Make a bet that gives you very bad odds, only 20% chance you'll win. Place a large bill into a wallet, and a spectator locks it in with a padlock. Show 5 keys and explain that only 1 of these keys will open the lock. They can win the money

"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"

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,

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

Acclaimed television producer and author John Fisher has assembled an unparalleled cast in the pages of Heroes of Magic. Combining firsthand experience and behind-the-scenes stories with deep historical understanding, each profile captures