Author: Ed Wolff

Practical Hypnotism by Ed Wolff takes the reader from complete beginner to confidently hypnotising perfect strangers. Unpadded and unapologetically practical, it’s hypnotism made simple, effective and astonishingly accessible.

Originally published in French in 1868, this seminal work details the techniques, sleights, and psychological principles that form the foundation of modern magic. This remastered edition features the original English translation by Professor Hoffmann, first published in 1877, enriched with hundreds of footnotes and cross-references for deeper stud

Whether you’re an aspiring magician honing your skills or an experienced performer seeking to expand your repertoire, Card Manipulations is a timeless resource that remains an essential addition to any magician’s library.

It starts as an innocent game—just a few matchsticks and a curious challenger. You play, you win, and your opponent is left scratching their head. Then, in a moment of generosity, you reveal the two secret rules that unlock the game. Confident they’ve mastered it, your opponent challenges you to one final showdown. This is when you deliver the final twist… Ready to master the game, leave your opponents outmatched, and always come out on top? Discover the secret of NIM.

This remastered edition includes the original 1876 work, unabridged, with careful amends to text for clarity and limited edition gold foil cover.

You’ll be amazed how easy it is to learn the mysteries of magic! Here are over 400 tricks with dice, coins, matches, cards and cigarettes revealed by world-famous magician, Thurston the Great. Each startling trick is simply explained and will baffle and delight your friends.

This superb introduction to money magic features clever tricks, impromptu effects and puzzles requiring no special coins or apparatus. It also contains a detailed section on special gimmicked coins and their uses. Formatted in a convenient, pocket-book size as part of the Hey Presto Magic Collection.

This remastered and expanded edition includes the original 1926 publication, unabridged, plus historical context and author biography, additional artwork in keeping with the period and carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.

Originally published in 1948, The Royal Road to Card Magic by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braué, has become a classic in the field of conjuring and sleight-of-hand.

Highly regarded for its clear explanations (with over 120 excellent illustrations by Frank Rigney) and a progressive approach, the book starts with basic techniques and gradually advances to more complex tricks and routines.

Covering a wide range of topics, including shuffling, dealing, false cuts, forces, and various flourishes, it is essential reading whether you’re just starting your magical journey or seeking to refine your skills. This remastered edition includes the original 1948 work, unabridged, with careful amends to text for clarity.