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Learn how to mark your cards with Daniel Madison’s BLOOD System

February 6th, 2010 Comments

poker cheatThe BLOOD Marking System allows you to mark your own deck of cards in such a devious and secretive way that no spectator or poker opponent will ever suspect you of cheating. The BLOOD markings are subtle and encrypted yet very easy to read once you know the secret.

The Marked Deck aka “The weapon of choice for the amateur card cheat”.

Big thanks to Daniel Madison for releasing this little candy from his INSIDE masterpiece and serving it here on a silver platter.

Grab it after the jump, it’s completely free!

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Categories: free, magic, playing cards

Download Harry Houdini’s magic books from Google for Free

January 31st, 2010 Comments

houdini magicIf you are a Houdini fan or love to read the history of our art we have good news today.

The Harry Houdini Collection from the Library of Congress is available (at least 30 or 40 full texts of published materials) through Google Books in pdf format.

Read titles such as The right way to do wrong: an exposé of successful criminals and Ventriloquism explained: and juggler’s tricks, or legerdemain exposed: with remarks on vulgar superstitions.

Those are some badass long titles aren’t they?

Just go to Google Books and search for “Harry Houdini”, enjoy!

Via | BoingBoing

Categories: free, magic

Win 12 “Expert at the card table” Erdnase decks from Dan and Dave

January 29th, 2010 Comments

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Our friends Dan and Dave have just announced a new contest on their twitter. All you have to do is tweet out a message includding the #Erdnase hashtag and you will be entered into the draw.

Dan and Dave

The cards are printed using the same color green as the original 1902 book on Aristocrat stock using the Bee® back design with white borders.

Got a twitter account? Follow us and get our deals at instant speed!

Good luck!

Categories: contests, free, magic, playing cards

First Mind Reading iPhone App by Andrew Mayne is out!

January 28th, 2010 Comments

Bob the Psychic Cockroach reads your friend’s mind… with a little help from you.

iphone magic app

This animated application features Bob the talking psychic cockroach. He’ll ask your friend to choose one ESP symbol. After he hypnotizes them he’ll reveal what they’re thinking.

If Bob gets it wrong you can squish him!

It’s the best iPhone app out there that features a dancing singing magic cockroach!

Get it on your iPhone or iPod Touch from the iTunes App Store for just 99¢.

What other magic apps do you use on your iphone?
Via | Andrew Mayne

“Our iPad is Magical and Revolutionary.” – Steve Jobs

January 27th, 2010 Comments

apple ipad magical

“Good morning, and thank you all for coming today. We want to kick off 2010 by introducing a truly magical and revolutionary new product.”
-Steve Jobs

Do you agree this iPad thing falls into the “magical” category? Speak your mind, leave a comment!

Categories: magic

Ponta the Smith is back!

January 26th, 2010 Comments

sick ponta the smith

Sick is back in stock at Ellusionist so while you wait for my review (I ordered it on launch day) which should arrive soon you can take a look at the amazing trailer that the japanese producers, and magic shop, French Drop put together.

It caught my eye to the point I’ve barely touched my cards the last week. This guy is smooth with coins and his visual magic is the kind that I like.

You can check the full performances of the tricks go to frenchdroptube‘s channel.

The DVD was sold out within a week and now they are back, if you can’t wait for my word on the contents I’d say go for it, you never know when is it going to be sold out again.

Remember to use the coupon code ELL313 to get a 5% off your entire order at Ellusionist. If you need help using it check out our first screencast on how to get some extra decks for free.

-Alejandro Portela

Categories: coin magic, coupons, magic

“Illusionist.com” Domain goes up for Auction tonight

January 22nd, 2010 Comments

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This is a great opportunity for all the rockstar magicians with tons of money who want a super premium domain.

The keyword “Illusionist” gets over 300.000 Google searches every month.

Who do you think is going to get it?

David Blaine, Criss Angel, Cyril Takayama, David Copperfield, Luis de Matos? :P

Place your bets!

Anyway, if you are interested in discovering how things unfold head over to Latona’s Auction starting at $35.000 tonight.

And if you are bidding on this “super deal”, well, good luck, I guess…

Via | iTricks

Categories: magic

Save 50% on selected magic and cardistry DVDs at Alakazam

January 8th, 2010 Comments

The clearance section at Alakazam is a great place to find real bargains. With discounts up to 50% you can find amazing DVDs from all kinds of magic, mentalism, hypnosis and card flourishing. They are having a massive clearout in preparation for new releases so go take a look inside

If you love cardistry there are two best sellers that every self respected card flourisher should own, for under 15 pounds! The System by Dan and Dave Buck and Show off 3: King of Cards by the legendary Brian Tudor.


Make sure you check out all the offers and new products on the home page, they have amazing stuff and shipping is so fast within the UK and the whole Europe, but hey, they also ship worldwide!

There are limited numbers of each title and once they are gone, they are gone for good.

Be right back, i’m going to fill up my shopping cart ;)

Categories: coupons, magic