No comments about The Joy of Juggling.

No comments about Science Magic Tricks.

1 comments about Self-Working Handkerchief Magic: 61 Foolproof Tricks.

1. If you see a book written by Karl Fulves on magic that has the words Self-Working in the title then buy it. There is a wealth of knowledge in each of these books. -Diamond Jim Tyler

1 comments about Net of Magic: Wonders and Deceptions in India.

1. I ordered this book with high expectations (being a lover of India and a life-long fan of magic). I must say that they were all met and exceeded. Mr. Siegel has not only managed to write a detailed anthropological account, but a genuinely entertaining read. Description of the illusions is handled with artful care.
   
   To me, its greatest success is in making you feel like you are witnessing the magic, smelling the air, and getting to know the people of modern and ancient India.

3 comments about Self-Working Rope Magic: 70 Foolproof Tricks (Dover Books on Magic).

1. If you see a book written by Karl Fulves on magic that has the words Self-Working in the title then buy it. There is a wealth of knowledge in each of these books. -Diamond Jim Tyler



2. Hi; Whether you are a beginner or experienced magician, you will find a wealth of great magic in these books, especially if you enjoy the subtle (sneaky!) instead of complicated sleight-of-hand.



3. Karl Fulves has been putting out these kinds of books for what seems like an eternity. They are good books for kids and even a skilled performer can pull some good material from these books.
   
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3 comments about The Amazing Cigar.

1. You want to have more fun with your cigar? Get this book! Because you've laid out a lot of cash to smoke that stogie, you might as well impress the folks that don't care how much you paid for it. This book is loaded with tons of fun gags, tricks, and things to do with your cigar and smoking stuff. For less than what you'd pay for a couple of good smokes, you'll have the stuff to light up a good smoker and be the life of the party. I know, I've been getting big reactions from ideas in this book every time some one fires up a cigar. It's show time! Oh, and it makes a killer gift for your favorite cigar smoker. I've given away a bunch to cigar-smoking clients with great results.



2. This was given to me as a gift, I would have never expected what is really was. I collect many books on cigars, this one is the most fun I have ever had with one. The book is packed full of cool and amazing tricks to do with a regular cigar. You will have a blast "Amazing" friends!



3. This book is great fun! It will teach you any trick you ever wanted to know dealing with cigars. Interlaced with great anecdotes as well. Who knew there were so many ways to blow smoke rings?!

2 comments about 200 Magic Tricks Anyone Can Do.

1. Joining the party? Amuse your friends with this easy to use tricks.



2. This book was good but... Some of the magic tricks were to easy for someone to figure out.They also don't explain very well a few tricks in the book.Bottom Line:This book is good for people who have just started trying out magic tricks.Other wise don't buy it.

5 comments about Mystifying Mind Reading Tricks.

1. This is the "War & Peace" of Mind Reading! Robert Mandelberg takes you through the basic steps of mind reading with an uncanny brilliance and a great sense of humor.
   He will make you feel like the new Kreskin!



2. This is the "War & Peace" of Mind Reading! Robert Mandelberg takes you through the basic steps of mind reading with an uncanny brilliance and a great sense of humor.
   He will make you feel like the new Kreskin!



3. I have read through the many pages of countless magic books only to find myself frustrated with the lack of high impact, hard-to-figure-out tricks. This book, however, was different. A few minutes after reading the first couple of pages I decided to try what I just learned of some of my friends. I blew them away, and they told me I should quit my job and start performing in Las Vegas. If you were to buy this quality of material in a magic store, it would cost around $50. This is a 'must have' for anyone interested in astounding their friends or family.



4. This book is extremely elementary. Nothing you can't figure out without a little thought. I've got to think the other reviewers are friends of the author, because I can't see how they can possibly think this book is that great.



5. Sure, this book isn't a thick, hard-back tome complete with leather binding, but it packs some pretty amazing effects into its pages. Though some of the tricks might sound pretty simple, the effects can be quite astonishing, especially if you work up a good patter (comical or spooky). One thing I find very helpful about this book is that Robert includes his estimated level of presentation difficulty along with its overall impact for each demonstration. Plus, he mentions right off if a partner or any level of set-up is required. Buy this book and get your nose into it. It's a whimsical, easy read with some real gems to add to your repertoire.

5 comments about The Secrets of Houdini.

1. I am amazed that such a detailed and well written book came out so soon after Houdini's demise (the original text is dated 1931!), especially as it lists the inner working of dozens and dozens of tricks. They go from mentalism to table magic tricks, from seances to escapes, from large stage productions to the simplest rope trick - it would be difficult to find so much material within any contemporary book!

   This is a very no-nonsense book, with only two minor negative aspects. First of all, it is somewhat light on the explanations of several tricks in the ending chapter, which is devoted to general (non Houdini-specific) stage magic, and I suppose dead wrong in a couple of instances.
   Then, although it does not overly glamourize Houdini the magician, it is in fact very forgiving about Houdini the man. We know from many other sources that he was quite a difficult character (with himself as well with others), whereas here he comes off as a shining example of fun-loving gentleman.

   And no, the Chinese Torture Water Cell is not described. But that Tony Curtis movie was very incorrect about it anyhow.




2. Cannell has a goldmine in between the front and the back of this book. It was informative to read on the many escapes that Houdini performed, the medium frauds that he devoted his life to busting, and other misc. tricks that it covers.
   
   I reccomend this one for your magic collection.



3. The Secrets of Houdini
   
   I Read the book the Secrets of Houdini by J.C. Cannell. For the first twenty seven pages of the book it tells about how he as a child was able to pick the locks to the cupboards, and take out the cakes and other sweets that were hidden inside, then leave it locked and looking exactly the way it was before. The book talked about how he started with his best friend as the Houdini brothers (having taken the name from Houdini's favorite magician Robert Houdin). At no point did this book really grabbed my interest, but it did explain many of the incredible escapes of Houdini, and how he did them. I think one of the main reasons I did not very much enjoy this book is because when I read a Biography or an autobiography I am expecting that it will be facts and things that he did in his life, but around two hundred pages of this two hundred and seventy nine page book were his escapes, and the secrets of the mediums of Séance.
   I was particularly shocked when I found out Ehrich Weiss (Houdini) was willing to tell all his secrets for twenty dollars once early in his career, but as there were no buyers he went on into his career where later they couldn't have been bought for one thousand times that amount. One of my particularly favorite escapes was his escape from a coffin. I liked it because everyone was looking for loose screws at the top of the coffin, when really he had lifted all but the bottom of the coffin up. Many of his escapes involved his masterful abilities as a lock picker (and being able to tamper with the machines before and after the performance). Houdini's career was nearly spotless of mistakes, except for two times in his entire life.



4. The contents of the book were wonderful for anyone who is interested in the magic of Houdini. The book was shipped on time and in excellent condition!



5. This book basically shows the secrets behind Houdini's tricks. If you ever watched a special on TV about magician's tricks, then there's no surprise here. Not very entertaining; more along the lines of a "how to" book.

2 comments about Self-Working Number Magic: 101 Foolproof Tricks (Dover Books on Mathematical and Word Recreations).

1. If you see a book written by Karl Fulves on magic that has the words Self-Working in the title then buy it. There is a wealth of knowledge in each of these books. -Diamond Jim Tyler



2. This book is a fabulous value for the money. One of the magic square stunts can be mastered in about an hour and will make people think your a genious.
   
   If you work with kids in any capacity, the tricks in this book are a wonderful way to bring math to life for them.