Reviews: Read What Others Are Saying: page 13
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Drink Magic
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Todd E Nice (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 12 March, 2024)
Looks to have been produced in ~80s. As a result, several of the presented tricks use outdated formats for cans, which renders many of the suggested solutions highly difficult to pull off. "small sized" cans do not come in the same format today (2024). Also, the teaching is very short and very lacking, not much better than you would get from a pamphlet format, but this is presented in video. Some decent ideas here overall, but for me this was below average, when compared to the generally great value and teaching I find here at Lybrary.
Craft Store Conjuring
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Winton Gibbons (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 05 March, 2024)
Sooo…disappointing. Mostly just feels like a walk though Hobby Lobby or Michael’s. I don’t need this book to do that and see all the potential. What I would like is how to go beyond these initial thoughts I’m self would have to fully fleshed out tricks. This book does not provide this, despite a long list of potential. I would have given it one star, but sometimes the author does make a real suggestion. However, that is rare and nothing special.
Just Five!
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Michael Lyth (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 04 March, 2024)
Not just a book with five very workable and adaptable to suit personal style of effects with an informal video presentation for each one. Put to in one free collection to stimulate any young or old mind but a great read for those who don't sleep well and always love reading new magical jems of magic. Many grateful thanks to Bob for sharing freely.
The Collected Card Magic of Mark Leveridge Volume 4
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Christian Mach (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 03 March, 2024)
A few very good tricks. All the tricks are very well explained. There are some DIY and/or some setup and/or the use of some specific cards for all the tricks, so these tricks are not for everybody. But the DIY is easy and needs items you can find easily, and the specific cards are cards you can find also easily.
Card in Envelope
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by NIKOS VASILEIADIS (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 02 March, 2024)
Simple and effective. The sneaky idea of making the envelope look sealed is a great touch!
Impossible
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by NIKOS VASILEIADIS (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 01 March, 2024)
This is a wonderful effect, and very unusual. It's like ACCAN but done with a newspaper and the spectators' signature. Although there is no challenging sleight of hand, PRACTISE. You have to make sure that you are very focused while you tear the newspaper because there are some very specific things that you should have in your mind during the tearing procedure.
I am very satisfied with this purchase! Brick Tilley has some very interesting lost gems in his list!
The Svengali Pitch: The Real Work
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Joe Libby (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 27 February, 2024)
Study this video, pay attention to Don Driver's tips and advice, and you can make some nice money pitching Svengali decks. It's work, but it is fun, especially when you're counting up the money you made at the end of the day! As Don says, the idea is to get the money, but pitching Svengalis will make you a better magician. The fuzzle pitch and the video of David Walker in action are nice bonuses too.
Forgotten
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by hal barlow (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 26 February, 2024)
A fun read. There is some useful material here. The more elaborate effects will require fairly good DIY skills, but as is suggested, this is material that has not been overdone.
DJ in my Pocket
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Mark Cristiano (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 24 February, 2024)
I bought DJ In My Pocket years ago....I guess when I purchased it, I wasn't ready for it, it wasn't what I thought it would be, or didn't understand it... I don't know what, but I never really revisited it. So all this time, it was just another magic thing I bought that "went in the (digital) drawer." I know it's not a magic trick but I bought it for a magic show....
.Fast Forward late 2023, I'd decided to actually start putting together a parlor/small stage show. I have never performed a real magic show......I started giving thought to how music could help me in developing my show, but wanted to do it without an extra hand or relying on a music operator.... ..
.I put off trying to figure out how to do it because I knew how it would go.....I would start looking at the music gear sites, then to other online retailers, after that I'd wind up reading message boards night after night and this would go on for weeks......then if I even wanted to try something out, I would spend money on equipment with just the hope something would work.........
One day, I finally sat down to begin the journey.......Ugh........I sat at the computer and had this thought.........I've spent so much time and money on magic and things I don't use, is there anything I have bought that I could take a look at before I start.. Hmm...Hey...! . DJ in My Pocket from Lybrary... ....I should check that out ... .So, I went and found the file and started reading.....
....WAIT......WHAT?!?!?..WOW!!! This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! ....... I LOVE THIS!!!! ..............It was exactly what I was about to spend all that time trying to figure out!!! Thank you!!!! I have over 100 items in my Digital Shelf and this is easy Top 3 for me.
Mr. Bones: Miracle Thought of Card
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by NIKOS VASILEIADIS (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 24 February, 2024)
I loved this trick! And yeah it put a big smile on me as the description said. It's very simple and very devious! I am already thinking of different handlings for a stand-up and a sit-down performance!
There is only one move that you should be able to do. One notice though. This is not an impromptu card effect, some preparation of your own deck is needed. Have this in your mind.
This is the first effect I bought from Brick Tilley. I will definitely buy tricks from him in the future.
China's Song
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Geoffrey Smith (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 24 February, 2024)
A well-kept secret. Highly recommended addition to the world of Betchas and Scams.
Behind the Back Location
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Barrie Segal (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 21 February, 2024)
Incredibly complicated from my point of view.
The Book of Black Magic and of Pacts
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gregg Webb (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 19 February, 2024)
Arthur Waite designed the Tarot deck most people know, and wrote the book most people learn from. Turns out he knows his stuff about demonology too. It looks like all the manuscripts derive from the Keys of Solomon. He has gathered them all and compares and analyzes them all for differences and similarities and he also makes interesting commentaries. The paraphernalia needed for the ceremonies is complicated to make. The wording for the prayers have an unbelievable number of unusual names for god and angels and of course the demons. Names for chemicals in those days were different from what we know today. The artwork is interesting mainly in the sigils and seals needed to control the demons once you call them and again when you put them away. Getting demons to stay away after one is done with them has been a problem as we know from the Faust incident.
Comic book and movie fans may know of Hellboy comics and graphic novels and near the end of this work I found where Mike Mignola may have researched and found some of his ideas and also artwork for seals and sigils is his books, as well as "the Hand of Glory". Really near the end is explained how you can resurrect the dead so that you can ask them questions such as where they buried their treasure. This features in at least one Hellboy story. Also interesting among all of the information provided is the construction and use of The Blasting Rod which can be useful for keeping stubborn demons in line. Lovers of bizarre magic should find many patter possibilities here. If you summon demons to work for you, please put them back where they belong when you are done.
My Best
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Peter Vattimo (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 14 February, 2024)
While it was written years ago, many of the methods and effects are still interesting and effective - and well taught. Well worth the price - items are solid - and there's room for personalization. All sorts of magic ... All sorts of history. One of my favorite books.
Impromptu Mentalism
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Peter Vattimo (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 14 February, 2024)
Very little of use here ... Much of it is no longer relevant or accurate.
From the content list I thought methods might be offered ... Instead, this is essentially a few pages of outdated notes. Overpriced as a historical item, and largely ineffective as notes on useful methods/effects. Sadly, I recommend you look elsewhere.
Jack Hughes World of Magic Volume 1
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Thom Dunlap
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 14 February, 2024)
I only have 1 copy of the original - I bought the download for searching, mark up, and making notes. I try to do this for all of the older "collectable" books that I have. Being able to look through and turn pages without fear of damage is a good thing!!!
Gilbert Chemical Magic
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Thom Dunlap (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 14 February, 2024)
I have 2 copies of the original - I bought the download for searching and mark up. I try to do this for all of the older "collectable" books that I have. Being able to look through and turn pages without fear of damage is a good thing!!!
Fishing for Mentalism Dollars
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Joe Libby (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 13 February, 2024)
This should pay off for anyone willing to do a little legwork to secure the gigs. I imagine this would work well for anyone who does cold reading, horoscopes, tarot, etc. Devin also discusses (but doesn't go into great detail) about how these appearances could spin off into recurring online sales. I'll be giving this plan a fair chance. Recommended.
Novel Card Effects with a Gumball Machine
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Joe Libby (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 13 February, 2024)
If you've been hesitant to buy one of those gimmicked gumball machines because they cost $500 or more, this ebook may be of great use to you. Just follow Devin's instructions (which are not difficult), and in short order you'll have your own magic gumball machine for about $35 to $40.
The ebook includes instructions for several strong routines, at least one of which would be suitable for kid shows. I'm looking forward to adding this to my shows. Recommended.
Anatomy of Gaming
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gregg Webb (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 12 February, 2024)
I am interested in Erdnase and hoped to find some words or passages in this book which would indicate that Erdnase also read it, and I did in a few places. But, all in all Anatomy of Gambling by Nimrod is not an interesting book. Probably written for a magazine at the time, in installments, it is very old British and includes very verbose wordage. While I like Erdnase's use of interesting words, here Nimrod goes overboard. He is basically explaining how bad gambling is for society, what with the loss of wealthy people's entire fortunes and estates, and suicides and duels fought because of losses from it, but he uses every word he can think of rather than get to the point. If one is looking for many many words to construct a simple thought, then this is the book for you.
While Erdnase, and under another pseudonym for himself, Eugene Edwards in the newspaper stories and book Jack Pots, as well as Maskelyne's and Houdin's books on gambling, show how words can be used in an interesting way, I found Nimrod to be overly loquacious and I found myself wondering if he was a lawyer expecting to be paid by the word.
While I'll probably finish it, I wanted to report how tedious a read it is.
ESP Cards with Bicycle Back Marked
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Curtis Foster (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 12 February, 2024)
These cards are so good. The marks are very easy to read. The quality of the cards is superb. I’m very happy with my purchase.
The Frog Prince
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by James Donaldson (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 05 February, 2024)
This trick is Awesome!!! It is great for adults and children both. Michael does a great job in providing a step-by-step guide in how to perform this trick. This trick will become a staple to my repertoire. I am truly surprised I have never seen this trick before. It is well worth its price. Thank you for making it available.
Cold Reading Lecture 2012
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gregg Webb (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 04 February, 2024)
I was actually looking for Herb Dewey books but I found this instead and am very glad I did. It is a wonderful lecture and I learned what I was looking for in my hunt for real info on this subject. If you are interested in readings or mentalism or psychology, I would highly recommend this download.
Flip-M-Out
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Patrick Warsalla (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 02 February, 2024)
This is a great piece of close-up magic. It is not difficult even for a card guy like me! (I have a few coin tricks but definitely still a "beginner" in the move department. I have known Ron for about 4 yrs now, both thru a Zoom magic room and from Abbott's Magic Get Together in Colon, Michigan. Still in touch with him and luckily if need any help with a move or don't understand something, he is always willing to help. He also is a master of invisible thread and all around nice guy.
Calendario Cartomagico
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Salvatore Lazzaro (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 02 February, 2024)
Molto bello, anzi bellissimo.