Jim Ryan Close-up Series #1 "Sensational Stunners" 

By Philip Willmarth

These are the close-up routines that made Jim Ryan a magic legend in the magic circles of the 1960s and '70s when he performed in Chicago as a "Bar Magician". If you learn to perform the routines, in all five booklets of the Jim Ryan Close-up Series, you'll go very far in the world of magic and will not need any other material.

Please note: The copies we have have were stored in Phil Willmarth's basement for many years. They are from the only printing we are aware of in 1981. As such the booklet's covers you receive may be slightly discolored or fading. Otherwise the booklets are complete and very readable.

Contents Include:

• James Patrick Ryan: Biography
• The Bill Tear
• Jim's Toss-Away, An Easy Variation
• Ryan's Dunbury Delight
• Misdirection and Manipulation
• Warren Stephen's Helicopter Knot
• Ryan's Rope, Ring and Rod
• Advice For The Bride and Groom

Comments: The cover photo was taken by Tom Mullica, others by Rick Bamman. Black &White photo illustrated. Mr. Ryan used tapered cups (Ireland style cups) three sponge balls (Goshman brand will work), a carpet close-up pad, 3 load balls, and a purse frame.

 

Note of Interest: The Jim Ryan Close Up Series had five books: 1 - Sensational Stunners; 2 - Entertaining Card Quickies-(Out of print) 3 - Classic Card Routines; 4 - The Famous Cups and Balls Routine; and (not numbered) James P. Ryan Lecture Notes on Bar Magic (out of print).

Details: Jim Ryan Close-Up One - Sensational Stunners
©1981 Philip Willmarth
24 Pages, Softcover, saddle-stitched, 8 1/2" by 11".

The copies we have are from the Philip Willmarth Estate