Close-Up Magic

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An early attempt at video recording, made on 8mm film, by Larry Thornton in Calgary, Alberta. 

This recording has damanged segments and is missing some of its sound and video.

Dale Harney performs dice stacking and a card trick involving spirit writing on school slates on The Magic Palace.

René Lavand, from Argentina, performs his signature handling of the classic "Oil and Water" which he titled "No Se Pueder Hacer Más Lento" (or "It Can't Be Done Any Slower").

This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton at the PCAM conference in Victoria, British Columbia. 

He explains how he got started in magic and performs several pieces of silent close-up magic. 

This presentation was recorded by Larry Thornton at the PCAM conference in Asilomar, California.

Assisted by Dr. Gene Matsuura.

This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Calgary, Alberta.

This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton in Seattle, Washington.

Jerry Andrus presents creative and novel versions of classic effects including the Cut and Restored Handkerchief, the Miser's Dream and the Cups and Balls. 

This performance was recorded by Larry Thornton at the IBM Convention in San Diego, CA