A Pocketful of Miracles (Limited / Out of Print) – Hugh Miller

A Pocketful of Miracles by Hugh Miller is a practical collection of close-up magic and impromptu effects designed for performance in everyday situations. The material focuses on routines that can be performed with common objects found in pockets, on tables, or borrowed from spectators.

The book emphasizes simplicity of props combined with strong visual or conceptual impact. Many of the effects are structured to be performed in casual environments, making them suitable for walk-around magic, informal settings, or spontaneous performances.

Included in the collection are a wide range of effects such as:

Coin Through Saucer
Coin From Bread Roll
Coin and Glass of Water
Balancing Coins
Phoenix Matches
Multiplying Matches
Psychic Steam
Burning Sugar
Production of a Glass of Wine
Bending a Spoon
Salt Transposition
Seven-Cornered Napkin
Vanishing Shaker
Disappearing Pen
Telekinesis effect
Vanishing Ring
Penny Through the Table
Something From Nothing
Tantalizing Pencil
Torn Up
Color Preview
Impromptu Prediction
and many additional effects

The routines range from simple self-contained effects to more theatrical pieces, all designed around the idea of creating strong reactions with minimal or everyday props.

Due to its limited release and out-of-print status, this book is regarded as a collectible within magic literature.

Details:

Written by Hugh Miller
Focus on impromptu and pocket magic
Uses everyday and borrowed objects
Close-up and casual performance material
Wide variety of coin, match, and object-based effects
Limited / out-of-print edition
Includes both visual and conceptual magic

A practical collection of portable magic designed for real-world performance anytime, anywhere.