A Portal to Golden Age Magic

Step back in time to the golden age of magic with "Laurie Ireland's Year Book 1946," a timeless compendium of innovative tricks, insightful routines, and practical wisdom from the legendary magician, Laurie Ireland. Originally published over 75 years ago, this remarkable collection remains a vital resource for magicians seeking to enrich their repertoire with classic effects and discover foundational principles. Ireland's ingenuity shines through each page, offering a captivating glimpse into the creative mind of a true master.

An Expansive Repertoire for Every Magician

Dive into an extraordinarily diverse array of magical effects suitable for various performance settings. Whether you're a close-up artist, a mentalist, or a stage performer, this book delivers. Explore stunning visual magic like the "Blendo Load" and "Method For An Unprepared Blendo," alongside ingenious mental feats such as "Tic Tac Toe - A Super Mental Stunt" and "Okito Goes Mental." Card enthusiasts will delight in effects like "One Card In 52" and "The Card In The Noose," while those seeking grander illusions can delve into "Paper Lady An Illusion For Production Of A Girl" or the "Colossal Glass Of Beer Production." The book also features unique entries like "Wine To Beer A Chemical Trick," "My Favorite Routine With Otto The Duck," and the surprising "Cut Ribbon Gag."

Beyond the Tricks: Practical Wisdom and Ingenious Ideas

More than just a list of tricks, "Ireland's Year Book 1946" offers invaluable advice on the art of magic. Discover practical tips on presentation, prop construction, and routining with sections like "Two Tips On Tricks," "About Tables," and "Routining For The 'Little Fellow'." Ireland shares his insights on creating engaging performances and making the most of utility props such as the "Utility Glass" and "Utility Folder For Sucker Effects." From the whimsical "Candy From The Air" to profound new ideas like "A New Idea On Rising Cards," this book is a wellspring of inspiration, providing both complete routines and foundational concepts that can be adapted and expanded upon by the modern magician. This is an essential addition to any magic library, promising countless hours of study and creative development.

Original Specs

My Blendo Load

Amazing Coincidence

You Can't Lose - Apparently!

Okito Goes Mental

My Favorite Routine With Otto The Duck

Two Tips On Tricks

One Card In 52

Dice Stack Addenda

A New Idea On Rising Cards

Confetti And Milk

Method For An Unprepared Blendo

Drink Your Milk

Cut Ribbon Gag

About Tables

Wine To Beer A Chemical Trick

Utility Glass

The Floating Glass

Candy From The Air

Paper Lady An Illusion For Production Of A Girl

An Addition To Reversette

The Crystal Flame

The Magic House

Checkers To Pear To Rice

Colossal Glass Of Beer Production

Tic Tac Toe - A Super Mental Stunt

The Card In The Noose

A Bar Bet

Production Of A Real Lit Cigar

Aladdin's Lamp

Block And Wand Penetration

Utility Folder For Sucker Effects

One, Two, Three

Routining For The 'Little Fellow'

1st edition 1946, 34 pages; PDF 47 pages.

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Laurie Ireland - Ireland's Year Book 1946 (Instant Download)