Party Magic From The Magic Castle - Leo Behnke

This beautifully produced book describes over 100 of the best party magic tricks as selected and performed by the magicians who entertain at the Magic Castle. Chapters include: “At the table” tricks, “Over the telephone” tricks, Playing Cards, Handkerchief Tricks, Group Effects, Spooky Tricks, Mind Reading and Coin Magic. Detailed descriptions and lots of drawings make this book a joy to read and learn from. Contents:11 Foreword (Bill Larsen)13 Preface (Leo Behnke) 15 Chapter 1 The Magic Castle16The Magic Castle: brief history21 Chapter 2 The Presentation of Magic22 Learning Magic23 The Two Basic Laws24 The Effects25 Misdirection25 The Show27 How to Do Magic at Parties29 Chapter 3 Impromptu Time30 At the Table30 – On Edge: balancing a glass32 – Calendar Add-On (Sandy Spillman): mathematical trick33 – A Fine Touch: balancing stunts35 – Easy Vanish: table-knife vanish37 – Spud Puncher (Mardoni): stunt39 – Lot’s Trick: salt trick41 – Porous Plate: breadballs up through the table44 At Any