DESCRIPTION
We are pleased to re-publish John Booth’s “Marvels in Mystery.” This book along with the author’s on the business side of magic are true classics of magical literature and widely considered to be among the most important magic books published in the 20th Century. Packed with solid material from start to finish, including: Booth's Miracle Production – a slick flash opening routine with cigarettes, silks, balls, flowers and with Booth's Stack of Glasses Production for a finale (but it could be any load); Booth's complete Linking Ring routine; Ne Ultra Plus Cards to Pocket; a design duplication technique that works with playing cards; a complete gambling act with lecture; Booth's "sealed vision" blindfold act; and much more. Every chapter is a lesson in sophisticated sorcery for modern audiences – from routining to presentation. One of the most acclaimed magic books ever written, "Marvels of Mystery" was enthusiastically endorsed by the biggest names in the business, such as Paul Rosini, Ted Annemann, Milbourne Christopher, Carlton King, Bill Larsen, Sid Lorraine, Lloyd Jones, John Mulholland and hundreds of others. Introduction by Mrs. Harry Houdini. Re-typeset for larger 8.5 x 11 (or European A4) printers. 100 pages, illustrated.
CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE—OPENING SMARTLY
A Cannon Ball Opening!
Gentleman’s Gloves to Milady’s Bouquet
The Cups and Balls With Baby Chicks
CHAPTER TWO—PRELIMINARY TRICKERY
Mind Controlling Matter
Can You Tie It?
Ne Plus Ultra Cards to Pocket
A Stage Hydrostatic Glass Illusion
Catching Gold?sh in Mid-Air
CHAPTER THREE—PATTER PETS
The Incredible Glass Penetration
The Coin in the Bottle
An Amazing Slate Prediction
CHAPTER FOUR—FOR INTIMATE WORKERS
It’s Extra Sensory Perception!
Thought Projection of Geometrical Designs
An Infallible Quick and Dead Test
Three Card Revelation
CHAPTER FIVE—FEATURE MYSTERIES
Mickey Mouse Magic
Fingers That Tell All!
Booth’s Bewitching Board
Modern Chinese Linking Rings
CHAPTER SIX—CLOSING MASTERPIECES
East Indian Needle Swallowing Mystery*
The Man Who Swallows Razor Blades*
The Great Smoking Clay Pipes*
A Brazilian Phantasy
Booth’s Miracle Production
A Reliable Lightning Bird Cage Vanish
* Potentially dangerous effects.
CHAPTER SEVEN—FOR THE CARD EXPERT
“Lay Your Cards on the Table!”
(Booth's Complete Gambling Lecture)
CONCLUSION
Magic Tables and Routines
