Milbourne Christopher's Magic Book by Milbourne Christopher - Book

This is a beginner's magic book for adults. The magic is mostly easy, with few sleights required. It is entertaining to read, and Mr. Christopher includes many stories from his magic career about himself or other magicians he has known. The book also includes many B&W photos from his travels including Max Malini, Johnny Carson, Paul Rosini, and others.  Contents: 1 Magic and Magicians: essay on patter, preparation, recovery from mistakes and surprises, difficult audiences, pre-show preparation, originality, and deception & illusion 28 Ch 1: Direction and Misdirection 30 Paper Money*: quick and simple paper ball to dollar 32 A Word Appears: variation on above - a spectator's name appears on a crumpled paper 35 Bag To Bag: dollar bills in 1 bag, crumpled papers in another - transpose 37 Romany Deception: switch used by Gypsies to rip-off "customers" 38 Invisible Exchange: Done in the hands of two spectators 39 The Disappearing Ducks: anecdote of a bold move by Harry Blacksto