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Bug Magic
This summer millions of kids will be going to their local libraries to "Catch the Reading Bug!" Will you have a program to present? You can get started right now with Jim Kleefeld's Bug Magic.

A great new book filled with two dozen great new tricks, routines & ideas for magic with an insect theme.
* Helpers magically choose a bug book and a bug puppet that match!
* Ants tunnel out a prediction message!
* Bees fly out of the hive with a volunteer's selected flower!
* A Tarantula magically finds its missing mate!
* Bees and a jar of honey are produced from an empty hive!
* Invisible fireflies are collected and turned into a light bulb!
* A silkworm magically fills his home with yards of silk!
* Butterflies appear in an empty net!
* Earthworms grow and shrink in size!
* plus more, more, more!

In addition to the 48-page pdf book on CD, you'll get
* Complete directions on how to make numerous insect tricks.
* Over 75 original pieces of artwork to create your own tricks.
* Over 80 large royalty-free insect photos.
* Over 15 nifty bug and insect fonts.
* Several bug fact sheets.
* Four pages of bug jokes and gags.
* Resources for bug magic tricks, bug puppets, & bug props.
* Huge fiction and non-fiction bug bibliographies.

This great trick, resource and idea CD is only $40. (Note: shipping is only $4 dollars on this item, even though the computer order system will show $7 dollars).

Amazing Rope Tricks DVD
On this DVD, you'll learn a host of miracles that can be performed with an ordinary length of rope. An no complicated sleight of hand is required! After watching this DVD, you'll be able to make magic with rope just about any time and anywhere. With DVD technology, these tricks are extremely easy to learn. By freezing frames, jumping to specific performances and explanations, mastering these tricks becomes elementary for everyone. This DVD will teach you how to:
-Cut and restore a rope! (Three different methods!)
-Make a rope penetrate through your neck or body!
-Perform the famous Professor's Nightmare effect!
-Cause a knot to simply vanish off a rope that has been cut and tied back together!
-See into the future by having the number of knots a spectator selects appear on a rope!
-And much, much more!
We've saved the best for last...the price is just $12 dollars!

Miser's Dream DVD by Chris Capehart
The Misers Dream is a classic effect that never fails to entertain audiences young and old alike. This new DVD by Chris Capehart is a great way to learn a wonderful, funny routine that you'll use in every family show you do! Chris uses an ungimmicked pail, with no tricky looking handles or droppers. And in addition to the Miser's Dream, you'll also learn Coins Across, Continuous Coins, One in the Hand and Two in the Pocket and the Total Vanish. Pros such as Jeff McBride, Dave Hamner, and the late Doug Henning all feature the timeless Miser's Dream in their shows, and now you can too. Just $25

Assisting the Magician DVD
Released due to popular demand! Brenda Hahne is not only my wife, but she is a great assistant (ok, so I am a bit biased!) Brenda presented this lecture on assisting at the first Magic Show Conference in Branson 2004. We have gone into the studio to video tape this lecture, and it's now available on DVD. This 38 minute presentation is a complete course on how to be a magician's assistant. How to enter, exit, how to stand, timing, handling props, etc. are all covered. Plus, you get to see these techniques in action, since a 40 minute show by Marty and Brenda Hahne is also included. We're very proud of this excellent program, and it is information not available anywhere else! Only $20.

Terry Herbert Kids Magic DVD
Terry Herbert is one of the worlds best children’s entertainers and on this DVD, you’ll see why. Terry does his complete show in a real-world situation in front of one of the worlds toughest audiences: a group of children and weaves a magical spell that keeps them all engaged, amazed, laughing and thoroughly entertained.
Then, Terry takes you behind the scenes and shares much more than just how the tricks work- he discloses the real secrets of how to truly entertain children. The children obviously love Terry and his magic (and you will, too!) and after the show, hell explain why.
This is solid-gold information that can transform you from just another cookie-cutter kid show performer into a real children’s entertainer and your show from a standard kids magic show into one your young audiences will never forget.
Effects & Concepts include:
Wanderful Banana Trick, Silver Sceptre, Rabbit in the House, A Present for my Mom ,The Shoelace that Broke, Vanishing Wand, Vanishing Silk, Color-Changing Silk, Mis-Made Flag, What makes children laugh, Why the banana trick is funny. Only $40

Magic for Under Fives DVD by Terry Herbert
Practical Magic has produced a delightful NEW DVD starring outstanding children's entertainer Terry Herbert. Terry is known as probably the leading entertainer for children in England. Now you can learn from his vast experience. His previous DVD (which we also stock) achieved legendary status as THE top teaching aid for all performers in this field, whether they are beginners or seasoned performers. His new DVD, looks at the younger audience, and is entitled 'Magic for Under 5s'. You see Terry performing a live show, then there is a section of explanation, followed by a discussion with another children's entertainer - David Kaye aka Silly Billy from New York.

The DVD lasts approximately 70 minutes and included on it are

Silly Counting
Silver Scepter
Blooming Wand
Two Little Dickie Birds
Tale of a Cat
New Style Magic Painting (watch Terry's young helper!)
Banana Trick

Monkey Puppet routine (worth the price of the DVD alone)
and Three Little Pigs

This is a very enjoyable DVD--I've watched it several times just for fun! Learn a lot for just $40.

Hats, Rabbits and Swords DVD by David Ginn
Would you like to learn how to present a summer library show? You can do no better than to watch this new DVD by David Ginn. Plus there's a whole lot more! This started out as a magic convention lecture, and David Ginn asked us (Marty and Brenda Hahne) to assist. We discussed two principles of entertaining children, featuring the Big Red Hand and Middle Diddle Silk. Next up, David presented his entire 45 minute library show, with routines including Airhead Rudy, Cheat Blendo, Mindreading Duck, DeLites, Big Book Bag, and more. Centerpiece is the Big Black Magic Hat routine! After the show, there was 20 minutes of explanation. Then the bonus: a live performance of Sherm's NOMA, the woman of 1000 lives, which David simply calls the sword box. And who is the woman in the box? Why, it's Brenda, and the assistant handing the swords to David is Marty! The encore is the Out of a Magic Hat huge production, with a big surprise ending! Professionally taped and edited, you'll find plenty you can use on the DVD. Normal retail price is $35, but you can get it here for just $25! NOW SALE $19