Original Magic – Frank Blaisdell, M.D.

Original Magic is a classic magic work by Frank Blaisdell, a Stanford-trained physician and accomplished magician with affiliations in several major magic organizations. The book brings together a wide range of original effects, ideas, and practical insights into magic performance.

It contains over 50 original tricks, effects, and concepts, covering both practical close-up magic and more experimental ideas. The material is organized into two main sections, offering a structured overview of Blaisdell’s creative approach to magic.

Section One includes table magic, special decks, card rise effects, penetrations, productions, card tricks, and ring routines.
Section Two expands into presentation theory and patter, along with ESP effects, predictions, psychokinesis, memory-based effects, and spirit-themed routines.

The book combines practical performance material with conceptual thinking, making it suitable for magicians interested in both method and presentation.

You receive with Original Magic a diverse collection of creative effects and ideas from an experienced magician and thinker in the field of magic.