A bombastic compendium of bar bets and bits of business, Bamboozlers Vol. 1 is the brainchild of Diamond Jim Tyler, who’s gathered these gems over years of gallivanting about. Expect loads of fresh twists on the classics, along with new material that’s never seen the light of day in print before. (Yes, it’s the 3rd edition, just out in March 2016 — we’re all about keeping things current!)
This delightful tome teaches you how to pull off jaw-dropping and side-splitting feats using everyday objects you’ll find lurking around your home or in that charming little restaurant down the road. Inside, you’ll discover a treasure trove of bar bets, brain teasers, jokes, puzzles, and magic tricks that Diamond Jim has meticulously curated over two decades. Many old classics have been given a cheeky twist, infused with his unique sense of humour.
The book is a pocket-sized wonder, measuring a neat 3 by 5 inches, bound in a faux leather that’s blacker than your morning coffee, complete with silver gilt edges and a handy black ribbon marker. With 75 effects packed into 128 pages and over 100 illustrations, it’s a veritable feast for the eyes and mind. The foreword comes courtesy of the esteemed Martin Gardner, which is a nice touch. This book is designed to slip easily into your shirt or trousers pocket, ready for a night of fun and folly on the town.
FOREWORD
"A number of books have been published on what magicians like to call 'betchas'. I myself have written a few of them. None comes close to the collection that Diamond Jim Tyler has obtained from his experience in working restaurants and bars for the past twenty years, from earlier books, and from his friends and acquaintances. What you now hold is only the tip of an iceberg - the first volume of a projected series.
"Who is Diamond Jim Tyler? Besides being my friend, he is a Texas magician, and a top performer, one who has a wealth of novel ideas up his sleeves. He has invented dozens of magic effects sold world-wide and is best known for his book and DVD Pockets Full of Miracles.
"For this volume Diamond Jim has collected seventy-five betchas, brain teasers, gags and simple magic effects that can be performed with such common objects as coins, toothpicks, glasses, dollar bills, dice and other things found around the house. Some are old, some new, and some presented here for the first time. And you will get a chuckle out of the joking asides with which Jim concludes most of his items.
"Diamond Jim has even carefully selected a tongue-twister for the title of his new book. And I betcha can't repeat it three times rapidly!" - Martin Gardner
