BILLY McCOMB was a working magician and inventor of magic for more than 50 years. He was a prolific writer, a gifted illustrator, and could invent patter at the drop of a hat for just about any effect or circumstance. Join Billy and his friends Teller, Johnny Thompson, The Amazing Johnathan, Lance Burton, Simon Lovell, John Fisher, John Wade, Fielding West, Milt Larsen, Nick Lewin, Terry Seabrooke, Michael Chaut, Dave Cox, Sandy Marshall, and Annabel Gray as you embark on a journey through the virtual treasure trove of Billys tricks and effects and friends reminisce about his magical influence on their lives. (Hardcover with Dust Jacket; illustrations and photographs) Place your order today! What Magician\’s are saying:\”Billy was to the magic fraternity what Google is to the computer generation.\” – Milt Larsen \”Billy was truly one of the most creative magicians I\’ve ever known.\”– Johnny Thompson \”The depth of Billy\’s knowledge was simply astounding!\”– Lance Burton \”Billy taught me the difference between a guy who does tricks and an entertainer who can truly hold an audience in the palm of his hands.\”– Simon Lovell Billy… I wish we had your brain in a jar for the future.\”– The Amazing Johnathan The reviews are coming in and they are great! Here\’s a link to a couple of them: Steve Bryant: Little Egypt Magic (scroll about a third into the page for the review) Nick Lewin: Remarkable Magic CONTENTS: FOREWORD ix Introduction xi Chapter 1 Tricks with Cards- Page 1 Billy and Me: Milt Larsen- Page 8 Billy and Me: Fielding West- Page 19 Billy and Me: The Amazing Johnathan- Page 24 Chapter 2 Tricks with Hankies or Silks- Page 41 Billy and Me: Lance Burton- Page 58 Billy and Me: Johnny Thompson- Page 70 Chapter 3 Tricks with Ropes- Page 83 Billy and Me: John Wade- Page 87 Chapter 4 Mental Miracles- Page 96 Billy and Me: Teller- Page 98 Billy and Me: John Fisher- Page 102 Chapter 5 Effects for the Stage- Page 109 Billy and Me: Michael Chaut- Page 121 Billy and Me: Nick Lewin- Page 134 Billy and Me: Simon Lovell- Page 149 Chapter 6 Close-Up / Parlour Magic- Page 158 Billy and Me: Dave Cox- Page 171 Billy and Me: Annabel Gray- Page 180 Chapter 7 Billys Cogitations- Page 184 BILLYS LIST OF MEMORABLE QUOTES– Page 199 After Word– Page 201 Index of Billy McCOMBS TRICKS AND WRITINGS- Page 203 Index– Page 205