Product Description

The greatest collection of small magic ever assembled by legendary thinker and writer Martin Gardner, with thousands of effects, stunts, gags, gimmicks, and more.

goldmine… This is a book of ideas, ideas that will inspire…Profusely illustrated… A monster of a book you will turn to repeatedly in the years to come.”
– David Britland, Genii

“As with all Miracle Factory publications, Impromptu is a beautiful book, with cover artwork by Steranko and a beautiful layout.”
– Will Houstoun, The Magic Circular

“A beautiful monument to the life and magic of Martin Gardner and impromptu magic in general. To me, this is a no-brainer purchase. Highly recommended.”
– Magic Magazine

“Wow! Great!”
– Harry Lorayne

“Martin Gardner’s Impromptu is one of the most beautiful books I have ever encountered.”
– Don Albers

“Absolutely gorgeous. Beautifully designed and full of detail.”
– Gary Antonick, New York Times

“There will never be a greater book in magic.”
– John Fisher

“A really beautiful edition of a book that deserves to be called a classic. So many ideas to challenge and inspire us!”
– Eugene Burger

“Martin Gardner was one of magic’s greatest prospectors, and this massive book is filled with treasure. Some of that is buried deep. But even if you opt for a cursory excavation, you’ll come up with a wealth of ideas – literally more than you can imagine.”
– Max Maven

“The most amazing book of magic ever. The attention to detail on both the book and the packaging are simply the best. I hope you are busy working on another masterpiece.”
– Dexter Cleveland

“I haven’t been able to put it down since I received it. I can’t tell you how many bits of business I’ll be getting out of this book. What a fabulous reference. Thanks, Todd!”
– Mike Thornton

“A mind-blowing volume that exceeded my high expectations!”
– Michael Mode

“The improved Gardner book is phenomenal, filled with gems that will fool your audiences as well as magicians. I’ll be referencing it often for new ideas and material!”
– Jade

“A huge achievement! Like all Miracle Factory releases, the design and presentation is excellent. I look forward to many quality hours reading and learning from this important work.”
– David Linsell

“A lifetime of work that will take a lifetime to get through and another lifetime to perform! Amazing!”
– Doug Scheer

“It’s a deep dive down the rabbit hole into the magic worlds Gardner composed. This is a fascinating work one can explore for years.”
– Arthur Otney