I got this book in the mail last night and feel like i owe abbotts some more money. 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. 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. Urban illusions is a stunning collection of professional illusion designs from one of the most prolific illusion designers in the world. 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. I love doing these magic tricks because it lets me watch my squirts think and learn. Illusions newsletter for march 2020 illusions of magic. The great illusions of magic hardcover 1996 by byron g. This book, unique in its conception, in the creativity of the presented effects, is the quintessence of a life devoted to the magic art. The great illusions revealed and explained by david h. Great scott illusions david scott magic magician, magic.
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. 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. After many requests, kaufman and company is reprinting one of its most famous books 100%. Plastic spiral bound, 8 12 x 11, 177 pages, protective clear acetate cover. Magic, the great illusions revealed and explained book. Perhaps no book ever written on the subject of magic has been so controversial. Albert a hopkins since the days of ancient egypt conjurers and wizards have guarded their secrets zealously, even from fellow magicians. Learn how the great ones performed their grandest illusions. I have to say there are some great illusions in this book. 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. If you just want to see our videos, you can go straight to our youtube channel. The cloth edition, with 20,000 sold, made headliens as the tell all magic book.
The great illusions of magic, by byron wels is similar, but easier to find, and has tons of plans. The burling hull encyclopedia is great, but expensive and hard to find. Rivard connects a fictional story and add the backdrop of a real life events of franklin d. Buy a cheap copy of magic, the great illusions revealed and. You will need to have some experience in building to understand and be comfortable building the illusions. 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 planet hollywood.
The great illusions of magic author wels, byron g formatbinding hardcover book condition used quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher d. The great illusions revealed and explained by david. Hahne publishes technical books about magic, including the conjuring. I just wanted to let you know that paul osborne is releasing a new book in about one week. Most of the staff at grand illusions used to work in television, and we get a lot of fun making videos of the products in the grand illusions toy shop, and also the wonderful toys in tims collection the toy museum. Great illusions of magic used book 2 volumes bent dust. Volume 1 has 308 pages of text, and volume 2 is a large 15 x 11 size book with blue prints for 107 illusions. More than 200 popular illusions accompanied by simple, wel. Clear and concise explanations of classic illusions by ellis stanyon book. Illusions magic tricks magic tricks at penguin magic shop. Illusions outside usa known builder unknown builder. Eye magic fantastic optical illusions interactive popup. Keywords magic, esoterica, illusions and tricks bookseller catalogs curiosities. Later versions of illusion secrets have taken these 15 and added another 9.
Finely illustrated in detail, the clear instructions will enable you to build these feature illusions on your own at a small cost. The following books are recommended reading for anyone with a serious interest in performing, designing or building illusions. Pub8637 illusioneering magicstem a4 englishbook v5 outlined. Illusions newsletter for september 2019 illusions of. The first volume talks about each illusion as it is presented to the audience, with an outline of how the illusion words. Substitution trunk, the buzz saw, the monster guillotine 107 illusions and plans in all. Founded in 1934 during the heart of the great depression, abbott magic mfg co has been a leader in producing magic for over 80 years. Secrets of the great illusions revealed 1975, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. 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 research. 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. 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. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and. The second volume contains actual working drawings of the illusion for building. At their best, these essays remind us of the wonderful, the fleeting, the.
Ricky jays history lesson about the oldest magic trick in the book. Jim is responsible for popular illusions featured by professional magicians around. In the early 1900s this mobius loop trick was known as the afghan bands. In the great illusion, angells primary thesis was, in the words of historian james joll.
In this book you will find some amazing and easytodo. From little table tricks to grand illusions, this howto book by a famed performer and author offers something for every aspiring magician. Illusion books home of the magic get together convention. The sensational illusions in this ebook can be built up after reading the directions. Exceeding protected magic tricks illusions book now focused related magic illusions fun great site performing magic or illusion is really about more than just the trick that you do. Free magic tricks and illusions the home of great free. Shattering illusions by jamy ian swiss book with 2001s shattering illusions, jamy ian swiss cemented his role as magics preeminent essayist. Those secrets are revealed in this modern version of a nineteenthcentury. A great collection of magical illusions most with complete and detailed workshop plans. Accomplishing a bigger task, we have the place taking place in chicago.
It took devin knight several years to compile this collection. Founder percy abbott and his partner, recil bordner, created a magical empire unparalleled in magic history, turning a small village in michigan into the world recognized magic capital of the world. 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. Besides being one of asias most successful illusionists, j c sum represents a new generation of illusion thinkers. This book set of over 100 popular illusions are well detailed. Magic, the great illusions revealed and explained book, 1975. With 2001s shattering illusions, jamy ian swiss cemented his role. One book contains descriptions and the other contains plans. Note may be a multivolume set and require additional postage. Abbotts is using a print on demand service so you get a real book, not some plastic comb binding other dealers use. This comprehensive list of books and dvds was compiled for the modern stage magician or illusionist in mind. Volume 2 is a large 15 x 11 size book with blue prints for 107. Science and engineering represent great opportunities for magic. Stage illusions, special effects and trick photography dover magic books hopkins, albert a.
Perhaps no book ever written on the subject of magic has been so controversial and debated as shattering illusions, and it remains relevant and topical today. 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. Nov 11, 2011 i just wanted to let you know that paul osborne is releasing a new book in about one week. 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 illusion, also known as europes optical illusion, is one of the seminal texts of the idealistliberal school of thought in the discipline of international relations which, incidentally, did not exist when angell first published the book. Having been at planet hollywood from opening day, covering a span of 22 years, it was removed as part of the 2016 renovation. Jeaneugene roberthoudin, otherwise known as the father of modern magic, was a french magician who performed in europe in the 1840s and 50s. Magic, the great illusions revealed and explained 9780812905120 by charney, david h and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. If you call it a comedy show, you are selling it short. This farreaching and influential work contains many magical.
These programs are demonstrated with magical effects throughout. These three books, victory carton illusions by u f grant, modern illusions by oneal magic and stage illusions for the 1, 2 or 3 performer show by burling hull are considered to be excellent guidebooks to the building of affordable illusions. 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. Mark wilsons complete course is really the book to start with if you dont have a background in magic. This book is probably the best value for money for the stage magician looking for blue prints to build his own illusions. Barrie richardson theater of the mind, act 2, curtain call all 1st edition. These books are a bit dated but complete with very detailed blueprints to many illusions. Wels 2 book set hc text plans foldout blueprints 1977. Individually these tricks, illusions and effects would have cost you hundreds of dollars. 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. Total ratings 205, rhode island novelty bottles of magic disappearing ink 24 pack 10x flying butterfly surprise greeting card book magic toy fly wind up.
Spencer does a wonderful job of making you feel at home as he gives you an experience of a. If you call it a magic show, you are selling it short. There are certain magic tricks which, with the right amount of practice, we could all perform relatively easily. You can learn how to astound your family and friends with free card tricks, free street. The book explains 10 cutting edge illusions that are modern in design, building methods and materials. Many of these illusions are made with cardboard, but can be made from other, more elegant materials, if necessary.
Along with a lot of great magic, there are some make at home props and some stage illusions. Pub8637 illusioneering magicstem a4 englishbook v5. The great illusions revealed and explained paperback 1975 by david h. Free magic tricks and illusions is the home for all your magical needs. These books should be considered an education into the many principles of illusion design. Read about the great illusions of magic and actually build them once you have this 2 volume set of books by byron g.
Read about the great illusions of magic and actually build them once you have this 2 volume set of hardbound books by byron g. Even when calling it a combination of the two, you are still selling it short. Volume one, 308 pages, talks about each illusion as it is. With 107 illusions to choose from, including all the. A personal message from the author in bringing out this book, tannens magic has made a major contribution to the art of magic. 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. Home abound book company magic, the great illusions revealed and explained strawberry hil magic, the great illusions revealed and explained strawberry hill publishingquadrangle by charney, david h condition. Add one or more of these effects for the coming season. With that, im speaking of magic artistes and entertainers looking to present illusions to a modern audience and to be relevant in todays pop culture and entertainment marketplace. The great illusions of magic by byron g wels first.
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