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Calendario Cartomagico
reviewed by Simone Scaravella (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 19 November, 2015)
Si sperava che un' Opera Del grande Aldo avesse una traduzione curata come meritava.
Su ogni pagina appare scritto Calendario "CARTROMAGICO" ( PAROLA SBAGLIATISSIMA )
nel primo gioco si parla de 4 di Cuori ! ma invece la carta interessata è il 4 di FIORI !!
ergo la traduzione di Alex Borsci è stata fatta frettolosamente e con i piedi.
La cosa più fastidiosa è che ho stampato il libro.
Invito l'autore a rimediare !!
It was hoped that a 'Opera Of great Aldo had a translation prepared as he deserved. Calendar appears on every page written "CARTROMAGICO" (WORD totally wrong) in the first trick you talk of 4 of Hearts! but instead the card in question is the fourth of CLUBS !! ergo the translation of Alex Borsci was made hastily and with his feet. The most annoying thing is that I printed the book. I invite the author to correct !!
Personal Secrets
reviewed by Chet CoxRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 19 November, 2015)
Long ago, I picked this up from Harry - in physical form. You already know that Harry Lorayne is an international treasure, and we're VERY lucky to have this available for a mere $5. There are at least four different, fairly easy effects in here that you can't wait to learn and perform. There is at least one which, even though I've read it and know how it's "done," fooled me when Richard O. presented it to my wife & me. This isn't "card magic." This is magic that happens to use cards.
*jeep! and God Bless!
Amazers with Karma Deck
reviewed by Venu Vinjamoori VivenMagicRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 17 November, 2015)
I'm very excited because The Unknown Mentalist has released some seriously good e-books in the past. One of them being "Amazers " which was my favorite. and i cant stop myself practicing for couple of times and performing forever.
Brain Knewmerology
reviewed by Venu Vinjamoori VivenMagicRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 17 November, 2015)
the secret of "Brain Knewmerology" is nothing but a simplicity, i have been fascinated by Mentalism and Mathemagic. the "Brain Knewmerology" is mix of both worlds. i recommend this for every performer. Hats off to the Unknown Mentalist
Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The Faro Shuffle: but were afraid to ask
reviewed by David LawsonRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 14 November, 2015)
There is no ACAAN included for a 52 card deck. The one given is for a 51 card deck. If you are looking for AACAAN (almost any card at any number) then this one may be for you, but for ACAAN - keep looking.
Amazers with Karma Deck
reviewed by Balasubramanian ChandranRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 13 November, 2015)
This is a nice collection. The routines are not only easy and self working but very highly entertaining and baffling. I especially enjoyed performing Tryst & Twist. In my opinion, this set of routines also brings out the true potential of the Karma Deck. It was mind boggling to note that the Karma Deck is full of very special hidden principles and these routines have exploited these principles with full impact. I have also enjoyed the mentalism slant of the routines.
Square Skills
reviewed by Balasubramanian ChandranRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 13 November, 2015)
This is stuffed and crammed with so many ideas and so many routines that I think multiple complete acts can be created with just this material. Simply carry the MAD paper in your pocket and you are ready to do a complete act anytime, anywhere. Actually this could have been released in 2 or 3 volumes. Excellent value.
The Funniest Three Card Monte in the World
reviewed by Dave Arch (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 11 November, 2015)
Obviously this routine has been honed through years of performance to its essential essence - making it a keeper as far as I am concerned. I hope he publishes more from his working repertoire. I like his direct and entertaining style.
Mediums Unmasked
reviewed by Claudia Conner (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 29 October, 2015)
Interesting reading and the old newspaper review at the end is especially entertaining. Well worth the $8 spent.
Understanding the Tamariz False Clues Method
reviewed by Jamie IannacoRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 26 October, 2015)
The content of this small manuscript is certainly worthy of review. It provides a nice overall review for those that have read The Magic Way, Our Magic, Magic & Showmanship and Showmanship for Magicians. The focus is of course on the Tamariz Eliminating False Solutions method. Other principles are briefly reviewed from the above mentioned books to support this method.
My criticisms of the manuscript are that the author seems to have a bit of disconnect between the topics that are briefly reviewed and the writing has some descriptive flaws (may be translation errors). Ironically, eliminating contradictions in performance and effect design are preached in the text but some of the examples contain these same contradictions. Intellectual and knowledgeable readers will find themselves mildly distracted by a few of the things the author states as fact.
Overlooking the above issues, I’d still say that this manuscript succeeds in teaching the concept it was written to teach. I also recommend anyone serious about their magic be familiar with the content. I’d like to say that reading the original source (The Magic Way, Tamariz) will make this manuscript unnecessary however, the aforementioned book, although wonderful, was also translated to English and has its own shortcomings when it comes to teaching the details of applying the concept to existing presentations (I have not read the new edition that was edited). There are also points added in the explanations that are not addressed in the original source. A lot of this relates to how your character and presentation fit into the False solutions method.
So the bottom line: This e-book is another resource to think about the application of a powerful technique developed by one of the shining intellects of the magic world. It is well worth studying and also as a review for the magician familiar with the method. Sometimes it helps just having it explained to you in a different way. It will hopefully stimulate the thinking of those that may benefit from a refresher course.
Sloka Deck
reviewed by Doc HarrisRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 26 October, 2015)
Among the mnemonic stacks the 8 Kings is the most popular and it had taken me about 3 days to completely get it by heart (way back in those days). Of course my memory and math both are very poor. But shockingly it took me just 3 minutes flat to get the Sloka Deck into my memory. And no math rules. A very smart and clever way of learning a stack is the Sloka Deck.
Sloka Deck
reviewed by Chittaranjan AndradeRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 26 October, 2015)
This is a simple but useful advance over traditional mnemonic systems for deck stacking; its advantage lies in brevity and simplicity. An alternate system suggested for suit arrangement is also intriguing.
Square Skills
reviewed by Kumar BNSRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 22 October, 2015)
The routine where the audience member is asked to tear up the paper into small pieces and then choose any one piece among them is my clear favorite. I performed this a few times so far and each and every time there was a stunning reaction.
Sloka Deck
reviewed by Kumar BNSRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 22 October, 2015)
The author seems to be bubbling with creativity. I have thoroughly enjoyed his recent string of innovations in stacKing like Karma Deck, Rasik Deck & Yogik Deck. And now Sloka Deck is a brilliant offering especially for those beginning in stack magic or for those wanting to quickly acquire a second stack. This STACK KING has taken STACKING into a new realm of advanced science & art and yet retaining the simplicity of idea and ease of performance.
Sloka Deck
reviewed by Balasubramanian ChandranRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 22 October, 2015)
The Sloka Deck principle is so simple and clever that it immediately catches onto you. It is so addictive. Once you read about it you simply cannot stop remembering it or knowing it. There is nothing to learn or spend hours memorizing. You read it, you get it. Just like that. Wow !
Sloka Deck
reviewed by Arunkumar DuttRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 21 October, 2015)
The unknown mentalist's un-stacked creative mind is coming with various types of stacked decks and the latest one being the SLOKA DECK. It is really the smallest mnemonic deck in the world and it is equally easy to master. All the best to him.
Sloka Deck
reviewed by Bhupesh DaveRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 21 October, 2015)
I really liked this for its simplicity, well thought, simple, easy to remember, tips to remember duplicate letters. All this makes system easy to master.
A powerful aid for professional Mentalists, performing with cards.
looking forward for many more creative ideas like this.
Some Total 2.0: Simplified
reviewed by Rao KVRK (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 20 October, 2015)
I commend AK Dutt on a fantastic new release. The new methods given for performing an old classic are highly innovative. In fact, the creative thinking takes this far ahead of the original and IMHO this now qualifies to stand on its own. This revisit adds a lot of great value. Keep up the good work.
Square Skills
reviewed by Doc HarrisRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 18 October, 2015)
After reading the very clever ‘secret principles’ my own creative juices started flowing. The routines encompass a wide range of themes and are very amenable for personalizing. The deep thinking and huge effort which have obviously gone into the creation of this benchmark work are commendable.
Cemented Thought
reviewed by Alberto Navarrete (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 16 October, 2015)
I'm sorry, but this is a bad review. I think this is just an idea that after reading, I don't think I would ever perform. Besides, to be effective, the thought of word would probably need to be a very short word, so I don't think it falls under the category of "ANY thought". The ground would also need to be flat and of the cement kind, and the word is seen written, not cemented.
Con-spy-ring
reviewed by Doc HarrisRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 16 October, 2015)
Oh my God ! The kind of research that must have gone into creating these delightful and heart warming routines is mind boggling to imagine. This looks like an almost impossible collection. I see myself performing these again and again. And the solid backup of the audience finding all the facts to be totally true (even if they search google) is fantastic.
Some Total 2.0: Simplified
reviewed by Sanjay Subramanyam (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 15 October, 2015)
An excellent update to a classic routine...
Con-spy-ring
reviewed by Mind LegendRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 14 October, 2015)
Conspyring takes the Inspyring principle to a whole new level and this height makes me feel dizzy with expectation and excitement.
Square Skills
reviewed by Mind Legend (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 14 October, 2015)
What the world took for granted for the past couple of centuries or so has now been given a totally new spin. The amount of output from just one single source is simply stupendous. It took me all of 5 days to completely go through all the 11 principles (and I discovered a few more principles on my own in this process) and the 18 routines given. After that I could easily come up with about a dozen routines of my own. Actually the scope is very vast and is only limited by our imagination. Great value for money.
In-spy-ring
reviewed by Kumar BNSRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 14 October, 2015)
Probably this is first time I have come across some dull math getting transformed into a highly visual theatre piece with a great story and lot of emotions creating memorable magic. After reading the routines and revelation ideas, my imagination started running wild with many more possibilities.