Kidbiz by David Ginn

Refreshing new things to say, do, and make happen in your shows for children. Be you a magician, clown, juggler, comedian, MC or just plain jokester, you will find strong ammunition in these pages to please your audiences of children and have them laughing out loud. In nearly 300 pages, David Ginn presents a magic/comedy book of lists, all intended to entertain kids.

Kidbiz contains over 500 items—jokes, gags, tricks, routines, and bits of business and just plain fun. The magic is real enough too David’s Cut & Restored Neckerchief, Wander-Filled Card in Balloon, Vanishing Liter Coke Bottle and so much more, described and illustrated in a clear, concise manner. In short, you will not only learn from Kidbiz and use the show-proven material, but you will also enjoy reading it!

Gene Gordon, one of America’s great kid show magicians, remarked after reading an advance copy of Kidbiz: “Anyone who can’t get a raft of ideas and useful material from this book should have his head examined. Magic will thank you for writing this book.” Furthermore, your kid show audiences will thank you for entertaining them with laugh-filled material. Kidbiz ... showbiz for kid shows. 

The Coney Island Fakir The magical life of Al Flosso by Gary R. Brown

“If there is a better all-around magician,” master mentalist Joseph Dunninger wrote of Al Flosso, "I have yet to discover him." Combining subtle, sophisticated manipulations with his, bold, gritty persona, Flosso's magic became legendary. Though he stood only five foot two inches, Flosso was a giant of the magic world.

The Coney Island Fakir is a remarkable book about a remarkable life. The book traces Flosso's fascinating career, from his days as a street corner shill, carnival pitchman and sideshow magician to his work on Broadway, film and television. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of photos, The Coney Island Fakir provides a vivid portrait of this unique performer. As an added bonus, this volume contains a reprint of Our Magic. Produced by Flosso in the 1940’s, Our Magic features classic tricks by Flosso, Al Baker, Ted Annemann and other top performers. 

The Restaurant Worker’s Handbook Jim Pace’s

Make Money Doing Restaurant Magic! Jim Pace makes a very successful living performing Restaurant Magic. Now, in his “Handbook for Restaurant Workers,” Jim shares the secrets that have taken him years to learn. In this extremely informative, 150-page book, Jim teaches you everything it takes to become a successful restaurant entertainer. 28 chapters detailing.

How to find places to work, How to get the job ,Pricing your services, What kind of material to perform, How to handle different types of clientele, How to promote yourself, How to approach a restaurant, How to keep the job, Creating your act, Keys to working tables, Secrets for increasing income, Contracts and More!

In addition to invaluable information on becoming a successful restaurant entertainer, Jim also parts with his own pet routines, including “openers,” “strong middle routines,” and “closers.” Learn eight awesome effects with cards, coins, sponge balls, and the appearance/disappearance of table items!

THE BEST OF SLYDINI…AND MORE by Karl Fulves

This book is one of the greatest works of Magic ever offered the Magic Fraternity. Out of the thousands of books on the subject of magic, only a few are considered “classic”. This work will far surpass anything on the magic market today or in years to come.

One must remember that perhaps only once in a century does a person like Slydini come along. A humble and gentle person who was a legend in his lifetime. What more can anyone say that has not been said before: Slydini, the Master of Misdirection; Slydini, Master Magician: Slydini, Performer, Author, Teacher. He has now put his lifetime of work into a tome of Magic to be immortalized for all time. Fourteen chapters of the greatest creations of Slydini’s magic masterpieces of magic with coins, cards, sponges, cigarettes, and much, much more.

Also included are new moves and routines, plus a bonus chapter of new classics, which have never before appeared in print, including the Gypsy Thread, Production of a Glass of Liquid, and the Incredible Slydini Switch-a card switch that has baffled the experts and has been acclaimed as alone worth the price of the book.

Due to the size of this work it has been printed in two separate volumes, one containing the text and the other the photographs. This makes learning easy for the reader; you will be able to read the effect in one book while following the picture story in the companion volume. Both volumes are lavishly produced, and both have a durable encyclopedia binding. This work was published as a dedication to a great man so that in the years to come, this generation, the next generation and the new will share in the knowledge that magic is far richer through the creativity and the great talent of Slydini. Written by Karl Fulves over 1000 photographs by Arthur Manfredi.—Two Volume Set 

MY BEST J. G. THOMPSON JR.

Back In Print

The pages of this book contain the best tricks from the best brains in magic—not just effects, but the best and most jealously guarded origination’s of over one hundred magicians whose names constitute a “WHO'S WHO” among the inventors of magic.

A compilation consisting of 193 tricks in all branches of magic, contributed by 115 well-known artists, professionals as well as clever amateurs. 380 Pages, well illustrated, soft cover. 

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