Books
The Art of Astonishment
by Paul Harris
A three-volume collection of Paul Harris's close-up magic and thinking about the moment of astonishment.
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Resources
The books, shops, clubs and gatherings that magicians actually use. Every link goes to the original source.
Books
Card College
by Roberto Giobbi
A multi-volume course in card technique and presentation, taught with unusual clarity. Ideal once you have the basics.
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The Magic Way
by Juan Tamariz
A short, influential book of magic theory about how to build routines that leave the audience no way to reconstruct the method.
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Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic
by Mark Wilson
A big, friendly, well-illustrated introduction to every branch of magic. A good gift for a curious beginner of any age.
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Modern Coin Magic
by J. B. Bobo
The standard reference for coin sleights and routines. Dense, thorough, and still the place most coin workers start.
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The Royal Road to Card Magic
by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue
A classic step-by-step course in card magic, from basic handling to complete routines. A traditional first serious card book.
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Strong Magic
by Darwin Ortiz
A practical guide to showmanship for close-up magicians, focused on making tricks feel stronger to real audiences.
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Penguin Magic
A large online magic shop with thousands of tricks, downloads and video lessons, plus user reviews.
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Vanishing Inc.
An online magic shop and publisher selling books, tricks and downloads from many creators.
Shops to visit
Davenports
London, UK
A family-run British magic dealer with a long history, selling online and in London.
Shops to visit
Tannen's Magic
New York City, USA
A long-running New York magic shop with a storefront and an online store.
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The Magic Castle (Academy of Magical Arts)
Hollywood, California, USA
The private clubhouse of the Academy of Magical Arts, with close-up, parlour and stage shows every night. Members and their guests only.
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The Magic Circle
London, UK
A historic British society of magicians with its own headquarters in London, which hosts shows and events for the public.
Conventions
FISM World Championships of Magic
The international federation of magic societies runs a world championship every few years, with competitions in stage and close-up magic.
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International Brotherhood of Magicians
An international membership organization for magicians, with local groups called Rings around the world.
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Society of American Magicians
A long-established American magicians' society with local Assemblies and a youth program.
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