{"product_id":"the-magic-of-johnny-thompson-first-edition-book","title":"The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Second Edition) - Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e All of the material is the same as the original. However, this version is not signed and that is why the price is lower. This second edition also has a Vanishing Inc. logo on the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eAn iconic two-book set is finally available again in limited quantities at a lower price than ever before!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it was first released in 2018,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Johnny Thompson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the most highly-anticipated book launches ever. It sold out immediately and has since been sought after by magicians and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We have been fans of Johnny Thompson for more than forty years. He has helped create and refine virtually every branch of our stage and television work.” \u003ccite\u003ePenn \u0026amp; Teller\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Johnny is not only the most knowledgeable and proficient magician I have ever met, he is also a great teacher who is happy to share his knowledge... I have learned more about magic from Johnny Thompson than anyone else in the world.” \u003ccite\u003eLance Burton\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon Johnny’s passing in 2019, there were fears among the community that the book may never be printed again. However, as part of the acquisition of Magicana’s publishing business, Vanishing Inc. has gained the rights to re-print some of Magicana’s most seminal titles. Among them was\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Johnny Thompson\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis astounding two-book collection authored by master magician Jamy Ian Swiss is one of the most incredible deep dives into a legendary magician’s arsenal that you’ll ever find. Any magician that missed their chance to grab this the first time, can now finally learn Johnny Thompson’s best secrets. And, since this version is not signed, it's available at a lower price than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat made Johnny truly unique was his ability to master multiple trades. As The Great Tomsoni \u0026amp; Co., he created one of the most influential stage acts of his era. But he also had a sterling close-up repertoire, and a distinguished career as a trade-show magician. In his later years, he even became the go-to consultant for performing magic on television.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll never forget when Johnny was the Guest of Honor at The Session shortly before his passing. He brought the house down with his inimitable magic, and fantastic anecdotes about Vernon, Miller, and nearly every other important figure in magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Johnny Thompson\u003c\/em\u003e, Jamy Ian Swiss meticulously details\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e80 of Johnny Thompsons’ most cherished and celebrated routines\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beloved effects like The Cups and Balls, The Balls in the Net, The Egg Bag and The Gambler’s Ballad are expertly taught. There’s also\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epreviously unpublished material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom Johnny’s respected colleagues and mentors like Dai Vernon, Harry Riser and Ed Marlo. Johnny Thompson’s Trade Show Act is even explored in its entirety (including a sample script and his impossible $100 prediction).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs magic’s premiere book publisher, we took careful consideration into ensuring\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Johnny Thompson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas re-produced with the same exceptional quality you’ve come to expect from both Magicana and Vanishing Inc. This gorgeous, two-volume slipcased set contains over 600 pages and nearly 1,100 photographs.The forewords and introductions are also a who’s who of magic icons including Jamy Ian Swiss, Lance Burton, Teller and Levent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut simply,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Johnny Thompson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis everything you’d expect—and so much more—from one of magic’s most respected luminaries. It will be a cherished centerpiece in your library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis limited reprinting of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Johnny Thompson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis bound to sell out. We cannot guarantee when another printing will be available. So grab your copy now before it’s gone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"details-at-a-glance\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails at a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo hardcover books in a slipcase (12.5in x 9.25in x 2.75in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e78 routines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e663 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly 1,100 photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorld-class material (including unpublished routines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Jamy Ian Swiss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"More than 40 years ago Johnny Thompson welcomed me into his home and into his confidence. Since that day, every time I've met with Johnny I have learned something valuable from him about the real secrets of magic. These books are a treasure trove of knowledge from a true Master who has seen it all, done it all, and is generous enough to share his wisdom with the rest of us.”\u003ccite\u003eMichael Weber\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"contents\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"contents-of-the-magic-of-johnny-thompson\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Magic of Johnny Thompson\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"volume-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForeword by Jamy Ian Swiss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction by Teller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gambler's Ballad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarry Riser\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEverywhere Nowhere All Backs, The Ambilipstrous Card, The Kissed Card, Les Quick Cartes, The Bean Coins, Elmsley’s Brainweave, Expert Dunbury Delusion, Impromptu Shiner\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEd Marlo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Empty Balloon, KF + BC + EM2 = Another Universal, Stilted Tilt, Mental Card Miracle, Expert Estimating the Aces\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalls In The Net\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Macs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e|\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eZarrow Translating Deck, The Whispering Queen, The Prowling Jokers, Stopping Hofzinser, Location with a One-Way Back, The Classic Force, Underground Card Moves: Finlay Shift, Optical Shuffle, Carlyle Top Palm Replacement, Dribble Replacement\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenson Bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiller \u0026amp; 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