It's not what you think. This is not a reprint of our 1984 edition of Revelations, Dai Vernon's legendary annotations for The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase. This new, over-size book was triggered by the

A fascinating account of the of the life of Chung Ling Soo (William E. Robertson). You'll learn about his meager beginnings all the way to his larger-than-life presence in the entertainment world. This book contains all of the

One of the most intriguing figures of the twentieth century conducts a master class in subversion...with an introduction by Teller. Originally published in 1906, The Right Way to Do Wrong was a masterclass in subversion

For those of you not familiar with this book, the chapters include: Income of a Criminal - Professional Burglary - Difficulties of Burglary - Burglars’ Superstitions - Thieves and Their Tricks - The Aristocrat of Thievery -

Reveals the truth behind the legend of the Indian Rope Trick--it isn't Indian, it doesn't involve a rope, and it isn't a trick. The author describes how a simple hoax grew into the world's most famous mystery in this

In all of history, no single magician has been as important in the development of today's magic as Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin. He is credited with many landmark developments that have formed the basis of today's parlor, stage and platform magic shows. Th

Pepper's Ghost was the remarkable Victorian invention which allowed three-dimensional ghosts to walk onstage with actors. A beautiful new edition of "Two Lectures on Theatrical Illusion," Jim's book combines his lectures, "The Science

Translated and edited with notes by Professor Hoffman--This is the most difficult to obtain of the books written by Robert Houdin, the father of modern magic and author of Secrets of Conjuring and Magic. This volume, on which he was working at the time o

This is the largest collection of magicians' programs ever published, complete with interesting and informative comments concerning the tricks, routines and magicians in the book. Many exciting newspaper ads are also

During the first third of the 20th century, London was generally recognized as being the focal point of the magic world. It could be argued that St. George's Hall was largely responsible for this claim. Anne Davenport and John Salisse invite you to join