A practical and highly regarded collection of commercial magic from Dan Fleshman, Magician Tested, Audience Approved lives up to its title—featuring material refined through real-world performance and designed to deliver strong audience reactions. Known for his thoughtful routining and practical approach, Fleshman shares a variety of workable effects and professional insights for the performing magician.
This is a pre-owned copy in good condition (*Signed “To Peter”)
Details:
- Title: Magician Tested, Audience Approved
- Author: Dan Fleshman
- Copyright: 1985
- Format: Spiral comb bound softcover
- 66 Pages 8×11
- Condition: Good used condition
- Special Note: Signed and inscribed “To Peter” by the author
Contents Include
Foreword & Introduction
- Foreword by Gene DeVoe
- People Pay to See You! (Introduction)
Coins
- Rollover Half Dollars – Four half dollars appear under a card one at a time
- Derek Daniels’ Coins Across – Advanced hand-to-hand coins across
- Surprise! Reverse Matrix Again (Jim Surprise) – Four-coin matrix routine
- Okito Alias Smith Coin Box (Danny Smith) – Coin box routine with ungimmicked handling
- Powerful Coins Across – Featuring the Gallo Pitch, copper/silver, and English penny
- Three Neat Ideas – Utility vanish, change, and loading concepts
- Steve Payton’s Karate Coin – Coin routine ending with examinable coin
- Chuck Payne’s Ring-Off – Coin escape using a finger ring and silk
Cards
- What The Hell Are You Looking Here For? – Selection located by “fingerprints” with a kicker ending
- Fifty Cents for Your Thoughts – Card revelation with prediction elements
- Two Card Switch – Direct transposition effect
- Malini-Freeman Twist – A twisting effect combining classic methods
- Some Prediction – Prediction transforms into the chosen card
- Ace Collection – Ace assembly routine
- Simple Sandwich – Signed selection revealed between the Kings
- Chuck Payne’s Sorry You Lose – Monte and Oil & Water hybrid routine
Cups & Balls
- Cups & Balls Move #1 – A move derived from the Elevator Move
- Cups & Balls Move #2 – Small ball to large ball transformation
Closing Notes
- In Conclusion – Final thoughts and end notes by Dan Fleshman
A solid addition to any magic library—particularly for collectors of hard-to-find lecture notes and magicians seeking proven, practical material from a respected working performer.






