Card Magic Books
Card Magic is one of the largest branches of magic – everyone associates the magician with ‘Pick a card, any card’. And Bicycle cards are the cards of choice for most magicians. Below are some books all about this wonderful art. There are some ‘classics’ and some modern day ‘classics’!
Although many people prefer DVDs, I still think that a well-written book can be a great help in learning Card Magic.
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If you are looking for some good tricks that are easy to do, Karl Fulves’ book is a great starting place. I still regularly perform two of the effects from here with a bit of dressing… A great place to start and only £7.50 |
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Guy Hollingworth is one of the UK’s classiest magicians. To see him perform live is a real treat. In this exquisitely written (and illustrated) book Guy explains some of his own unique magic. Not for the newcomer – there’s some challenging stuff here. £26.99 |
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I’ve had the privilege of seeing Jon perform a couple of times and he is one of the greats of our time. Here’s an excellent book, packed with magic (card and non-card). £39.99 |
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Here’s a little booklet full of magic which can be performed impromptu (with a borrowed pack if you like). Ideas from some of the greats in magic. 25 tricks for only £8.99! |
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I’ve known Nick Trost’s magic since I started in magic over 20 years ago. His packet tricks were all the rage at the time, and are still loved today. This volume is full of great stuff by the legendary card man. Over 100 tricks in this book – which makes it a great bargain! Probably not for the absolute beginner. £31.04 |
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Apocalypse magazine had a justifiable reputation as being an amazing treasure-trove of good magic. This wonderful book reproduces the first 5 volumes. Its contributor list reads like a who’s who in magic. Around 500 tricks and comprehensive indexes. Its a mamoth book which will repay careful study. £49.99/volume |
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This is quite simply the BEST book on Magic I have ever had the pleasure of reading. It has been out of print for ages so I am delighted it is back in stock again. Takagi provides some of the most beautiful magic you will ever see – there is loads here with silks, ropes, cards, etc. etc. His totally unique handling of the Wild Card routine is wonderful and there is loads of other very commercial effective magic. Brilliant! £29.99 |
| This is the absolute classic beginners book on card magic. £9.99 (It has now been released in DVD form with R Paul Wilson – have a look at the DVD page for more information) Or if you can’t wait, you can download |
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| A modern classic. Beautiful production values and powerful magic. Some of this is a bit harder than the Royal Road, but worth the effort. £19.99 | |
| This is “the Daddy”. Harry Lorayne is a great Card Magician and his writing is marked by incredible clarity. This hardback collection includes his 4 earlier books (Close Up Card Magic, Personal Secrets, My Favourite Card Tricks, Deck Sterity) and plenty of new material. All abilities catered for. £54.99 | |
| David Forrest is a very clever magical thinker. This 20page manuscript describes his classic Card Through Window effect and in particular how to make the necessary gimmicks (materials included). Only £9.99 | |
| Another classic volume – detailing everything from basic techniques to advanced flourishes. Recommended. £9.00 | |
| This book complements the Boris Wild Marked Deck and is full of routines as well as a fascinating history of marked cards. £11.99 | |
| Roberto Giobbi is justifiably famous for his Card College series – which is one of the greatest modern guides to serious card conjuring. In this book he teaches great powerful magic which doesn’t require all the finger-flinging skill. Learn the real secrets in terms of presentation and putting together a routine in this EXCELLENT book. £23.99
[Also available - Card College Lighter - the second volume of this more 'self-working' series. £24.99] |
