The Secrets of Al Baker - Richards Estate

Al Baker was one of the most creative figures in magic, a master of close-up, stage magic and Mentalism. Now ALL his legendary works are back in print in this huge volume, plus unpublished effects and more. This massive work contains 912 large-format, acid-free, satin-finish pages, hardbound with beautiful full-color dust-jacket by artist Katlyn Breene.

912 pages hardbound with dust jacket
Complete versions of Al Baker’s books Magical Ways and Means, Pet Secrets, Al Baker’s Book, Al Baker’s Second Book, Cardially Yours, and Mental Magic.
Over 700 illustrations
Over 200 additional Baker effects from notes, instructions and journals
A dazzling array of never-before-seen Baker photos and rare memorabilia
Numerous added illustrations by Katlyn Breene
Plus profiles and essays by Eugene Burger, John Carney, Jay Marshall, Max Maven, and Teller

“For me, Al Baker has been a source of deep magical inspiration. I consider Al Baker to be one of the giants of twentieth-century magic.”
— Eugene Burger