The Seventh of the Dr. Albo Books – Limited Edition

This unique volume not only serves as an index for the first seven books in the series but also introduces fresh content. It begins with an exploration of Jon Martin’s magic, featuring articles and an in-depth look at the rapping hand. Following this is “Parasols and Canes,” which covers popular tricks like the mutilated parasol and the dancing cane. The “Micro Magic” section showcases small-scale creations from renowned magicians, including Eddy Taytelbaum, with highlights such as “Dizzy Domino’s,” “The Mummy,” and “Figures of Foo.” The illusions chapter primarily focuses on stage apparatus from Thayer and other notable creators. Lastly, “Odds and Ends” presents a variety of tricks, including Haenchen’s “Haunted Hut of Madagaskia” and the Peerless Block Mystery. The book also features a vibrant 32-page color section showcasing magician letterheads and apparatus from earlier chapters.

Contents:

FOREWORD ix

Chapter One / THE MAGIC OF JON MARTIN 5

• Jon Martin, Master Magical Mechanic 7
• Rapping Hand 14
• Ramblings About Jon Martin 20

Chapter Two / PARASOLS AND CANES 23

• Mutilated Parasol 25
• Dancing Cane 28
• Cane to Table 30
• Magic Canes 31
• The Color Changing Canes 32
• Cane to Flower Bouquet 32
• Handkerchief off the Cane 34

Chapter Three / MICRO MAGIC 35

• Dizzy Domino’s 38
• The Mummy 42
• Dice Shocker 43
• Cork through the Card 44
• Penetration of a Pencil by a Playing Card 45
• Computer Trick 46
• Elevator Die 47
• Uncanny Die Box 48
• Miracle Die and Box 49
• Mental Bars 49
• Mental Boxes 50
• ESP Chips 50
• Triple Mental Miracle 51
• Mental Dominoes 52
• Figures of Foo 52
• Tiny Cycletron 53
• Cigarette Cutter 53
• A Die of Beauty 54
• Pagoda 55
• Paddle Trick 55
• Button, Button, Who Sewed the Button? 56
• Telltale Colored Sticks 57
• Taytelbomb 57
• Spectral Die 58
• Chinatown Chinese Coin Routine 59

Chapter Four / ILLUSIONS 61

• Crystal Box Illusion 65
• Costume Trunk 66
• The Goddess and the Reptile 67
• Double Box Illusion 68
• Improved Noah’s Ark 68
• Artist’s Dream (Fame of Life) 69
• Shadow Box 70
• Doll House 70
• Giri in the Drum 72
• Vanishes 73
• The Phantom Cage Illusion 74
• Crushing Illusion 75
• Penetration 76
• Sword Cabinet 77
• Sawing a Woman in Half 78
• Pillars of Doom 79
• Miss-Made Lady 80
• Suspensions 81
• Aga, or Floating Lady 81
• Asrah 83
• Reincarnation 84
• Stretching a Lady 86
• Things That Go Bump in the Night 87
• Shooting a Lady from the Cannon 89
• Mummy Cabinet 91

Chapter Five / ODDS AND ENDS 97

• Haenchen and Company 99
• Haunted Hut of Madagaskia 99
• Cone Vanish 101
• Golden Apple 101
• Mysterious Card Tower 102
• Glass of Liquid Vanish 105
• Broken and Restored Plate 106
• Silks from the Flame 109
• Peerless Block Mystery 109
• Visible Cut and Restored Ribbon 111
• Prediction Chest 111
• Thimble Stand 112
• Thimble Whiz 113
• Voodoo Cushion 114
• Target to Fan 115
• Flag of All Nations 115
• Broken and Restored Fan 116
• Fan of All Seasons 116
• Cake in the Hat (Omelette Pan) 117
• Donald Holmes Cookie Pan 118
• Rainbow Billiard Ball 119
• Pono Chinko 120
• Forcit 122
• Grandmother’s Necklace 122
• Tibetan Beads 123
• On Target (Or Flying Missiles) 124
• Crystal Caskets 125
• Balls in the Caskets 125
• Thumb Tip 129
• Cut and Restored Rope 132
• Cigarette Magic with Apparatus 132
• Swami Writer 135
• New Orange and Lemon Mystery 141
• Flower Production Trays 144
• Handkerchief and Iron Effect 143
• The Skittle Vanish 144
• The Passe-Passe Ink Bottles 145
• The Card Production in Vase of Flowers 146
• The Mystic Vase 147
• Flower Bouquets from Foulard 148
• The Magic Bloom 149
• Cut and Restored Turban (Ribbon) 151
• Brema Rice Bowls 153
• Square Circle 154
• Egg Bag 155
• Mikado 156
• Some Very Special Magicians Tokens 158

Chapter Six / COLOR SECTION INDEX 165-169

• Color 170-202

Chapter Seven / CLASSIC MAGIC INDEX 203-267

• Classic Magic Index 203-267