Magishing My Way by Scott Guinn – Practical Performance Magic for Real Audiences

Magishing My Way by Scott Guinn is a 128-page comb-bound, fully photo-illustrated collection of practical magic routines designed for real-world performance. Subtitled Conjuring Routines for the Performing Prestidigitator, this book focuses on polished, audience-tested material that Scott Guinn has used extensively in paid performances for lay audiences.

Rather than simply explaining methods, Guinn shares both the “how” and the “why” behind each routine—covering construction, timing, presentation, and performance thinking. This makes the book especially valuable for magicians looking to build stronger routines rather than simply learn isolated tricks.

The material spans close-up, stand-up, and platform magic, with a wide variety of plots and props, including cards, rings, and specially prepared effects.

Included Material Features:

• 5 routines requiring only a standard deck of cards
• 6 strong card routines using readily available gaffs
• 3 feature routines designed as prepared showpieces
• 2 powerful two-deck routines for larger impact
• Scott Guinn’s acclaimed ring and stick routine
• A strong adult-audience closing routine noted for big reactions
• A platform routine with a borrowed finger ring, combining humor and magic
• Bernard Sims’ respected “Really Linked” routine
• Additional professional effects, ideas, and performance insights

A key strength of the book is its commercial practicality—the routines are designed not just to fool, but to entertain, engage, and play strongly for real audiences. The variety of material also makes it suitable for performers working in different environments, from close-up shows to platform settings.

The full photographic illustration throughout the book helps clearly explain handling and setup, making the routines easier to study and implement.

Highlights:

• 128-page comb-bound edition
• Fully photo-illustrated throughout
• Written by professional magician Scott Guinn
• Includes close-up, stand-up, and platform material
• Strong focus on real-world performance routines
• Covers cards, rings, gaffs, and prepared effects
• Explains both method and presentation thinking
• Includes Bernard Sims’ Really Linked routine
• Material designed for strong audience reactions

Add professional, audience-tested routines to your repertoire—discover Magishing My Way and learn practical magic built for real performance situations.