{"product_id":"the-joe-smith-mysteries-supreme-magic-arthur-setterington-vntg-magic-book","title":"The Joe Smith Mysteries Supreme Magic by Arthur Setterington - Supreme Magic ESTATE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x-item-description-child\" data-marko-key=\"@container s0-2-12\" data-testid=\"x-item-description-child\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eESTATE Condition Good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by the iconic Supreme Magic Company in 1968, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Joe Smith Mysteries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Arthur Setterington is a slim but highly clever 20-page booklet containing 12 \"magi-monologues.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than focusing on heavy sleight of hand or grand illusions, the book is built entirely around character-driven storytelling, utilizing a fictional persona named Joe Smith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Concept \u0026amp; Structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe overarching premise is to present a series of magic effects woven together by a continuous narrative or spoken monologue. The character of Joe Smith originally debuted in magic magazines before Setterington compiled these specific routines into a single performance framework.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause the text relies heavily on storytelling, situational presentations, and simple props, it fits perfectly into the traditional theater style of magic that prioritizes audience engagement, charm, and scripting over raw digital dexterity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Routines Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 12 effects cover a mix of classic methodology adapted to whimsical or mysterious plotlines:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJoe Smith – Magician: A structured card routine where the Ace of Spades repeatedly rises to the top of the pack before cleanly swapping places with a completely different card isolated inside the performer's pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Amateur Gardener: A highly visual, multi-phase routine using simple envelopes and cards illustrated with flowerpots. As the story progresses, the first pot visibly grows larger, the second suddenly sprouts flowers, and the third features a flower that visibly grows right out of the card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy Royal Command: A historical storytelling piece featuring cards representing Queen Victoria and the Duke of Wellington. A chosen Three of Diamonds vanishes from a sealed envelope and impossibly reappears sandwiched directly between the two historical figures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBewitched, Bothered \u0026amp; Befuddled: A classic platform effect using a mirror box where three silks cleanly appear. Adding a layer of situational comedy, one silk arrives with a knot in it, which magically dissolves the moment the performer blows on it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Indian Rope Trick: A stylized, narrative-driven rope routine where knots repeatedly appear and disappear on command while the performer recites the lore of the legendary myth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJoe's Master Mystery: A clean, multi-method mentalism\/parlor effect where five multi-colored balls are placed into a bowl. A spectator freely selects one color, and all the remaining balls instantly vanish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical Value for Performers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetterington was a master of making magic straightforward to construct and highly entertaining to watch. The routines in this booklet are excellent examples of how to take standard utility props (like a two-way envelope, a mirror box, or a simple forcing stack) and elevate them into memorable theater through distinct character work and tight scripting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52620987105567,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/9409\/6927\/files\/s-l1600_70d3e525-ae50-4e60-9f30-7ad5b619d951.jpg?v=1781709642","url":"https:\/\/shopdocstudios.com\/products\/the-joe-smith-mysteries-supreme-magic-arthur-setterington-vntg-magic-book","provider":"shopdocstudios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}