Magic Books and Tricks for Sale

MAGIC BOOKS AVAILABLE

KEEPING CARNIES HONEST: A POLICE OFFICER'S FIELD GUIDE TO CARNIVAL GAME INSPECTIONS. BY LINDSAY SMITH AND BRUCE WALSTAD, 48 PAGES.

This book will take you "behind the counter" into the fascinating (and often crooked) world of carnival games. $8.00

STING SHIFT: THE STREET-SMART COP'S HANDBOOK OF CONS AND SWINDLES. BY LINDSAY SMITH AND BRUCE WALSTAD, 128 PAGES.

From classic confidence games to the latest scams, you'll find page after page of these hustlers in STING SHIFT. This is an amazing, informative book that exposes the inner secrets of today's confidence artists. This book is currently in high demand and out of print.  We have obtained a small supply and are selling them at below market price.  Contact for availability and pricing.

CHANGE RAISERS, THE.  BY W.M.TUCKER, 32 PAGES.

The most complete and detailed explanations and instructions on how change-raising techniques are performed that has ever been written. $7.00

SCHEMES & SCAMS.  BY DOUGLAS P. SHADEL AND JOHN T.  FOREWORD BY WALTER CRONKITE, 1994, 239 PAGES.

Long out of print, we have a few copies left of this practical guide for outwitting today's con artists.  One of the nation's most notorious con artists and a veteran fraud investigator team up to provide a rare inside look at consumer fraud in America. $8.00

POLICE MAGIC: USING THE MEDIUM OF MAGIC IN CRIME/DRUG PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS FOR YOUTH/ADULTS. BY GLENN HESTER, 56 PAGES.

This booklet contains guidelines to formulate programs, lectures, shows and seminars using magic as a medium. 35 routines on issues pertaining to, con games, drug/alcohol abuse, good citizenship, safety, home security, self-esteem, and more are included. $10.00

USING MAGIC IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL PRESENTATIONS. BY CHRISTOPHER A. MANOS, CPP, 30 PAGES.

This booklet contains eleven award-winning, audience tested drug prevention routines which are completely scripted. The professional magic tricks were selected to give maximum effect with little or on practice. Just concentrate on the dialogue. $11.00

PUPPET AND VENT DIALOGUES FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION PRESENTATIONS. BY CHRISTOPHER A. MANOS, CPP, 38 PAGES.

This booklet contains seven routines that can be used with puppets, ventriloquist figures or robots. The dialogues are based on current curricula teachings and include the topics: Medicine is not Candy, Saying Nope to Dope, Saying No and Being Cool, Decision Making, Fun things to do, Chew is Not for You, and more. $10.00

USING MAGIC IN CHILD SAFETY PRESENTATIONS. BY CHRISTOPHER A. MANOS, CPP, 45 PAGES.

A collection of eight award-winning safety routines assembled over a period of ten years. Each routine is completely audience tested for children ranging in age from preschool through fifth grade. Topics include; protecting valuables, police officers are friends, pedestrian safety, stranger danger, dangerous items around the home, water safety, and more. A chapter is also included on tips for the performer of children's shows. $10.00

MAGIC TRICKS AVAILABLE

BLOCK OFF CORD INSTRUCTIONS. BY CHRISTOPHER MANOS. Effect: A block with a hole drilled through it and a piece of rope is handed out for inspection. The magician threads the rope through the block twice, and upon command, the rope penetrates the block. The routine for this trick can be found in "Using Magic in Drug and Alcohol Prevention Presentations." $3.00

BLOCK OFF CORD. BY CHRISTOPHER MANOS.. Same as above. Includes the block and the cord. $6.00

THE GREAT CHAIN CON. BY CHRISTOPHER MANOS. Effect: A length of chain is displayed to a spectator. The magician tells a story of how crooked carnival operators used the chain in a game to steal from their patrons. The magician makes a figure-eight pattern with the chain, giving the spectator a choice of two circles to put his finger into. The object of winning the game is to choose the correct opening that will retain the chain on the spectator's finger. The magician explains, there is a 50/50 chance of winning and an equal chance of losing. A series of pretend bets are placed with the spectator, and the spectator always loses. Complete tested routine included. Standard Silver Colored Chain or  Deluxe Golden Chain $12.50.

DAZZLING DIVINATION. BY CHRISTOPHER MANOS. Effect: Three safety pins are shown with a different colored sparkling bead attached. The spectator selects one of the three safety pins and hands it to the magician behind his back. The correct bead color is divined by the magician. Two extra beads are included for a child safety presentation. $5.00.

THERE'S NO TRICK TO STOPPING CRIME! BY CHRISTOPHER MANOS. Effect: Four cards with 16 different crime prevention related drawings are shown to the audience. The magician explains the importance of the meaning depicted by some of the crime prevention drawings. An audience member is selected and asked to think of only one of the drawings. The magician is able to correctly name the drawing chosen, and then proceeds to explain the importance of that drawing in relation to crime prevention practices. Excellent effect as an opener to a neighborhood watch meeting. Four laminated cards and instructions. $12.00

TO ORDER, MAIL PAYMENT TO: CHRISTOPHER MANOS, POST OFFICE BOX #714, LITTLETON, COLORADO, 80160 USA. INCLUDE $1.00 P&H FOR EACH ITEM ORDERED, MAXIMUM POSTAGE $4.00.  FOREIGN ORDERS, PLEASE INQUIRE FOR POSTAGE RATES.  PAYPAL GLADLY ACCEPTED AS A FORM OF PAYMENT.

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