If you're looking to expand your repertoire, you can find the series through specialist retailers like Vanishing Inc. Magic or Mick Ayres Wares .

: Beam is famously witty. His books are as much about the "bits of business" and jokes as they are about the mechanics.

The series, which spans over eleven volumes, is more than just a list of tricks; it is an encyclopedia of cleverness.

Steve Beam found the perfect middle ground with his legendary Semi-Automatic Card Tricks series. What Does "Semi-Automatic" Actually Mean?

If you are diving into the series, keep an eye out for these gems:

: High-impact magic that Michael Close cited as a personal favorite in Volume VI.