Arcane: Special Magical Arts Journal Issue - Rare Book

A double-barreled blast of brilliance from the golden age of close-up magic!

This is Volume 2, Issue 7 & 8 (Aug–Sep 1988) of Michael Ammar’s Magical Arts Journal—a special double issue that opened the vaults of Arcane, the legendary French magic publication known only to the inner circle… until now.

At the time, Arcane was a bi-monthly powerhouse in France, curated by Jean Yves Prost and Michel Balandras, showcasing the best and brightest in the business. This issue marked the English-language debut—and Michael Ammar handpicked the very best material from over 13 years of Arcane’s archives to bring to you.

Out of print. 32 pages. Very good condition.

Inside, you'll find a who’s-who of magical minds and a table of contents that reads like a secret spellbook:

• The Man Behind Arcane – meet the magician’s magician!
• Flip Pen-Cy (by Flip) – quirky, visual, unforgettable!
• Key Card Handling & Management (Roberto Giobbi) – sleight-of-hand wisdom at its finest.
• The Monster’s Tongue (James Hodges) – wild, weird, and wonderful.
• Me, Knot You! (James Hodges) – rope magic with a twist!
• Ten Tips on Telling Jokes (Bruce Gold) – because timing isn’t just for tricks!
• The Natural Lay of the Hand (Michael Ammar) – an essay that changes how you move.
• Make It Happen (Samuel Patrick Smith) – motivational magic from a master.
• The Little Cracker (Duraty) – a charming piece with bite!
• The False Turn Over of a Coin (Navasas & Pradel) – sleight-of-hand sleight-of-genius.
• The Ghost Glass (Duraty) – eerie, elegant, and effective.
• The Hofzinser Spread Control (J.N. Hofzinser) – a classic move from a timeless mind.

This is more than a magazine—it’s a portal into an era, a passport to creativity, and a must-have for any magician who craves rare, practical, and international magic.