$9.99
Tips by Ken Allen
On a budget? Can't find audience-friendly magic at the magic shop? Then build your own with this great collection of 52 magic tips, ideas, patter and suggestions (or in other words, T.I.P.S.)
Even if you're all thumbs, the author's clear descriptions and illustrations makes it easy to craft amazing effects, props and utility items. He also reveals the source of an incredible building material, as well as finishing tips.
Magic reviewers, dealers and magicians everywhere all agree that TIPS contains the largest collection of new, easy to make practical magic than books five times the price. You will, too. Among the over 50 items, you'll find effects, tips and practical suggestions for close-up, club, platform and stage.
CONTENTS
Futuristic Hydrostatic
The Weeping Queen
Tip on a Cane Tip
Cork-Go
Banana Split
Quik-Made Palming Coins
Bargain Copper and Silver
Link-King Klips
Have A Heart
A Piece of Cardboard
A Pot of Glue and Thou
Zippy Silk Vanish
Star Trap Production
Hold It!
Strip Card Holder
ESPecially Yours
Square It
E-Z-Made Trick Glasses
No-Gimmick Multum In Parvo
Suspend-A Glass
Covered
Low-Cost Prop Decorations
Silk Surprise
Hippity Hop Balloon
Thru and Thru
Second Version Thru and Thru
Rocket Tie
It's in the Bag!
Atomized Silk
The Missing Stars
Bagged
Emulsified
The Jig Is Up
Brainwashed
The Right Deck Switch
Minute-Made Wand
Capricious Wand
Economy Banner
It's A Screwdriver
Tinkle, Tinkle, Little Coins
Look Ma, No Rings
Paper Money
Unlucky Buck
Five to Five
Top Secret
Silks Jubilee
Foiled
Bill in a Flash
There's Big Money in Magic
Have A Ball
Robot Change
Now is the Time
Closing Words
About the Author
"Filled with things you can make up easily - and use. Best thing in the collection, to my mind, is his 'No-Gimmick Multum in Parvo.' It's worth the price of the book." - Milbourne Christopher in M-U-M
"Must recommend T.I.P.S. by Ken Allen. Full of practical ideas. Make this one a must!" - Bill Larsen, Jr. in Genii
"Material that has been audience tested and is practical. Profuse illustrations simplify the making of the effects. Our TIP is to get it!" - Richard Plough in The Linking Ring
"One of the ideas in Ken's book, 'Top Secret,' uses a method that is so clever that I've added it to my act already. When I was editing the book, I almost asked the publishers if they would consider leaving out this one effect so I could keep it to myself, it's that good." - B. W. McCarron
"Ken has a fresh approach to his tricks, does nice things with plastics, modern decorations and clever ideas." - Frances Ireland Marshall in The Linking Ring
1st edition 1959