Wayne Dobson’s Legacy by Wayne Dobson and Bob Gill Vol 1-3

A remarkable, three-book collection honoring the legacy and iconic routines of one of magic’s most prodigious performers and creators.

"Wayne Dobson has just done an AMAZING service for the magic community! His new three-volume book, Wayne Dobson’s Legacy, is jam packed with first rate, audience tested, A+++ material! What a legacy it is!"—Lance Burton

Wayne Dobson is one of the UK’s finest television magicians, a legend in the tradition of Chan Canasta, Al Koran, David Berglas, David Nixon, Tommy Cooper, and Paul Daniels. The international superstar has headlined everywhere from the most prestigious UK venues to the Las Vegas Strip. He cemented his place as a household name with three highly successful TV series, most notably the eponymous Wayne Dobson – A Kind of Magic, which brought in 11 million weekly viewers during its prime.

"Wayne is a master, both of magic and of being loved by those who watch him."—Derren Brown

It’s a tall task attempting to capture a life as remarkable and expansive as Wayne Dobson’s, particularly given his severe medical condition. But, thanks to tireless support from writer Bob Gill, who interviewed and workshopped with Wayne daily over a five-year period, “Wayne Dobson’s Legacy” manages to do so masterfully.

Wayne Dobson’s Legacy gives you unrestricted behind-the-scenes access to Wayne’s life, legacy, and most cherished magic secrets. There are more than 1,000 total pages split across three gorgeous, hardback books—each with its own distinct focus. You can purchase them individually or get the full three-book set with a beautiful custom slipcase.

"You’ve set the new standard for books on magic. These volumes are simply incredible. The look, feel, binding, design, layout, writing and of course, content is of the highest level. So well done."—Jeff Hobson

Originally, this project was supposed to be just a memoir. However, during the writing of Volume I, Wayne re-discovered a lost collection of notes containing 150+ routines and ideas intended for a fourth TV series, which was canceled when he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. This discovery inspired him to comb through all of his work and pick the strongest material to create a second, and eventually third, book for this incredible set.

“W-O-W! This truly unique set of books is a literary portal to the extraordinary by an artist who lived it – like no other. Wayne unleashes a beautiful trilogy that is masterfully done. It’s insanely insightful and awe-inspiring on so many levels. The material is a must for anyone who performs magic and the boxed set will grace any bookshelf. Great job, brother!"—Criss Angel

"Wayne has one of the greatest minds in magic, and this new three-book set is absolutely sensational. It's essential reading for anyone who loves magic."—Andy Nyman

When deciding which of the effects would make it to print for Wayne Dobson’s Legacy, Wayne followed a simple mantra: “If I was still working on screen, which of these routines would I perform?” The answers to that question are revealed in Volumes II and III.

"These extraordinarily readable, rewarding books contain more than the just the stuff of magic—they contain the stuff of living."David Regal

"This incredible trilogy is a unique and important contribution to our literature, having historical, inspirational and practical value. This is his legacy, and a great gift to present and future generations."Richard Hatch

Volume 1: Memoirs

Before you dive into the tricks in Volumes II & III, you’ll be taken on a firsthand adventure through Wayne’s remarkable lifelong journey. Step into his world and discover how a childhood fascination with magic in a drab suburban town blossomed into an obsession that drove his rise to superstardom. Tucked between the lines, you’ll find invaluable pieces of wisdom that can help guide any aspiring performer to greatness.

Told in his own voice, this uncensored view of Wayne’s life is unlike the dry, data-dense biographies of magic’s golden-age heroes. You’ll be there step-by-step as he relives the highs of his career, while also not shying away from the challenges he’s had to overcome and still faces to this day.

During the darkest moments of his life, when his personal issues were thrust into the public eye and an MS diagnosis changed his life overnight, Wayne could have easily entered into a Hollywood-esque downward spiral. However, as you’ll learn, he instead chose to face adversity with humor and magic.

At his professional peak, Wayne was a role model and magic star. But throughout this inspirational story, you’ll discover he’s so much more.

He is a survivor. He is an adaptor. He is a leader.

Volume 2: A Kind of Magic

Volume II starts with a touching foreword from David Williamson before diving into Wayne’s most popular, reputation-making routines. You’ll get the inner-workings to his best original effects, the routines that helped him achieve his international fame.

There’s something for everyone in this book. From the close-up magic miracles he performed on TV, like his poetic “Coins to Glass” or one-of-a-kind “Homing Death Card” routine, to his ingenious reframing of stage illusions like his take on the “Million Dollar Mystery” and, of course, his most popular classics like “Tossed Deck Pro”.

Wayne even shares every nuance of his go-to opening routine for winning over a crowd; his “Five Card Repeat”, which encapsulates how a pro’s revisiting of a tired classic can create a sparkling workhorse. This is the routine Wayne taught to Jeff Hobson, who pronounced it, “the very best opener for the stage magician, even today”.

For the first time ever, you’ll also receive the full script and workings of his infamous “Voices” routine that he performed during his Royal Variety Command Performance; a routine that many believe to be one of the greatest magic performances ever to grace the airwaves. Unlike other compilations of Wayne’s work, this book (and Volume III) stays true to his signature style. Instead of just explaining the basics of the routine, it dives into the necessary details and subtleties you need to truly learn the material. Given his limited mobility later in life, you’ll also get to see how he modified and reworked much of his material to be hands-off.