Here are our magic recommendations this month. Not necessarily new, but always good!

	I was privileged to see Craig Petty lecture recently. He is a clever guy and his routines with this coin are a knockout - and best of all, require very little (or no!) sleight of hand. Recommended. Includes two bags with the DVD. Use any currency. £14.96
	Although Craig is primarily a coin man, he also showed us some very clever card work. Here is a collection of it on DVD. All designed for high impact at minimum effort. £17.99
	Here’s an unnusual and appealing mental trick ideal for platform or close up work. The bare bones of the plot is locating each of 4 spectator’s rings, but it is an entertaining and clever routine, which fits in the pocket easily. 1/3 off at the moment, so only £20.70

Here are our magic recommendations this month. Not necessarily new, but always good!

	Any Card at Any Number (ACAAN) is a plot I am slightly obsessed with! So I was delighted to discover this new instant download (55page) with a very strong version of this effect and several variations and extras. Well worth a look at £19.99
	The classic Koran prediction is given a different twist by the talented Stephen Tucker. You deal through the cards and stop where the spectator says (no force). A duplicate of their chosen card is in the specially produced leather wallet. Currently on special at only £8.05
	This is as clever (and atmospheric) a version of a ‘living and dead’ test as you’ll ever find. All themed around the Titanic. Comes with nicely produced cards, but the principle can be extended to different themes and presentations. A great effect. £29.99.

Here are our magic recommendations this month. Not necessarily new, but always good!

	As a fan of both Stephen Tucker and the BBM DVDs, when I saw this was reduced I had to mention it. Lots of clever tricks possible with a custom Bicycle gimmick. 2 extra routines included on the DVD also. Bargain at only £11.50
	There’s quite a bit of noise about this new magical accessory. Enables you to vanish small items and simultaneously produce a loud bang! Only £26.99
	If you read this site regularly you will know I love strong mental magic and especially clean ‘think of a card’ or ACAAN effects. It looks like Devin Knight has come up with a clever and funny variation on this theme. £22.99.

Here are our magic recommendations this month. Not necessarily new, but always good!

	A friend performed this at the club the other day and it was amazing. In essence a photograph which includes a watch proves to show the exact time that the spectator selects. Only one photograph, in view all the time. Very clever working and extremely easy to do - so you can concentrate on the presentation. My kind of trick. £64.99
	This is another ‘old’ trick which deserves to be rediscovered. A spectator’s merely thought of card totally vanishes from your hands. It was watching Eugene Burger perform a variation on this that convinced me of its value. An easy and impressive version of the Princess Card Trick. Only £12.97
	This is a new one and is available as an instant download. Very visual. Burn the whole deck and restore just the spectator’s card. Watch the demo for a great effect. £9.99.

Here are our magic recommendations this week. Not necessarily new, but always good!

	In a ‘credit crunch’ tricks with cash ought to appeal! And this is a very nice looking penetration of a bank note with a playing card. £12.99
	I have recently finished reading Phill Smith’s first book - Mitox - The Falsely Spoken Word - and thoroughly enjoyed it. His approach is to the point, subtle, and suitable for use in the real world. So whilst I haven’t yet read Yokai, it is sure to be worth a look if you enjoy good mentalism. £27.50
	I was recently re-learning my chop cup and balls routine and the combination set really does add an extra element to the routine - especially if your sleight of hand is not so hot. Here’s a nice set for £27.95.

Here are our magic recommendations this week. Not necessarily new, but always good!

	This is an unusual trick which I have not seen before, where a metal arm band penetrates a chosen card. Very visual. £18.95
	I have recently been reading some classic Eugene Burger books and have been reminded again of his great thinking about magic and in particular how to perform magic that moves people. This DVD is a masterclass in presentation and will help you think more creatively about your magic. £21.95
	The ‘Flipper’ coin was one of the first gimmicked coins I owned and is incredibly versatile. (Check out - Craig Petty’s excellent Flipped Out DVD if you want more ideas with it). Here is a good quality version for £22.95.

Here are our magic recommendations this week. Not necessarily new, but always good!

	As you may know I am a big fan of Paul Harris’ Art of Astonishment books, and this DVD has some of the choice effects from the books on it. Cards, notes, even fizzy drinks. All treated to the Paul Harris touch. Ideal Magic Christmas present? £17.99
	I wouldn’t normally recommend two DVDs in the same month, but Mark Mason’s set is worth a mention. Mark is a great performer and his magic is very entertaining. You will love watching these 2 DVDs and will learn some wonderful magic as performed in the real world. £24.99 (and if you already have this set, have you seen his new set - Decade)
	And to finish with, a wonderful close-up miracle from Jon Allen. A really visual transposition of two pairs of cards - and best of all it is easy to do. Highly recommended. Only £12.99.

Here are our magic recommendations this week. Not necessarily new, but always good!

	So this one’s been around for quite some time now, but just recently I have seen a couple of people perform it at my local magic club, and I think it is strong magic. An appealing plot and clever prediction. And easy to do. Only £12.99
	We always like the BigBlindMedia DVDs - strong magic and taught in an amusing manner. This is a massive 3 disc set - 27 strong effects - mainly cards. Recommended. And currently reduced from £49.99 to only £35.25
	I haven’t plugged an all time classic book for a while, so I thought this was the moment. This is a beautifully produced book containing strong magic from all the greats. And look at the scope - 720 jam-packed pages, over 250 card effects, over 140 coin effects, 145 other items, plus articles and editorials and a big index to help you find things! Only £49.99.

Here are our magic recommendations this week. Not necessarily new, but always good!

	I haven’t tried this yet, but I was so pleased with the Gordon Bean effect I was playing with last month that I thought this would probably be worth a look. Especially because it is currently reduced! Its a pretty much sleight-free and examinable 3 card monte type effect. £8.21 (reduced from £11.99)
	I’m currently working through another of Bannon’s books and love his style and creativity. Some of the effects require a certain proficiency with cards, but you will find lots to use and to stimulate other ideas in his work. Should be in everyone’s library. £29.99
	For those of you who are newer to magic (though I have heard more experienced magicians speaking very highly of these), and/or who prefer learning via DVDs, this is a cheap DVD teaching some excellent and straightforward effects. The workings are simple so you can concentrate on the presentation. And you will learn a lot about that from watching Mr Dowden. Well worth a look. A second volume is also available. Only £14.99.

Here are our magic recommendations this week. Not necessarily new, but always good!

	I got this a couple of weeks ago and absolutely love it. It takes the premise of ‘Parade of the Kings’ and adds a decent plot and extra kickers. Basically the spectator nominates one of four cards which turns out to be the Queen he has previously (freely) chosen. Then all the other cards turn out to be jokers. A very powerful and entertaining effect and dead easy to do! Highly recommended. £14.99 (you may also be interested in this EXCELLENT ebook which contains loads of brilliant mental magic and includes an ungaffed version of Entourage - Mind Blasters - only £12.50 and you can download it instantly!.
	I have long been a fan of Phil Goldstein (aka Max Maven), even more so since reading his wonderful Prism book, and when I noticed that this little classic was reduced at the moment I thought I would bring it to your attention. A clever prediction in the shape of a ‘psychological reading’ and full of the subtleties you expect from the great man. And currently only £4.70 (less than half price).
	I’ve always loved the classic chop cup routine, ever since watching Paul Daniels perform it so well when I was a youngster. But I love the idea of this ‘Dice Chop Cup’ which seems to me to be a slightly more logical prop than a normal cup. £59.99.