With that, im speaking of magic artistes and entertainers looking to present illusions to a modern audience and to be relevant in todays pop culture and entertainment marketplace. Hiding the elephant brilliantly explores houdinis elusive mystery, and much more, chronicling the dramatic story of science and history that lies behind the magicians curtain. Sixtyfive years ago, guy jarrett selfpublished his notorious book on stage magic, jarrett magic. It contains some of his mosttreasured secrets, including effects that are already being used by professional magicians in their performancesinnovative illusions that will become important parts of your arsenal. Author and magic historian jim steinmeyer is a prolific designer of illusions and magic tricks for some of the most prominent performers working today, including doug henning, siegfried and roy, david copperfield, and lance burton. If you dont mind, list the illusion and tell what it does ex. The complete jarrett is a spectacular new edition of the infamous jarrett magic, the controversial 1936 text on stage illusions. G wells novel and is based on jim steinmeyer s brilliant the lady in the puzzle illusion from his book device and illusion we have modified the methodology so that all the blocks can be moved after the woman has vanished. Jim steinmeyer s highlyanticipated new book on illusions is an exploration of practical methods and new approaches. His career featured stage magic, illusions, close up and standup effects, including several complete acts. The third book in the series is also the largest, with thirteen new effects. In addition to the fine illusions he describes, of which through a one inchhole is my favorite, youll. Jul 16, 2018 in the latter half, renowned historian of stage magic jim steinmeyer talked about his new work on the real history of magic and the people who created the deceptions and illusions, and how they kept the secrets alive generation after generation.
The black book osborne haunted illusions osborne illusion systems i osborne. Stage illusions, special effects and trick photography dover magic books. Device and illusion by jim steinmeyer quality magic books. In 1981, the new edition was written by jim steinmeyer but that was only part of the story.
The 2001 edition, the complete jarrett, is the complete story of the original, oneofakind, gotohell genius of stage illusion. Hes the author of bestselling books about magic and magic history, including. Jan 28, 2017 mark wilsons compete course in magic has some great stage illusions that are easy to make. Amos mccormick here is a very long list of recommended illusion books, cut and pasted from. Andrew mayne has two good books, illusiontech and illusion book. Hahne publishes technical books about magic, including the conjuring anthology. Hahne publishes technical books about magic, including the conjuring.
Conjuring anthology was mostly compiled from magic mag, wakeling book was wakeling material, same with jarrett, and invisibility lectures was a combination of recreating other peoples stuff and historic information and evolution it should be interesting to see how the 3 inch base described in the copy will influence illusions from here on out. Houdinis rope fills the stage with action and mystery. The book contains much professional material developed and used by magicians. The illusions detailed in these plans are similar in plot to popular illusions like jim steinmeyers origami illusion, sword box or chuck jones mismade girl. Jim steinmeyers popular effect involves a hank of rope supposedly an artifact from one of houdinis famous. The magic cafe forums new steinmeyer book technique. He holds four us patents in the field of illusion apparatus, including a modern version of the peppers ghost illusion. Modern art by renowned illusion designer jim steinmeyer. This illusion comes with the hospitality illusion prop which building rights have been obtained from jim steinmeyer, cups. A beautiful new edition of two lectures on theatrical illusion, jim s book combines his lectures, the science behind the ghost and discovering invisibility. The needle swallowing is great, plus many other routines, illusions hardbound shipping in u. The magic book caveney, mike, steinmeyer, jim, jay, ricky, daniel, noel on.
Hiding the elephant by jim steinmeyer softbound book jim steinmeyer s 2003 book is a journey thorough the rich history of magicians, their creations and their quest for the impossible. And, his series on impuzzibilities is an intriguing fun collection of impromptu and easy magic that will delight friends and family. Stand not includedorder now to get free shippingthis illusion has been produced in conjunction with jim steinmeyerauction includes. In a biography woven from equal parts enchantment and mystery, master illusion designer and todays foremost magic historian, jim steinmeyer, unveils the. He holds four us patents in the field of illusion apparatus, including a modern. Readers of magic magazine prized jim steinmeyer s many conjuring articles between 1992 and 2004. Starting with houdinis famous and infamous illusion of making an elephant disappear, jim traces the various inventions in optical conjuring, from peppers. If you enjoy magic and want an insider look at the creative process who better to inform you than former disney imagineer and illusion inventor to the stars of magic jim steinmeyer. This is an amazing stage magic illusion that is rarely seen. The magic of alan wakeling by jim steinmeyer martins magic.
The menu trick magician correctly predicts the exact total of a fivecourse meal freely. Its an awesome book with real working ideas in glorious fullcolor. Magic book stage for sale rare antique collectible store. Jim steinmeyers highlyanticipated new book on illusions is an exploration of practical methods and new approaches. He is in my view a national treasure along with a handful of others who have elevated magic through real love. It was released within months of john carneys carneycopia and both books changed the way i viewed magic and raised the bar for magic books. This is an absolute must for any modern illusionist. Jim is responsible for popular illusions featured by professional magicians. Jim steinmeyer s first book on stage illusions, containing 9 surprising and deceptive illusions and 6 standup effects for magicians.
Hahne publishes technical books about magic, including the conjuring anthology and the science behind the ghost. Houdini ropeneon perforation the artist daydream india rubber thr. Device and illusion by jim steinmeyer, hahne martins magic. Device and illusion jim steinmeyer magic book 1st ed stage illusion plansoop. Hahne publications specializes in jim steinmeyer s publications on the art, the practice and history of magic. There is a contribution by david mendoza and an excellent essay to improve your act by tony clark. First of all, if you are interested in illusions i would recommend that you pick up all the books by jim steinmeyer. The p and l book walkerseaver magic catalog 1st edcloseup stage trick illusions. A unique collection of magic for standup performers, including card effects, small apparatus, diagrams for illusions and routines for old favorites, complete with patter and presentation. When magician jim steinmeyer offers guests a drink they cannot be sure what they will get.
Device and illusion by jim steinmeyer, hahne martins. Recognized for his extensive, innovative creations in magic, a recent profile concluded that jim was the best living originator of stage illusions, noting his many creations as the defining illusions in contemporary magic. Would someone that owns the book device and illusion by jim steinmeyer mind telling me which illusions are described in the book. Jim steinmeyer has worked with virtually every leading magician around the world, produced magic on television, and.
Jim steinmeyer is a decorated consultant, creator, and author. Mckinven in 1981, jim steinmeyer produced jarrett, but that was only part of the story. Hahne publications specializes in jim steinmeyers publications on the art, the practice and history of magic. Peppers ghost was the remarkable victorian invention which allowed threedimensional ghosts to walk onstage with actors. Illusions the evolution and the revolution of the magic box by paul osborne book this publication includes the illustrated history of illusions by jim steinmeyer, plus new illusion blueprints, building tips, the tom palmer story and the osborne story. Magic is a form of trickery its either something thats suggested to you, and then you walk. Device and illusionjim steinmeyer magic book1st ed stage. His illusions have been seen from broadway, londons west end, las vegas, and in.
Further impuzzibilities by jim steinmeyer book further impuzzibilities is. Also included is the vanishing elephant and hundreds of photos, plans and illusion. Shadow theater, an amazing and surprising disappearance. Anyone who has read jim steinmeyer s wonderful column in magic, conjuring, understands that he has throughout his life studied great magicians of the past and associated with some of the very best minds. In each case, the emphasis is on presentation and practicality, with diagrams and dimensions so the. He has created special effects that have been used in stage shows on broadway and in las vegas. I have a couple of penetrations for the solo illusionist, such as slicing through, visual displacement and a walk through the winery, that can be found here. Mark wilsons compete course in magic has some great stage illusions that are easy to make. Magic of alan wakeling, the by jim steinmeyer quality. Technique and understanding share book recommendations with. I am looking into buying one of jim steinmeyer s books. In each case, the emphasis is on presentation and practicality, with diagrams and dimensions so the effects can be constructed in workshops. There are several, newer authors to the illusion book industry with books of good ideas, but no specific dimensions.
A good place if you are looking for classic illusions would be the books, dvds and plans by the late paul osborne. Apr 20, 2004 would someone that owns the book device and illusion by jim steinmeyer mind telling me which illusions are described in the book. Jim steinmeyer device and illusion book magic trick and. In device and illusion youll find some of his best creations. The magic cafe forums device and illusion by jim steinmeyer.
In addition to the fine illusions he describes, of which through a one inchhole is my favorite, youll discover some damn good standup routines. Readers of magic magazine prized jim steinmeyers many conjuring articles between 1992 and 2004. Device and illusion by jim steinmeyer 0 likes top of page. Alan wakelings acclaimed magic was the secret source for leading professionals. The mind and magic of david berglas the magic of alan wakeling the complete jarrett modern art and other mysteries device and illusion. Stage illusions, special effects and trick photography dover magic books hopkins, albert a. I just got the book and reading through it wonderful. In 1981, the new edition was written by jim steinmeyer. The effect comes with jim steinmeyers presentation from his book, device and illusion. The illusions detailed in these plans are similar in plot to popular illusions like jim steinmeyer s origami illusion, sword box or chuck jones mismade girl. Jim steinmeyer born 1958 has been called by the new york times the. Aug 15, 2017 osborne how to build your own illusions book 1 and probably 2 thorugh 4 professional illusion building for the home craftsman by dick gustafson rand woodburys illusionworks series 1 through 4 there also are two dvd sets steinmeyer s device and illusion steinmeyer s conjuring anthology a variety of parlor, close up and stage effects. Outerbridge magic is proud to release the time machine with permission from jim steinmeyer. The 2001 edition, the complete jarrett, is the complete story of the original, oneofakind, gotohell genius of stage illusion, guy jarrett.
The password fallacy is an amazing, longdistance location of a card i. Starting with houdinis famous and infamous illusion of making an elephant disappear, jim traces the various inventions in optical conjuring, from peppers ghost to tobins proteus cabinet and the famous wonders at egyptian hall. Magic has enchanted humankind for millennia, evoking terror, laughter, shock, and amazement. Device and illusion jim steinmeyer conjuring archive. Subsequent impuzzibilities jim steinmeyer book stevens. See more ideas about illusions, the magicians and books. Also, if anyone owns andrew maynes book illusion fx, would you mind listing the illusions covered in that book.
Solo illusions for magicians and illusionists in a stage. Complete diagrams, dimensions and descriptions for the following illusions. Broadways greatest stage illusionist, interview jim steinmeyer created some of david copperfields most astonishing tricks and is currently perfecting the illusions for the. Complete jarrett, the by guy jarrettjim steinmeyer. Two lectures on theatrical illusion by jim steinmeyer oop. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click accept below then you are consenting to this.
Hospitality, w six different drinks are poured from an unprepared carton. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow cookies to give you the best browsing experience possible. Over 300 pages, hardcover, gold stamped, beautifully produced book and winner of s. It contains some of his mosttreasured secrets, including effects that are already being used by professional magicians in their performancesinnovative illusions that. Jim steinmeyers 2003 book is a journey thorough the rich history of magicians, their creations and their quest for the impossible. Modern art, a beautiful variation on the cutting in half illusion. As mentioned, there are also some illusions in tarbell.
Jarrett and jim steinmeyer with an introduction by john a. Jim steinmeyers first book on stage illusions, containing 9 surprising and deceptive illusions and 6 standup effects for magicians. The magician who fools himself is a handsoff card across routine that jim has featured in lectures. Jim steinmeyer born november 1, 1958 is an american author, inventor, and designer of magical illusions and theatrical special effects. This is for the hard back book, device and illusion. He demystifies peppers ghost, charles morritts disappearing donkey, and houdinis landmark vanishing of jennie the elephant in 1918. Jims new book, with coauthor peter lamont, is a fascinating and iconoclastic history of. Device and illusion a book of routines for modern stage conjurers.
This book takes you behind the scenes and into the mindset of the magicians creative engineering in developing entertaining and deceptive illusions. I just cant put it down steve zigmont zigmont magic fx. This comprehensive list of books and dvds was compiled for the modern stage magician or illusionist in mind. Illusion design by mark parker quality magic books. The magic of alan wakeling by jim steinmeyer martins.
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