
NON PLUS ULTRA: HOFZINSER’s Salon Magic by Magic Christian – Vols III and IV
J. N. Hofzinser is one of the most significant magicians of the nineteenth century, and has been a role model and inspiration for great magicians ever since. He is the inventor of some of the best and most enduring card magic ever created. Yet information on his life...

Exemplars from the Ricky Jay Collection
We are very excited to offer this awe-inspiring visual journey through one of the greatest collections of magic books, broadsides, posters and other kindred subjects ever assembled. This massive, 8.5” x 11”, 350 page book is printed on beautiful acid-free archival...

The Phantom of the Card Table
The Phantom of the Card Table was originally a typescript that was written and circulated by Edward McGuire at the end of 1930 through about 1932. This became an instant underground classic and all the prominent card men of that time, including Dai Vernon, were...

The First Card Tricks in Print?
We are pleased to break some very exciting news for anyone interested in the early history of card magic. After years of hunting down a very elusive book, we can finally confirm that the first printed book known to date that presents methods for card tricks has...
David Roth Online Memorial
On March 13th 2021, what would have been David Roth's 69th birthday, Lisa Roth, Regina Monaco and Asi Wind hosted an online Zoom memorial for David. If you missed the memorial or would like to watch it again we have it posted here for your convenience....

David Roth – In Memoriam
In 2011 Conjuring Arts was blessed to welcome a new team member, the legendary master, David Roth. David was world renown for his unequaled skill with sleight of hand coin magic and is considered by most as the most skillful coin magician of all time. Not only was...

John Mendoza
I'm very sad to announce that my great friend and mentor, John Mendoza, has passed away. John always remained sort of an outsider in our art. He performed magic for laymen for many decades. Even though he was a past master he didn't often perform at magic conventions...

New Store Discount for Current and Former US Military Personnel
The Conjuring Arts Research Center is grateful for the service provided by the men and women of the U.S. military. We now offer a 20% discount to all current and former U.S. military personnel. Please provide us with proof of service* and we will be happy to adjust...

FREE Classics While You Are Stuck At Home!
At Conjuring Arts we are seeing and experiencing the results of this new worldwide pandemic and our mission to spread the art of magic continues, just at a slightly slower rate. The library staff is at home and safe, but that doesn't stop us from working on our...

Jerry’s Nugget Playing Cards
Playing Cards are one of the most ubiquitous tools any magician would use. Of course, the quality and design of cards have changed a lot over the last 100 or so years but magicians can be counted on to have favorites. Right up there with Bicycle Riders and Bee 67...