Books on Magic

The author of this successful book is one of the most prolific writers on magic of this generation. Practical hocus pocus has appeared from his pen in all the leading professional magicians' magazines both here and abroad. Milbourne Christopher's book tells you how to do 50 different tricks with the thumb tip. Here are just a few: Burning and Restoring a Handkerchief, Living or Dead Mental Test, Dollar Bill in Banana, Bank Night, Spirit Knots, and more. Each is clearly described and illustrated.

This book is written by Colin Crockwell. Colin has been entertaining since 1969 and specialises in children's entertainment. The book details from setting yourself up in the early stages with publicity, public address and agents, to the actual tricks. This book is a good reference book for the 'new boy' or 'semi-pro'.

Edited by Francis Marshall. Close up magicians have eagerly accepted sponge ball magic into their repertoires because it is a favourite of audiences! This book describes many great routines beginning with Goshman's Sponge Routine. Other tricks described include: Silver and Sponge, Passe Sponges, Crandall's Original Routine, Surprise Finish and much more.

Illustrated, softcover, 48 pages.

This is 424 pages, fully illustrated. It is known as “The Bible” for magicians interested in “Mental Magic”. Includes Swami Gimmicks, mental tricks with cards, slates, billets, clipboards, blindfolds, Q&A acts, mediumistic stunts etc.
Written by our own Tony Corinda acknowledged as the daddy of modern mental magic.