Illusion Systems by Paul Osborne Vol 1-4

Book 1

If you’re eager to create your own stage magic and illusions, this book is the perfect starting point for aspiring craftsmen. It provides over eighty pages of essential information, including building tips, recommended tools, painting techniques, and subcontracting advice. With comprehensive text and illustrations by Paul Osborne, this guide assumes no prior knowledge.

As a bonus, you’ll receive complete building plans for seven simple illusions:

• THE FLASH APPEARANCE
• NEW PALANQUIN
• THE QUEEN’S CUT
• CHEST OF NEFERTARI
• MODERN CABINET
• COSTUME TRUNK
• THE CHEST OF ENCHANTMENT

This book is an invaluable resource for any collector, builder, or performer.

Pages: 83 – 8.5″ x 11″ – Softcover – Black and white illustrations

Book 2

This second volume features a heartfelt foreword by Webster Bull of “Le Grand David” and includes expert building tips from magic professionals such as Bob Kline, Owen Magic, George Kimery, and others.

It showcases 19 complete illusion plans and contributions from notable figures like Micky Hades, Dave Jackson, Paul Driscoll, and more. This book is rich with Osborne’s illustrations and includes many never-before-seen illusion plans.

No magic enthusiast should miss out on this unique illusion publication.

Pages: 98 – 8.5″ x 11″ – Softcover – Black and white illustrations.

Book 3

This volume offers over one hundred pages of additional illusion concepts and building advice from Paul Osborne. It features a foreword by Andre’ Kole and 21 illusion ideas from renowned magicians like David Ginn and Stan Allen.

Discover building secrets from experts such as Bill Smith and Scott Davis. This edition includes a detailed section on the “Lightbulb Girl” illusion, with historical insights by George Johnstone and two never-before-seen portable versions.

Along with numerous illustrations and photos, this volume also contains a chapter on “quickies”—illusions that can be easily constructed from scrap materials. It’s an essential resource for historians, collectors, builders, and performers alike.

Pages: 102 – 8.5″ x 11″ – Softcover – Black and white illustrations.

Book 4

This extensive publication features over 130 pages filled with tips, plans, and illusion concepts. It begins with a foreword by David Copperfield and includes seven rare Abbott’s plans and eight of Paul Osborne’s earliest Genii plans.

Gain insights from experts like Gerald Frenette, Karrell Fox, and Tom Mullica. This book is packed with hundreds of drawings, photos, and illustrations, making it a must-have for any serious magic practitioner.