The James File (3 Book Set) by Allan Slaight

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More is More! This comprehensive collection features 556 meticulously detailed tricks and routines crafted by the legendary Stewart James, with 478 of these being previously unpublished. Discover the brilliance of his original creations alongside 148 variants by other magicians, 74 of which have never been printed before.

Spanning nearly 1700 pages, this extensive work, compiled by Allan Slaight and accompanied by Max Maven, is the largest publication dedicated to the magic of a single individual. The first two volumes of The James File unveil a treasure trove of Stewart James’s magic, while the third volume includes Bill Goodwin’s exhaustive 122-page index, cataloging all material from The James File and the earlier companion volume, Stewart James in Print: The First Fifty Years.

Here’s what some renowned figures in the magic community have to say about this remarkable collection:

“A truly monumental achievement. James couldn’t have had a better tribute.” – Martin Gardner

“The most fascinating reading I have encountered in a lifetime of perusing the magic literature.” – Charles Reynolds

“Remarkable. It should be in your library.” – Michael Close

“I was floored. Magnificent.” – Larry Becker

“Thrilling and deeply satisfying. A masterwork.” – Jon Racherbaumer

This three-volume set, produced in a large format, is packed with brilliant close-up magic and much more.