Impossibilia by John Bannon - Rare Book
Ready to fry minds and win crowds—without the finger cramps?
John Bannon’s Impossibilia delivers close-up magic with bite, brains, and buckets of commercial appeal. With over 33 powerhouse routines, this collection isn’t just fun to read—it’s built to perform. Every effect is either self-working or light on sleights, making this book a goldmine of clever thinking and practical magic.
These are the kinds of tricks that get gasps, laughter, and that beautiful pause before the applause hits.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- Play It Straight (Triumph) – a clean, impossible triumph routine
- Twilight Zone Assembly – surreal, smooth, and stunning
- Terrorist Card Vanish – yes, it’s exactly as bold as it sounds
- The Brass Zero – a prediction that hits like a hammer
- Photologic – mental magic meets methodical madness
- Of Cups and Fuzzballs – a brilliant twist on a classic
- And the hilarious bonus section: Real Men Don’t Carry Coin Purses
Plus, over 160 pages, fully illustrated, crystal-clear instructions, and routines that’ll quickly work their way into your A-material.
Hardcover. Out of print. Very good condition. (The white marks on the cover in the picture are light reflections.)
Whether you’re at the table, in the trenches, or performing for a packed house, Impossibilia gives you the firepower to astonish—and the finesse to keep ‘em coming back for more.