Thousands of copies sold worldwide!

20 Illusions and platform effects...PLUS, the highly acclaimed PARAGON SECTION - Invaluable information for anyone who wishes to begin (and survive) a career as a full-time performer! Easily worth the cost of the entire volume!

This spiral-bound book contains 125 pages and 31 illustrations!

Paragons & Paradoxes contains creative innovations and information for every type of performer!

A Word From The Pros...

"A very worthwhile book that should be read by all performing magicians."
-Barry Manley

"A modern day Our Magic; use this information, and you should go far. The plans are fully detailed by a great illusionist as well as engineer."
- Rand Woodbury

you will get an attractive cabinet, nicely decorated with silver imprint made from durable plastic. It has a hinged door on one side, plus a finger hole at each end. There are two slots, one on the top and one on the bottom, allowing a sharp table knife or dagger to penetrate completely through the enclosed finger.

Stage illusionists historically have been extremely secretive about their craft. Not just about the secrets to the illusions themselves—the mechanics are just a small part—but about the real secrets of what turns a stage illusion into a breathtaking moment of pure magic.

Now, for the first time ever on video, Jonathan and Charlotte Pendragon, the "First Couple" of magic and perhaps the greatest exponents of grand illusion ever to grace a stage, lift away the veil and show you the real secrets of stage illusion —the insider information that could only be gained by performing in over 50 countries for the last quarter of a century.

THE HINDU BASKET
Introduction
History & Concepts
Why Not To Use Fire
Sword Choice And Safety
Basic Swordsmanship
The Foulard
How To Get Into The Basket
Placing The Swords In The Basket
COLOR OF EMOTION
Introduction and Concepts
Materials, Preparation and Presentation
THE SHADOW BOX
The Work
CLEARLY IMPOSSIBLE
History and Discussion
BONUS MATERIAL
An in-depth interview with Jonathan Pendragon by Patrick Martin (Part 1)

When the history of magic is written, Jonathan Pendragon will be remembered as one of its most creative performers."
— David Copperfield

Running Time Approximately 2hr 18min

Stage illusionists historically have been extremely secretive about their craft. Not just about the secrets to the illusions themselves—the mechanics are just a small part—but about the real secrets of what turns a stage illusion into a breathtaking moment of pure magic.

Now, for the first time ever on video, Jonathan and Charlotte Pendragon, the "First Couple" of magic and perhaps the greatest exponents of grand illusion ever to grace a stage, lift away the veil and show you the real secrets of stage illusion —the insider information that could only be gained by performing in over 50 countries for the last quarter of a century.

METAMORPHOSIS
History
Trunk Props
Foulard
Trunk
Costume Change
In And Out Of Bag
Trunk Switch
Hourglass
Split Foulard
Safety
BONUS MATERIAL
An in-depth interview with Jonathan Pendragon by Patrick Martin (Part 2)

When the history of magic is written, Jonathan Pendragon will be remembered as one of its most creative performers."
— David Copperfield

Running Time Approximately 2hr 10min

Stage illusionists historically have been extremely secretive about their craft. Not just about the secrets to the illusions themselves—the mechanics are just a small part—but about the real secrets of what turns a stage illusion into a breathtaking moment of pure magic.

Now, for the first time ever on video, Jonathan and Charlotte Pendragon, the "First Couple" of magic and perhaps the greatest exponents of grand illusion ever to grace a stage, lift away the veil and show you the real secrets of stage illusion —the insider information that could only be gained by performing in over 50 countries for the last quarter of a century.

THE LINKING RINGS
The Linking Rings Explanation
The Linking Rings Timing And Safety
SANDS OF EGYPT
Sands Of Egypt Explanation
THE KELLAR ROPE TIE
The Kellar Rope Tie Explanation
HEAD TWISTER
Demonstration And Explanation
THE WORLD’S GREATEST FEET OF MAGIC
Performance And Explanation
BONUS MATERIAL
An in-depth interview with Jonathan Pendragon by Patrick Martin (Part 3)

When the history of magic is written, Jonathan Pendragon will be remembered as one of its most creative performers."
— David Copperfield

Running Time Approximately 2hr 10min

Stage illusionists historically have been extremely secretive about their craft. Not just about the secrets to the illusions themselves—the mechanics are just a small part—but about the real secrets of what turns a stage illusion into a breathtaking moment of pure magic.

Now, for the first time ever on video, Jonathan and Charlotte Pendragon, the "First Couple" of magic and perhaps the greatest exponents of grand illusion ever to grace a stage, lift away the veil and show you the real secrets of stage illusion —the insider information that could only be gained by performing in over 50 countries for the last quarter of a century.

THE BROOM SUSPENSION
(SWORD SUSPENSION)
History
Harness Explanation
Demonstration
The Hoop
LEVITATION
360 Degree Levitation Discussion
360 Degree Levitation Demonstration
360 Degree Levitation Hoop Passes
THE IMPALEMENT
Advice
Description
Demonstration
THE ELECTION
Introduction And History
Blammo And Explanation
Leg Drop Switch
INTERLUDE
Interlude History
When the history of magic is written, Jonathan Pendragon will be remembered as one of its most creative performers."
— David Copperfield

Running Time Approximately 2hr 12min

Closely associated with magic are amazing feats like fire eating, swallowing swords, beds of nails, and other such carnival demonstrations. And like magic tricks, many of these have a trick or secret to them, making them in fact much easier to do than what the audience believes.
While years of practice and training will enable a person to actually push a sword down his throat, and pull it out again, now anyone can perform this amazing feat with a trial or two in a most convincing manner.

Supplied complete and ready to use, with instructions.As used by Tommy Cooper!

Effect:

You stand in the middle of a room. Without any cover, totally away from any objects, your body completely levitates 4 - 5 inches off the ground, putting you heads above the competition!

Complete step-by-step instructions.

The contents are a compilation of different practical methods of Levitation or Floating created and performed by magicians of repute around the world.
The author, in this soft cover large size 18 pages tape bound book, illustrated by Soumya Deb has collected the secrets of different ways of performing what is possibly the most mystifying magic illusion of all times.

The book includes Indian Levitation, Floating a Girl, Mystery of Lhasa, Aga, Sword Aerial, Bed of Arrows, Fan Illusion, Walking on Swords, Flying Carpet, One Man Levitation, Chair Suspension, Bamboo Aerial, Trilby Couch, Goldston Aga, Night Club Levitation, Another Asrah, Asrah, Kellar's Asrah.

This is not a book of illusion blue prints and is certainly not intended to be a complete source for the Levitation Secrets. As the title suggests, it is a book of 'secrets', illustrating how each Levitation is performed. The intelligent performer will find the information sufficient to construct some, if not all of these items from the information provided, adapting the details and measurements to his requirements. For the others, ''Levitation secret'' will give a reasonable idea of what is involved, so you could get a more complete blue print or additional details to make the item. A good and informative book for anyone interested in large illusion magic.

The companion volume to 'Levitation Secrets' and in a similar format. The author, in this soft cover large size 24 page tape bound book, profusely illustrated by Soumya Deb has compiled the secrets of over a dozen ways of performing another of the most famous magic illusions.
Contents include 'Sawing A woman In Halves' (Selbit's method, and two Horace Goldin methods), Abbott's method (using circular saw and a plank), Vertical Sawing Illusion plus an improved method suggested by the author, Miss Boots - another vertical sawing by Ovette, One Man Sawing illusion, Sawing Illusion (Abbott's method), Thin Model Sawing (two versions), Buzz Saw Illusion, Super Magician's Self Sawing (as performed by David Copperfield), Homicide Illusion and the Torrini's method of Sawing A Woman In Halves.

This is not a book of illusion blue prints and is certainly not intended to be a complete source for the sawing illusions. Most magicians will find this an excellent source for knowing different methods and their pros and cons before selecting one for their use. The intelligent performer will find the information provided sufficient to make or get made any of these illusions. A recommended book for anyone interested in large illusion magic.

The performer introduces a small ordinary looking lobby broom, and places it behind their back. With both ends of the broom visible at ALL times, the broom then melts slowly into the performer's body sideways! The performer twists the broom inside his body in different directions. The performer turns his body from side to side showing all angles that the broom is indeed inside his body and both ends of the broom are visible at ALL times during the illusion. For the stunning finale the performer turns 360 degrees as they pull the broom completely through their body for a thunderous applause.

The illusion is very versatile and boasts other performing applications, including thrusting the broom up through your body, or simply pulling the broom straight through your body in one solid motion without ever taking your hands off either end of the broom!

Great for stage, street performers, illusionists, comedy magicians, MCs, and can be done close up.

Also perfect for themed events such as Halloween, etc.

Special Points

NO Special Clothing Required
No Black Art Used
No Special Lighting Required
No Set up
Instant Reset
Packs Small, Plays Big
Extremely Visual, & Very Deceptive
No Body Harnesses
Self Contained
Functions like a regular broom
Performance ready right out of the box!
"Peter, This is ****ING BRILLIANT! And you can quote me on that!"
- Chance Wolf

" Another awesome idea Peter! Very clever; I wish I had thought of this! "
- Jason Palter

" This looks great! With the popularity of Harry Potter this is the perfect topical effect. Funny AND amazing is hard to come by! "
- Nathan Kranzo

" Peter your Broom thru body illusion looks SWEET! This is extremely visual! Another winner from Peter Loughran! "
- Corey King - Inventor of Kings Rising Levitation

" Wow, this looks CRAZY! I've been a huge fan of Peter Loughran's "off beat" Illusions since the very beginning, and he keeps astonishing me every single time. Peter's latest release: 'Broom thru body', is no exception. It seems you have outdone yourself once again, Peter. Great Stuff! "
- Peter Eggink

Dimensions Approximately 35 3/8" x 5" x 7/8" (90cm x 12.7cm)

Can be Freely Shown ON BOTH SIDES!

With one swift movement the large knife is smashed right through the arm!

Yes it is seen to penetrate the arm! this looks awesome! Blood SQUIRTS everywhere! (Optional)

Remember Can be Shown on BOTH SIDES before, during & after penetration!

Perform at Close Distance!
Fully Self-Contained!
Hidden Blood Dispenser!
Blade Appears Sharpened!
No cumbersome Lever to extend blade.
All Metal Construction!

Read about the great illusions of magic and actually build them once you have this 2 volume set of books by Byron G. Wels. The first volume talks about each illusion as it is presented to the audience, with an outline of how the illusion words. The second volume contains actual working drawings of the illusion for building. Included are: Substitution Trunk, The Buzz Saw, The Monster Guillotine - 107 illusions and plans in all. Vol 1 - 308 pages, Vol 2 - 107 sets of plans.

Obtain the ability to do what others have only dreamed of…

Of all the wonders in magic, nothing holds more impact and true astonishment than the ability to fly. It is for this reason the levitation is often considered the world’s greatest illusion.

The Enchantment, producer of such highly acclaimed effects as Archangel, Dreamweaver, and ABYSS, is finally releasing its most sought after and highly anticipated product to date.
Introducing The Ultimate Self-Levitation!

Never before has it been possible to perform such a pure flight under such practical conditions. This system encompasses a flight without sacrificing height, angles, or visual appeal. Original in mechanics, technique, and style, this innovative system is unlike any other.

This is a levitation you will perform – and perform often. Skywalker is a true, real world system, enabling the performer to levitate under conditions and environments that exist when performing for audiences in the real world. Created for the working pro, whose performing environments are the most unyielding. This levitation can be performed virtually anywhere. Enjoy the ability to perform in the same real world attire you normally wear day-in and day-out. Perform without any hesitations, without any apprehensions, without any suspicion. Skywalker is extremely straight-forward and direct from start to finish, before and after the illusion. This system provides instant flight that is instantly repeatable with instant reset. For the true performer, this has everything necessary for executing the purest illusion. If you are serious about performing for real people, Skywalker is the complete system for levitating in the real world. Up to 400 lb. weight limit.

Wide Angles
No Hesitation or Apprehensions
Instantly Repeatable with Instant Reset
The Ultimate Reputation Maker

'Limited Production' (This effect has not been available for quite some time)

Any spectator's arm is placed in the chopper. A large SOLID BLADE is forced down thru the wrist. The spectator's ACTUAL HAND (not a dummy) is seen to drop off and fall in the bag below! One of the most copied effects in magic, U. F. Grant invented the French Arm Chopper.

This is the original and still the best!!
This is a BIG trick. It looks wonderful on the stage, but can be used at a party just as well.
Packs flat, and still light in weight for easy transporting.

IT'S ENTIRELY MECHANICAL!!
YES THE BLADE IS SOLID
BLADE IS NOT SWITCHED
BLADE DOES GO CLEAR DOWN
ANY SPECTATOR MAY BE USED
BLADE DOES NOT PIVOT OR HINGE
THERE ARE NO HOLES IN THE BLADE
SPECTATOR'S ACTUAL HAND DROPS INTO THE BAG
HAND IS NOT COVERED WHEN BLADE COMES DOWN
ENDS OF BLADE EXTEND BEYOND SIDES OF CHOPPER

Mike Danata Comments:

I used to use one of these many years ago in my own performances,using a lady volunteer from the audience. The volunteer always screamed at EXACTLY the right time (as the hand VISIBLY dropped off!) with no prompting from the performer! it's just the way it works (the "Mechanics" of the trick) She always screamed in the right place! a truly GREAT effect, fairly flat & portable, can play on a large stage, or a small drawing room, GREAT!!!! Highly recommended.

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Do the dead materialize? It's the absorbing question of all time. On this startling new DVD from Las Vegas headliner Dixie Dooley you'll learn to create apparitions and perform Seances.

Please note: This DVD teaches about the seance as a form of magical entertainment. The purpose of the DVD is to help magicians perform magical effects with a stance theme in a setting in which everyone in the audience knows it's "just a show". This DVD does not teach or support any belief system or explanation of events that may be or seem paranormal. Questions of beliefs and religion are outside the scope of this DVD. If you're under 18 years of age please talk with a parent or guardian before purchasing this DVD.

When you ride a roller coaster or go to a scary movie... you know you're not going to get hurt.

You enjoy being frightened, but you know all along it's just for fun.

The difference in this DVD is... someone could get hurt.

In a darkened seance room, spirit messages appear right before people's eyes. They see ghosts. They see objects move. In this place they may find answers to questions they've always pondered. They may even come to believe they've made contact with the dead.

So, much more is at stake than just entertainment. You're flirting with the eternal questions of man, his darkest desires, and his deepest beliefs. That puts a great deal of power in your hands as an entertainer. Houdini used this power for good. We trust you will do the same.

This is the world of the imagination; the world of strange noises, funny feelings, and eerie uncertainty. On this startling new DVD you'll learn close up spirit effects you can perform inches from an onlooker's face, and comedy seance effects you can perform on stage.

As a special bonus you'll see rare footage of Dixie Dooley as he leads a legitimate Seance.

The Effects:

Spirit Slates
Spirit Cloth
Haunted Key
Haunted Deck
The Devil's Ashes
The Houdini Spirit Table
In the Seance Room
Spirit Cabinet
The Zombie
This Old Haunted House:

The Spirit Table
Spirit Slates
Comedy Stance:
Watch as Dixie performs a comedy stance in his "World of the Unreal" show at the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. This routine will give you dozens of ideas and help you incorporate the spirit effects you've just learned into your act.

Bonus:
The Liberace Seance - Late at night in a darkened building, Dixie and a small group of others attempt to contact the hereafter. Penguin Magic has acquired exclusive footage of the unusual event.

Running Time Approximately 2hr 6min

The magician shows the audience a large framed mirror. They can watch and touch it from both sides. A black sack is placed over middle of the mirror. The spectators can still see the mirror protruding from both sides of the sack. A silk is produced and the performer pushes it through center of the sack and mirror. He then pulls the rest of the silk out from behind the mirror! But this is only the first wonderful effect!

Now the spectators notice the sack is bulging and stretching as something moves between the mirror and the black fabric. Suddenly the magician's hand POPS out through the mirror and the sack! He wiggles his fingers and pushes his arm forward about 5 inches. Turning his body to the left the audience can see that his arm is penetrating the mirror! The magician pulls his arm out from the mirror and removes the sack to reveal that the mirror is perfectly unharmed!

The audience can be shown both sides and touch the mirror.

Comes complete with Matrix Mirror, 18 page, full-color, photo-illustrated instruction book and padded, wooden carrying case.

Dimensions Approximately 19" x 14 1/2" (48.25cm x 36.75cm)

10 different techniques or variations of quick Magic Costume Changes are taught in detail. Many techniques are originals, as developed by the multi-award winning, Monica "Monique" Monros. The DVD also includes beautiful presentations. You can change any kind of outfit into an Instant Magic Costume Change - including Tuxedos, Pantsuits, Dresses, Leotards, etc.

Set includes DVD and Illustrated companion booklet

What People are Saying:

"I was very impressed by your video, lot of great information! I have to watch it again, cause it's so much on there, it's incredible! Very well put together. Congratulations!"

-Tony Clark, World Class Champion Magician


"I was deeply impressed by your book on costume changes. It has great application to all kinds of theatrical work"

-Leland Faulkner, Faulkner & Co, Film company

"Thank you for sending me your outstanding video tape on Costume Quick changes. It is a wonderful program and uniquely instructive. I will recommend it widely"

-Bill McIlhany, TV-show producer & 45 years a Magician

A spectacular nightmare from the demented mind of Sean Fields!

The performer unravels a length of thread. He then immediately, and VISIBLY, begins to SAW the thread straight into his throat! The spectators can actually see the thread deep under the performer's flesh, from ANY ANGLE!

Now for the REALLY disturbing part; the performer begins to pull the thread back through his throat! This is grotesque; the spectator can actually SEE the thread tearing through the skin!

After the thread has ripped though the skin, there is no wound, no scars, nothing to see, and nothing to find. Just a hunk of thread, a naked neck and the memory of an unspeakable weirdness.

Sean Fields has created a deeply disturbing effect, and has teamed up with a somewhat concerned Rodney Reyes to make it available to those that like this sort of thing.

Saw = Geek magic. Redefined.

Full instructions are also given, as to how you can place a Polo mint in your mouth, "Saw" through your Throat/neck with the thread, then you PULL the thread forward from your throat, & the POLO MINT IS NOW THREADED ON THE THREAD!!!

Also contained is another idea where you "Eat" the thread & then PULL IT OUT OF YOUR THROAT! Or Belly Button, as David Blaine did!

Mike Danata comments:

"I squirmed all the way through the performance & the explanation of this trick, I think I'll stick to Linking Rings!!)

WARNING!!!
ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED CHOKING HAZARD
USE ONLY AS DIRECTED

Running Time Approximately 30min

Needle Through Arm w/blood - VooDoo
* COMPLETE Professional Outfit
Finest Needle on the market COMPLETE with 8oz. Bottle of Blood and four once jar of the "Secret Something!"
Plus full instructions
Clean your forearm with a sterile towel and all the lines and jokes that go with this. Push the Needle completely through your forearm flesh. Move the needle up and down even back and forth, you don't feel pain. NO harm done you say!
Blood slowly begins to flow from your forearm, then becomes a heavy flow (if desired). Remove the needle from your arm, and wipe away the blood. SHOCK and AWE Magic!
Your arm is Unharmed - ALMOST REAL MAGIC!
8 Ounce Plastic Bottle of Blood
10 Inch Stainless Steel Needle
Fiber-Board Packaging Tube
Machine Attached Rubber Bulb
EASY TO DO & NO PAIN!

Cut Yourself In Half! Anywhere at Anytime! Surrounded by Spectators!

Andrew Mayne's Pocket Sawing In Half booklet contains 6 different ways to apparently perform the classic sawing in half illusion....on yourself! Two of the routines can even be performed surrounded by spectators. The complete 12 page manuscript includes 35 photographs and will teach you how to build the gimmick in less than 5 minutes.

Penetration S U P R E M E-In one movement a Butcher style Knife's blade is smashed down and through your arm! It completely penetrates the arm!
Blood SQUIRTS everywhere (Optional)
This can be a Gory Illusion!

Illusion Design Written & Illustrated by Mark Parker
Seven original Illusions fully explained (one is already licensed to David Mendoza-Magicraft)
Illusion sketches
Two unique illusions for TV & Film
Thoughts on Illusion
A contribution by David Mendoza
An excellent essay to improve your act by Tony Clark USA
122 pages with detailed routines & beautiful illustrations in full colour throughout the book. A first for Illusion Books.
The price also includes full performance rights!
This is an absolute must for any Modern Illusionist.