Ask Alexander

Ask Alexander is the most valuable single resource in all of magic. The Conjuring Arts Research Center has worked hard to digitize materials in the public domain and make agreements with the rights holders of modern works. At present, it contains over two-million pages.  All access levels feature keyword search; instant translation into nearly fifty languages; and personal search history. In addition, you can easily create a personalized bookshelves and collections from your favorite documents.

Bronze 

Bronze access provides an incredible value for those who want a taste of what Ask Alexander contains. This level features:

• 500,000 pages of material
• Complete files of magazines such as the Sphinx, Genii, and Hugard’s Magic Monthly.
• Dozens of complete books by Jon Racherbaumer and the Miracle Factory.
• and much more

Bronze level access is available as part of our Charlier level membership package (which includes special discounts and our journal, Gibecière).

Silver

With over 750,000 pages of material, Silver level provides superior access. Aside from all Bronze material, this level includes a great more books and magazines, many of which have only been made available by special arrangement with the authors and publishers. Highlights include:

• Stewart James correspondence
• Sid Lorraine’s incredible files
• Dozens of Max Maven books.

Silver level Ask Alexander access is available as part of our Hofzinser level membership package (which includes special discounts and our journal, Gibecière).

Gold

Gold level features over 1,000,000 pages of material, the best outside of the library. Users will encounter vast troves of books, magazines, and rare items. This includes all of Bronze and Silver as well as:

• Rare books from before 1900’s
• Houdini Scrapbooks
• Hugard’s comprehensive personal files
• Dani DaOrtiz’s El Manuscrito
• Paul Harris books, and more.

Gold level Ask Alexander access is available for subscription as part of our Erdnase level membership package (which includes special discounts and our journal, Gibecière).