Cylinder & Coins by Eric Decamps
Eric Decamps' version of John Ramsay's Cylinder and Coins is totally thorough
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Reviews, previews, and features on books about magic, performance, or theory.
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Gibecière Turns 20
The journal of magic history celebrates 20 years, with the latest review.
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Maestro by John Shryock
John Shryock presents thirteen of his professional close-up pieces
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Gibecière Volume 20, Number 2
The 20th anniversary issue of Gibecière has more pages, more articles, and more expert contributors than any previous issue
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Redemption by Red Nist
A collection of six short card effects designed to fool other magicians
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Marlo's Magazines (6 Volumes) by Ed Marlo
The collected volumes of Marlo’s Magazine aren’t casual reads—they’re deep dives into the mind of Edward Marlo, one of card magic’s greatest thinkers.
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Nick Diffatte’s Sub-Genius Center Tear
Reviving a classic mentalism move with a smoother, more natural peek
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Gold by Guillaume Botta
An unusual volume designed for strolling performers who need effects that deliver lots of magic quickly
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Escaping Obscurity: The Travel Diary of Harry Houdini, 1897-1899
I’ve read many Houdini biographies, and the experience often feels like watching a favorite movie, where I can quote the lines and know exactly what is coming next. This book is different
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Lesser Magic
This book feels like sitting down for a fascinating, dreamy, and occasionally infuriating afternoon chat with one of magic’s preeminent mystics
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Comedy, Character & Control
Comedy, Character & Control is a collection of short essays covering everything from character building, writing comedy, and handling hecklers, to resetting a show and laying out an indepth discussion of the Bill in Lemon routine.
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Six
Translated to the page by John Lovick, the four essays are interesting, but cover familiar material for long-time fans