Ebook - P.Howard Lyons - Ibidem ( 3 Vols , ) (Digital Download)

Dive into the revered world of P. Howard Lyons' Ibidem, a legendary magic magazine that graced the scene from 1955 to 1979. Acclaimed by top magicians, including Tyler Wilson who famously called it his all-time favorite, Ibidem garnered an unparalleled reputation. This digital download offers instant access to all 36 groundbreaking issues, meticulously compiled into three comprehensive volumes, ensuring you won't miss a single page of its historical brilliance. For decades, physical copies were sought after rarities, commanding high prices, but now this treasure trove of magical wisdom is readily available in its complete digital glory, ready for instant download and study.

A Masterclass in Clever Card Magic

Ibidem stands as a beacon for those who appreciate ingenious, sensible card magic over mere flourish. Within these pages, you'll discover a wealth of avant-garde card techniques, inspiring methods, and mind-bending plot twists. Beyond cardistry, Ibidem also delves into curious findings and fascinating mathematical principles that will challenge and expand your magical thinking. It's not about 'knuckle-busting' complexity, but about the sheer cleverness and depth of magical innovation. Prepare to encounter concepts that will truly mess with your head in the best possible way, offering timeless inspiration for your craft.

Featuring Legends of the Craft

The brilliance of Ibidem was amplified by its extraordinary roster of contributors. Immerse yourself in the works of magic giants such as Ed Marlo, Stewart James, Howard Lyons himself, Norm Houghton, Mel Stover, The Amazing Randi, Martin Gardner, Alex Elmsley, and many more. This collection represents a cross-section of the finest magical minds of several generations, each contributing unique insights and groundbreaking effects. Owning these volumes means possessing a direct link to the intellectual heartbeat of mid-20th century magic, offering timeless lessons and endless inspiration for any serious practitioner, from beginner to seasoned pro.

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P.Howard Lyons - Ibidem ( 3 Vols , Instant Download )

P. Howard Lyons' Ibidem magazine is Tyler Wilson's favorite magic magazine or all time. That must count for something， right?

From 1955 to 1979， P. Howard Lyons and his mildly crazed but brilliant crew published 36 issues of Ibidem magazine. Those issues accumulated quite a reputation as the best source for avant-garde card magic and many other curious findings. In the intervening years copies of Ibidem have been much sought after and high prices paid. Hermetic Press recently reprinted the magazines into three hardbound books， so now they're available again in their full glory.

The contributors to the magazines were vast and varried. They included Ed Marlo， Stewart James， Howard Lyons， Norm Houghton， Mel Stover， The Amazing Randi， Ken Beale， Tom Ransom， Francis Haxton， L. Vosburgh Lyons， Peter Warlock， Martin Gardner， Faucett W. Ross， Bill Simon， Tom Bowyer， Elmer Biddle， William Miesel， Alex Elmsley， Ravelli and Neal Elias.

The magic in these magazines isn't cutting-edge， knuckle-busting flourish-mania， but instead sensible， clever card magic. Some contain inspiring methods， others contain amazing plot twists， while others just illustrate some insane mathematical principle that will mess with your head.

The first issue is running low on stock， but we've managed to acquire a few copies. So， if you'd like to obtain a complete set of Ibidem， we suggest picking up your copy today.