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Williamson's Wonders is the only book ever published on the magic of award-winning magician David Williamson (written by Richard Kaufman) and includes many tricks that have since been featured on national television by David Blaine. If you're looking for visual walk around street magic using cards and coins than this will prove to be a worthwhile read.

A modern classic of close-up magic. Earl Nelson has compiled a beautiful collection of card, coin and finger-ring magic into this extraordinary volume.

A collection of material filmed by Paul Wilson and Jason England while traveling across country for their 2012 Unreal Tour. Each Episode contains at least three items, whether it's a magic trick, gambling technique or card sleight is up to you to find out. Guest submissions include Dani DaOrtiz, Asi Wind, Gary Plants, Chad Long, and Dan Buck to name a few. Purchase each Episode individually, as they become available, or buy the Season Pass (10 Episodes) and save a boatload.

Prepare to be amazed! Inside the covers of this incredible, colorful collection are hundreds of the world's most powerful optical illusions. They're beautiful to behold, and stunning in their trickery.

Some of the mind-boggling images seem to spring into action, vibrating, pulsing, and spinning like a hula hoop. Other ambiguous illusions feature two subjects in one: the fun is in finding them both in the single picture - including a mouse playing hide and seek in a cat's face and a strange desert mirage where palm trees imperceptibly morph into camels. And still more, like The Impossible Terrace, which couldn't exist off the page - just try to figure out if you're viewing the space from above or below. Every one is astonishing.

A treatise on the body's role in deception. Juan Tamariz teaches magicians that it is not the hands alone that deceive, but also the feet, the body, the eyes and the voice. It is only through a full understanding of all five of these tools of nature and communication that the conjurer can spin a complete web of illusion that traps and then transports his audiences into the astonishing realm he has prepared for them.

We are very pleased to announce that The Complete Walton is back in print.

These new volumes have been re-edited, printed and bound to an exceptional standard using the original diagrams. They are beautiful.

Dai Vernon once described Roy Walton as "Truly Brilliant". Read these books and you'll know why. The Complete Walton includes literally hundreds of effects using an ordinary deck of playing cards. The body of work clearly reveals how obsessed with playing cards Roy is, and is a collection you'll be coming back to for years to come.

Both volumes are included. That's over 600 pages covering well over 200 effects with playing cards.

The most respected course in magic! The classic volumes cover every aspect and interest in the art of magic performance. A must have for every magic library!

In this first major book by one of the United States' most respected professionals, Eric Mead covers a wide range of magic and mentalism, drawn completely from his professional repertoire and fine-tuned by performance after performance to its present form.

Symphony contains tricks involving everything from rubberbands to credit cards to bills to playing cards. Over one hour of professional instruction.

This is powerful magic that you will use. Each effect on this DVD is simple, direct, and practical.

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. 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.

Back in 2005 Lee Asher showed us a video clip of Wayne Houchin performing this effect. After watching it close to 20 times we still had no clue how on earth "a signed coin could penetrate through a sealed can of soda." The only possible explanation we could think of was "real magic."

When performing this effect that's precisely what you get!

It's been 30 years since the initial release of Revelations, the monumental video set that immortalized the life and work of perhaps one of the greatest magicians who ever lived - the Professor himself, Dai Vernon. In celebration, we are proud to offer the 30th Anniversary Box Set which features all 17 volumes of Revelations digitally remastered on 8 DVDs. Also included are three bonus DVDs that contain extremely rare footage of Vernon lectures from the 1970's and four audio CDs of Vernon lectures from the 1960s. Everything is packaged in a full color slipcase with two commemorative booklets making this set one of the most desirable magic keepsakes ever released.

Our first venture outside of card magic contains 15 phenomenal impromptu routines perfect for the street magician.

Outlined in Organic is not only the explanation of each effect, but the process in which it was developed. Learn how to create miracles with everyday normal objects and be inspired by whatever situation you find yourself in.

Experience a complete course in magic with Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring - a giant compilation of more than 300 tricks and variations. 

Here are illustrated step-by-step instructions for rope tricks, money magic, mind-reading effects, stage illusions, everyday magic, and plenty of all-new card tricks. Readers will learn how to bend spoons, stretch handkerchiefs, levitate glassware, make small children disappear, shuffle playing cards with aplomb, and much more-everything from simple street-magic effects to epic on-stage illusions. Mysterio's Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring is a beautifully designed reference for magicians of all ages and abilities. 

Simple tricks are often the very best, and the most entertaining. But whether you are a child or an adult, it is important that you get off to a good start, establishing the fundamental principles that will make for a great magician. This book delivers that, and more.

This is the first book-length study of this fascinating branch of recreational mathematics. Written by one of the foremost experts on mathematical magic, it summarizes, with considerable historical data and bibliography, all previous work in this field; it is also a creative examination of laws and their exemplification, with scores of new tricks, new insights and new demonstrations. In this volume, for the first time, dozens of topological tricks are explained and dozens of manipulation tricks are aligned with mathematical law.

Optical illusion art, created by such innovative artists as M.C. Escher and Salvador Dali, confuses the eye with visual paradoxes, from vibrating effects to moire patterns. Bring together a remarkable tapestry of words and illustrations, Masters of Deception celebrates more than 400 years of the art form that defies expectation. Some of the finest and most prominent optical illusion work in a range of genres can be seen together for the first time in this unique retrospective.

Magical Mathematics reveals the secrets of amazing, fun-to-perform card tricks--and the profound mathematical ideas behind them--that will astound even the most accomplished magician. Persi Diaconis and Ron Graham provide easy, step-by-step instructions for each trick, explaining how to set up the effect and offering tips on what to say and do while performing it. Each card trick introduces a new mathematical idea, and varying the tricks in turn takes readers to the very threshold of today's mathematical knowledge. For example, the Gilbreath Principle--a fantastic effect where the cards remain in control despite being shuffled--is found to share an intimate connection with the Mandelbrot set. Other card tricks link to the mathematical secrets of combinatorics, graph theory, number theory, topology, the Riemann hypothesis, and even Fermat's last theorem.

This beautiful program includes an introduction from Max Maven and over 100 pages of presenter bio's, portraits, articles, tricks and lined pages for taking notes.

One of the most powerful utility gimmicks ever invented! These invisible thread loops are strong enough to move silverware or a pair of sunglasses fearlessly, stretch to ten inches without breaking and make an incredible array of stunning effects not only possible, but very practical.

Lit truly speaks for itself. The effect is completely practical, extremely simple to learn and perform, and provokes just the type of reaction we all hope for in performance. Includes everything but regular matches - including two bonus routines from Dan White and Andrew Gerard that make the perfect lead-in to Lit.

Limited is a collection of some of Danny's signature pieces of magic. You will learn 15 items ranging from card magic to coin magic to magic with everyday objects. Not only are the effects in Limited selections of Danny's favorite material, they have proven him to be one of the most creative thinkers in magic today.

Discover the creative mind of Daniel Garica!

In a delectably deadpan and winning style, Jay conveys his admiration and affection for the offbeat that characterized his bestselling Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women. He explains how wags since the sixteenth century have cheated at bowling; he explores the ancient relationship between conjuring and dentistry; and he chronicles the exploits of ceiling walkers and human flies. Crammed full of illustrations drawn from the author's massive personal archive, Jay's Journal of Anomalies will baffle, instruct, and, above all, delight.

This waterproof and tear resistant edition of The Expert at the Card Table b S.W. Erdnase is small enough to fit in your pocket and durable enough to last you a lifetime. Take it everywhere, even read it in the shower.

Jim Steinmeyer’s latest book is a collection of 13 surprising effects, many suitable as “interactive” effects, through the medium of a page, radio, videotape or phone. It starts with his famous mathematical “Nine Card Problem” with his variations, and even includes a “3-Card Monte” and a card transposition which takes place completely in the spectator’s hands.

An empty and crushed can of soda magically restores and refills right before your eyes. It can then be cracked open and poured into a class. Everything is examinable.

This effect is so cool! It was even performed by David Blaine on TV.

We're pleased to announce that the latest issue of Genii, the conjurers magazine contains a full 18 page article on our creative process along with several original tricks and flourishes. Order your signed copy here!

Jim Steinmeyer’s sequel to Impuzzibilities contains ten new “interactive” effects, including the amazing “King’s Coronation,” an interactive effect suitable for television, video or radio. One effect uses no apparatus, just the spectators’ hands! “The Five Fiends Blackjack” deal is a completely self-working Blackjack effect; the “Thirteen Card Dilemma” is a surprising routine in which cards simply can’t be counted - they multiply and then disappear.

Believe it or not, Will Houstoun's FREAK is only an illusion, which anyone can learn. It's completely impromptu and can be performed surrounded. On this video, Will goes into intricate detail revealing the secret to all four phases of the routine - providing you with 20 minutes of expert instruction, tips, finesse points and performance subtleties.

This is one freakish effect that you and your audience will never forget!

Richard Sanders has reinvented the multiple bill change. Working from the ground up he has transformed the visual impact of the effect and revolutionized the entire technique. Extreme Burn is a devious recipe combining one part technique and one part gimmick that will allow you to VISUALLY change bills with no cover.

This is an informal history of sensational, scientific, silly, satisfying and startling attractions based on seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth century broadsides from Ricky Jay's extraordinary collection.

An exciting new pen routine developed by Michael Feldman. Incorporating classic ideas and new concepts, Feldman has constructed a fun routine full of magical surprises. Watch as an ordinary pen vanishes, reappears and changes color right before your eyes!

The epic conclusion to a revolutionary project that has influenced a new generation of magicians as well as seasoned professionals. Welcome to the much anticipated release of The Daniel Garcia Projects volume 4, 5 and 6.

Howard Hamburg was the highlight of the 2009 GGG convention in San Francisco. These notes were printed in a very limited edition for that convention and immediately sold out. They have been positively reviewed and highly sought after.

His stories and rich history with Dai Vernon and others have been recorded in this beautiful full-color booklet. Also included are 5 of Howard's favorite effects complete with illustrations.

An impromptu technique for creating the illusion of slowing down and stopping your heart. In this comprehensive DVD, Wayne Houchin takes you through the entire effect - from incredible live performances to the technique and the subtleties that allow you to transform this routine from a trick into a miracle.

Adapted from his popular radio series “Jay’s Journal of the Air,” Celebrations of Curious Characters features one-page anecdotes of mind-bending performers (limbless jugglers, banjo-picking birds, Anglo-Texan saxophone-playing siamese twins) paired with engravings, mezzotints, and broadsheets from the author’s remarkable collection. You’ll find engaging vignettes on a daunting variety of topics: musical prodigies, cannon-ball catchers, conmen, card cheats, and performing politicians. Plus, a man who made a model of Lincoln Cathedral out of 1,000,800 bottle corks; a woman continuously pregnant for six-and-a-half years; a theatrical strong man who became the world’s leading Egyptologist; and a healthy number of digressions on time, money, and the argot of thieves.

Perhaps the greatest contemporary book featuring the magic of one individual, Carneycopia is a true delight. John Carney's thoughts and methods are superbly detailed in this excellent book by one of magic's greatest writers, Stephen Minch.

If you're just a curious fan of magic or a full time pro, the Art of Astonishment is a magical treasure. This three-volume set spans a history of time and creativity that can't be missed. Famous and full-time professionals use the material within these pages on a daily basis to make a living.

Popular Mechanics brought vintage boyhood into the 21st century. The Boy Magician is a collection of 156 marvelous magic tricks from Popular Mechanics issues of long ago. Featuring everything from sleight-of-hand to disappearing coins, mysterious spinning eggs to optical illusions, capturing all the appeal of American ingenuity at the start of the last century. 

So for the child in all of us who always wanted to know the secrets behind astounding feats of illusion, The Boy Magician reveals all!

Foray deeper into the mind of Helder Guimarães, a supreme conjuror and philosopher of the art. Discover the secrets to his most talked about effects. Be inspired from his profound thinking and psychological analysis. Immerse yourself with the finer elements of magic that transcend amateur to professional.