Watch This One By J. B. Bobo

For over fifty years, J. B. Bobo stood out as one of America’s premier magicians, performing between 300 and 450 shows annually. Throughout his remarkable career, he captivated audiences with over 14,000 school performances!

Bobo’s inaugural book, released in 1947, showcases an exceptional array of sleight-of-hand magic using common items. Each effect is rigorously audience-tested, with clear and patient explanations. His meticulous attention to detail transforms simple tricks into extraordinary entertainment experiences.

In addition to Bobo’s signature effects and routines, this book features contributions from renowned magicians such as Paul Fox, J. G. Thompson, Jr., J. Steward Smith, Paul Ebling, Wallace Lee, Harry McDaniel, and Phil Huckabee. Explore the Table of Contents below!

Chapter One – New Card Technique

Multiple Card Control

Chapter Two – Keys and Tricks Therewith

A New Key Card Found

Chapter Three – Miscellaneous Card Tricks

Behind His Back

Chapter Four – Bobo System of Card Control

Chapter Five – The Art of Sleeving

Delayed Action Sleeving

Chapter Six – Coin Tricks

A New Switch

Chapter Seven – Tricks with Miscellaneous Articles

Match Penetration

This book contains 54 distinct items, some spanning several pages, to enhance your magic repertoire. If you perform “Twelve Cards to Pocket,” Bobo’s invaluable patter and audience interaction will elevate this classic to a new level of entertainment. The Bobo System of Card Control is thoroughly detailed, along with a variety of exceptional card tricks, including Bobo Locatrix (the trick that amazed Al Baker), Bobo’s favorite coin techniques, and an entire chapter dedicated to the art of sleeving—where Bobo truly excelled. Edited by James G. Thompson, Jr. with an introduction by John Braun, this edition features 53 illustrations and is reformatted into 79 large pages, completely re-typeset.