Anthony Owen was known as one of the most influential creators in the field of mentalism, and many of his original plots and effects are featured in the repertoires of the most famous and respected performers in the field. Mr. Owen was also acknowledged as an expert in the realm of television magic, having produced some of the most memorable content for Derren Brown, John Archer, Pete Firman, and dozens of others. Now, for the first time, Anthony has authored a hardbound collection—the definitive collected works—of his lifetime in magic.
Anthony has created magic and mentalism with business cards, playing cards, borrowed objects, and more. The focus in Secrets is on parlor material, which should be a refreshing surprise for those of us who are constantly in search of good material for large groups. Anthony’s material is almost always interactive, and focused on premise rather than technique. There’s always a fascinating wrinkle to Anthony’s presentations. You’ll learn a routine based around a game show, a diabolical card trick you can watch from underneath, dozens of other fantastic routines that don’t require tremendous practice.
- 237 pages
- 45 tricks
- Gorgeous hardbound, laminate cover
In addition to all of this, Anthony also penned an essay on magic for television, which is essential reading if you wish to work in this field. With a glowing introduction by Andy Nyman, Secrets is the mentalism release of the year, and a book we know you will return to again and again.
Contents of Secrets by Anthony Owen
- Foreword (Andy Nyman)
- Introduction (Anthony Owen)
- Intrerview
1. Sticky Tricks
- SOBW
- Lava Lamp (Sebastien Clergue)
- SOBW Further moughts
- Voodoo Tattoo
- Brainwash
- Pred-Ikea-ction
- Sticky Intruder
- Me Light Card
- Miracle Monte 2.0 (with Andy Nyman)
- Caravan Travellers
- Sticky Blue Danube
- Signed Card Anywhere (with John Lenahan)
- On the Cards
- Mark of Death (with John Lenahan)
2. Sleights and Sorcery
- The Caravan Move
- The Caravan Change
- The Caravan Sandwich (Roy Walton)
- Navarac (Roy Walton)
- The Caravan Kings (Roy Walton)
- Trick Photography (Peter Duffie)
- WSBP (Window Stealing Bottom Palm)
- Ambitious Card Finale
3. Coins
- The Amazing Karate Pencil of Death
- Elevated Matrix
4.Out of This Chapter
- Out of this Street
- Out of this House
- Our of this Book from the Library
5. Cards
- Holey Security Guards, Robin!
- The Miracle Card (with John Lenahan)
- Card-Toon Free (with John Lenahan)
- The Birthday Deck with Paul Andrews)
6. Simational Sorcery
- Silk Handkerchief to Spectator sleeve
- A Meal for Monteneuf
- The Perfect Match (with Marc Paul)
7. Mentalism
- Killer Kombustion (with Marc Paul & Andy Stone)
- Re: Monition
- Number at Card
- The Natural Lottery
8. Television Trickery
- Who Wants to Be a Magician?
- Big Survivor 2
- Deal Or No Ded
- Ring on Notepad
- rRecaffeinated come (with Mecahon, O'Connor&Pinner)
- Interactive Magic
- You Couldn't Planet
- Superstarsign
- Cards on TV
- Top Tips for a Magician on Television
Hardbound. 237 pages.