The Money Magic of Mike Bornstein (1990) by Mike Bornstein & Gloria E. Kindred
Publication Year: 1990
Authors: Mike Bornstein & Gloria E. Kindred
Pages: 49 (Staple bound)
Illustrated: Drawings throughout
Publisher: Self-published
Language: English
Includes: 11 detailed routines on close-up and money magic
This rare self-published magic book from Mike Bornstein and Gloria E. Kindred collects eleven creative, visual, and practical money routines. Each effect is clearly explained and illustrated with step-by-step drawings. Known for his ingenuity and flair with everyday objects, Bornstein delivers strong, visual close-up magic using nothing more than bills, coins, rubber bands, and imagination.
Contents (Updated August 2018)
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X-Static Dollar Bill: A dollar bill mysteriously sticks to another through “static electricity.”
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Double Matchit: The magician bets a dollar he can “match it” — a matchbook appears, then reveals a mini duplicate of the selected card!
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Polaroid Card Trick: A bill passed over a spread of cards turns over to reveal a miniature image of the selection.
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Perfect Prediction: A clever variation of the Polaroid Card Trick where the prediction changes to match the selection.
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Triple Mini Miracle: A dollar transforms into a miniature deck with the chosen card reversed inside.
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Instant Money: A blank paper turns into a real dollar bill—completely examinable.
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Single Card to Bill: A playing card visually transforms into a dollar bill, shown on both sides.
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Impromptu Standing on Edge: A spontaneous, no-prop miracle.
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Elastic Penetro: A rubber band penetrates a folded bill—clean and visual.
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Enlarged Invisible Hole: A coin passes through a dollar and envelope with no hole left behind.
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Triangle Angle: A triangular matrix routine using a dollar and coin shell for a surprising finish.
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Improved Clip Joint: A fastener penetrates two clear cards and a bill in a baffling display of visual magic.
Condition: Vintage 1990 edition. All pages intact, staple-bound booklet with illustrations. A rare collectible for magicians and fans of practical, visual close-up money magic.