Illusion Books

Written & Illustrated by Mark Parker with Contributions by David Mendoza & Tony Clark. This the first book since the Osborne Books (also available), that

Advanced Illusion Projectsby Tim Clothier Full Color Throughout Photographs Story Boards A Chapter About Building Mock-Ups Scale Drawings Extremely Detai

Cut yourself in half! Anywhere at anytime! Surrounded by spectators!   The pocket sawing in half is a simple concept.  When performed under the right con

Vanish Half Your Body In the Blink of an Eye! Andrew Mayne (Facelifter, Shock FX) presents a brand-new effect for the solo illusionist. At any time during your show you m

Dondrake, with the help of Gary Darwin and his friends have put together the first complete book on Black Art. For the first time in print, see Dondrake`s Wizard`

Cool tricks and effects using only your body! Andrew Mayne presents a collection of tricks, effects and stunts using only your body. Suspend your body vertically fro

A new book from Paul Osborne that is a must fo any real student of Illusions. The ultimate resource book on building and performing these classic Illusions: The Thin Mode

No one who loves close up magic should be without this classic book, now in its third printing. This far reaching and influential work contains many magical maste

Jim Steinmeyer’s first book on stage illusions, containing 9 surprising and deceptive illusions and 6 stand-up effects for magicians. In each case, the emphasis is on pre

Rand Woodbury`s unique book especially for those who perform large illusions. You will learn how to improve on the illusions you now perform, and how to create new illusi

Ideal for the illusionist who doesn`t have much time to create a miracle. Paul Osborne`s book features hundreds of new ideas, tips and techniques to help the weekend buil

Who needs thousands of dollars to perform incredible illusions?  Face Lifter is an incredible (yet easy-to-build and perform) illusion which will leave your audien

Looking for larger-scale illusions suitable for haunted houses or other Halloween related events? Paul Osborne`s Haunted Illusions is packed with write-ups and plans for

While meandering around The Great Western Gun Fair in Pomona California several years ago, Tom Jorgenson happened to ask a dealer if he had anything relating to m

Now in paperback comes Jim Steinmeyer’s astonishing chronicle of half a century of illusionary innovation, backstage chicanery, and keen competition within the world of m

The author of Solo-X and Illusion F/X presents a brand new book of large illusions. Whether you`re planning your club show or television special, there`s something

Easy to build inexpensive illusions that pack small and play big. Appearing motorcycles, teleporting assistants, hovering magicians, super-fast escapes, svered heads and

If you`ve ever wanted to build your own stage magic and illusions, then this is the book to get you started! It`s excellent for the beginning craftsman. Over eigh

This, the second in a series, features a touching forward by Webster Bull of "Le Grand David" plau building tips from the pros of magic; Bob Kline, Owen Magic, George Kim

Over 100 pages of more illusion ideas and building tips written and illustrated by Paul Osborne. Enjoy a forward by Andre Kole and 21 illusion ideas from David Ginn, Stan