Jim Ryan Close-Up Series #3 "Classic Card Routines"

by Philip Willmarth

This booklet describes Jim Ryan's Amazing Card Routines, which made him a magic celebrity, in the Chicago bar scene, during the 1960s and '70s. The stories of watching Mr. Ryan perform are now legendary in magic circles.

Please note: The copies we have have were stored in Phil Willmarth's basement for many years. They are from the only printing we are aware of in 1981. As such the booklet's covers you receive may be slightly discolored or fading. Otherwise the booklets are complete and very readable.

Contents Include: 

• Le Paul's Multiple Discovery
• The Plunger Change
• Jim's Palm
• The Ten Card Trick
• The Slide Back Count
• The Buckle Count
• The Six Card Trick
• Three Cards Across
• With Gratitude

Notes: The booklet cover Photo was taken by Tom Mullica, The I.B.M. Ring #247 "The Jim Ryan Ring", photo on page 17 was taken by Dr. Ed Hubeney, other photos were taken by Rick Bamman. The Jim Ryan Close Up Series originally had five books: #1 - Sensational Stunners; #2 - Entertaining Card Quickies (out of print) #3 - Classic Card Routines; #4 - The Famous Cups and Balls Routine; and (not numbered) James P. Ryan Lecture Notes - Bar Magic (out of print).

Details: Jim Ryan Close-Up 3 Classic Card Routines
©1981 James P. Ryan and Philip R. Willmarth
24 pages, Softcover, saddle-stitched, 8 1/2" by 11".

The copies we have in stock are from the Philip Willmarth Estate

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