More Self-Working Card Tricks by Karl Fulves - 88 Foolproof Card Miracles for the Amateur Magician

Karl Fulves is one of the most popular and respected magic authorities writing today. In Self-Working Close-Up Card Magic he shows beginners how to perform 56 tried-and true, crowd-pleasing tricks for the kind of small, close-up audiences that gather at parties and family get-togethers. The tricks are simple to master. The performerer needs only a deck of cards and a few everyday objects like a coin or a rubber band. The kind of close-up performing these tricks require offers beginners the best possible way to learn how to engage and handle an audience. Among the tricks are "openers" which quickly get an audience's attention and set the stage for the rest of the act; memory tricks that make it appear the performer has an uncanny ability to memorize cards; gambling tricks that seem to give the performer an expert ability to control the cards in games of chance; and "gimmicked" cards that create eye-popping visual magic. Simple step-by-step instructions, accompanied by clear, carefully drawn illustrations, make these applause-winning tricks absolutely foolproof, requiring no long practice of dexterity to perform.

Self-Working Card Tricks by Karl Fulves - 72 Foolproof Card Miracles for the Amateur Magician

The present volume was the first commercially available collection of these sure-fire tricks, prepared by one of the best-known modern writers and editors in the field of magic, Karl Fulves, editor of The Pallbearer periodical. Some of these tricks are simple, a good place to begin. Others were specially adapted from professional routines and are here presented for the first time for amateurs. Almost all of these tricks can be worked informally, with a borrowed deck of cards. Some also adapt to stage presentation. Individual tricks contained here have sold for more than the price of the entire book. Amateurs can use them to get a start in magic and to feel, at once, the rewards of giving a professional performance. Advanced and professional magicians will find tricks to add to their acts or informal routines.

Self-Working Handkerchief Magic by Karl Fulves - 61 Foolproof Tricks

This book is a treasury of handkerchief tricks that are easy to perform. Karl Fulves, one of the foremost authorities on "Self-working" tricks (i.e tricks that do not require special feats of dexterity or long hours of practice), has collected 61 of the finest self-working handkerchief tricks and presented them in this easy- to-follow, well illustrated book. No previous experience necessary.

Self-Working Close-Up Card Magic by Karl Fulves - 56 Foolproof Tricks

Easily learn 56 tried-and-true close-up card tricks. Card tricks that are performed right under those nose of your audience. Among the tricks are "openers," which quickly grabs your audiences' attention and sets the atmosphere and excitement for the rest of your act. Show off some really eye-popping visual card magic as well as some feats of mental magic. Adna as usual with Karl Fulves' books, No previous experience is necessary.

Self-Working Rope Magic by Karl Fulves - 70 Foolproof Tricks

For centuries, rope tricks have been staples of the magician's repertoire. Surprisingly, many of the best ones are "self-working," meaning they do not require unusual dexterity or long hours of practice. This excellent guidebook, written by one of today's foremost authorities on magic, presents 70 of the best, most amazing self-working rope tricks ever devised-tricks that amateur magicians can master in a very short time.

Self-Working Number Magic by Karl Fulves - 101 Foolproof Tricks

Numbers are nearly part of every aspect of our daily lives: telephone numbers, zip codes, Social Security numbers, driver's license and credit card numbers. No wonder we're fascinated, intrigued, even a bit bewildered by them. Now you can perform show-stopping tricks, stunts and routines that are sure to delight your audience because they capitalize on our natural fascination for numbers. Karl Fulves, well-known writer in the field of magic, presents 101 baffling tricks that are so easy-to-do, they practically work by themselves. While all the tricks involve basic mathematical principles, the mathematics is not discussed here; rather, emphasis is on performing and perfecting the tricks. They can be learned quickly and put into operation immediately, and best of all, they really dazzle an audience!

Self-Working Coin Magic by Karl Fulves - 92 Foolproof Tricks

Money and magic! A combination that never fails to attract attention. With this helpful and revealing book, even novices can astound friends and relatives with mystifying magical feats requiring little more than common coins and paper currency. Written by one of today's foremost authorities on self-working magic tricks (those that need no special dexterity or long hours of practice), this how-to book features an impressive array of 92 simple-to-do tricks sure to dazzle any audience. Clearly worded instructions and 251 illustrations show beginning as well as veteran conjurers how to pluck a seemingly endless number of coins from the air, make a coin penetrate a tabletop and perform psychic tricks with coins and bills. "Quick Print" lets you apparently print a genuine $5 bill on blank paper, while "Bunco Bills" takes the audience behind the scenes to expose the methods of the shortchange artist. Other intriguing illusions include "Metal Bending," "Tower of Nickels," "Balancing Act," "Thru the Ring," "Immovable Object," "Sealed-Box Mystery," and dozens of other phenomenal tricks. No previous experience is necessary to perform these tricks and apart from the required currency, most call for nothing more than a few easy-to-find items (tabletop, cup , handkerchief, playing cards, etc.). Almost all can be mastered in a short time.

110 Tricks with a Svengali Deck Book

Get more use out of your Svengalli deck. Paperback.

42 Rope Tricks Magic Book

42 Amazing Tricks & Stunts with rope. 193 illustrations to make this as easy as pie to understand. Tricks such as appearing and vanishing knots cut and restored rope tricks, flourishes and penetrations, stretching and shrinking ropes and much more are taught.

110 Tricks with a Stripper / Tapered Card Deck Book

Easy to do. Requires no special skills. 40 pages. Paperback.

Self-Working Paper Magic by Karl Fulves - 81 Foolproof Tricks

Clear step-by-step directions and 367 instructive illustrations enable even beginning magicians to work wonders with paper. Produce a mind-reading effect with file cards, make a piece of newspaper disappear, perform a routine in which paper rings link "magically." Tricks ranging from "telepathy to teleportation," learn how to reveal serial number on spectator's bills, cause a hole punched in piece of paper to migrate to another piece of paper, and more. The materials needed for these fascinating tricks range from single sheets of paper to bags, cups and paperback books. Lightweight, inexpensive and portable, they pack flat, take up little space and get big results! Delight and astonish your family and friends with the easily mastered 81 foolproof tricks in Self-Working Paper Magic.