Discover the Secrets of Magic with the Precursor

From Spring 1983 to Spring 2006, William Miesel and Ed Eckl curated an extraordinary collection of magic secrets, published in the Precursor. This exclusive offering from the Conjuring Arts Research Center is now available for the first time in PDF format.

Designed as the successor to the esteemed Ibidem, Miesel collaborated with some of the most innovative minds in magic, encouraging them to share their treasured secrets. These contributions filled the pages of Precursor with invaluable insights.

Miesel’s unique approach involved accepting both fully developed routines and raw ideas, allowing Precursor to become a fertile ground for groundbreaking material. Within each issue, you’ll find contributions from legends like Mike Skinner, Stewart James, Ken Krenzel, Max Maven, Ed Marlo, J.K. Hartman, Gene Maze, Lou Gallo, Jon Racherbaumer, Bill Kalush, Chris Kenner, Karl Fulves, Mel Stover, and Martin Gardner, among others. This impressive roster offers exceptional material that is often unavailable elsewhere.

*Please note that due to the file size, it will be downloaded as a zip file, which will need to be extracted. While the download may take some time, the content is well worth the wait!