They were the work of passion, these four volumes, and they were beautiful. They revealed the finest of magic sifted from a lifetime of experience. They were unique. Typewritten by the recipient of the A.M.A. Literary Fellowship and author of over 26 books of magic. Filled with hand drawn watercolor artwork and illustrations, and bound in library covers. Seen by only a select few and destined to stay that way. There was only one copy of each.
Things have changed. We have faithfully retained the original texture and feel of the originals.
The 359 pages of this book contains 97 effects for close-up - stage - mentalism - children, etc. Taken from written instructions and books, to watched performances and word of mouth instruction. Here are the cherished ideas of Annemann, Stanley Collins, Paul Curry, Cy Endfield, Robert Harbin, R.W. Hull, Stewart James, Jordan, Milton Kort, Ed Marlo, Clayton Rawson, Harlan Tarbell, Edward Victor and many more.
We did our best to contact the rightful owners of the effects and obtain permission to publish.
We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to those who granted permission.
We apologize if we have missed anyone.
- Joshua Jay
- Jannette Page
- Dominic Twose
- Linda Cervon
Graphics: Joycee Beck, Susanne Lewis
"Eric made son Martin's magic available when he wrote and illustrated the book Martin's Miracles. Now Martin has returned the favor by making his father's fantastic private note books available to serious magicians everywhere. Eric would be thrilled, and so am I"
- Mike Caveney