10 Magic Books to Help You Create a Show

Ever struggled with how to put together a magic show? In this episode of Erudite Magic, Jeff is sharing his top 10 resources to help you put together something you'd be proud to show to an audience.
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⏲️ Timestamps:
0:00 - How do I put together a magic show?
0:45 - Book 10
2:16 - Book 9
3:26 - Book 8
4:13 - Book 7
5:51 - Book 6
6:50 - Where can I buy magic books?
7:25 - Book 5
8:44 - Book 4
10:05 - Book 3
11:22 - Book 2
12:28 - Book 1
13:43 - How to apply these books
14:18 - A controversial opinion

[@EruditeMagic]

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[@jethro1963]

Just like my books, DVDs, PDFs, I consider these videos as part of my magic library or collection. I download the ones that I find apropos and instructional to me (The Five Foot Library for example). This video was a download :)

[@EruditeMagic]

Glad to hear that, Jethro! Happy to be of service 👍

[@johngrahammagic]

Sunday means another enjoyable Erudite Magic video! Thanks for the shout-out, Jeff! I am honored to be in such an excellent company of authors.

[@EruditeMagic]

The honor is mine, my friend! 🙏

[@DellWolfensparger]

Just bought that Dan Harlan Book from Don's, Thanks for the recommendation.

[@EruditeMagic]

Of course! It's a great resource 👍

[@kennomagic]

Like wise-- getting that book.

[@utkarshjohri4805]

Absolutely brilliant, loved every single point you made. I started with a lot of Gregory wilson effects and I looked at every effect from other creators and asked myself, "how would Gregory Wilson perform this" and before I knew it, I was talking like him, making jokes like him. It didn't feel unnatural, but to the contrary, it felt like a safe place.

[@EruditeMagic]

Love hearing stories like yours! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@miltonfine5216]

10. The Royal Road To Card Magic by Frederick Braue and Jean Hugard 9. Stage By Stage by John Graham 8. Handsome Jack by John Lovick 7. The Book by Gene Anderson 6. Notes From A Fellow Traveler by Derren Brown 5. The Professional Mentalist's Field Manual by Richard Osterlind 4. Maximum Entertainment by Ken Weber 3. Tarbell Course in Magic, Volume 3 by Harlan Tarbell 2. The Approach by Jamie D. Grant 1. More Than Meets the Eye by Dan Harlan

[@captainmagic4797]

You are the man

[@tomernemet6181]

I've been watching your videos for a while, and just realised I never commented. You're awesome! Such great content. Thanks

[@EruditeMagic]

Pleasure to "meet" you! Thanks for the kind words and for watching 🙏

[@tomernemet6181]

@@EruditeMagic you too 😉

[@kalvheps5973]

You’ve obviously done the research for your shows!This shows what you need to do to get into performing.Excellent!

[@EruditeMagic]

Thanks, Kalvin!

[@EruditeMagic]

Thanks, Kalvin!

[@andrewgmerek1514]

Excellent list and video. Thanks.

[@EruditeMagic]

You bet, Andrew!

[@RobertBallMagician]

A wonderful upload great books to have 😊👍😊👍

[@EruditeMagic]

Thanks, Robert!

[@Dr.Tinkerpaw]

Tarbell 3, or as I call it the "Orange One", is an invaluable guide. It was intrical to putting together my early shows and still is. I'm going to have to check out the Dan Harlan PDF. I am currently building a new show. I almost forgot that I have Maximum Entertainment 2.0, another great book! I love these videos! Thanks for doing this! P.S. I ended up getting Ted Leslie's Paramiracles. Excellent book!

[@EruditeMagic]

Awesome!! 🙌

[@kennomagic]

This was a fantastic episode!! I had not heard of several of these books even though involved in magic for some time. And your opinion at the end? Makes total sense in a world where many shun live performances and merely present video magic - the guts and gumption to do live magic should be so strongly encouraged that even the (early) copying of some one's style or "voice" must be embraced if it increases live magic.

[@EruditeMagic]

Thanks, Kenno!!

[@benjaminholley394]

All excellent suggestions. My favorite in this category (and many others) is Parlour Tricks by Morgan & West. It walks through an entire show, explaining not only the tricks, but also the script, staging, lighting, etc., and how certain pieces developed over time and why they remain in the show and in that spot in the show. Plus the writing is very funny.

[@EruditeMagic]

I like that one, too.

[@georgeyounts9391]

Another great post. Good to see you ended w/ Harlan's workbook. You the man!

[@EruditeMagic]

Thanks, George!

[@ThomasDixonMagic]

Great video and super helpful ! I would say that Tommy wonder building an Act (edited by Tom Stone) is missing :)

[@EruditeMagic]

This is the first time I've heard of that resource, so thanks for sharing! I'll have to check it out 👍

[@dominic_cards]

Such a great video Jeff!!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@EruditeMagic]

Thank *you*, Dominic!

[@ty.dailey]

Ooo, I have been looking for The Approach. I’m definitely looking forward to that one being reprinted!

[@EruditeMagic]

Can't wait for you to get a copy, Ty!

[@tricko2211]

Great advise,thanks

[@EruditeMagic]

You bet, Geoff! 👍

[@matthewtolman4772]

I wasn't aware of a few of these, so thanks for the introduction! I often see people recommend Jeff McBride's The Show Doctor. Have you read that one?

[@EruditeMagic]

You're welcome! I have not, but it's come up a few times...I need to investigate

[@HanselSP]

GREAT video…

[@EruditeMagic]

Thanks, Hansel!! 😃🙏