Tarbell Course - Vol I through VIII Complete

This is one volume of the most DEFINITIVE book set on magic available! Originally written as a correspondence course and delightfully illustrated by Harlan Tarbell. Get it while it's still in print!

The Tarbell Books

Most magicians want to learn more about illusions, performance and staging techniques etc. People look for 'secrets' of magic so they can perform mystifying classics of magic or better understand how illusions can be done. At FunStreetMagic, we try to help you find good values in the world of magic, and the BEST value is knowledge! Harlan Tarbell brought several unique talents together to produce a correspondence course in magic which became this series of books. First, he was a very talented illustrator, which is obvious in the thousands of clear and easily understandable illustrations in these books. Second, he was a magician who enjoyed the esteem of his peers in the business, who were among some of the best in the business. The product of these talents and relationships is an outstanding series of books that is an absolutely essential reference for all magicians. Consider picking up a volume or two, or the entire set, and you won't regret it. There are numerous great illusions that use ordinary household items or use gimmicks that can easily be fabricated. More important are the performance tips offered throughout these books. Books offer one of the best investments you can make in magic, and these books are among the best of the books.

Volume 1: This first book offers some excellent background material, covering 19 lessons of the original Tarbell correspondence course, and includes chapters on:

The History of Magic
Magic as a Science
Sleight of Hand with Coins
Coin Tricks
The Thumb Tip
Impromptu Tricks
Ball Tricks
Ball Tricks
Mathematical Mysteries
Card Mysteries
Card Sleights
Restoring Torn Papers
Tricks with Silks
And other chapters

Volume 2: The second book continues to cover 14 lessons of the original Tarbell correspondence course, and includes chapters on:

How to Please Your Audience
Magic with Wands
Double Paper Mysteries
Magic with Coins
Cigarette Magic
Sleight of Hand with Cards
Egg Magic
Billiard Ball Manipulation
Handkerchief Magic
Rope Magic
"Ghostlite" Mysteries
Illusions--low cost effects
And other chapters....

Volume 3: The magic continues with 418 pages spanning 12 lessons of the original Tarbell course, and includes chapters on:

Routining a Magic Show
How to Make People Laugh
Intimate Magic
Conjuring with Currency
Modern Coin Effects
Fundamental Card Sleights
Card Stabbing
Novelty Handkerchief Magic
Rabbit and Dove Magic
Stage Illusions
And other chapters...

Volume 4: Another Tarbell classic covering:

Novelty Magic
Thimble Magic
Swallowing Needles and Blades
Unique Card Magic
Card Transition Tricks
Mental and Psychic Mysteries
The Thumb Tie-10 Methods
Chinese Linking Rings
Magic with Ribbon
Slate Tricks
Stage Illusions, Fu Manchu's
And other topics...

Volume 5: Keep the magic coming with 418 pages with 1152 illustrations covering 13 of the original Tarbell lessons. You will learn about:

Unique Magic
Four-Ace Effects
Modern Mental Mysteries
Hat and Coat Productions
Oriental Magic
Original Oriental Secrets
Hindu Rope Mysteries
Magic with Bowls and Liquids
Stage Illusions
Publicity and Promotions
And other topics...

Volume 6: More of the high quality Harlan Tarbell coverage of monumental magic topics:

Novel Ball Magic
Unique Card Effects
Novelty Magic
Rope Magic
Mindreading Mysteries
X-Ray Eyes and Blindfold Effects
Silk and Rope Penetrations
Escapes
Spirit Ties and Vest Turning
Modern Stage Magic
Stage Productions
Magic as Theatre
And other topics...

Volume 7: This volume was actually written from Harlan Tarbell's original concept and notes but penned by Harry Lorayne. A great book (490 pages, hundreds of illustrations)packed with the same kind of otherwise inaccessible information on:

Mental Magic
Card Magic
Rope Magic
Novelty Magic
Money Magic
Silk magic
Illusions You Can Make
And other topics...

Volume 8: This book was long awaited in the trade, and is jam-packed with baffling mysteries gathered from Harlan Tarbell's original notes. The world of magic had waited almost forty years for this volume, written and illustrated by the man who created what is universally hailed as the greatest school of magic ever put to paper.

Choose the volumes that seem to be most interesting, but don't miss out on Volume 1! We offer a great package deal on the entire set, which will provide a lifetime of reference value and reading pleasure. Don't pay collector's prices on auction web sites, buy them new here while they're still in print!

Our Price: $160.65

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