Magic tricks illusions cool illusions amazing magic tricks easy magic tricks for love or money workshop plans sleight of hand card tricks magic book what others are saying if you want to impress people with magic, or illusion, you need to make sure that you draw their attention in a way which makes the trick all the more individual. Once again there are plenty of clues to figure out, puzzles to solve, and codes to break. Plastic spiral bound, 8 12 x 11, 177 pages, protective clear acetate cover. Stage illusions, special effects and trick photography dover magic books hopkins, albert a. Accessories books home kids prints sculpture stationery t shirts. Having been at planet hollywood from opening day, covering a span of 22 years, it was removed as part of the 2016 renovation. It is to be distinguished from paranormal magic which are effects claimed to be created through supernatural means. Read about the great illusions of magic and actually build them once you have this 2 volume set of hardbound books by byron g. Browse through my site, and see which type of program you would like to see at your school or library, and call today to to get it scheduled. Illusion books home of the magic get together convention. Home abound book company magic, the great illusions revealed and explained magic, the great illusions revealed and explained strawberry hill publishingquadrangle. Learn how the great ones performed their grandest illusions.
Other articles where the great illusion is discussed. With that, im speaking of magic artistes and entertainers looking to present illusions to a modern audience and to be relevant in todays pop. The sensational illusions in this book can be built up after reading the directions in. The great illusions of magicwelsstage illusion blueprint plans. I have to say there are some great illusions in this book. Great illusions of magic used book 2 volumes bent dust. Free magic tricks and illusions is the home for all your magical needs. These programs are demonstrated with magical effects throughout. Many of these illusions are made with cardboard, but can be made from other, more elegant materials, if necessary. Free magic tricks and illusions the home of great free. If you call it a magic show, you are selling it short. Stage illusions, special effects and trick photography dover magic books.
The fun is enhanced when may and june, along with sister april, join the search. I got this book in the mail last night and feel like i owe abbotts some more money. The following books are recommended reading for anyone with a serious interest in performing, designing or building illusions. This book set of over 100 popular illusions are well detailed. Uniquely planned in two big volumes, one a 320 page book of text, and the other the book of professional draftsmans building plans with fully detailed and dimensioned another. Magic, the great illusions revealed and explained strawberry hill publishingquadrangle by charney, david h. The great illusion is a book by norman angell, first published in the united kingdom in 1909 under the title europes optical illusion and republished in 1910 and subsequently in various enlarged and revised editions under the title the great illusion. The cloth edition, with 20,000 sold, made headliens as the tell all magic book. Besides being one of asias most successful illusionists, j c sum represents a new generation of illusion thinkers. In a recent quest for information on the history of the exhibit to create notes to accompany photos we took in 2015 for a photo album, we received feedback from very generous people with information including a few fabulous people behind the scenes of.
Add one or more of these effects for the coming season. Voodoo box, bisection, sword basket, razorwire and. Many of the plans contained there in would have been lost forever and preserved only in the minds of those who saw these great illusions as they were worked by magicians of the past. Wels 2 book set hc text plans foldout blueprints 1977. This book, unique in its conception, in the creativity of the presented effects, is the quintessence of a life devoted to the magic art.
It took devin knight several years to compile this collection. Rivard connects a fictional story and add the backdrop of a real life events of franklin d. Reviewed in the united states on february 29, 2012. Description read about the great illusions of magic and then learn to actually build them once you have this 2 volume set of books by byron g. The great illusions of magic author wels, byron g formatbinding hardcover book condition used quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher d. Read about the great illusions of magic and then learn to actually build them once you have this 2 volume set of books by byron g. The sensational illusions in this ebook can be built up after reading the directions.
This set of books are opened from their plastic wrap because of a slight scratch on one of its cover which you can see on the picture, but they were never used. The complete jarrett is a spectacular new edition of the infamous jarrett magic, the controversial 1936 text on stage illusions. The great illusions of magic by byron g wels first. The burling hull encyclopedia is great, but expensive and hard to find. Illusions newsletter for march 2020 illusions of magic. Individually these tricks, illusions and effects would have cost you hundreds of dollars. Stuart horten, who found his greatuncle tonys magic tricks in the previous book, now must use those tricks to locate his will. The great illusions revealed and explained by david h. Read about the great illusions of magic and actually build them once you have this two volume set of books by byron g. Magic, the great illusions revealed and explained book. Spencer does a wonderful job of making you feel at home as he gives you an experience of a lifetime. In the first illusion book of its kind, it also includes an extensive discussion on presenting illusions for corporate events, the role of the corporate illusionist, adapting standard stage props for corporate magic, how to go about building the illusions in the book as well as incorporating corporate messaging into the illusions.
Albert a hopkins since the days of ancient egypt conjurers and wizards have guarded their secrets zealously, even from fellow magicians. A personal message from the author in bringing out this book, tannens magic has made a major contribution to the art of magic. Urban illusions by jc sum book urban illusions is a stunning collection of professional illusion designs from one of the most prolific illusion designers in the world. Angells most famous work, the great illusion 1910, translated into more than a score of languages, tried to establish the fallacy of the idea that conquest and war brought a nation great economic advantage and ensured its living space and access to markets, trade, and raw materials.
If you call it a comedy show, you are selling it short. I just wanted to let you know that paul osborne is releasing a new book in about one week. Again the abbott magic company hits a high spot in magic with the publication of a book that through the years will be recognized as a standard work. All the secrets of magic revealed exposes the hidden secrets of the centurys greatest magicians, including harry houdini, the amazing kreskin, siegfried and roy, and many others. Uniquely planned in two big volumes, one a 320 page book of text, and the other the book of professional draftsmans building plans with fully. Girl in balloon, headless man, rajahs tent, dancing slippers, buzz saw illusion, light bulbs through girl, book of life, etc. Volume 1 has 308 pages of text, and volume 2 is a large 15 x 11 size book with blue prints for 107 illusions.
Even when calling it a combination of the two, you are still selling it short. Keywords magic, esoterica, illusions and tricks bookseller catalogs curiosities. Illusions magic tricks magic tricks at penguin magic shop. Volume 2 is a large 15 x 11 size book with blue prints for 107. The biggest book on illusions ever published, and the only one with such great, complete plans, full of specifications, building tips, background, and other information. Magic, which encompasses the subgenres of illusion, stage magic, and close up magic, is a performing art in which audiences are entertained by tricks or illusions of seemingly impossible feats using natural means. The book is tilted 1 this book was written for single performers no assistant who want to perform illusions either by themselves or with just a member or members of the audience. A great collection of magical illusions most with complete and detailed workshop plans. These books should be considered an education into the many principles of illusion design. His very wide knowledge, his participation in the greatest magic events and his creative genius, permit him today to write a book on stage illusions unlike any other. These books are a bit dated but complete with very detailed blueprints to many illusions.
One book contains descriptions and the other contains plans. See more ideas about magic book, magic tricks and the magicians. You will need to have some experience in building to understand and be comfortable building the illusions. Illusions outside usa known builder unknown builder. This book is probably the best value for money for the stage magician looking for blue prints to build his own illusions. Note may be a multivolume set and require additional postage. With 107 illusions to choose from, including all the. However, most of the illusions in this pdf were not included in those manuscripts. Professional illusion building for the home craftsman solox andrew mayne. Read about the great illusions of magic and actually build them once you have this 2 volume set of books by byron g. The great illusions of magicwelsstage illusion blueprint.
Accomplishing a bigger task, we have the place taking place in chicago. The great illusions of magic, by byron wels is similar, but easier to find, and has tons of plans. The great illusions revealed and explained by david. Substitution trunk, the buzz saw, the monster guillotine 107 illusions and plans in all. David scott strives to provide programs for schools and libraries that are educational, and fun. Abbotts is using a print on demand service so you get a real book, not some plastic comb binding other dealers use. Illusion tech andrew mayne mustread for beginner illusionists.
Finely illustrated in detail, the clear instructions will enable you to build these feature illusions on your own at a small cost. You can learn how to astound your family and friends with free card tricks, free street magic tricks, free coin tricks and free mentalism tricks. The site includes four illustrated chapters from the book, other artwork, a song from the book, a short story and articles on the illustrated novel for adults and the sherlock holmes stories, frequentlyasked questions, a bio of the author, and. The first volume talks about each illusion as it is presented to the audience, with an outline of how the illusion words. Those secrets are revealed in this modern version of a nineteenthcentury. This comprehensive list of books and dvds was compiled for the modern stage magician or illusionist in mind.