The Complete Ganson Magic Teach-In Series – Classic Instruction in One Definitive Volume

The Complete Ganson Magic Teach-In Series is a comprehensive collection of instructional magic booklets originally created by Lewis Ganson, one of the most respected magic authors of the late 20th century. Beginning in the late 1970s, the original Teach-In series became widely regarded for its clear, step-by-step teaching style and strong visual instruction.

This special hardcover edition, published by L&L Publishing, brings together all 17 original Teach-In booklets into a single, expanded volume. Across 570 pages, it offers a broad and carefully organized library of classic close-up and stage magic, covering cards, coins, ropes, rings, stage manipulation, and more.

Each section is supported by Ganson’s precise instructional writing and extensive photography, which has been enhanced and rescreened for improved clarity in this collected edition. The result is a visually rich and highly structured reference work suitable for both students and experienced performers.

Included Material Highlights:

• Matching the Cards
• Rovi Reveals
• The Three Card Monte as Entertainment
• Bernard’s Lesson on Coin Magic
• The Okito Box routines
• Colombini’s Cups and Balls
• Dice stacking techniques
• Hindu thread trick
• Card fans and visual manipulation
• Thimbles and ring magic
• Cigarette productions
• Floating and dancing cane
• Sympathetic silks
• Zombie (floating ball)
• Ring routines and classical stage effects

Contributing Magicians Include:

The material features routines and ideas from many influential figures in magic, including Dai Vernon, Alex Elmsley, Aldo Colombini, Ali Bongo, Rovi, Bobby Bernard, and numerous others, making this a historically significant compilation of modern classic magic.

Designed for both close-up and stage performers, this collection provides a wide range of techniques, presentations, and performance concepts that have influenced generations of magicians.

The production quality of this edition is also noteworthy: a cloth-bound hardcover with gold-foil stamping, matching end sheets, and a full-color dust jacket, making it both a practical reference and a collector’s item.

Highlights:

• 570-page hardcover compilation
• All 17 Ganson Teach-In booklets in one volume
• Extensive illustrated step-by-step instruction
• Close-up, stage, and manipulation magic included
• Contributions from major figures in magic history
• Enhanced photographic reproduction
• High-quality cloth binding with gold-foil detailing
• Essential reference for serious magic study

Explore decades of classic instruction in one definitive volume—add The Complete Ganson Magic Teach-In Series to your library and study foundational material from some of magic’s greatest minds.