The Glasgow File by George McBride

The Glasgow File is a hardback book, A5 format with dust cover, 154 pages, 40 effects, many of which are unpublished. 150-line drawings accompany the text to highlight every detail of each of the routines._x000D_
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The book is dedicated to the memory of the late great Roy Walton and spotlights some of Glasgow’s finest magicians past and present._x000D_
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Past Glaswegian masters have included Max Holden, Alex Stewart, Max Raskin, George McKenzie, Richard Armour, Jimmy Findlay, Dex Warren, Tommy Frederick and Duncan Johnstone. Take a look back in time as we list some of the members of the Glasgow Society of Magicians (1919 the Mystic Twelve (1920s) and the Night Owls (1950s)._x000D_
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We then surge forward to 1965 where a very special magical revival begins to emerge in Glasgow. The reason for this can be explained in two words – Roy Walton._x000D_
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Roy’s knowledge, vast experience and infectious enthusiasm had created a Card Magic renaissance that no one in Glasgow had experienced before. The Walton touch began influencing others on a grand scale._x000D_
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The Glasgow Magic scene – a veritable who’s who of magic from the 1970s. Who were the main players? It’s all here…_x000D_
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This book can only be purchased by contacting me directly via email or via this website. Only a limited amount of copies will be available._x000D_
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CONTENTS_x000D_
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Foreword by Gordon Bruce_x000D_
Introduction by George McBride_x000D_
Dedication to Roy Walton_x000D_
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ROUTINES_x000D_
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Royal Exchange – If you like Vernon’s card puzzle, you’ll love this._x000D_
Impossible – A thought of card disappears and re-appears in an impossible fashion._x000D_
Transmutation 2 – Dr. Daley meets Oil and Queens._x000D_
Push Thru Aces – A version of Vernon’s Twisting the Aces._x000D_
Hofatwist – Twisting Hofzinser style._x000D_
Calling Card – A clean vanish and production of a card._x000D_
Computer Cards – A small packet of cards become computerised, before revealing a thought of card._x000D_
Thought Processor – Two thought locators capture a thought of card._x000D_
Cummins and Goings – A multiple transpo effect, courtesy of the late great Paul Cummins._x000D_
High Rise – Take the elevator to the top floor with this timeless classic._x000D_
Harry’s Game – A rather puzzling revelation of four of a kind._x000D_
One for Henry – A fun handling for the classic Princess Card Trick._x000D_
Memorology – Count down to an unknown number to reveal a thought of card._x000D_
Estimation Countdown – Marlo’s, Miracle Ace Cutting with an alternative ending._x000D_
Ickle Pickle Aces – A very direct 4 Ace assembly._x000D_
RDP Klektors – A streamlined Walton Classic._x000D_
Collecting Box – Signed cards to box._x000D_
Collecting Point – This received Roy’s seal of approval._x000D_
Petalies – A handling for Mitsunobo Matsuyama’s Petal principle._x000D_
Polygraph – Fool your magician buddies with this handling of the classic Lie Speller effect._x000D_
Back to Back – A very clean handling of Vernon’s All Backs routine._x000D_
Lucky 21 – A very direct handling for the Mystery Card effect._x000D_
Quasi Thirds – Easy second, bottom and third dealing._x000D_
Snappy Dunbury – If you like the Dunbury Delusion effect, you’ll knock em dead with this version._x000D_
Under Cover Placement – A very versatile placement control._x000D_
Green Triumph – An in the hands version of Vernon’s Triumph routine._x000D_
Drop Aces – Check out Gordon Bruce’s Drop Pass._x000D_
Vernannemann – A super prediction effect with a completely unexpected ending._x000D_
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FRIENDS_x000D_
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All Lies (Roy Walton) – A brilliant take on the Lie Detector plot. Such was the genius of Roy Walton._x000D_
Spectator Cuts to the Aces (Andrew Galloway) – A brilliant handling for Spectator Cuts to the Aces. You’ll love this._x000D_
Card Through Handkerchief (Gordon Bruce) – IMHO this is simply the best card thru handkerchief ever._x000D_
Power Trip (Peter Duffie) – A masterclass in trick construction. A multi-phase routine which is simply brilliant._x000D_
Re-Uprising (Steven Hamilton) – Steve’s final word on the classic elevator plot. And it’s a dandy. This is a different handling from the one that appeared in Steve’s book._x000D_
Re-Spectator Makes Good (Dave Robertson) – A very clever production of 4 of a kind._x000D_
Iggy’s Multiple Shift (Iain Girdwood) – One of my favourite multiple shifts._x000D_
Stranger (Richard James) – A version of Jean Jacques Sanvert’s Color Sandwich. It’s a corker._x000D_
Spellbound Climax (Lawrence Frame) – A brilliant climax for Vernon’s Spellbound._x000D_
Newspaper Prediction (Alex Proctor) – A great handling for the classic Newspaper prediction effect._x000D_
Diamond Heist (Terry Rooney and Deric Blamton) – A great ending for your favourite Ace Assembly._x000D_
New Wave Oil and Water (Val Le Val) – This Oil and Water routine is beautifully constructed and very magical.

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