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 1016 Bewitched Bottled and Bewildered eManuscript - Acrobat PDF 4.95
One of five different bottled beverages, mentally chosen by a spectator, is discovered at the exact location predicted by the performer. This happens even though all of the bottles were covered and mixed. Our innovative new solution lets you present this classic effect virtually impromptu using ordinary, ungimmicked bottled beverages and paper bags. Details »

 1107 Black Clipboard System - Acrobat PDF 2.95
Looking for an economical alternative to expensive mentalist clipboards? Look no further. The Black Clipboard System shows you how to use the old and inexpensive principle of wax and powder to transform an ordinary black Plexiglas® (Perspex) clipboard into an impression device you can use to read thoughts or duplicate drawings. Details »

 1017 CardSource System - Acrobat PDF 7.95
Designed with today's performer in mind, CardSource puts one of magic and mentalism's most powerful secret weapons at your fingertips - the card index. With CardSource, you'll be able to quickly and covertly acquire a duplicate of ANY card selected, named or even thought of by a spectator. What's more, CardSource gives you the most direct and foolproof way to perform David Berglas' mental card enigma, "Any Card at Any Number," to date. This is without a doubt the single most impressive mental card effect you can perform and one which has achieved legendary status in the magic and mentalism fields. Ready-to-use card indices, if needed; are available by mail. Details »

 1019 Center Tear with Mind Maze Art - Acrobat PDF 3.95
The Center Tear is one of those rare techniques that is as essential to the well-rounded magician, as it is to the serious mentalist. In this new release from Trickshop.com, we are pleased to bring you an easy-to-follow explanation for the standard "Center Tear" technique along with ready-to-print artwork for our Mind Maze Center Tear Sheet design. Corinda called The Center Tear, the "best mental effect" he did and one that never failed to deliver "more good than any other three tricks" he knew. Once you do it a few times for lay audiences, we're sure you'll agree. Details »

 1028 Da Vinci Code Book Test eManuscript - Acrobat PDF 6.95
Make the world's hottest book and movie one of your hottest effects. A phrase on a randomly selected page in Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code is revealed by a prediction; encrypted with the same ancient cipher discussed in the book. What's more, aside from the ready-to-print, themed artwork supplied, everything you need to perform this effect can be borrowed - even The Da Vinci Code book itself! Plus, all purchasers also get FREE access to additional ideas and time-saving tools on our Da Vinci Code Idea Board online. Details »

 1029 Devil Dollar eManuscript - Berland - Acrobat PDF 4.95
Without a doubt, this is one of the best and most convincing methods for the apparent burning of a signed borrowed bill. And you can set up the effect to work with virtually any denomination US bill or international currency note. Here's the effect. A bill is borrowed from anyone in the audience. The owner of the bill signs or otherwise marks it, so he will be able to identify it is the same bill later. Next, the bill is folded and placed inside of an envelope – not just an ordinary envelope, but a window envelope. The kind of envelope used to mail invoices and statements, as well as to return bill payments. By placing the bill in this envelope, the audience can see the bill through the clear, glassine window right up until the moment the envelope is destroyed by setting it ablaze. As a result, they are completely convinced the spectator’s bill has been destroyed and astonished when the original marked bill is later produced from a cigarette, cigar, lemon, sealed envelope inside of a wallet, etc. Envelopes, if needed; are available by mail. Details »

 1033 ENvision eManuscript - Acrobat PDF 4.95
ENvision gives you the power to duplicate or describe any drawing or other design made on the back of your business card by a spectator. A card that you are free to leave with her as a souvenir at the end of this incredible demonstration of your telepathic abilities. Works with No. 3 Coin Envelopes. Easily made up in about 20 minutes with a few household items. Completely eliminates the need for difficult moves. No. 3 Coin Envelopes, if needed; are available by mail. Details »

 1034 EpiCard Triple Prediction eManuscript - Acrobat PDF 6.95
Now you can perform a powerful and practical triple prediction, like Mental Epic, without the out-of-date slate. Our elegant methods uses just numbered calling cards and ordinary wine glasses; which can be borrowed. Predict virtually anything, including: names of people, places or things; numbers of all kinds, including credit card numbers, serial numbers from dollar bills, phone numbers, dates, etc.; colors; you name it! The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. Our eManuscript includes Do-It-Yourself (DIY) EpiCard artwork, so you can easily make up your own EpiCards using your desktop printer. Or, if you prefer, we can also supply you with pre-printed, ready-to-use EpiCard sets. Details »

 1036 Flash Bills eManuscript - Acrobat PDF 6.95
With a flick of the wrist, you transform several strips of blank paper – cut to the size of currency, into real bills. Originated by the late great Dutch magician, Fred Kaps, Flash Bills is powerful visual magic at its finest. Instead of blank strips, some performers use pieces cut from magazines or even a company’s brochure for trade show and sales meeting work. Or, you can even change one denomination into a larger one – ones into tens, fives into fifties, tens into hundreds! You get the idea. No difficult sleights, just an easily constructed gimmick that makes the magic possible. Works with non-US currency, too! Details »

 1049 Mental Masterpiece eManuscript - Annemann - Acrobat PDF 4.95
Contrary to popular belief, the "Impression Card Case" is not a recent invention. In fact, it was conceived well over a half century ago by Theo. Annemann and published as his "Mental Masterpiece." Now for the first time, our new photo-illustrated eManuscript shows you how to construct this very special device in no time at all using just a handful of inexpensive items you may already own. You'll be amazed at just how fast and easy the process really is. Details »

 1050 Modern Mindreader eManuscript
with 10-pack by Mail - Annemann - Acrobat PDF 7.95
Uncanny thought reading without clipboards, billet work, center tears, assistants, etc. In fact, all you require are a handful of blank business cards and small coin envelopes. These are handed out to selected audience members who jot down some personal information on their card before sealing it inside of an envelope. The envelopes are then gathered and the performer proceeds to dramatically reveal this information with vibrant detail. After each reading, the envelope is opened and returned with the card to the spectator. The simplicity of the properties involved makes this a "pre-show work" method of choice for many mentalists working solo. Manuscript sent as a download in PDF format. Order now and we'll send you a FREE 10-pack (No. 3 Manila envelopes and matching cards) by mail. Additional envelope and card packs are available separately by mail. Details »

 1061 Seven Keys to Baldpate - Acrobat PDF 6.95
Now you can perform Annemann's famous "Seven Keys to Baldpate" without switches, extra keys, gaffed locks, change bags, special envelopes, or any other gimmicks whatsoever. In fact, our new streamlined handling uses ONLY an ordinary paper bag, a genuine padlock and seven keys; one of which opens the lock and six that do not. That's it! Start and finish completely clean. Details »

 1067 Victory Carton Illusions eBook - Acrobat PDF 4.95
An illusion show that folds flat and fits in the trunk of your car! UF Grant's illusion plan book includes performance instructions and drawings for GIRL PRODUCTION, SWORD BOX, SAWING THRU A GIRL, DOLL HOUSE, LEVITATION, SUBSTITUTION, COSTUME ILLUSION, RABBIT CARTON, DOG VANISH, IN AGAIN OUT AGAIN, HEADLESS ILLUSION, and THE SPIRIT CABINET. The Victory Girl Production and Sword Box have been used by top professionals and are by themselves worth many times the price of this magic e-book. Details »