About Squash Publishing
Since 2003, Squash Publishing has been producing books keenly focused on the subjects of sleight-of-hand, history, gambling, and the variety arts.
Founded by Gabe Fajuri and headquartered in Chicago, the press has released a wide range of titles, from histories and biographies to now-standard how-to manuals. Works by Jay Sankey, Stewart James, David Ben, John Bannon, and Handsome Jack are among its best-sellers.
The company's books have been translated into Japanese, German, Spanish, Chinese, and French. Through this website, we also offer a select number of titles issued by fellow publishers, as well as titles with which we have assisted in the production or publication.
In 2026, Gabe was honored to receive a Literary Fellowship from the Academy of Magical Arts for over twenty years of publishing excellence, an honor he shares with the many writers, editors, photographers, designers, and collaborators on his many publications.
Upcoming Releases Include
A new omnibus from the mind and pen of Max Maven. Titled Ansology, this masterclass in mentalism collects his "lisp series" of publications between two elegant hard covers. The book is now at the printer and should - with any luck - debut at Magic Live in August, 2026. A deluxe edition will be available in limited quantities, and only from us.
John Bannon's neoclassic Dear Mr. Fantasy is being reprinted some 25 years after its initial release. Look for an updated hardbound volume of this card magic essential from Squash very soon.
David Ben's first book for magicians (and the first from Squash Publishing) was called Tricks and will be reissued in a revised and expanded second edition in 2026. Newly designed, with additional effects, updated descriptions and illustrations, this volume has long been out of print and sought after.
Work continues on a new tome of some 400 pages chronicling the working repertoire of legendary sleight-of-hand magician Bruce Cervon. After much editing and revision, we hope to debut this massive volume in 2027.
An updated, newly and lavishly illustrated edition of Illusion Show, the classic memoir by David Bamberg (Fu Manchu), is also in the works. Widely adored by the fraternity, Orson Welles called it "the greatest autobiography in magic."
We have many more surprises in store, so stay tuned to this page for occasional updates.
An Important Note About Shipping
Many domestic customers have written regarding the speed of media mail shipments (or lack thereof), and buggy/tracking issues with the US Mail service. International First Class parcels have also been reported as slow to arrive.
These issues are beyond our control, but not yours! As such, we strongly encourage UPS/courier shipping, or at the very least, Priority Mail shipping of your orders.