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Magic Video - Elliott’s Last Legacy by James William Elliott

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Discover the Enigmatic World of Elliott's Last Legacy

Immerse yourself in 'Elliott's Last Legacy,' a remarkable digital collection unveiling the closely guarded secrets of James William Elliott, one of magic's most celebrated figures. For years, fellow magicians and enthusiasts clamored for access to Elliott's unparalleled card effects, many of which were considered the pinnacle of their kind. This digital download brings you the long-awaited insights into his ingenious methodologies.

A Collaboration of Masters: Elliott, Houdini, and Burgess

Tragically, James William Elliott passed away before he could complete his magnum opus. However, his profound legacy was meticulously preserved and brought to fruition through the dedicated efforts of two other magic legends: Clinton Burgess and the incomparable Harry Houdini. They painstakingly compiled Elliott's notes, filling in crucial explanations to ensure his groundbreaking material saw the light of day. Both Elliott and Houdini firmly believed that every piece of material within these pages was entirely 'new and previously unpublished,' offering a fresh perspective even today.

Unlocking Revolutionary Magic Techniques

Originally published in 1923 and later reprinted, this 324-page manuscript is a treasure trove for any magic aficionado. While Elliott was particularly acclaimed for his card wizardry – encompassing 'Elliott's Palm Advantage,' 'Animated Cards,' 'The Elliott Method of Card Marking,' and numerous original productions and controls – the collection extends far beyond. Delve into intriguing effects involving balls ('The Floating Ball,' 'Vanished Beyond Recovery'), bottles ('A Chameleon Bottle,' 'The Milk Baby'), boxes ('Japanese Magic Occidentalized'), and even candy ('Just Enough, Yet An Abundance'). Each explanation is designed to elevate your craft, providing detailed instructions for a wide array of stunning illusions. This digital download ensures immediate access to a historical artifact of magical innovation, allowing you to master the techniques of a true master.


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James William Elliott – Elliott's Last Legacy

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Elliott was a very popular magician. Particularly some of his card effects were considered best of its kind. Nobody knew the secrets to some of Elliott's tricks. People waited impatiently for the release of this book. But it was met with some disappointment that not all of Elliott's tricks were described. We do not know which tricks these critics mean. The reason might well be that Elliott died before he could finish his book. Burgess and Houdini had to collect Elliott's notes and fill in some of the missing explanations. However, Elliott and Houdini believed that all the material in this book was new and has never before been published.

1st edition, 1923, Adams; reprint, 1980, Coles, Canada; 324 pages.

Table of Contents

 

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  1. INTRODUCTION by Houdini

  2. FOREWORD

  3. PERSONALITY by Clinton Burgess

  4. EULOGIUM by Dr. Ezra Lee Buckey

  5. A DISCIPLE OF VERSATILITY by Houdini

     

     


     

    MAGICAL EFFECTS

    BALL:

  6. Baseball, Magical

  7. Floating, The

  8. Fortune-telling, Right, Left, Centre

  9. Vanished Beyond Recovery

    BOTTLE:

  10. Chameleon, A

  11. Milk Baby, The

  12. Puzzling the Prohibitionist

    BOX:

  13. Japanese Magic Occidentalized

  14. Self-filling Box

    CANDY:

  15. Just Enough, Yet An Abundance

    CARD:

  16. Advantage, Elliott's Palm

  17. Animated

  18. Bat, Improved Cricket

  19. Combination, For Card Location

  20. Card Stacking for Exhibition Games

  21. Control, Mechanical

  22. Deck, Elliott's Nailed

  23. Fan Off From Vest

  24. Feat With the Feet, A

  25. Floating Card Houlette

  26. Giant Card Houlette

  27. Inseparable

  28. Jumping Card

  29. Elliott's Cards, Plates and Goblets

  30. Loading Extra Card Packet on Deck

  31. Luck, Science or Hokum?

  32. Elliott's 52-Card Poker Combination

  33. Elliott's (New) Numerical Card Producers

  34. The Elliott Method of Card Marking

  35. Nine Card Trick

  36. Novel Card Change

  37. Elliott's, Double, Triple, Quadruple, Card Productions From Body

  38. Effective, Simplex Mechanical Card Production

  39. Rising, The Giant

  40. Scissors, The

  41. Sleight for Card in Lemon, Etc.

  42. Target, New Card

  43. Think Stop

    CARDS:

  44. Force, A Natural Sure-Fire

  45. Giant Fan of

  46. Location, Card

PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included

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Madelyn Page

December 14, 2025
I had to buy it twice!
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Caroline Bush

October 31, 2025
Compact but powerful.