Berland’s Supreme Thimble Act – Classic Manipulation Routine (pamphlet)

Berland’s Supreme Thimble Act – Classic Manipulation Routine

“Berland’s Supreme Thimble Act” is a classic instructional routine from legendary magician and inventor Samuel Berland (1891–1966). Known for creating practical magic with everyday objects, Berland developed this complete thimble manipulation act to amaze audiences with visual, elegant, and impossible fingertip magic.

Thimble manipulation is similar in style to billiard ball magic, but performed on a smaller scale — making it suitable for parlor, stage, or close-up work. This routine uses ordinary-looking thimbles to create stunning visual transformations and surprises.

• Thimbles appear and vanish at the magician’s fingertips
• Thimbles multiply one into many
• They jump from finger to finger and hand to hand
• Colors or positions change in full view
• Often finishes in a stunning finale with thimbles on every finger

This book teaches the full routine step-by-step, including handling, timing, choreography, and presentation ideas. Ideal for magicians who enjoy sleight-of-hand magic with simple, elegant props that pack small and play big.

Specs:

• Format: Book / Printed Instruction Manual
• Routine Creator: Samuel (Sam) Berland
• Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced Sleight-of-Hand
• Style: Manipulation / Stage & Parlor Magic

If you enjoy visual magic, silent magic, or classic manipulation acts, Berland’s Supreme Thimble Act is a foundational routine that belongs in every magician’s library.