Search Results: Authors starting with J from Second Deal Books

Oversized HC, green laminated boards. No dj, as issued. Out of print. 669 pages. VG+Stain on lower fore edge, otherwise near fine. Pics available. Wonderfully illustrated by Joseph Schmidt (Karl Fulves' longtime illustrator).The publisher has essentially stated it is too expensive to reprint."His grasp of the principles of card magic, coupled with an intelligent, incisive style of writing, has made his manuscripts among the most well-received on the contemporary scene." - Karl Fulves

Cards are power; learn to harness that power, and you will be forever rewarded" - From Preface by James Swain. James Swain's book - 21st Century Card Magic - has stunningly effective simple card routines. Improve your sleight-of-hand card skills immediately and with ease. Thorough instructions with photo illustrated explanations to learn. From Introduction by Bill Malone "This book is a perfect way to start off the new century. I have tried many of these routines in front of real people and can attest to their greatness. This book has something for everyone, whether you are a beginner or an accomplished sleight of hand magician...There are so many routines in this book worth performing that I do not have time to mention them all...It is a well known saying, if you can find one trick in a book that you can actually use than you've gotten your money's worth. Well, with this book, you will get your money's worth over and over again."

Oversized hardcover, with dust jacket. Signed and inscribed by Ricky Jay to "John, Best Wishes, Ricky Jay". Beautiful calligraphic inscription.Near fine.

No dj, as issued. fine. Flat signed by Ricky Jay on title page.

First soft cover printing. Signed and inscribed to Fred by Ricky Jay. Very good plus condition. No tears. Over sized, perfect bound.

Signed by Ricky Jay. Hardcover with Dust jacket.

Complete, near fine. Perfect bound. Approximately 5 pg article with photos.

Soft cover. Out of print. Near fine. Uncommon. Fine. 48 pgs. Checklist and examination of conjuring books by Ricky Jay.

Signed and inscribed by Ricky Jay to Parker (Parker Swann). Soft cover. Out of print. Uncommon. Fine. 48 pgs. Checklist and examination of conjuring books.

Signed and dated by author, Jean Hugard.  DJ is tissue, making it very rare for many to have survived.

Signed & inscribed by EDDIE FECHTER. Uncommon. Out of print. Dark grey cloth, 148 pgs.

This effort was kicked off in his "Thoughts On..." column which ran in The New Tops magazine from October 1993 to December 1994. John's column was for the majority of magicians who tend to do a lot of pocket and parlor tricks for small audiences and few shows. He knew that most magic shows are informal, sometimes spontaneous events, typically being a performance of a few tricks at a party of social or business get togethers. So, he chose material for the ninety-plus percent of magicians who are not professionals. Some of the great magic in L.I.N.T. includes John Luka's absolutely astonishing Chromo Balls (a big hit at Fechter's), a pure sleight of hand approach to Daley's Chromo Spheres. Plus material from his Tops Magazine columns covering several variations and simplified handlings for concepts such as Vernon's Simple Arithmetic, the Zarrow Shuffle, the Turnover Pass, Brother Hamman's Homing Card, and four instructive exercises in combining various card assembly sequences into cohesive procedures.… Read More

VHS video. Ntsc format, playable in USA and Japan VCRs.
Signed and inscribed by Johnny Thompson on box cover to Stan (Kramien). Beautiful inscription.
Near fine.

Card magic. Out of print. Excellent version of The Open Prediction.