Big Guy's Magic Store: New Products - History

Pop-Up Magic by Eric Leblon

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:14:17 +0000

Pop-Up Magic is the very first book by Eric Leblon, a French magician renowned for his stage charisma, infectious energy, and uncompromising artistic standards. Written in collaboration with Yvan Laplaud, this work distills over twenty years of experience, fieldwork, reflection, and passion..

Price: $80.00

The Balloon Busker's Ultimate Guide to Making Money by Jay Collen

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:06:27 +0000

The Balloon Busker's Ultimate Guide to Making Money, by Jay Collen, is about the business of busking. Busking asks strangers for their time, attention and money in a street setting. The secrets to success lie in how the customer is approached, as well as in providing quality entertainment.<..

Price: $25.00

Maestro by John Shryock

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:49:23 +0000

Step into the fascinating world of magic with John Shryock's new book, Maestro. This book is a treasure trove for both amateur and professional magicians, filled with techniques, routines, and secrets you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're looking to learn new tricks, refine your skills, or ..

Price: $60.00

Second Thoughts - Memoirs of a Mindreader by Richard Osterlind

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 17:41:45 +0000

This is not a book about tricks, performing advice, or magical philosophy: it is a book of stories. Richard has spent over 50 years traveling the world performing mentalism...and a lot of strange things have happened to him! The most memorable - and entertaining - are recorded in these pages.
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Price: $35.00

The Practice Playbook by Eric Yuhasz

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:51:26 +0000

"This is the first magic book my girlfriend didn't fall asleep listening to."
- Some guy at Magic Live

"I fooled Houdini once. This book would have made it twice."
- Dai Vernon

"If I'd had this playbook, maybe people wouldn't keep calling Dai Ver..
Price: $50.00

Art of Magic by Ken Trombly

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:02:22 +0000
Step inside one of the world's most astonishing private collections of magic posters-now revealed for the first time. The Art of Magic chronicles one of the world's finest collections of magic posters. The oversized book is, itself, a work of art. It is a collection dedicated entirely to th..
Price: $150.00

Nowhere Else by Gérard Bakner

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:22:19 +0000

Gerard Bakner offers us in this book a brand-new principle that will allow you to perform impromptu mentalism effects while letting the spectator shuffle the deck themselves...

More than just a principle revealed from every angle, it is a true weapon that will enable you to create your own ..
Price: $45.00

tWO (2) eSSAYS aND tHREE [3&91; tRICKS. by Julio Montoro (Spanish)

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:15:05 +0000

We celebrate the launching of Ultrabello with this booklet written by the awarded inventor Julio Montoro.

In this booklet from Ultrabello, Montoro shares 2 essays about his thoughts in magic:

ESSAY #ONE: [The Creativity Dissociation Theory&91; An immersion into Montor..
Price: $39.95

tWO (2) eSSAYS aND tHREE [3&91; tRICKS. by Julio Montoro (English)

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:15:02 +0000

We celebrate the launching of Ultrabello with this booklet written by the awarded inventor Julio Montoro.

In this booklet from Ultrabello, Montoro shares 2 essays about his thoughts in magic:

ESSAY #ONE: [The Creativity Dissociation Theory&91; An immersion into Montor..
Price: $39.95

The Architecture of Wonder by David Greene

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 16:14:48 +0000

"I know many will appreciate and value what is in this book!"
- Kenton Knepper

"David, you never cease to amaze me!"
- Cody S. Fisher

What if the most powerful sleight you've ever performed... was your voice?

Magicians spend years perfecting t..
Price: $45.00

Ionia: Magician Princess Secrets Unlocked by Charles Greene III

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 20:02:09 +0000

In 1910, Ionia, Goddess of Mystery, was the pre-eminent female magician of her time. At the age of twenty-two, she began touring around the European continent with a large illusion show. It was a no-expense-spared theatrical production with a cast of several people, exotic animals, custo..
Price: $95.00

Practicing the Art of Magic by Clemens Ilgner

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 19:32:13 +0000

Elevate your magic skills from practice to mastery with this practical guide by Clemens Ilgner. The book offers a unique approach to practicing sleights and routines, drawing on the author's background as a classically trained musician and incorporating sound psychological studies. If you'..
Price: $45.00

The Secrets of Insane Magic by Elliot Bibby, Luke Osey, and Cameron Gibson

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:55:12 +0000

Introducing The Secrets of Insane Magic by Elliot Bibby, Luke Osey, and Cameron Gibson. We're a team of 3 best mates who came together to create a successful show, brand, and ultimately company; that now travels the UK and the rest of the world finding critical and commercial success.
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Price: $40.00

Art of Revealing by Radek Hoffman

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:37:29 +0000

The Art of Revealing is not just another book about mentalism; this could be a true game-changer in our industry, offering you new tools to make your show astonishing and memorable. Most mentalism books teach you how to peek, force, or switch. But let's be honest: that's just the beginning..
Price: $60.00

My Lecture Notes by Julio Montoro

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:02:38 +0000

My Lecture Notes is the most crazy project EVER launched by Julio Montoro. As if you are having a lecture in your home, you will receive a gorgeous book with all the gimmicks to learn 18 impossible creations by Montoro that will blow your spectators' minds.

You will acquire all the..
Price: $80.00

The Greatest One-Man Psychic Effect of All-Time by Mark Strivings

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:35:56 +0000

There are a variety of reasons why certain effects attain the status of 'classic.'

In some cases, it is because of a revolutionary plot. One that hasn't happened before and sets the magic and mentalism world on fire.

In other cases, it's a concept. While this may or may not be in t..
Price: $150.00

EDC Erdnase

Thu, 29 May 2025 18:22:24 +0000

The pocket Erdnase bible is now more affordable than ever! Get the best-selling magic book of all time for cheaper than a cup of coffee!

Our newest version of the pocket S. W. Erdnase's The Expert at the Card Table is paperback, contains the full text, and features our classic line..
Price: $6.99

Estimations by Gérard Bakner

Thu, 29 May 2025 18:22:14 +0000

Discover the latest from Gérard Bakner, Estimations. In this booklet, you'll learn how, based on asimple principle, it's possible to accurately determine the number of cards in a pack cut by thespectator, without ever touching it.

Here's the effect as presented:

The ..
Price: $40.00

Keys to Magic's Inner World by John Booth

Thu, 22 May 2025 11:03:40 +0000

This book is a window into the history of magic collecting in the United States. You will learn about the earliest collectors and collections as they evolved and morphed into the present industry.

No magician or collector's library is complete without this unique book, hobbyist or professi..
Price: $35.00

A History of the Art of Conjuring by Kurt Volkmann

Fri, 16 May 2025 19:12:45 +0000

"Amazing! What an accomplishment for both Volkmann and Conjuring Arts!"
- David Copperfield

"I've never seen a magic-history book like this. It's more than an encyclopedia of magic and is filled with incredible ideas for anyone who wants to be inspired."
-..
Price: $399.00

Evolution by Chris Dugdale

Mon, 12 May 2025 14:52:47 +0000

A dynamic 230-page book, gimmicks worth $20 and a year of weekly coaching...

I genuinely believe that this is the finest book I have ever written. It serves as the "admirable older brother" to BECOMING BETTER. Not only does it contain profound practical principles that can b..
Price: $59.99

The Cancer of Superstition by Harry Houdini and C.M. Eddy Jr.

Fri, 09 May 2025 19:52:43 +0000

99 years in the making - the wait is over!

The Cancer of Superstition is a book Houdini was writing at the time of his death with C. M. Eddy Jr. and HP Lovecraft. A week before Houdini died on Halloween of 1926, he was in communication with C.M. Eddy Jr. and was enthusiast..
Price: $35.00

The Magic of Karl Elder - Godfather of Micro-Magic by Collector's Workshop

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:13:30 +0000

The Magic of Karl Edler-Godfather of Micro-Magic.

Very few US magicians know of Karl Edler, but magicians throughout Europe and especially Austria and Germany know the name all too well. Karl Edler is considered the godfather of micro-magic. His contributions to the art of magic hav..
Price: $65.00

A Visual History of Theatrical Levitation by David Haversat

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:43:05 +0000

This is the ultimate book on levitation!

Over 340 premium pages loaded with rare photographs, illustrations and schematics. Each copy of this coffee table size publication is a visual treat. This second edition, soft cover is limited to only 350, get your copy while they are still available..
Price: $100.00

Max Malini by Steve Cohen

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 22:07:18 +0000

Max Malini circled the globe eight times, enthralling kings and emperors, czars and presidents. After a private show at the White House, Theodore Roosevelt said, "A remarkable young man and a remarkable performance."

His techniques, tricks, boldness, and character have become the stuff of ..
Price: $125.00

The Magic of Hope by Robert E. Neale and Lawrence Hass

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:19:20 +0000

A Book to Inspire and Amaze You in Benighted Times!

Legendary magician and thinker Bob Neale brings you The Magic of Hope-a deeply personal collection of new magic routines-curated to uplift, entertain, and remind us of the power of kindness, laughter, and most import..
Price: $29.95

Future With the Stars by Kreskin

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:24:58 +0000

The Amazing Kreskin is known as the World's Foremost Mentalist. Here, he has assembled a fascinating collection of future predictions from celebrated individuals.

Show business personalities such as Tom Hanks, Howard Stern, Roseanne, William Shatner, Magic Johnson, Wolfgang Puck, and many,..
Price: $20.00

The Adventures of the Amazing Kreskin

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:50:01 +0000

This is a fun book that is an easy read. It reads like a superhero origin story, memoire, and graphic novel, with some lighthearted adventures that Kreskin experienced throughout his career.

As described from the back cover: "With a showman's flair, a comedian's wit, and the capacities ..
Price: $20.00

Walter Gibson Wizard of Words by William V. Rauscher

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:31:39 +0000

Over the course of his 88 years, Walter B. Gibson wrote more than nine million words comprising a library of books on countless subjects ranging from magic, psychic phenomena, crime, scams, and historical figures including Houdini, Thurston, Dunninger, and Kreskin, for whom he served as ghost writ..
Price: $50.00

The Herrmann Chronicles by James Hamilton

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 21:00:40 +0000

James Hamilton was the world's foremost authority on the Herrmann dynasty of magicians. For over fifty years, he researched, collected, and emulated his idols. James Hamilton adored all the Herrmanns - Alexander, Adelaide, Compars, Samuel, Léon, and Felix. Hamilton's spirited lectures and stories ..
Price: $85.00

Beautiful Mirror by Lubor Fiedler and Franz Kaslatter

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:13:47 +0000

"Beautiful Mirror" is a personal view of Lubor Fiedler and his work. This is not a reprint of something you already have on your shelf, but a completely new text written by Franz Kaslatter, with well-founded source references based on one of the largest Lubor Fiedler collections in the worl..
Price: $15.00

Conversations with Kreskin (The Amazing Kreskin)

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:13:42 +0000

Conversations with Kreskin is full of short stories of Kreskin's amazing life, culture, famous friends, inside knowledge of entertainment personalities, his mind power, thought reading, and much more.

It is a collection of reminiscences, stories, and opinions he enjoyed sharing wit..
Price: $20.00

Mental Power is Real (The Amazing Kreskin)

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:22:36 +0000

Subtitled as "How to Really Achieve Happiness, Fulfillment, Success," this rare book is based on the motivational talks and demonstrations Kreskin used to give to corporate clients at their meetings and tradeshows.

Kreskin has become a legend in show business, with countless TV appearances..
Price: $25.00

Magic on the Air by Ian Fenn and Arthur Setterington

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:51:50 +0000

Magic on the Air - Ideas for radio magic, podcasts and ZOOM shows

Hardcover, 271 pages.

Radio has a following of thousands of listeners. It is a powerful promotional vehicle for magicians that the magic press have long neglected.

Combining the extensive research of Ian ..
Price: $50.00

Prestidigitator by Brian Caswell

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:45:19 +0000

Prestidigitator is my legacy, a 350-page beautiful quality hardback book bound in buckram book cloth. It contains new ideas that occurred to me only recently, many of the other effects I've come up with over the years, and details of pretty well all my published work.

I'm probably b..
Price: $150.00

How to Win by Jon Armstrong

Thu, 02 May 2024 15:41:04 +0000

In How to Win, Jon Armstrong shares thoughts, theories and techniques to make your stand-up magic capable of winning over even the toughest of crowds, including tested routines that you'll love to perform as much as your audiences will love to watch. A great resource for both stand-up magic..
Price: $50.00

The Entertainer's Guide to Being Flipping Brilliant by Dave Allen

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:32:54 +0000

Introducing The Entertainer's Guide to Being Flipping Brilliant by Dave Allen

A motivational self help guide on being a flipping brilliant entertainer written by someone with over 30 years of professional experience in the field.

Over 350 pages in this hard back book that has..
Price: $88.95

How To Make Money by Magic by Paul Daniels

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:32:04 +0000

Paul Daniels was the highest paid and most successful magician in the world. He started out with nothing and slowly clawed his way up to be a household name in Great Britain and much of the English-speaking world.

His success was not an accident or random luck, it required a lot of study a..
Price: $45.00

The Ricky Jay Collection Catalog Volume 2 - Book

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:53:04 +0000

Unusual relics were the hallmark of Ricky Jay's storied collection. This second auction from his archives features an astonishing array of the fantastic, the funny, and the flabbergasting. From posters featuring frog-swallowing vaudevillians to caches of rare correspondence; from the first ..
Price: $55.00

Sleights of Life: Essays and Anecdotes From a Performing Magician by Jim Sisti

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:30:20 +0000

Sleights of Life: Essays and anecdotes from a performing magician by Jim Sisti. Foreword by Paul Green.

Jim Sisti's writing has appeared in many of magic's most prestigious periodicals, including MAGIC, Genii, M-U-M, Vanish, and others.

Sleights of Life is an ant..
Price: $30.00

Parallax by Max Maven - Book

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:30:56 +0000

"You have found magic. Now, what are you going to do with it it?"

So muses Max Maven in the pages of Parallax, a collection of 61 influential, thought-provoking, and oftentimes controversial essays he contributed to MAGIC magazine from September 1991 to August 1996.

R..
Price: $55.00

Tiles by Perseus Arkomanis - Book

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 20:31:27 +0000

Prepare to embark on a transformative journey through the world of magic with Tiles, the eagerly awaited sequel to Mosaic by Perseus Arkomanis. For over two remarkable decades, Perseus has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique style of magic, a craft that weaves metaphors and symbo..
Price: $60.00

Gold Mine Of Magic by Glenn Gravatt - Book

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:11:19 +0000

New shrink-wrapped copy without dust jacket

A wealth of material from Glenn Gravatt, written after 70 years in the business.

All effects are practical, props easy to obtain, inexpensive, easy to do, and include full presentation.
13 unique & unusual wonders
8 rin..
Price: $35.00

Beyond Look, Don't See: 10th Anniversary Edition by Christopher Barnes - Book

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:42:10 +0000

"This book became the guiding light on my journey to making my show mine and unique, one that could connect with every age, all at once. It gave me the tools I needed to make a show that was not only entertaining, but something I could be truly proud of performing."
- From the Forewor..
Price: $100.00

BEYOND Beyond Look, Don't See by Christopher Barnes - Book

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:42:03 +0000

"Not only does Christopher T. Magician find fantastic methods to entrain children, but they are good! Really good. No fillers here. The routines in this book are terrific. Any one of them can become a feature in your show. Christopher understands how kids think, what makes them laugh, and how t..
Price: $100.00

Neon Dreams by Lance Rich - Book

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 15:14:46 +0000

A compelling and exciting look at the remarkable tale of Las Vegas' rise to the epicenter of magic. Featuring new interviews and photos, this stunning hardcover book is a must-read for any magician or fan of magic.

Written by Lance Rich and produced by Vanishing Inc, Neon Dreams: The St..
Price: $60.00

The Expert at the Card Table - Looking for Erdnase - DVD

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:52:50 +0000

The best magicians of the 21st century set out on a journey to search for the lost author of the most legendary book about the art of sleight of hand.

S.W. Erdnase... the pseudonym of the man thought to be the most notorious card shark of the 19th century. His book "The Expert at ..
Price: $15.52

The Magic Mind of William W. Larsen Soft BOUND by William Larson- Book

Tue, 30 May 2023 14:52:18 +0000

Fascinating personal memories of the final twenty-two years of William W. Larsen's life by his son Milton Page Larsen.

Written and compiled by Milt Larsen and Carol Marie

Soft bound, 264 pages.
--added to catalog: 05/30/2023
--SKU: MMSI-74743
--Brand: William..
Price: $25.00

The Psychology of Magic: From Lab to Stage by Gustav Kuhn and Alice Pailhes - Book

Tue, 30 May 2023 14:52:08 +0000

Scientifically-proven methods for improving your magic.

Partnering with Vanishing Inc., scientific researchers Gustav Kuhn and Alice Phailès have created the first-ever book showcasing how to make your magic better with science. The Psychology of Magic: From Lab To Stage is a gorgeo..
Price: $50.00

Becoming Better by Chris Dugdale

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:22:43 +0000

9 years ago I went to Edinburgh Festival and worked my tail off. I lost 5k.

Since then, I have worked harder than ever before, learnt so much about our craft and have returned for the past 8 years. In that time, I have won the Edfest Bouquet 4 times, had sell-out runs, National press and ..
Price: $39.95

Hocus Pocus by Richard Wiseman, Rik Worth, Jordan Collver and Owen Watts - Book

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:23:05 +0000

One of the most exciting and refreshing explorations of the world of magic and mystery our community has ever seen.

Brought to you by Professor Richard Wiseman and Vanishing Inc., Hocus Pocus is a one-of-a-kind comic exploring the curious history and psychology of magic and t..
Price: $49.95

Quirky Forces by Chris Wardle - Book

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:26:36 +0000

QUIRKY FORCES - A NEW HARDBACK MAGIC BOOK!
FIFTY sneaky, ingenious, offbeat forcing methods from award-winning originator Chris Wardle
Over 200 pages, with over 40 graphics (photographs/images/tables)
With a foreword by Ian Rowland
Chris Wardle has the rare ..
Price: $50.00

Product Development Master Class (PDMC) by Vulpine

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 21:02:52 +0000

"IF YOU'VE EVER WANTED TO CREATE YOUR OWN MAGIC PRODUCTS THIS MASTER CLASS WAS DEVELOPED FOR YOU."

"With over four and a half hours of detailed instructions, exercises, and case studies you'll be developing your own product in no time."
- Adam Wilber

HI, ADAM WILBER HERE..
Price: $99.00

Heroes of Magic by John Fisher - Book

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:21:49 +0000

Acclaimed television producer and author John Fisher has assembled an unparalleled cast in the pages of Heroes of Magic. Combining firsthand experience and behind-the-scenes stories with deep historical understanding, each profile captures the essence of its subject. Weaving together life stories,..
Price: $80.00

Thoughts On Performing Stand Up Comedy Magic by Nathan Kranzo - Book

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:22:05 +0000

"Its an instant Classic for the next generation of performers, this book will give you a solid foundation. The only thing you will need other than this book to succeed is Big Fearless Balls..."
- Paul Kozak

Thoughts on Performing Stand-up Comedy Magic by Nathan Kranz..
Price: $33.95

Eugene Burger: Final Secrets by Lawrence Hass and Eugene Burger - Book

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 15:32:15 +0000

In 2019, Larry Hass released the first of two posthumous books that were to share all of Eugene Burger's unpublished materials. Carried out at Eugene's request and in close collaboration, these books reflect Eugene's fondest wish that his entire working repertoire would be available to magicians a..
Price: $120.00

Teaching With Magic by Xuxo Ruiz - Book

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:54:19 +0000

A Hands-On Manual for teachers, parents and magicians

Xuxo Ruiz is a teacher and magician who found that by mixing both his passions he could be more helpful to children and teachers all over the world. Teaching with Magic got him nominated for the Global Teacher Prize.

The te..
Price: $30.00

David Copperfield's History of Magic by David Copperfield, Richard Wiseman and David Britland - Book

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:22:56 +0000

An illustrated, illuminating insight into the world of illusion from the world's greatest and most successful magician, capturing its audacious and inventive practitioners, and showcasing the art form's most famous artifacts housed at David Copperfield's secret museum.

In this personal jou..
Price: $35.00

Performer Marketing Formula by Luca Volpe - Book

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 22:46:37 +0000

Do you want to discover the secrets to grow your business and create a successful mindset?

The Performer Marketing Formula is a collection of techniques and tips that will allow you to deal with your clients and sell your shows with ease!

In this booklet Luca Volpe will give..
Price: $35.00

Dani da Ortiz MASTER CLASS Vol. 1 - DVD

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:10:06 +0000

Dani DaOrtiz and Juan Tamariz come together once again, to create a novel work with exclusive and very interesting content for all lovers of magic.

Even in the midst of a pandemic, Juan and Dani have decided to create something original for the community. They are very excited to share the..
Price: $39.95