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

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

The PERFECT Halloween Effect. Reveal ANYTHING in the creepiest (and coolest) way--Reveal Thoughts IN BLOOD! A card is selected, memorized, and lost in the pack. The magician reveals the wrong card, appearing to have failed miserably. The magician

I would like to you a story. In this story, you spread the cards and ask your audience to name any card. No force. You isolate their selection and put away rest of the cards. You turn the tuck case around to show them the brand name of the

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,