Close-Up Fantasies – Paul Harris

Close-Up Fantasies by Paul Harris is a collection of early and influential close-up magic effects that helped establish Harris as one of the most original creators in modern magic. Known for his inventive thinking and unconventional presentations, he focuses on strong, memorable effects built around simple but surprising principles.

This hardbound volume combines Books 1 and 2 of the Close-Up Fantasies series into a single edition, offering 117 pages of material that includes a range of close-up routines and creative ideas. The material reflects Harris’s signature style—direct effects with unusual plots and a strong emphasis on entertainment value.

The routines in Close-Up Fantasies explore a variety of close-up magic themes, particularly card-based effects and visual transformations. Each piece is designed to be practical for performance while maintaining a distinctive and imaginative presentation style.

As an early collection of his work, this book provides insight into the development of Paul Harris’s creative approach, which has had a lasting influence on contemporary close-up magic.

You receive with Close-Up Fantasies a compact collection of classic routines that showcase the early creative vision of Paul Harris.