Discover the New York Magic Symposium Collection

After years of being out of print, we are thrilled to offer brand-new copies of this hardbound edition. Featuring contributions from some of the most renowned names in magic, this collection is a treasure trove of classic material that can be easily adapted for modern performances. The book showcases clear illustrations by Tom Gagnon, enhancing the learning experience.

This volume was originally released for the 1984 New York Magic Symposium, a series of highly successful conventions organized by Adam Fleischer, featuring an impressive lineup of talent. The contributors represent a “who’s who” of the magic world from that era.

Table of Contents

• 1. New York Magic Symposium Collection Three
• 5. TOC
• 9. Introduction by Adam Fleischer
• 11. Part I: 1984 Performers
• 12. The Lie Detector Case (Bro. John Hamman): A card viewed by the audience appears inside the card case.
• 16. The Phoenix Four (Bro. John Hamman): Four selected cards vanish and are discovered face up at the end of four packets.
• 19. Ringing the Change (David Roth): Ringing the Liberty bell on the back of a half dollar.
• 21. Revised Chop Cup Routine (David Roth): An updated routine featuring a series of magical transformations with a chop cup.
• 25. Cigarette Tear (Jeff McBride): A stand-up torn and restored cigarette routine.
• 31. Cigarette Extravaganza (Jeff McBride): A cigarette production routine culminating in a dramatic vanish.
• 36. The Rainbow Deck (Derek Dingle): A spectator’s card is revealed to be unique among a blue-backed deck.
• 40. Hands Off (Derek Dingle): A small hand takes a borrowed coin, leaving a larger coin in its place.
• 42. Egg Bag Finale (Tom Mullica): A production of glass and beer.
• 43. One O One (Tom Mullica): A routine involving a penny and a silver dollar that magically exchange places.
• 46. Buster (Michael Weber): A pencil visibly snaps while resting in a plastic cup.
• 47. Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas (Martin Nash): A card gambling demonstration.
• 52. The Face Up Incredible Card Tunnel (Richard Kaufman): Two blank cards transform into selections as they pass through the deck.
• 58. Pinched Again (Richard Kaufman & Piet Forton): A coin routine using two decks of contrasting colors.
• 61. Handkerchief Through Glass (Bob Read): A handkerchief penetrates the handle of a coffee mug.
• 64. Topsy Turvy Finely Finished (Joh Ferrentino): A finale for the Topsy Turvy Bottles using silks.
• 67. Poker Challenge (Harry Lorayne): A poker deal routine.
• 70. Remarkable (Jay Sankey): The production of three magic markers.
• 73. Part II: Guest Contributors
• 74. 1984 Tom Ogden: A storyline-based card routine with a twist.
• 81. Triple Whammy (Doug Bennett): A selected card is lost in the deck, leading to a surprising revelation.
• 83. Scoop Displacement Coin Vanish (Tom Gagnon): A magician’s coin vanish using a card.
• 88. Scoop Displacement Coin Change (Tom Gagnon): A clever switch using the same technique.
• 90. Coin Nection (Steve Dusheck): A prediction routine with cleverly prepared props.
• 93. Piano Concerto (Terry Lagerould): A unique version of the Piano Card Trick.
• 96. Sans Fronds (Phil Goldstein): A transposition routine involving a sandwiched selection.
• 100. Alloy Division (Ben Harris): A coin torn and restored, leading to two whole coins.
• 103. Cooking With Oil & Water (Ray Kosby): A classic Oil and Water routine.
• 106. Post Hoc Miracle (Ken Krenzel): A spectator’s thought-of card appears in the other half of the deck.
• 109. Han Ping Cup Move (Fabian): A coin sleight adapted for cups and balls.
• 111. The Trick That Never Was (Joe Safuto): A cigarette routine with a time travel theme.
• 115. The Laced Coin (Sol Stone): A Chinese coin penetrates a string held by a spectator.
• 118. A Suit With a Future (J.K. Hartman): A combination of two classic routines featuring Jokers.
• 121. Hoover Cards (Michael Gerhardt): A novel routine where a spectator’s card is found inside a toy vacuum cleaner.
• 123. Any Reel Locking Reel (Fantasio): Instructions for converting any reel into a locking reel.
• 125. Full Value (Roger Klause): Extracting two half dollars from a dollar.
• 132. Counting On It (Paul Cummins): A spectator counts to their previously selected card.