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The Books of Wonder

Volumes One & Two

By Tommy Wonder & Stephen Minch

Price: $90.00 to $100, depending on where you shop.

Six hundred and sixty-nine pages (not counting the well-wrought introductions by Max Maven and Eugene Burger), illustrated by Kelly Lyles, 7″ x 10″ cloth hardbound with a elegant dust-jacket. Clearly typeset and well laid-out.

Every time I look at this set of books I am filled with wonder. Tommy Wonder. And what an ecstatic pleasure, no—make that honor, it is. These books are quite simply the most important tomes published on magic. Perhaps you think I'm making an overstatement. In reality, I've probably made an understatement….

These books were created with passion, published with passion, and will inspire passion in every thinking magician who studies them. About half of each volume consists of magic: effects; routines; moves; and utilities. The other half is theory. That's about three hundred and fifty pages of magical thoughts, musings, philosophies, chastisements and inspirations!

First, I'll cover the magic. Magic indeed. The effects are vibrant. The methods are ingenious. The designs (both mechanical and artistic) are exquisite. [Read more…]

Chan-tatachán is online at Magicana!

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If you have never seen Juan Tamariz perform in his native language on his own television show, you need to rush over to Magicana's screening room.

Over eighteen hours(!) of one(!) of Juan's tv shows are online, and the number of amazing guest magicians is nothing short of spectacular!!!

https://www.magicana.com/chan-tatachán

The World’s First Titanium Card Clip

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“A strong clip made of a magical metal that feels refined and elegant.”

The Titanium Card Clip has surpassed my previous favorite (which was Dan and Dave's brass version of the Jennings/Porper card clip). Titanium is a magical metal. It has amazing strength, yet is surprisingly light in weight.

The finish is refined and the thinness accentuates its simple elegance. The clip is so thin, one might be worried that it will bend with use—but Titanium is more than up to the task of endurance. This is a tool that will last a lifetime.

The best part is that my decks slide smoothly into and out of the Titanium Clip—much smoother than aluminum or brass clips. This is a classy clip, and I have to say that I am extemely proud to own it. My highest recommendation.

Avxailbe at the Conjuring Arts store.