The best and most influential book on Close-Up Magic. If you have not read and learned the magic contained in this book you have no business calling yourself a close-up magician. The magic by John Scarne, Dai Vernon, Bert Allerton, S. Leo Horowitz, Emil Jarrow, Francis Carlyle, Dr. Jacob Daley, Tony Slydini, Ross Bertram, Nate Leipzig, and Max Malini helped shape the art of close-up magic as we know it. It has often been said that mastering the magic in this book will make you an accomplished close-up and sleight-of-hand artist. In many ways, it contains all the magic you need to build a professional caliber repertoire. Many have earned a living performing these routines and now you can too. Includes: 41 incredible routines by 11 incredible artists, a historical introduction and a bonus section with private correspondence related to the Stars Of Magic. Second Edition. Published by Meir Yedid Magic in 2008. 176 pages edited by George Starke, Dr. Jacob Daley, and Bruce Elliott. 378 photographs by George Karger.

Stars of Magic

Bert Allerton

et al Ross Bertram

Meir\Yedid Magic

Stars Of Magic

George Starke

Meir Yedid

The Color-Changing Knives is a magic classic. Generally credited to Walter Jeans it became a popular pocket trick in the 1930s. In 1958 Arturo de Ascanio, who went under the stage name Marcus, wrote the definitive book on the subject in Spanish. In 1975 Jose de la Torre released Ascanio’s World Of Knives in English which helped make the routine a staple of every close-up magician’s act. The book was also one of the first Spanish magic books to be translated into English, introducing the genius of Ascanio to magicians around the world. After being out of print for decades Ascanio’s World Of Knives is back and is better than ever, with many clear photographs and illustrations that make all the techniques and routines easy to learn. This book teaches you the many tools you need to create your own routines with pocket knives that change color on command. Techniques and routines include: Classic Paddle Move (Modernized), Cleaning Paddle Move, Passing The Knife From Hand To Hand, Appearance By The Pinkie, Turn With The Ring Finger, Ultra Fast Turn, Classic Color Change, Ascanio’s Half Turn, Bringas’ Color Change, Ganson’s Color Change In A Spectator’s Hand, One Hand Color Change, Color Change With Normal Knives, Manipulating The Knife As A Cigarette, Push-Through Palm, Two Fu Manchu Passes, Stealing With A Pull, Change Of Normal Knife To A Gimmicked One, Ascanio’s Fast Change, To Tell The Sides Of The Knife By Touch, A Knives Classifier, Three Psychological Procedures, Psychological Aspects Of The Color Change, A Fred Kaps Routine, The Handkerchief Pass, A Short And Easy Routine, Ascanio’s Knives And Color-Blindness and much more. The main reason the Color-Changing Knives are a classic of magic and a staple of many professional close-up magicians’ repertoire is that you are able to create beautiful and visual magic with ordinary objects. Once you learn these techniques you will never leave home without a set of Color-Changing Knives in your pocket. Second edition published by Meir Yedid Magic in 2011. 144-pages with more than 50 photographs and illustrations, 6"x9" softcover with color cover. Written by Ascanio, translated by Jose de la Torre, with additions by Jose de la Torre, Slydini, David Bamberg, and Meir Yedid.

Ascanio’s World Of Knives

Humor & Entertainment

de Ascanio, Mr. Arturo

de la Torre, Mr. Jose

Puzzles & Games

This book revolves around one great routine that will give your audiences the impression of you having a super intellect and psychic powers. 
The basic version was previously released in a private manuscript which debut at the 2009 Psychic Entertainer’s Association’s annual conference where it was a huge hit and an instant sell-out. 
The basic routine is: A deck of cards is handed to a spectator, and that is the last time you touch the cards. The spectator shuffles the cards and deals groups of thirteen cards to three audience members and keeps one packet for herself. One of the spectators is freely chosen and you proceed to miraculously name every single card in that person’s hand. There are three versions taught. All three are self-working but the amount of mental effort involved varies. Also included is a related routine titled Fait Accompli.

Three Degrees

Berg, Harvey

If you ever wanted to learn how to deal the second card in the deck while making it look like you are dealing the top card-this is your best opportunity. 
Follow Simon Lovell as he takes you step-by-step through the art of the second deal. He discusses more nuances, subtleties and variations than you probably ever knew existed. He doesn't sugarcoat the work but gives you all the tools you need to master this powerful sleight. But, he doesn't stop there. Once you begin mastering the second deal you are treated to some routines which you can practice. And as a finale Simon discusses some of the second deal's more nefarious uses. 
As a special bonus, the book includes many historical gambling-themed graphics as well as the history of the second deal, which dates back to the 1500s. Also included are reproductions of important contributions to the second deal, including excerpts from Robert-Houdin's “Card-Sharping Exposed” and S. W. Erdnase's “Expert At The Card Table.” 
Published by Gambling Incorporated in 2013. 158 pages written by Simon Lovell with a foreword and historical section by Meir Yedid. 6”x9” softcover with 112 photographs and many illustrations.

Second To None: The Art Of Second Dealing

Lovell, Simon

Yedid, Meir

The best and most influential book on Close-Up Magic.If you have not read and learned the magic contained in this book you have no business calling yourself a close-up magician.
The magic by John Scarne, Dai Vernon, Bert Allerton, S. Leo Horowitz, Emil Jarrow, Francis Carlyle, Dr. Jacob Daley, Tony Slydini, Ross Bertram, Nate Leipzig, and Max Malini helped shape the art of close-up magic as we know it.
It has often been said that mastering the magic in this book will make you an accomplished close-up and sleight-of-hand artist. In many ways, it contains all the magic you need to build a professional caliber repertoire. Many have earned a living performing these routines and now you can too.
Includes: 41 incredible routines by 11 incredible artists, a historical introduction and a bonus section with private correspondence related to the Stars Of Magic.
Second Edition. First Paperback Edition. Published by Meir Yedid Magic in 2017. 176 pages written by George Starke, Dr. Jacob Daley, Bruce Elliott and Meir Yedid. 378 photographs by George Karger. Softcover, perfect-bound.
All of the routines were originally sold as separate manuscripts. Purchased separately they would have cost you US $98.00.

Starke, Mr George

Daley, Dr Jacob

Elliott, Mr Bruce

Yedid, Mr Meir

Harry Anderson, David Copperfield, David Blaine and Criss Angel have all performed magic from this book on television! 
This book contains the collected finger routines, techniques and sequences that Meir Yedid created, introduced or popularized. 
It includes the complete text to the out of print books, Finger Fantasies, Finger Secrets and the Twisting Arm Illusion. It also contains the many published and unpublished routines that Meir has been performing his entire life. 
You will learn how to shrink, stretch and vanish your fingers, impossibly twist your arm, crack your knuckles, force a finger, make the hair vanish off your friend’s finger, make toy animals bite your finger off, make your thumb move up and down your arm and even penetrate the center of a table, perform a finger trick over the phone, and so much more. 
After reading and practicing the impromptu magic in this book you will always be prepared to create memorable magical moments whenever you are asked to perform.

Meir Yedid's Finger Fantasies

LORAYNE, HARRY

Paul Daniels was the highest paid and most successful magicians in the world. He started out with nothing and slowly clawed his way up to be a household name in Great Britain and much of the English-speaking world. 
His success was not an accident or random luck, it required a lot of study and application of solid principles and strategies that created opportunities. Once the opportunities were recognized, a lot of hard work went into exploiting them, which led to his ultimate success. 
Toward the end of his career he teamed up with marketing guru Andrew Lock to produce a twelve-part course that taught how to become successful in magic. That course is now available in book form for a fraction of the original cost. 
Although the course is called How To Make Money By Magic, it is actually much more than that. You will learn how to think and live like a magician. You will learn the most important aspects of how to perfect your magic and how to organize and present your shows. All the possible venues and outlets that hire magicians are discussed and how to approach each one in order to get a job is explained. 
As Paul observes, “You won’t make much money, until you turn SHOW Business into Show BUSINESS, and that is the real strength of this book. It is full of solid real-world marketing advice and strategies on how to create your business, how to find new clients and venues, and how to continually grow. 
Sometimes a single idea can change your life and career path, and this book is full of hundreds of such ideas that are waiting to improve your magic, your career and your life. All you must do is find your own path and work hard at making it happen. This book is the perfect vehicle to inspire you and point you toward the most direct and efficient path to make your dreams come true. 
"Every magician who wants to be successful should listen carefully to what Paul Daniels has to say. He was a rock star of magic!" 
…Lance Burton, Las Vegas Headliner 
"I consider Paul to be one of my teachers. I've learned a lot from him." 
…Jeff McBride, Founder of The Mystery School 
"A genius in magic and business, I can't think of a better teacher." 
…Meir Yedid, CEO of MyMagic 
“Timeless advice! Great, magic and marketing for any business! Love it—it’s perfect!" 
…Harvey Leeds, Live Nation consultant and 40-year Marketing Executive at Sony Music.

How To Make Money By Magic: A Complete Course

Lock, Andrew

Daniels, Paul

At long last, legendary New York magician Sol Stone's best effects have been amassed into a single volume. Here are more than 50 of Sol's favorite effects — including some of his most closely-guarded secrets — all completely updated and rewritten, with the full routines and Sol's newest improvements.\nThe Essential Sol Stone also shares Sol’s life story, from his childlike wonder at experiencing the Thurston show, to his brushes with death in WWII; his use of magic as diplomacy; his years on the faculty of Brooklyn College and his successful private practice as a Clinical Psychologist. Sol’s is the unusual case of a man with a thriving professional career who is also an outstanding magician — not a lightweight, but a true master of the art of entertaining with close-up magic.\nThe book details all of the sleights and subtleties in Sol’s arsenal, clearly and in isolation, thereby streamlining and simplifying the learning process. Magicians of all skill levels can learn from this master of intimate illusion. Written by Stephen Hobbs, edited by Richard Kaufman, with more than 350 crystal-clear illustrations by portrait artist Cassidy J. Alexander, this is a book that will delight performers and collectors alike.\nAs a special bonus this paperback edition includes Sol’s little-known booklet that was released in 1947 titled Patter Punches which was first released in 1947 and includes 400+ jokes and one-liners covering 40 subjects.\nSol Stone is one of magic’s greatest treasures. …Richard Kaufman\nSol Stone has "the touch.” He manages to find the most subtle, deceptive, and direct way to create the impression of real magic. Lovers of pure magic will be delighted that his work is now available in this beautifully written and illustrated book. …John Carney\nIf it is from Sol Stone’s mind it will be great for your hands! …Harry Lorayne\nSol Stone creates intimate miracles that are casual yet devastating. I wish I was more like Sol. After mastering the magic in this book maybe I will be. Highly recommended! …Meir Yedid\nSol Stone was an amazing magician with a storied history. He was a great friend and mentor to all the young magicians growing up around the New York magic scene, including myself. His amazing contributions to the classic book Coinmagic pale with respect to the solid material contained within the Essential Sol Stone. The key word is ESSENTIAL. Get this book! …Dr. Michael Rubinstein

Essential Sol Stone: Intimate Magic with the Sol Stone Touch

Hobbs, Stephen

Forks Full Of Appetizers

98 ROUTINES BY 73 WORLD CLASS MAGICIANS\nFechter’s Finger Flicking Frolic, that is often referred to as at the 4F Convention, and was later renamed Obie’s 4F, was the first and Original Close-Up Magic Convention.\nSince its inception the exclusive, by-invitation-only, event has attracted the best close-up magicians in the world. Along with well-known magicians there were many lesser known but highly skilled hobbyists who helped shape the landscape of close-up magic.\nIn 1982 many of the attendees contributed one of their original creations for a book called Fork Full Of Appetizers, in 1984 a second book appeared with many more contributions. Both books have been out of print for many years and are now available as a single volume.\nThe 73 contributors are a whose who of close-up magic. Many of the names have become hugely popular creators and performers in our field and many of the contributions in this book are routines and techniques they actually used to earn a living. What is also special about this book is that most of the routines were written by their inventors. If you knew them, you could hear their voices explaining the magic.\nInside you will find 98 close-up routines using cards, coins, and other small objects. The skill level required ranges from easy, to difficult. There is literally something for everyone here, whether you are a hobbyist, student, or the most skilled professional, you will find magic to play with and perform.\nMagicians include: Michael Ammar, Gene Anderson, Bruce Barnett, Jon Brunelle, Harry Carroll, Dom Cervas, Del Copley, John Cornelius, Roy Cottee, Tom Craven, JC Doty, David Drake, Carl Dreher, Steve Dusheck, Ed Eckl, Tony Econ, Neal Elias, Bob Farmer, Bob Follmer, Tom Gagnon, Lou Gallo, Mike Gallo, Dan Garrett, Paul Gertner, Gene Gordon, Michael Gorman, Claude Hale, Bob Haines, Joe Hammer, Carl Herron, Mike Hilburger, Norm Houghton, Richard Hughes, Peter Isaacs, Bill Kalush, Richard Kaufman, Bob King, Mike Lewinski, Sid Lorraine, Denis MacKenzie, Max Maven, John McLachlan, Ray Mertz, Bill Miesel, Roy Miller, Tom Mullica, Karl Norman, Obie O’Brien, Mike O’Dowd, Gary Ouellet, Mack Picknick, Joe Riding, Michael Skinner, Allan Slaight, Chuck Stanfield, Tom Staton, Bob Stencil, Warren Stephens, Mel Stover, Peter Tappan, Vic Trabucco, Hans Trixer, Randy Wakeman, David Walker, Robert Wicks, Carl Wiesinger, Phil Willmarth, Wally Wilson, Tommy Wonder, Meir Yedid, Frank Zak, Herb Zarrow, and Ron Zollweg.\nFirst Edition. Published by Meir Yedid Magic. Compiled, written and edited by Bill Miesel. 232-pages with 160-illustrations by Tom Gagnon. Forword by Meir Yedid, Introduction by Obie O’Brien, and Preface by Mike Hilburger. Simultaneously available as a 6x9-inch hardcover and softcover.

Miesel, William P.

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Stars of Magic

Stars Of Magic

Ascanio’s World Of Knives

Three Degrees

Second To None: The Art Of Second Dealing

Stars Of Magic

Meir Yedid's Finger Fantasies

How To Make Money By Magic: A Complete Course

Essential Sol Stone: Intimate Magic with the Sol Stone Touch

Forks Full Of Appetizers