Skill Level: Advanced
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M.I.N.T. Series
SYNOPSIS: M.I.N.T.—an acronym for Marlo in New TOPS—is a two-volume collection of Edward Marlo’s contributions to The New TOPS magazine, gathering material published from 1963 through 1979. The series preserves nearly two decades of Marlo’s intensely creative work with playing cards, reorganized and newly illustrated for easier study. Volume 1 contains 53 contributions from 1963–1968, while Volume 2…
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Marlo’s Magazine Series
SYNOPSIS: Marlo’s Magazine is a six-volume record of Edward Marlo’s intensive exploration of card magic during the 1970s and 1980s. Although Marlo called the individual publications “magazines,” each is a substantial book containing hundreds of techniques, variations, routines, subtleties, discussions, and solutions to card problems. Across more than 2,000 pages, Marlo examines subjects such as controls,…
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Maelstrom
SYNOPSIS: Maelstrom is an expansive collection of Tom Stone’s original magic, creative experiments, performance pieces, and theoretical thinking. Drawing on his experience as a full-time professional, Stone covers both close-up and stage work, moving between polished routines, technical studies, short ideas, and explicitly identified works in progress. Rather than functioning simply as a trick manual, the…
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If an Octopus Could Palm
SYNOPSIS: If an Octopus Could Palm by David Buck is a collection of inventive close-up magic that blends clever construction, strong sleight-of-hand, and practical performance thinking. Drawing on decades of professional experience, Buck presents original routines, refined handlings, and creative techniques that emphasize naturalness, audience engagement, and deceptive methods. The material encourages magicians to think beyond…
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Flamenco
SYNOPSIS: Flamenco is Juan Tamariz’s long-awaited third volume in his celebrated Bewitched Music series, following Sonata and Mnemonica. Written by Stephen Minch and refined over nearly three decades, the book presents some of Tamariz’s most cherished professional repertoire, featuring routines that have evolved through countless performances. The material spans cards, coins, color-changing knives, and interactive effects for both live and broadcast…
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Expert Coin Magic
SYNOPSIS: Expert Coin Magic is considered one of the most influential books ever written on coin magic and stands alongside Modern Coin Magic and CoinMagic as one of the three essential texts for serious coin workers. Written by Richard Kaufman to document the groundbreaking work of David Roth, the book presents Roth’s complete approach to modern coin magic, from foundational…
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Drawing Room Deceptions
SYNOPSIS: Drawing Room Deceptions is widely regarded as one of the modern masterpieces of card magic literature. Written, illustrated, and designed entirely by Guy Hollingworth, the book combines elegant Victorian styling with exceptionally original card magic, sophisticated sleight of hand, and thoughtful theory. The material features Hollingworth’s celebrated creations—including the legendary Reformation torn-and-restored card—alongside gambling demonstrations, Ace routines,…
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Deck-Sterity
SYNOPSIS: Deck-Sterity is Harry Lorayne’s fourth major card magic book and continues his tradition of teaching practical, commercial card routines designed for real-world performance. The book contains more than forty effects, sleights, utility moves, and presentations, ranging from ingenious double-lift techniques and color changes to Ace routines, poker demonstrations, revelations, sandwich effects, and mental card mysteries.…
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Darwin Ortiz at the card table
SYNOPSIS: Darwin Ortiz at the Card Table is widely regarded as one of the finest books on advanced card magic for real-world performance. Drawing inspiration from Erdnase’s The Expert at the Card Table, Darwin Ortiz presents a collection of powerful routines built around gambling demonstrations, impossible card locations, Ace assemblies, poker deals, estimation, false shuffles, and sophisticated…
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Cardshark
SYNOPSIS: Cardshark by Darwin Ortiz is a wealth of extraordinary material from an internationally renowned magician. Darwin Ortiz is unquestionably one of the top card men in the world today. In this book, he offers you the chance to learn the routines that have earned him his living and his reputation. He discusses and explains…
