Is magic an art? Magicians have been thinking about it in the wrong way for more than a century. If you feel that the question is merely academic, Brushstrokes explains the value for every magician, with examples from history and from current

"52 Memories is one of the most important magic books to be published in the last ten years."--Tomas Blomberg. Many magic books can be trivialized. They are, after all, just a collection of tricks. But, 52 Memories is more than that;

The spectator selects a card and writes the number and suit on a sugar envelope. The magician opens the envelope, pours the sugar on the spectator's forearm and the selected card appears written on the skin. It is the old and great "ashes on arm"

I really admire Jeff Stone's approach to mentalism. His effects are not only especially powerful, but also clear and undeniable. And his presentations [in Stone Cold Mental] provide strong theatrical themes, while leaving plenty of room for

Imagine a couple carefully examining two ancient Chinese coins, one red and one black. Then they begin to attract each other like magnets and finally merge into one in the hands of the couple. This is a miracle full of meaning and emotion. The

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time? Now you can! "Wait rewind that! I need you to show me that again!"--Tom Elderfield. "Genius new method."--Patrick Kun. "A pocket-sized DeLorean, this is dope."--Calen Morelli. A spectator picks a date