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

Any card is selected and is initialized on its back by the spectator. The card is shuffled back into the deck. Next, a blank-faced card with a hole in its center is shown and placed on top of the deck - the top card can be clearly seen

This latest book out on card tricks is a collection from among the best classic impromptu, mostly self-working card tricks. It is not your average card trick book full of cheesy, simple dime store card tricks. It contains over 100 tricks plus variants

Max Malini circled the globe eight times, enthralling kings and emperors, czars and presidents. After a private show at the White House, Theodore Roosevelt said, "A remarkable young man and a remarkable performance." His techniques,

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

There is something in this book for every style of magic and magician. Stand-Up Magic pieces, Mentalism, Close-Up Magic, and even work on major Grand Scale Stage Illusions jump to life over 300 pages. This is Scott's career making book,