothing that is technically difficult. More than one hundred pages to describe magic
with cards, coins, ropes, balloons, thimbles, etc. A well-illustrated, plastic spiral bound,
softcover book. Recommended for all Aldo Colombini fansand those who will become
his fans.

MAMMA MIA MAGIC - Video Volume One

This is a seventy-three minute videotape which contains the performance and explanation of: Snap Jack, Band-O-Rama, Spell-O-Rama, Italian Salad, Ace-Mbly, Mamma Mia
Coin Routine andthe internationally acclaimedColombini Cups & Balls routine.
Great magic from Aldo Colombini.

MAGIC - ITALIAN STYLE - Video Volume Two

This is a seventy-four minute video which teaches: The A.C. Card Control, Jack-Ed Edge,
Italian Serenade, Brat Pack, Laguna Shuttle, Leaping Lire, Invisible Coins, Out Of This
Boat, An Italian In Las Vegas and Aldos Mamma Mia Card Routine. More great magic
from Aldo Colombini.

THE IMP BOTTLE

Here is a very good pocket trick. It is easy to perform and impossible
to detect. The performer can place a small plastic bottle on its side
and have it remain in that position. Anyone else trying to duplicate
this action, fails, as the bottle obstinately refuses to lie down for anyone but the performer. The bottle will bear inspection and the effect
may be repeated.

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BUDDHA PAPERS
A small object is placed in the center of the smallest of a
series of folded papers. These papers are folded, one at a
time, within each other. When unfolded, the object has
vanished or changed to something else. Dollar bills
change to coins, a penny changes to a dime, a blank piece
of paper changes to a dollar, etc.

DOTS INCREDIBLE
Three cards with black spots and three cards with red spots are shown. One black is
mixed with two reds and one red is mixed with two blacks. With no tricky moves the
black spot returns to the black cards and vice versa for the red spots. Two cards are
eliminated and the effect is repeated with the four cards, successfully. For a finale, the
effect is repeated with only two cards. Easy to do and a real winner! By Al Cohen.

THE JOSEPH LEVITATION

Two glasses and a handkerchief are borrowed and may be examined. The glasses are
placed side by side. The handkerchief is picked up by the extreme fingertips of both
hands and shown on both sides. The hands are empty. The hank is folded into a narrow
strip and placed across the mouths of both glasses. A spectator is asked to tuck the ends
of the hank into each of the glasses. A match is lit to warm the bottoms of the glasses
and to ostensibly weld (?) The glasses together! A borrowed pen or pencil is placed
between the glasses and under the hank. The pencil is raised and the glasses and the
hank rise with it they are suspended in mid-air! A spectators extended finger may be
used in place of the pen or pencil the same thing occurs! The glasses are returned to
the table the handkerchief is removed and returned and all may be examined. There is
no palming, not a single sleight. You will be able to do this within five minutes after
reading the instructions. An Eddie Joseph creation.

Sponge
A spectator holds one sponge ball in his hand. You place
a second sponge in your pocket. This sponge passes into
the spectators hand - he now has two. This may be
repeated again and again. Comes complete with all
necessary sponge balls and the routine.

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Hole Collection
The performer describes the strange hobby
of Dr. McNulty-Hawkins of London who
collected different kinds of holes! Samples
from this collection are shown as you
describe and identify them. This is not a
magic trick but a visual comedy routine
with props that you can easily make from
poster board using a razor or cutting knife.
This routine can fit in anywhere in your
show or may be used by itself when you are
called upon for a few minutes of fun. It
could also be made up in calling cards size
for use in close-up situations. We have
added a few additional holes to the original
illustrated routine together with some
additional patter. Dont miss this! A Billy
McComb creation.

THE CLOSE-UP MAGICIAN

This softcover book covers all the tricks, routines and gags
used by one of the worlds most celebrated, successful and
highly-paid close-up performers. Thirty-two wonderful
effects including the famous Jumping Flower, the Two Card
trick, the Scissors and the Vanishing Bird and Cage. They
are all in here - the tricks that made the late Bert Allerton
famous. An illustrated book.

The performer displays a fancy pocket handkerchief, places it on the table and folds it into a
square package. He catches an invisible ghost
(named Glorpy) and, lifting a corner of the hank,
tosses him into the handkerchief. For the skeptics
he offers to prove the existence of Glorpy. With a
little encouragement, Glorpy begins to gerkulate in the center of the handkerchief.
The cloth material rises and falls and moves about in an uncanny fashion. The magician
stops Glorpys performance and the hank falls flat. The hank is shaken open, folded up
and placed back in the pocket. Complete with a high quality pocket handkerchief, ten
routines and a free bonus effect.

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