Magicians' Year Book by Anthony Owen (Instant Download)

The Magicians' Year Book by Anthony Owen offers a captivating and detailed retrospective on the world of magic in 1996. This unique digital download, from Dynamic FX, provides an insightful lens into the year's significant developments, trends, and achievements, with a distinct focus on the vibrant United Kingdom magic scene. Far more than just a historical archive, it's a treasure trove designed for both professional magicians and passionate enthusiasts seeking to understand the era or discover timeless magic.

Exclusive Tricks from Master Innovators

One of the most exciting sections within this yearbook is a collection of innovative tricks. You'll gain access to material from some of magic's most revered minds, including the ingenious Phil Goldstein, the clever Steve 'I take my coffee black' Beam, the imaginative Angelo Carbone, the prolific Aldo Colombini, the sophisticated Peter Duffie, and the engaging John Lenahan. Each contribution offers a glimpse into the creative brilliance of these masters, providing valuable inspiration and practical effects to add to your repertoire.

Comprehensive Reviews and Prestigious Awards

The core of the Magicians' Year Book lies in its thorough review sections. Delve into meticulously detailed critiques of 13 magic books, 19 individual tricks, and 25 video releases from 1996. These reviews offer honest assessments, helping you discern quality and value from the year's offerings. Beyond reviews, the yearbook proudly presents a range of awards, celebrating excellence in categories such as Best Book Value for the Money and Best Overall Book. It also acknowledges top magic magazines, with MAGIC magazine notably winning in three out of four categories, a testament to its standing.

Essential UK Industry Listings

For those embedded in or looking to connect with the UK magic community, this yearbook is an invaluable resource. It contains extensive listings of agents, broadcasting companies, magic dealers, upcoming magic events, and lectures across the United Kingdom. This carefully compiled directory provides practical information, making it easier to network, find resources, and stay informed about the bustling British magic landscape of 1996. This instant download delivers a rich, multi-faceted look at a pivotal year in magic history, all curated with Anthony Owen's expert touch.

Original Specs

Once again, Anthony Owen and friends give us an interesting review of 1996 in this yearbook from Dynamic FX.
Information is slanted toward the U.K. (which is as it should be since this is a British publication), and there is a section of tricks from such well-known creators as Phil Goldstein, Steve "I take my coffee black" Beam, Angelo Carbone, Aldo Colombini, Peter Duffie, and John Lenahan.

But the focus of this book is the year in review, and there lots of reviews: 13 book reviews, 19 trick reviews, and 25 video reviews.

There are also awards given, for such categories as Best Book Value for the Money, Best Overall Book, and so forth.
The Yearbook staff also reviewed current magic magazines and gave awards in four categories. All of us here at MAGIC are pleased and proud to have won in three of the four categories. Thanks, guys.

The Yearbook also contains a large listing of agents, broadcasting companies, magic dealers, magic events, and lectures. Again, the focus is on the U.K.