Magic Theory

The Practice Playbook contains tips from over twenty professional magicians that will help you get better practice and evolve your magic.

In Notes From a Fellow Traveller, Derren Brown shares tips on putting together a successful show and performing in general.

Clemens Ilgner wrote the book Practicing the Art of Magic as a guide for magicians to practice more meaningfully.

Tony Middleton's book Performing Magic will teach you acting skills that will help you elevate your magic.

Ken Weber's book, Maximum Entertainment 2.0, is a great source of information for all performing magicians (and other artists).

Unexpected Agenda will teach and inspire you for the whole year.

Just reading Juan Tamariz’s Verbal Magic is a magical experience.

Sharing Secrets is a fantastic book on magic theory by Roberto Giobbi.

Start performing magic in restaurants and bars thanks to Al James' Conjuror at the Table.

Jamie D. Grant's The Approach is a handbook for the working magician.

Learn how to work with humor from one of the best comedy magicians.

Magical Problems and Mental Solutions shares nine creative ideas from Michael Murray.

The book Parallax is a collection of Max Maven's contributions to the MAGIC Magazine.

Learn how to create innovative magic tricks.

The Psychology of Magic: From Lab to Stage offers several ways to improve your magic based on scientific research.