Collected Almanac by Richard Kaufman - Book

Build your close-up magic repertoire with The Collected Almanac, written and illustrated by Richard Kaufman. This hardbound book brings together 175 routines across more than 500 pages, with 800 illustrations to accompany its material.

Explore card and coin magic alongside impromptu routines featuring everyday objects, from rings and bills to spoons, pens, rubber bands, matches, dice, wristwatches, and seashells. It’s a substantial collection to browse when developing material for close-up performances.

• 175 routines: A wide range of ideas gives you plenty of material to explore.
• Almanac reprint: All 400 pages of the original Richard’s Almanac newsletter are reprinted in the book.
• Notable contributors: Find routines by Vernon, Jennings, Slydini, Hamman, Marlo, Sankey, Maven, Cervon, Carney, Gallo, and others.
• Illustrated hardbound edition: More than 500 pages and 800 illustrations make this a substantial reference for your magic library.

Most of the routines have not been published elsewhere, making this collection a rich source of close-up magic to study and revisit as you shape your next performance.