Ed Meredith
Plans for the Rolon Table - Book
This little book contains very detailed plans for constructing the magician's best friend... a worker's rolon table...
Playing Shopping Centers by Jim Mahoney - Book
Playing Shopping Centers by Jim Mahoney (with Introduction by Billy McComb) was written in 1983 yet is still relevant in every way, even today. This book focuses primarily on Playing Shopping Malls. From microphones and lighting to staging and advertising, this book covers many of the main components of performing in such an environment. It also in..
Playing with Fire (Rare/Limited) by Kazan - Book
This rare booklet contains the routines and handling of Kazan. Also included are diagrams on how to construct a variety of performance props. Some of the topics included are: The Construction of the Fire-Eaters Torch, Eating Fire from the Hand, Burning the Tongue Alive, The Giant Blow-Out, The Mysterious Gas Jet, A Simple Fire Wheel, Multiplying Ca..
Practical Hypnotism by Ed Wolff - Book
This book is a step-by-step course on how to successfully hypnotize a perfect stranger. All aspects have been covered. Some of the topics include: the quick hypnosis method, hypnotizing groups, instantaneous hypnosis, post-hypnotic suggestion, the introductory lecture, and awakenings. All of this uses no stooges. Plus much, much more!..
Professional Punch by Tony Green - Book
This book contains routines and tips for the Punch & Judy puppeteer. Tony Green was a professional Punch and Judy man and made puppets for the Supreme Magic Co. Ltd, Bideford, Devon, England. He was Supreme Magic's second Punch maker, following Joe Parsonage. Very limited quantities available...
Profit at the Party (Limited/Out of Print) by David Hallett - Book
Profit at the Party, by David Hallett, is a fantastic book containing activities and bits of business for Kids Shows. Also included are marketing tips that still stand up in today's world. If you perform Children's magic, this book really is a must! Limited quantities available...
Puppet Shows to Make (Limited/Out of Print) by Eric Hawkesworth - Book
A TRULY GREAT BOOK for all puppeteers, as well as anyone wanting to begin performing with puppets in their shows. Some of the topics include: living marionettes, finger puppets, rod puppets, skeleton puppets, and how to present and prepare a puppet show. Also covered are great routines, as well as how to build props and puppets. Great illustrations..
Puppets with Punch by Tony Green - Book
Puppets with Punch by Tony Green is a very hard-to-find book. There are very limited quantities of this book available. Some of the topics in this book include: The Honey Bee, Witchy Whoops, Lollipops, Sammy Seal, The Chinese Magician, plus many other fabulous routines. Also included is a very smart Puppet Case. The plans and illustrations are all ..
Rag Picture Shows (Limited/Out of Print) by Eric Hawkesworth - Book
Rag pictures are "cut-out" geometric shapes composed mainly from felt, plastic, foam, etc. These shapes are placed against a black (typically felt) background by way of magnets, double stick tape, etc. As the shapes are moved on the board, they create different objects. For example, a hat could be turned upside down to create a bowl. The shapes can..
Rings Supreme by Lewis Ganson and Aldo Colombini - Book
Aldo Colombini's presentation of the Rings Supreme is a very solid and entertaining routine for any audience. If you perform The Chinese Linking Rings and are not aware of the Rings Supreme routine, then this book is a MUST HAVE!..
Rink's Magic from Holland (Limited/Out of Print) by Hugh Miller - Book
This book contains a lot of rare effects. These, along with the instructions, are all very solid. These effects are SPECIAL -- you would not find them in most books. This book covers all arenas, including stage, parlor, and close-up magic. If you are looking for something different and some great ideas, then this book is for you. Slate predictio..
Routined Manipulation Finale (Limited/Out of Print) by Lewis Ganson - Book
Routined Manipulation Finale is a very rare book containing a compilation of effects from some of the greatest magicians of its time. These include: Al Koran, Ken Brooks, Fred Kaps, Jack Chanin, Billy McComb, Gerald Kosky, Peter Warlock, Alexander Elmsley, Peter Burto, Hans Trixer, Douglas Francis, etc. This book also includes Lewis Ganson's produc..
Routines with the Himber Type - Book
This book should be owned by everyone who owns the Himber Ring. Routines with the Himber Type contains Richard Himber's original routine, as well as a wide variety of additional effects that can be accomplished using this deceiving tool. Some of the effects included are: Staggering (The Original Routine), Chinese Coins & Rings, Ring, Pin and Co..
Secrets of Gambling (Limited/Out of Print) by Hugh Miller - Book
This all-encompassing book contains everything you need to learn the secret methods of con-men and gambles. Some of the secret card methods taught: mechanical methods: marking cards, sorts, deck switches, edge marking, daub, punch/nail marks, crimps, shorts, holdouts, shiners, strippers, false shuffling, seconds, bottoms, locaters, electronics, ..
Sharp Sorcery (Limited/Out of Print) by Les Sharps - Book
A fantastic hardbound book for the stand-up performer. The effects in this book are solid, and are designed for the true worker. The topics in this book include: mentalism, card magic, silk magic, rope magic, productions, etc. This is a first edition book...

