Baker’s Bonanza – Classic Mentalism, Close-Up & Stand-Up Magic by Roy Baker

Baker’s Bonanza by Roy Baker is a sought-after, now limited and out-of-print collection of powerful magic and mentalism routines. Widely regarded as one of the best-value books in magic literature, it contains a diverse range of practical material for close-up, stage, and mental performance.

A Hidden Gem of Practical Magic

At the heart of Baker’s Bonanza is Roy Baker’s elegant and highly respected PATIO Force, considered a true classic of subtle card forcing techniques. This principle alone has influenced countless performers.

In addition, the book reveals Baker’s complete mental act, offering a rare glimpse into a fully structured professional performance.

Featured Routines

Inside Baker’s Bonanza, you will find a wide variety of effects spanning multiple branches of magic:

• Psycho Card – strong psychological card revelation
• Blindfold Discovery – perception-based mental routine
• Crazy Speller – interactive spelling effect with strong audience engagement
• Star Location – location-based mental effect
• Additional close-up, card, coin, and stand-up routines

Each effect is designed for practical use with real audiences.

A Complete Performer’s Toolbox

Roy Baker combines multiple performance disciplines in this single volume, including:

• Mentalism
• Close-up magic
• Card magic
• Coin magic
• Stand-up routines

This makes Baker’s Bonanza a versatile resource for performers looking to build a well-rounded repertoire.

Why This Book Stands Out

Beyond individual tricks, the value of this work lies in its real-world applicability and direct performance focus. The routines are designed to be practical, strong, and adaptable to different performance environments.

It is widely considered one of the most valuable and underrated books in magic literature due to its depth and variety.