The Bannon Book Club

The John Bannon Library: A Roadmap For Collectors

If there is a Mount Rushmore of modern card magic authors, John Bannon is definitely on it (probably wearing cool sunglasses). His books are legendary not just for the tricks—which are commercially bulletproof—but for his writing style. It’s witty, clear, and makes you want to pick up a deck immediately.

But with so many titles, where do you start? We’ve got a massive selection on our Magic Books, but here is your roadmap to the Bannonverse.

The "Fractal" Series
Bannon is famous for his packet tricks and small, potent booklets. Triabolical is a brilliant entry point, giving you three killer routines and the gaff cards to do them. It’s classic Bannon: maximum impact, minimum fuss.

The Heavy Hitters
When you are ready to dive deeper than the stuff in our Intermediate Magic Books guide, look for Mentalissimo. This is Bannon focusing his laser beam on mental magic with cards. It’s smart, sophisticated, and will make you look like a psychological genius.

Rare & Collector's Gems
We also stock some of the rarer Bannon titles that you won't find on Amazon. Books like Six Impossible Things and Lucky Book are for the true connoisseur. They often come with packet tricks included and feature the kind of insider thinking that Bannon usually saves for his lectures.

The Bottom Line
Owning a John Bannon book is a rite of passage for card magicians. Whether you want self-working wonders (see our Self-Working Magic Books article for more on that) or sleight-heavy showpieces, Bannon delivers every single time.

Browse the full Magic Books collection to snag these Bannon titles before they sell out again.