Behold! Discover ‘The James File’ by Allan Slaight & Stewart James, a 2-book set unveiling 556 astounding tricks, most unpublished! Dive into 1700 pages of magical brilliance. A must-have for any serious magician!
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The James File (2 Book Set) by Allan Slaight & Stewart James
Discover the ultimate tribute to one of magic’s greatest minds with The James File. This extraordinary two-volume set, compiled by Allan Slaight and accompanied by Max Maven, unveils the genius of Stewart James like never before.
Inside these meticulously crafted volumes, you’ll find:
- 556 Tricks and Routines: 478 of which have never been published before, showcasing James’ unparalleled creativity.
- 148 Variants: Including 74 previously unpublished adaptations of James’ work by other magicians.
- Nearly 1700 Pages of Magic: A treasure trove of close-up magic, mentalism, and more, most of it revealed for the first time.
- Hardbound Index: A comprehensive 15,000-entry index covering both The James File and the companion volume, Stewart James in Print: The First Fifty Years.
This monumental work is not just a collection of tricks—it’s a masterclass in magic. Praised by legends like Martin Gardner, Charles Reynolds, and Michael Close, The James File is a must-have for any serious magician or magic enthusiast.
“A truly monumental achievement. James couldn’t have had a better tribute.” – Martin Gardner
“The most fascinating reading I have encountered in a lifetime of perusing the magic literature.” – Charles Reynolds
“Remarkable. It should be in your library.” – Michael Close
Don’t miss your chance to own the largest work ever published on the magic of one man. Add The James File to your collection today and experience the brilliance of Stewart James.
Sometimes More Is More!
Within these volumes are meticulously described 556 tricks and routines conceived by Stewart James. Of these, 478 have not been published before. Many of the originations of this extraordinary man appearing here for the first time are brilliant, some are transcendent. And of the 148 choice variants of his inventions created by others, 74 have not seen print before.
Nearly 1700 Pages of Stewart James’ Magic, Most Previously Unpublished
Compiled and Written by Allan Slaight Accompanied by Max Maven
Two Hardbound Volumes With A Hardbound Index of Some 15,000 Entries for Stewart James In Print and The James File
The largest work ever published on magic, let alone on the magic of one man. But Stewart James was a remarkable magician, as these three volumes attest. Volumes 1 and 2 of The James File contain nearly 1700 pages of Stewart James’s magic, most of it previously unpublished. The third volume presents Bill Goodwin’s astonishingly thorough 122-page index to all the material in The James File and in the earlier companion volume, Stewart James in Print: The First Fifty Years. Here are a few of the comments this stupendous work has inspired:
“A truly monumental achievement. James couldn’t have had a better tribute.”
– Martin Gardner.
“The most fascinating reading I have encountered in a lifetime of perusing the magic literature.”
– Charles Reynolds
“Remarkable. It should be in your library.”
– Michael Close
“I was floored. Magnificent.”
– Larry Becker
“Thrilling and deeply satisfying. A masterwork.”
– Jon Racherbaumer
This three-volume set, produced in large format, comprises roughly 1800 pages crammed with brilliant close-up magic and much more.
