Secret Language

04/01/2023

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07/09/2020

From the Notebooks. Live now on secretlanguage.com

02/06/2020

09/04/2020

It has been roughly three months since I’ve received in my hands the first copies of Secret Language - Vol. 1 and I couldn’t be more proud of the final result. Written for professionals and serious students of Magic, I poured my heart and soul into each page. Only 1000 copies. If you’re interested, head over to secretlanguage.com, read the hints, find the password and you can get your copy. If you already have your copy, in the comments write in one word what you feel about it. What is your word?

09/04/2020

After months of not being able to receive mail in China due to the current world situation, someone that has been following my work for years sent me this message after getting Secret Language in his hands. I am beyond proud of the work but it really doesn’t matter compared to all the little bits of love have been received from sharing it. Thank you all that have been supporting my love for Magic for all these years, thank you all who believe in Magic.

21/03/2020

We've just made an essay available at Secret Language for FREE!

Go to the website https://www.secretlanguage.com/ (first, read the hints and guess the password) and you can download it in the Product Section. Enjoy it!

09/03/2020

New steps for Secret Language! Visit the website and join the party!

28/02/2019

Signed Photo of Dunninger. 1940s. Inscribed to Paul Hartney and the Hi-Jo Magic Club.

26/02/2019

Tommy Wonder original device that generated the watch beeping sound from his famous routine The Tamed Card, along side with his hand drawings of the mechanism inner workings. So much thought and consideration placed into one single detail.

21/02/2019

The Card Magic of LePaul. Second edition, signed by the author. Dedicated to the many friend who encouraged LePaul to write the book and all who love the art of conjuring with cards.

19/02/2019

Dr. Q Spirit Hand, produced by Thayer Quality Magic. c. 1919. The ingenuity of the method is only comparable to the quality of manufacturing that makes it absolutely invisible.

15/02/2019

Photo from Secret Language, by .

14/02/2019

Newspaper Clipping about Magicians and Spiritualism, featuring both Harry Houdini and Joseph Dunninger. Detail: the photo caption on how attacking spiritualism became a form of publicity in the early 1900’s.

12/02/2019

Los Juegos del Hombre Tandil, by Rene Lavand. Signed by the author. Rare collection of theorical / philosophical texts written in a very honest and personal tone.

07/02/2019

Thirty Card Mysteries, by Charles T. Jordan. First edition, 1919. The Chapter I and its implications after revealing the secret of the interlocking chain principle up to three riffle shuffles, all of which was published in an unassuming stapled group of pages. Content matters.

05/02/2019

The Life and Mysteries of the celebrated Dr. “Q”, by C. Alexander. First edition, published in 1921. Signed by the Author. Detail: the cover page dedication. “Dedicated to Magicians for the betterment of Magic and the Truth of Psychic Phenomena.”

31/01/2019

It’s All in the Draw. By Brelsford, C.E.H and C.W. Dimick, 1895. Humor and poker combined, with witty passages about the game. Detail: the rear cover portraits a man holding a candle while three gamblers leave a room with the phrase: Good Morning, Boys!

29/01/2019

How Gamblers Win. Hardcover Edition, 1868. Detail: the cover page originally mention the author being Gerritt M. Evans in the first edition (1865). The name was later removed in the later reprints starting in this one. It was simply substituted by “a retired professional”.

24/01/2019

Swindling Exposed, from the diary of William B. Moreau. First Edition, 1907. Details: in the cover pages, to captivate the reader, two different strategies are used. First, the objectiveness of “Names, Locations and Incidents” and the appealing “Truth Stranger than Fiction”.

22/01/2019

Newspaper Clipping - “The Amazing Fogel”. Describes a radio transmition of a performance of Maurice Fogel that left the audience in awe. Detail: Arthur Hellwell, a recognized writer, wants to challenge Fogel to perform is act under specific conditions.

17/01/2019

Latest Magic, by Professor Hoffmann. First edition, 1918. Detail: in the cover page, the real name of the author Angelo Lewis as well as a mention to his other previous seminal work Modern Magic.

15/01/2019

Newspaper Clip. March 31, 1949. “The Biggest Bluff Yet - Top War Secrets by Magic” Featuring Jasper Maskelyne.

10/01/2019

Handwritten Letter by Frakson. London, January 31st 1930, answering a request to give out a photo. Detail: the letterhead with the phrase “From the Air - Out of Nothing Comes Frakson and his Cigarettes” to reaffirm his trademark piece.

08/01/2019

Germain, the Wizard - Program and Advert Booklet. c.1908.

03/01/2019

Newspaper clipping featuring an image of Max Malini. Unknown date (probably between 1910 and 1936) Detail: the use of a nickname: the Wonder Worker. Mentions his performance for royalty, something Malini used frequently to promote himself.

01/01/2019

Happy New Year! Thank you all for believing in Secret Language! During our initial promotion, we had 827 orders, leaving about 150 copies left to sold-out. Enjoy the first day of 2019 and we can’t wait for you to enjoy Secret Language.

01/01/2019

Stars of Magic book, first edition. Signed by Francis Carlyle and Dai Vernon, with a silhouette attached. Detail: By the inscription, we can deduct the name of the original owner and possibly the man in the silhouette: Mr. Wilkinson. Also, the use of the unusual word “waggishly”.

27/12/2018

Here are the winners of the Christmas Ontology Giveaway. Congratulations and thank you all for participating!

27/12/2018

Shakespeare on Poker. First edition, 1906. This work relates 12 illustrated poker hands with Shakespeare quotes. Funny facts: Poker was only invented centuries after Shakespeare’s death, making the all book one big con.

27/12/2018

Today, at Midnight, ends the giveaway. Last chance to participate!

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY: We will offer 5 Ontology Decks, that has been completely sold-out. Among many routines, it includes Helder’s critical acclaimed version of the Sympathetic Cards. To get a chance to win, follow these steps:

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2.Tag three magician friends on the comments below
3.Share this post on your social media and make sure you tag us

Participate till Wednesday, December 26th 2018. The winners will be announced next day.

25/12/2018

Dante Advertising Panflet for his show “Sim-Sala-Bim”. The challenge text: “Try to push a penny through this hole without tearing the card. Then try to push yourself into the Garrick Theater...” Detail: at the bottom, the secret and how you should preserve it from your friends.

24/12/2018

Merry Christmas!

20/12/2018

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY: We will offer 5 Ontology Decks, that has been completely sold-out. Among many routines, it includes Helder’s critical acclaimed version of the Sympathetic Cards. To get a chance to win, follow these steps:

1.Follow
2.Tag three magician friends on the comments below
3.Share this post on your social media and make sure you tag us

Participate till Wednesday, December 26th 2018. The winners will be announced next day.

20/12/2018

First English Edition of The Sharper Detected and Exposed, by Robert Houdin, published in 1863. Detail: in the title page, a french quote from Montesquieu: “Eclairez les dupes, il n’y aura plus de fripons.” Translated: “Enlighten the dupes, and there will be no more knaves.”

20/12/2018

Less than a week ago, Secret Language was still a secret. Today, 3/4 of the copies are already sold-out. Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey and stay tuned for today’s giveaway.

18/12/2018