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Discover the Timeless Magic of The New York Magic Symposium by Stephen Minch
Uncover the secrets of magic legends with this rare 5-volume set! Originally released in 1983 and long out of print, we are thrilled to offer brand new, shrink-wrapped copies of The New York Magic Symposium by Stephen Minch. This hardbound collection is a treasure trove of magic history, featuring contributions from some of the greatest magicians of the 20th century.
What’s Inside the Collection?
- Close-Up Magic: Dive into detailed routines from legends like Paul Gertner, Frank Garcia, Michael Weber, Terry Seabrooke, and more.
- Stage Performances: Explore captivating stage illusions from Vito Lipo, Jonathan Neal Brown, Stan Allen, and others.
- Guest Contributions: Learn from iconic magicians such as Derek Dingle, Larry Jennings, Jay Sankey, and David Roth.
- Exclusive Essays & Highlights: Gain insights from Stephen Minch’s introduction and relive the magic of the 1984 & 1985 New York Magic Symposiums.
From “Tobacco Road” by Paul Gertner to “The Invisible Tailor” by Slydini, this collection spans a wide range of magic disciplines, making it a must-have for magicians, historians, and enthusiasts alike.
Why Choose This Collection?
- Authentic & Rare: This hardbound edition is a collector’s item, meticulously preserved in shrink-wrapped condition.
- Comprehensive Content: Over 200 pages of magic routines, essays, and historical highlights.
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Whether you’re a seasoned magician or a magic history buff, The New York Magic Symposium offers unparalleled knowledge and inspiration. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of magic history!
ong out of print, we found some brand new shrink-wrapped copies of this 1983 release. Hardbound.
Table of Contents
- 9 Foreword by Richard Kaufman.
- 11 Close Up Performers
- 13 Tobacco Road (Paul Gertner)
- 16 Penetrating Dice Stack (Paul Gertner)
- 21 Hard to Swallo (Patrick Martin)
- 25 Short Jump (Phil Goldstein)
- 27 Area Code (Phil Goldstein)
- 29 Reversible Mix Up (Frank Garcia
- 30 Big Fooler (Frank Garcia)
- 33 Floored (Michael Weber)
- 34 20th Century Ten (Michael Weber)
- 37 Keyring Card (Terry Seabrooke)
- 39 Torn Transformation (Charlie Miller)
- 43 Watch (John Kennedy)
- 45 Card Missile (John Kennedy)
- Close Up Guest Contributors:
- 48 Switch on Elmsley (Derek Dingle)
- 50 Got You Under My Skin (John Carney)
- 51 Reversi (Mark Lefler)
- 54 Poor Man’s Card in Balloon (Mike Gallo)
- 56 Morlock’s Revenge (Larry Jennings)
- 60 Your Best Suit (Larry Jennings)
- 62 Tenkai Pennies Perpetuated (Sol Stone)
- 64 The Pop Top Catch (Piet Forton)
- 66 Dollar Bill Coin Fold (Steve Dusheck, Jr.)
- 68 Transfusion (Mono) (Jay Sankey)
- 70 Transfusion (Stereo) (Jay Sankey)
- 71 Under My Spell (Tom Mullica)
- 73 Sympathetic Fans (Gene Maze)
- 74 Okito Copper Silver (David Roth)
- 76 Any Floor Elevator (Jon Racherbaumer)
- 78 Surprise Blue Intruder (Jon Racherbaumer)
- 80 Flying Collectors (Ben Harris)
- 82 As Ye Sew, So Shall Ye Reap (Harry Anderson)
- 83 Last Licks (J.K. Hartman)
- Close Up Host Contributors:
- 87 License (Paul Harris
- 91 Sunrise (Daryl)
- 95 Every Everywhere (Richard Kaufman)
- 99 Topitized Silk to Egg (Michael Ammar)
- 101 Stage Performers
- 103 Visual Color Change (Vito Lipo)
- 107 One Hand Vanishing Cane (Jonathan Neal Brown)
- 109 The Record with the Movable Hole (Jonathan Neal Brown).
- 113 Sealed Cutter (Stan Allen)
- 115 Clean Sweep (Stan Allen)
- 117 Oral Gami (Patrick Martin)
- 119 Positive ID (Phil Goldstein)
- 120 Scissoring (Phil Goldstein)
- 122 Havanish (Charlie Miller).
- 124 The Croquet Cabinet (Charlie Miller)
- 126 Cards Across (Terry Seabrooke)
- 129 Stage Guest Contributors
- 130 Revenge of the 20 Foot Silk Worm (John Ferrentino)
- 132 Semi Impromptu Silk Production (Levent)
- 133 Time Piece (Leslie Anderson)
- 134 List of NYMS Performers
Long out of print, we found some brand new copies of this Hardbound release
Table of Contents
6 Author’s Introduction (Stephen Minch)
14 Essay (Adam Fleischer)
15 1985 Magic Symposium Highlights
18 The $10,000 Magic Entertainer of the Year Competition
21 Looking Back (highlights of the 1984 NYMS in San Francisco & NY)
30 A Cut & Restored Rope Replacement (Michael Ammar)
32 Volte-Face (Daryl)
35 The Tallahassee Tent (Paul Harris)
38 The Great Sugar Swindle (Pat Hazell)
41 The Flying Flourish Cut (Pat Hazell)
43 Vacilation (Richard Kaufman)
50 Necktie Party (Jeff McBride)
53 Twice the Tithe (David Roth)
55 And Paint the Roses Red (David Roth)
56 Coniunctio Traiectio Disiunctio (Amalgamation, Transposition, Separation) (David Roth)
58 Bit by Bit (Jay Sankey)
62 Descartes Meets the Pop Outs (Jay Sankey)
65 The Invisible Tailor (Slydini)
70 Contrary Himber (Harry Anderson)
72 Telepathy Plus Woman (Leslie Anderson)
77 In the Shadow of the Synchronous (Bob Cassidy and Rich Bloch)
79 Dartanian’s Release (John Cornelius)
81 Just One More (Paul Cummins)
84 Jazz Fusion (Louis Falanga)
88 The Camel’s Back (Bill Goodwin & Ray Kosby)
92 The Zoellner Phenomenon (Ray Hyman)
97 The L.J. Add On (Larry Jennings)
101 Half Passe Histed (Ken Krenzel)
104 Point Blank (Geoff Latta & Jamy Ian Swiss)
111 Blotched (Lisa Menna)
116 S’No Ball (Turk Pipkin)
118 Mount of Venus (Gary Lee Williams)
