25 Years of Reading Magic Books

Join me as I share my top 10 favorite magic books, drawing from years of collecting and reviewing! From Michael Ammar’s multidisciplinary masterpiece to Ted Annaman’s timeless mentalism, I’ll dive into what makes each book special, highlight a standout trick, and reveal why these books shaped my magic journey. Stick around for bonus picks, surprising lessons, and a challenge to create your own top 10 list. Perfect for magicians eager to explore the art through the pages of magic’s greatest works!

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🎥 Here are links to all the reviews I've done of books mentioned in this video:

The Magic of Michael Ammar -    • The Magic of Michael Ammar  
Classic Correspondence from Egyptian Hall Museum -    • Classic Correspondence from Egyptian Hall ...  
Approaching Magic by David Regal -    • Approaching Magic by David Regal  
Dear Mr. Fantasy by John Bannon -    • Erudite Magic Review: Dear Mr. Fantasy by ...  
Theater of the Mind by Barrie Richardson -    • Theater of the Mind Review | Re-Released  
Repertoire by Asi Wind -    • Repertoire by Asi Wind  
The Secret Ways of Al Baker by Todd Karr -    • The World of Al Baker's Magic  
Paramiracles -    • Ted Lesley's Paramiracles by Hermetic Press  
The Card Magic of Nick Trost -    • The Card Magic of Nick Trost  
The Jinx -    • Ultimate Source of Powerful Mentalism  

⏳ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - The Magic of Michael Ammar
2:08 - Classic Correspondence from Egyptian Hall Museum
3:18 - Approaching Magic by David Regal
4:14 - Dear Mr. Fantasy by John Bannon
5:24 - Theater of the Mind by Barrie Richardson
6:27 - Repertoire by Asi Wind
7:28 - The Secret Ways of Al Baker by Todd Karr
8:58 - The Perfected Center Tear by Richard Osterlind
10:01 - The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
11:05 - Annemann's Enigma by Todd Karr
12:06 - Bonus No. 1
12:48 - Bonus No. 2
13:16 - Bonus No. 3
13:55 - Lessons from my Top 10
14:29 - Don's Magic & Books
15:01 - Lesson No. 2
15:37 - The MOST IMPORTANT LESSON (+ homework)