The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic – Comprehensive Reference on Egg Effects

The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic, compiled and written by Donato Colucci and edited by Stephen Minch, is an extensive reference work dedicated entirely to magic with eggs—one of the most versatile props in magical performance. Illustrated by Joseph K. Schmidt, this volume explores the long-standing tradition of egg magic across close-up, parlor, and stage performance.

The egg has long been valued in magic for its simplicity and versatility: it is natural, familiar, and capable of producing strong comedic and visual effects. This encyclopedia brings together that tradition in a single, structured reference work designed for serious study and practical use.

This 319-page large-format volume contains more than 270 tricks and routines, collected from a wide range of historical and contemporary sources. In addition, it includes nearly 50 articles that explore techniques, theory, and performance ideas related to the use of eggs in magic.

The book is richly illustrated with over 490 detailed drawings by J.K. Schmidt, helping to clarify methods and presentations across a wide range of effects.

Covered Topics Include:

• Natural and imitation eggs
• Fake eggs and gimmicks
• Productions and vanish techniques
• Balancing effects
• Egg bag routines
• Transpositions and transformations
• Animations and comedic effects
• Miscellaneous routines and performance ideas

A particular strength of the book is its strong focus on parlor and stage material, making it especially valuable for performers working in larger venues where visual clarity and audience visibility are essential.

The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic serves as both a historical reference and a practical working guide, offering a deep exploration of how a simple object can be transformed into a wide range of magical effects.

Highlights:

• 319-page large-format encyclopedia
• Over 270 egg magic tricks and routines
• Nearly 50 additional instructional articles
• Extensive coverage of close-up, parlor, and stage magic
• Over 490 illustrations by J.K. Schmidt
• Edited by Stephen Minch
• Compiled and written by Donato Colucci
• Comprehensive reference on egg magic techniques and theory

Explore one of magic’s most versatile props in depth—add The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic to your library and discover the full range of performance possibilities with this classic magical object.