Magician & Author Ian Adair Passes Away – A Legacy of Wonder and Inspiration
I just learned that Ian Adair has passed away, and like many magicians, I have several of his books on my shelf.
His contributions to magic—both as a performer and as a prolific creator—have shaped the art we love.
Sadly, Ian Adair passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 84.
His contributions to the world of magic, both through his performances and his extensive writing, have left a lasting impact on the field.
Magician and Author
From his time at Supreme Magic to his countless publications, Ian’s creative mind brought joy and wonder to magicians worldwide. His work, like Mind Blowing Mentalism and One Glass One Card One Box, inspired many of us to explore new ideas and elevate our performances.
Ian Adair was a prolific author in the field of magic, having written over 150 books and booklets on magic and allied arts.
Select Ian Adair Magic Books & Publications
Some of his most notable works include:
Encyclopedia of Dove Magic (5-volume series, 1968-1987)
The Encyclopedia of Children's Magic (1991, 414 pages)
100 Magic Tricks
How To Become A...Supreme Magician
Party Planning and Entertainment
Complete Guide to Conjuring
He had a particular focus on dove magic and children's magic. Throughout his career, he invented or improved over 3,000 magical effects—many of which became widely marketed and performed by magicians worldwide.
Tribute to Ian
A recent tribute from Funtime Magic highlighted how Ian’s creativity never stopped. They had marketed over 100 of his effects—more than any other magic supplier after Supreme Magic—and were in the process of releasing two more of his creations when the sad news of his passing arrived.
His influence on the magic community was vast, with countless unpublished ideas still waiting to be explored.
Ian’s legacy will live on in the routines we perform, the books we treasure, and the magic he left behind. Rest in peace, Ian. You will be missed.
READ: Ian Adair Obituary
Listing of Ian Adair Books
Here is a list of Ian Adair's books
100 Magic Tricks
How To Become A ... Supreme Magician
Party Planning and Entertainment
Complete Guide to Conjuring
GE: 100 Magic Tricks
Magic Tricks: Secrets of the Master Magician
Adair's Magical Menu - Course One - Entertaining Children
Encyclopaedia of Children's Magic
Tricks and Stunts with the Rubber Dove
Ian Adair's Mind Blowing Mentalism
One-Hundred Magic Tricks
Conjuring as a Craft (Magic)
A La Zombie Plus
Adair's Magical Menu, Course Two: Mental Magic
Paddle Antics
Encyclopaedia of Dove Magic Volume 3
Adair's Encyclopedia of Dove Magic
Magic, Step-by-Step
Encyclopaedia of Dove Magic Volume 1
Encyclopaedia of Dove Magic Volume Four
Magical Menu, Course Three: Illusions
Television Card Manipulations
The Ian Adair Lecture Demonstration
Adair's Encyclopaedia of Dove Magic
Conjuring as a Craft
Television Puppet Magic
Les 100 Meilleurs Tours de Magie - Nouvelle Edition
Papercrafts (Step-by-Step Series)
The Complete Guide to Card Conjuring
The Know-How Book of Jokes & Tricks
The Know How Book of Jokes and Tricks (Know How)
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