Very rare and vintage Instantaneous Card Production from Pocket Set – a bit of very early 20th century magical history. Made and marketed by Will Goldston – from his shop at 14, Green Street, Leicester Square, London. This is an amazing pair of original Will Goldston card indexes, with the original instructions by Will Goldston. The indexes and instructions are in fantastic condition, especially considering their age.
The indexes are made from stiffened black linen cloth and could still be used today, however one would most likely keep them in a collection. The instructions are original and complete, with only a very small crease in on of the corners. This is a must for any serious magic collector, as I have not seen another example as fine as this one.

I couldn’t agree more.

Will Goldston 'Cabinet Of Tricks' Box Top

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Auction, Will Goldston

The Bristol arm of Amnesty International is holding a fine art auction to raise funds and awareness. Derren Brown has kindly donated a fine painting of Eddie Izzard to add to the wealth of art from other artists including some prints by Banksy.

The auction is to take place at the Watershed Media Centre, in the centre of Bristol, on Saturday 5th December 2009. Viewing is from 2pm and the even starts at 5pm. All artwork has been donated for free.

You can view all the art on offer here.

Portraits - Brown, Derren New Book

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It dates from 1939 and lists, amongst others, Jean Hugard and The Great LeVante & Co. Also listed is one Li Ching Soo: presumably yet another Chung Ling Soo impersonator.

It’s an interesting bit of magical ephemera for sale at a reasonable price.

Will Goldston 'Cabinet Of Tricks' Box Top

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Auction, Vintage Magic

It has come to my attention that there are two interesting and important pieces of magical paraphernalia currently for sale on eBay.

The first is Kettle used by the great levanteThe item description states was given away in one of his stage performances.

The other item is a bowl used by the great Chung Ling Soo and bought by the seller from a magic circle auction.

I’m afraid I can’t vouch for the seller so as always it’s buyer beware but they surely have to be worth a punt.

Portraits By Brown, Derren New Book

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There is a first edition of Will Goldston’s famous book Exclusive Magical Secrets for sale on ebay
. This is number 755 of 1000 and is in fantastic condition.

I am fortunate enough to own a copy (number 252 originally owned by Bennett Scott) otherwise I’d be bidding myself. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a piece of magical history. I don’t make a habit of plugging other peoples auctions, but this is a rare find and deserves to be once again owned by a member of the magical set.

Will Goldston 'Cabinet Of Tricks' Box Top

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Auction

Will Goldston 'Cabinet Of Tricks' Box Top

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Tshirts, tshirt

Headlong Theatre is touring a production of “Edward Gant’s Amazing Feats of Loneliness” by Anthony Neilson
and directed by Steve Marmion.

Here’s what the Times Online says:
“Roll up, roll up, for Anthony Neilson’s mad freakshow of misery, first performed in 2002 and now revived by Headlong. A travelling Victorian spectacle complete with red velvet drapes, creaky stage illusions and a mysterious top-hatted impresario…”

If you can find your way around the wonderfully original tour website, you will find more of the wonderfully nostalgic artwork.

The tour dates are as follows:

• 26th February – 7th March 2009 – Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
• 10th March – 14th March 2009 – West Yorkshire Playhouse
• 17th March – 21st March 2009 – Citizens’ Theatre, Glasgow
• 24th March – 28th March 2009 – Clwyd Theatr Cymru
• 31th March – 11th April 2009 – Soho Theatre, London

Paul Daniels,Original Signed Autograph Album Page !

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Live Performance

Derren Brown Pure Effect Absolute Magic + Signed Prog !

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Tshirts

Here’s what they say:

Derren Brown is known to his devoted fans as a brilliant showman and illusionist. His television shows attract audiences in the millions and his live show plays to sell-out audiences every night. But in his spare time, Derren uses a very different skill. He is a prodigiously talented artist who paints caricatures of famous faces from around the world. He has painted everyone from Richard Dawkins to Robbie Williams, from Anthony Hopkins to Amy Winehouse, and here for the first time they are all collected together, with Derren’s thoughts on the person concerned and why he wanted to paint them in the first place. This title is a must for all of Derren’s fans.

Corrinda - 13 Steps To Mentalism - Classic Book

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Derren Brown, News

According to TubeFilter News Gary’s younger brother and fellow King of Queens actor Kevin James is directing the series that will air online later in the year.

Centenary Of Magic Circle Cover Signed By Paul Daniels

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