Hi! I'm a professional magician who runs a magic school. There are a lot of bad magic books out there and many of them have the same material. So I tried to narrow this list down to my favorite go-to books for new adult magicians to learn some access...
A great resource for a lot of different card tricks.
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks by Jean Hugard, Paperback
A classic book on coin magic. Some easy and some challenging!
Modern Coin Magic by J. B. Bobo, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
This has some solid stuff for a new adult magician.
Grandpa Magic: 116 Easy Tricks, Amazing Brainteasers, and Simple ...
This one has the most variety of magic tricks if you are looking to try many different types of tricks.
Practical Encyclopedia of Magic: Conjuring Tricks, Stunts & Baffling ...
This book groups tricks by locations like a classroom, party, or office. It also has a really solid foundational chapter at the beginning.
101 Magic Tricks: Any Time, Any Place by Bryan Miles | eBook
Lots of great magic for beginner adults for various situations.
Magic: The Complete Course: How to Perform Over 100 Amazing ...
Some basic tricks in here. What's unique about this one are the videos that accompany each lesson.
Mind-Blowing Magic Tricks for Everyone: 50 Step-by-Step Card, Coin, and Mentalism Tricks That Anyone Can Do|Hardcover
Originally published in 1948, this reprint covers slightly more advanced card sleights if you want to challenge yourself.
Card Tricks: The Royal Road to Card Magic|Hardcover
Lots of cool math based tricks and principles in here. If you're a nerd like me, you might find some fun things in here.
Magical Mathematics: The Mathematical Ideas That Animate Great Magic Tricks|Paperback
Originally published in 1944, this reprint is a classic of magic that has a lot of hidden gems. Be aware that this was originally published for stage performers so some of this might not be practical, but it's a fun resource.
