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MAGIC BOOKS AVAILABLE
KEEPING CARNIES HONEST: A POLICE OFFICER'S FIELD GUIDE TO CARNIVAL GAME INSPECTIONS. BY LINDSAY SMITH AND BRUCE WALSTAD, 48 PAGES.
This book will take you "behind the counter" into the fascinating (and often crooked) world of carnival games. $10.00
STING SHIFT: THE STREET-SMART COP'S HANDBOOK OF CONS AND SWINDLES. BY LINDSAY SMITH AND BRUCE WALSTAD, 128 PAGES.
From classic confidence games to the latest scams, you'll find page after page of these hustlers in STING SHIFT. This is an amazing, informative book that exposes the inner secrets of today's confidence artists. This book is currently in high demand and out of print. We have obtained a small supply and are selling them at below market price. Contact for availability and pricing.
CHANGE RAISERS, THE. BY W.M.TUCKER, 32 PAGES.
The most complete and detailed explanations and instructions on how change-raising techniques are performed that has ever been written. $10.00
SCHEMES & SCAMS. BY DOUGLAS P. SHADEL AND JOHN T. FOREWORD BY WALTER CRONKITE, 1994, 239 PAGES.
Long out of print, we have a few copies left of this practical guide for outwitting today's con artists. One of the nation's most notorious con artists and a veteran fraud investigator team up to provide a rare inside look at consumer fraud in America. $10.00
POLICE MAGIC: USING THE MEDIUM OF MAGIC IN CRIME/DRUG PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS FOR YOUTH/ADULTS. BY GLENN HESTER, 56 PAGES.
This booklet contains guidelines to formulate programs, lectures, shows and seminars using magic as a medium. 35 routines on issues pertaining to, con games, drug/alcohol abuse, good citizenship, safety, home security, self-esteem, and more are included. $10.00
USING MAGIC IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL PRESENTATIONS. BY CHRISTOPHER A. MANOS, CPP, 30 PAGES.
This booklet contains eleven award-winning, audience tested drug prevention routines which are completely scripted. The professional magic tricks were selected to give maximum effect with little or on practice. Just concentrate on the dialogue. $11.00
PUPPET AND VENT DIALOGUES FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS. BY CHRISTOPHER A. MANOS, CPP, 38 PAGES.
This booklet contains seven routines that can be used with puppets, ventriloquist figures or robots. The dialogues are based on current curricula teachings and include the topics: Medicine is not Candy, Saying Nope to Dope, Saying No and Being Cool, Decision Making, Fun things to do, Chew is Not for You, and more. $10.00
USING MAGIC IN CHILD SAFETY PRESENTATIONS. BY CHRISTOPHER A. MANOS, CPP, 45 PAGES.
A collection of eight award-winning safety routines assembled over a period of ten years. Each routine is completely audience tested for children ranging in age from preschool through fifth grade. Topics include; protecting valuables, police officers are friends, pedestrian safety, stranger danger, dangerous items around the home, water safety, and more. A chapter is also included on tips for the performer of children's shows. $10.00
SAFETY MAGIC FOR CHILDREN - Karl Wagner – Hardbound; 320 pages; 100 photos; 96 line-drawings.
Award-winning
author David Ginn produced this book which highlights Karl Wagner’s many years
of performing over 10,000 child safety shows. This is the first “textbook”
that provides insight and guidance for a magician who plans to enter this unique
field of magic. Not only does Karl
offer you dozens of kidshow routines that are both FUN and FUNNY, but he teaches
you how to inject safety messages (or ANY messages) into many standard tricks
and routines. You'll enjoy reading Karl's patter and stories, plus his
philosophy of getting the safety message across to children using magic as the
hook as well as his real life examples. In these pages you'll find enough
material to create several complete shows; but if you use only one or two
routines, you'll be a winner with parents and teachers.
Furthermore,
Safety Magic for Children teaches you how to WORK with CROWDS of children from a
man who has "been there." Karl's love of children, his energy and his
positive approach will all serve to inspire you in your own kidshow work on
performing safety-message magic
Contents
include Safety First; Opening Grabbers; Stop Light Safety; Street Safety;
School Yard Equipment; School Bus Safety; Strangers May Hurt You; Bicycle
Safety; Shoelace Safety; Police Image; Safety Rules; Poison Can Hurt or Kill;
Safety Games; Safety Posters; Sample Programs and Sources and more and more.
Regular
Price $35.00. Your price, $25.00.
MAGIC TRICKS AVAILABLE
BLOCK OFF CORD INSTRUCTIONS. BY CHRISTOPHER MANOS. Effect: A block with a hole drilled through it and a piece of rope is handed out for inspection. The magician threads the rope through the block twice, and upon command, the rope penetrates the block. The routine for this trick can be found in "Using Magic in Drug and Alcohol Prevention Presentations." $3.00
BLOCK OFF CORD. BY CHRISTOPHER MANOS.. Same as above. Includes the block and the cord. $12.50
THE GREAT CHAIN CON. BY CHRISTOPHER MANOS.
This is the Worlds Best
Endless Chain! I had these chains made
several years ago, and magicians tell me that they are the best they have ever
seen and worked with. It is a sell-out at my lectures. Let me explain sell-out.
Some magicians advertise that they sold out an item at a lecture or convention
when in fact they only had one to sell. Well, I brought 30 of these to my local
magic club one year, sold out, and had to mail out 2 of them. I did a lecture
for 40 people in December and brought 25 chains with me, sold out and had to
mail 5 of them. My local club is the Mile High Magicians Society in Denver, CO
(IBM Ring #131). If you know a member feel free to ask them. Now about the chain - it is
truly an endless chain - there is NO CLIP
to attach the ends - it is made in one continuous loop. (First reason why I
claim this to be the best endless chain on the market.) It is made of ball chain
BUT
not regular ball chain - it is SQUARE BALL
CHAIN that will not roll when thrown on a
slick surface. Each "Ball" has 4 equally spaced flat spots on it. Hard
to see on the photo, but this is the second reason that I say this is the best
endless chain on the market. It is of the perfect size about 25 inches
end-to-end, which is actually about 50 full inches of chain. It is varnished to
maintain the shine! You have a choice of either the shiny nickel or shiny brass
color. (The brass color will eventually get dull, but will shine when
dipped in a liquid brass cleaner) Included is my endless
chain routine that always wins a rouse of applause and lots of laughter. The
routine has a hint of Abbott & Costello in it. 
Effect: A length of chain is displayed to a spectator. The magician tells a story of how crooked carnival operators used the chain in a game to steal from their patrons. The magician makes a figure-eight pattern with the chain, giving the spectator a choice of two circles to put his finger into. The object of winning the game is to choose the correct opening that will retain the chain on the spectator's finger. The magician explains, there is a 50/50 chance of winning and an equal chance of losing. A series of pretend bets are placed with the spectator, and the spectator always loses. Complete tested routine included. Standard Silver Colored Chain or Deluxe Golden Chain $12.50.
Silver Colored Chain
Deluxe Golden Chain
DAZZLING DIVINATION. BY CHRISTOPHER MANOS. Effect: Three safety pins are shown with a different colored sparkling bead attached. The spectator selects one of the three safety pins and hands it to the magician behind his back. The correct bead color is divined by the magician. Two extra beads are included for a child safety presentation. $5.00.
THERE'S NO TRICK TO STOPPING CRIME! BY CHRISTOPHER MANOS. Effect: Four cards with 16 different crime prevention related drawings are shown to the audience. The magician explains the importance of the meaning depicted by some of the crime prevention drawings. An audience member is selected and asked to think of only one of the drawings. The magician is able to correctly name the drawing chosen, and then proceeds to explain the importance of that drawing in relation to crime prevention practices. Excellent effect as an opener to a neighborhood watch meeting. Four laminated cards and instructions. $12.00
Worlds Best Coin Pail for the
Misers Dream (The one Jeff McBride uses) - and
First of all, I want to say that I really don't want to do a name drop here, but I learned that Jeff McBride was doing a lecture and the question was raised, "Where did you get the coin pail from?" He could not remember, but he remembered that it was from a guy (me) from Denver. Yes, this is the same pail that he uses - I saw him at the World's Greatest Magic Show performing with the pail I sold him.
Here is the update - I improved the pail! I had the lip extended a bit more, about 3mm for better gripping. I also had the bottom changed for better clinking. It is loud! My wife calls this annoying, the audience goes wild - especially the kids. It is very loud and magical. Here is the story...
During a trip to the Orient, I visited a small magic shop that had these fantastic coin pails for sale. I packed my bags with his entire stock and returned home to test them out.
The coin pail routine is one of my signature effects. I have been doing the coin pail routine for over 25 years using my Abbott's Coin Pail with much success. I performed two shows with this newly acquired pail and felt the difference in the audience reaction immediately! They just loved it, and I now have a renewed sense of confidence and pride in my routine.
The pail FITS IN MY HAND perfectly. I am holding about six half-dollars in the photo. It is BRIGHT & SHINY & POLISHED - not chromed (But, it sure looks like it!) - it is made of 18/8 Stainless Steel. DURABLE - one pail rolled out of my luggage and spent some time on the tarmac. (This is the one I actually use in my show! It only suffered a few mild scratches.) You will get a BRAND NEW one. LOUD! - The sound of coins hitting the bottom is beautifully loud and resonant, just the perfect sound for the effect. HEAVY - the pail weighs 23 ounces or 1.4 pounds. It measures about 6.5 inches tall and 5 inches wide. It appears much taller than wide. The top lip is rolled almost all the way to the edge - your fingers will not get hung up or cut by the edge. Anyhow, the metal is so thick it would be almost impossible to cut yourself.
There are no coin holders, gimmicks, or magical attachments - it is just a beautiful, basic coin pail that you will treasure for years to come. I put one in my collector's display showcase with my antique magical props - it is that nice!
When I offer this pail for sale at a lecture, they sell out and I am forced to mail several at no charge because I ran out!
If you don't know the coin pail routine, I'll be glad to point you in a few directions to get the knowledge. Bobo's Modern Coin Magic details this routine with numerous ways and methods to present it. It is a fun trick with children and adults alike. All you need to know is a few simple coin vanishes - darn, you can even get away with just one!
Postage will be $7.50 anywhere in the USA. My hand is not included, neither are the six half-dollars that you cannot see (or can you?). You will be pleased with this one. Everybody who bought one only praises it.
Look for the world's greatest "Cups and Balls" made of the same material. They will be "chopped" and will stack wonderfully. I designed a divot to hold the ball that is rather unique - wait until you see the pictures. I have a prototype now, but currently am working out the chopping of the set (A slight problem with the Chinese language - sorry) I expect to release the affordable set (to appear magically) soon. Jeff will get a free set just because he brought me so much business.
I have not advertised in the magic magazines - so you are in the know right here (or if you made it to my lectures).
Enjoy this pail - if you find it not appealing to your magical senses - for any reason - you can return it for a complete refund within 30 days. (I can't believe that I am doing this - but I really believe that this is the finest straight pail around) $75.00.
TO ORDER, MAIL PAYMENT TO: CHRISTOPHER MANOS, POST OFFICE BOX #714, LITTLETON, COLORADO, 80160 USA.
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