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The Lost Notebooks of John Northern Hilliard
In a hotel somewhere in
the Midwest, Howard Thurston’s advance man has finished his dogged work
for the day and, as dusk falls, he clicks on the lamp and slips a piece of paper
into his portable typewriter. He begins to tap out descriptions of tricks for a
book he’s been dreaming of writing for over a decade. At this moment, in 1928,
he doesn’t have a title or a publisher, but he’s the happiest guy in the world.
Tonight he’s eagerly typing up tricks by Al Baker and Ted Annemann,
both of whom he saw in New York City a few days earlier. Last week it was
miracles by Stewart Judah, S. Leo Horowitz, and Dai Vernon.
He spends seven years collecting the most staggering miracles of the day from
the most prominent magicians.
Though extremely ill in 1933 and 1934, he keeps this to himself and, despite his
precarious health, continues traveling around the country, working for Thurston
during the day and collecting tricks for his masterwork in the evening. He types
late into the night.
In 1935 John Northern Hilliard died suddenly while in a hotel room in
Indianapolis. When the book on which he had worked for so many years, Greater
Magic, was eventually published in 1938, hundreds of the tricks Hilliard had
collected were nowhere to be found. There was a great hubbub about the missing
material. A number of magicians entered the hotel room where he died ... perhaps
one of them left with something?
A decade ago a box full of old magic catalogues was sold at an auction in middle
America. At the bottom of this box, and not even listed in the contents, were
two old notebooks—hundreds of typed pages in brown leatherette bindings. The
lost notebooks of John Northern Hilliard had been found.
The Genii Corporation is proud to present its first book, a facsimile
edition reprint of Hilliard’s two missing notebooks. At 300 over-sized pages,
with almost 300 tricks, this magnificent volume is the perfect companion for
anyone who has spent happy hours reading Greater Magic. 60 tricks by Al Baker,
dozens by Stewart Judah, 10 tricks by S. Leo Horowitz, 30 tricks
by Ted Annemann, with hundreds more from Dai Vernon, Cyril
Yettmah, Jack Merlin, Gerald Kosky, Eugene Laurent,
Ching Ling Foo, Stanley Collins, John Northern Hilliard,
Paul LePaul, Michael F. Zens, and many more.
Purchase this magnificent book, full of Magic that hasn't been seen for over 60
years!
Price $79.99
HOW TO PICK
POCKETS FOR FUN AND PROFIT
by Eddie Joseph
The author has compiled all the information required to enable you to pick pockets to entertain any audience. Learn to remove wrist watches, wallets, belts, neckties, handkerchiefs, and much more. Great for magicians and demonstrations at parties. For entertainment purposes only. 30 pages.
Only $10.99
ENTERTAINING
WITH HYPNOTISM
by Calostro
A practical book on the genuine art of hypnotism, written especially for the entertainer who desires to master the subject for the purpose of amusing and mystifying large or small audiences. The latest scientific methods are clearly outlined and described in 18 easy lessons. It makes hypnotism easy to understand and practice. Tells you exactly what to do, how to do it, and why. Complete coverage of the subject is handled in the many chapters, including methods for placing a subject under control, how to awaken a subject, hypnotism at a distance by radio or telephone, and much, much more!
Only $8.99
Flash Paper
Tips
by Stuart Robson & Ralph W. Read
Incorporating the
two previous editions known as "Tips on Flash Paper"
and "More Tips on Flash Paper" plus much additional
material.
Illustrated by Ed Mishell
Contents:
FOREWORD (to the present volume)
INTRODUCTION (from the previous edition)
GENERAL COMMENTS REGARDING FLASH PAPER
OPENING EFFECTS
EFFECTS WITH CIGARETTES, CIGARS, FLAMES, MATCHES & ASHTRAYS
EFFECTS WITH MONEY
EFFECTS WITH CARDS
EFFECTS WITH SILKS
EFFECTS WITH BALLS
EFFECTS WITH PAPER
EFFECTS WITH FLOWERS
EFFECTS WITH ROPE
EFFECTS WITH MILK
MISCELLANEOUS EFFECTS.
GAGS, STUNTS AND BITS OF BUSINESS
Only $4.99
50 Tricks With
a Thumb Tip
by Milbourne Christopher
A Manual of Thumb Tip Magic
Practical, Tested Tricks
Introduction by Hen Fetsch
Illustrated by Yoshi
Fourth Printing
1948
Contents:
Introduction
Thumb Tip Magic
Burning Handkerchief
Making Money
Ribbons From Nowhere
Burning a Napkin
Burning a Tablecloth
Fire-Proof Thumb
Conjuring Up Candy
Living Or Dead
Cards Controlled
Vanishing A Dime
Indestructible Match
Spirit Rapping Hand
Thumb Tie With Rubber Bands
Chapman's Taped Thumbs
Dollar In Banana
Bill In Soft Roll
Bill In Hard Crust Roll
Reimer's Ribbon Cut
The Severed String
Spirit Knots
The Mysterious Cord
Cigarette To String
Silken Dollars
Inflated Money
Waterproof Greenback
Waterproof Variation
Burning A Dollar
Spots That Pass
Bill In Nested Envelope
Solid Sugar
Silk Switch
Quick Change
Bank Night
Annemann Move
The Vanishing Card
The Vanishing Cigarette
Full Size Cigarette Vanish
Flash Tip
Silk Production
Confetti To Silk
Allen's Tie Trick
A Tannen Tip
Knots Untied
The Cut Restored
Bill In Purse
Amazing Prediction
Thumb Stretching
Bill In Shot Glass
Bill In Egg
Sealed Envelope Reading
Recommended Tricks & Books
Only $4.99
The Royal Road to Card Magic
by Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
(Paperback)
Only $9.95
Modern Coin Magic
by J. B. Bobo
Only $9.95
Card Control :
Practical Methods and Forty Original Card
Experiments
by Arthur H. Buckley
Only $8.95
