Thimble magic was quite popular in the 40s, 50s and 60s. Some of the best manipulation acts had a thimble sequence. The first little trick I learned was with a thimble. Today it is the rare occasion to see a thimble act, which makes thimbles the more attractive. If you want to build a unique act, thimbles might be the right thing for you. On top of that, the manipulation of thimbles is much easier to learn than to manipulate cards, coins or balls.
For a long time I had the perception that magic with thimbles is at best something for kids. Then I saw a performance by a japanese magician. And it blew my mind. It was a fast paced, very visiual and beautiful manipulation performance.
Werry was an extremely innovative and creative magician, developing many new effects and founding the famous magazine "Magische Welt" in Germany (which continues to be published by Wittus Witt). You will also learn about Dean Metcalfe's thimble routine.
