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The Annotated Royal Road to Card Magic
reviewed by Barrie Segal (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 25 December, 2019)
This is an absolutely marvelous update to this classic book.
The annotations and added photographs are incredibly helpful.
Mark Lewis has created a classic book for all magicians.
Karma Deck
reviewed by Kevin PeshickRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 07 December, 2019)
While the thinking behind this is brilliant, I didn't find the advantages were sufficient for the added complexity, when compared against a standard Si Stebbins set up. I decided to go the extra mile and memorize a deck.
Secrets of Mental Magic
reviewed by Brett McCarronRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 04 December, 2019)
Partial review from Burling Hull in "The G-D D--n Truth About Magic" Vol. 2:
"THORNTON'S SECRETS OF MENTAL MAGIC
"At last here is a really top value and PRACTICAL series of effects and routines that work by Dr. Thornton (medical doctor) who plainly PERFORMS mentalism feats. The best publication of practical effects in five years in my judgment."
Nu Way Out Of This World
reviewed by Peter Nordstrand (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 03 December, 2019)
Great effect!
Satan's Calculator Trick
reviewed by Michael CookRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 24 November, 2019)
Excellent effect. Very easy and will fool anyone who sees it. Use any phone. Any time. A perfect trick. Go buy this now. Support this man and his many contributions to this wonderful art.
Tips
reviewed by Larry Brodahl (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 15 November, 2019)
It's a dated book for sure, but still have a couple of ideas that I like. And any idea I can get is almost priceless.
If you are a DIY guy or gal, it's not a bad book. Some good ideas.
TC Tahoe Re-Thinks Vol. 3: Salt Pour
reviewed by Larry Brodahl (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 15 November, 2019)
Totally misleading copy for this. Although, if I'd have been paying attention, the PAGE COUNT information might have saved me some $.
The copy reads "two different routines". In only 4 pages of text - AFTER teaching me about making the gimmick?
Yeah, there is the briefest of mentions of a routine(s), but no teaching. No "here's the props needed, here's how you steal the gaff, etc". Just a very brief mention of a theme to use.
However, this will prevent me from buying any of the other items in this series.
Birthdate Magic Square
reviewed by Dave Campbell (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 13 November, 2019)
I've not delved into Magic Squares before, but the topic intrigued me. This is awesome! -- such a great idea and great explanation. You won't be disappointed.
Impuzzibles
reviewed by Nicolas PepinRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 18 October, 2019)
Mmm not sure about this one...I am a little disappointed but maybe it's just me.
* Fork in card: The very first idea that came to my mind is the solution at the end. A spectator will probably think the same thing and we don't want to lie right ? I was expecting a more clever solution.
* Spider link: I didn't really care for it when I bought this. But it is nice, more on topological side. Difficult to handle because very thin. I prefer topological object with card.
* The needle: Didn't care for it either. And I saw this in ooold book. Might be of interest for some.
* Checker board: This is the biggest disappointment. I was expecting some special fold like the braided bill. Not at all. In the hand of spectator, he will quickly find out how it is done. Though this might be interesting to real topological purist as a puzzle/challenge.
But production is good with clear view/camera. I prefer the topological card series and inside out banknotes. But thank you fairmagic sharing your knowledge about impossible/topological objects. Still keeping an eye on your topological series.
Nicolas
The Gig Avalanche
reviewed by Andrea Antonuccio (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 17 October, 2019)
The "method" that you'll find here could work in the USA, but it's totally impractical in my country (Italy). The product description should be different, with a big warning: not useful outside U.S.! That happens (sadly) with a lot of Knight's marketing manuscripts ... I feel very disappointed!
Diception
reviewed by Courtland LaVallee (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 09 October, 2019)
Great trick, easy to put together in about 10 mins. Currently a hot release for 3 times the price!
The Jastrow Illusion in Magic
reviewed by Don Bursell (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 28 September, 2019)
Review title: Not enough information.
I’ve always liked the Jastrow illusion, and even use it in my walk around performing. So I bought this booklet, hoping to expand my knowledge of the illusion, and possibly be inspired by other designs I was not aware of.
It’s good, but doesn’t really go any further than what I already knew of. It shows about 6 or 7 different versions, all of which I’m aware of or own. It talks about the history of the illusion, but I felt it could have covered a whole lot more versions of it that have been released over the years. (I did a search of this in Google and found 100s of historical examples.)
Overall, it was good, but not enough information, I felt, to warrant a $10 price tag.
All you wanted to know about Change Bags and 101 Tricks you can do with them
reviewed by Paul Budd (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 20 September, 2019)
This book is LOADED with great ideas!! Ideas for: standard change bags, repeat change bags, clear change bags......some bits I had NEVER even considered.....and I've owned a change bag for eons! For the price, this is a MUST BUY!
The Complete Oracle
reviewed by Peter Nordstrand (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 20 September, 2019)
This is a treasure trove! Inspiring and wonderful. I strongly recommend this!
Paper Folding Giveaways For Magicians
reviewed by Don Bursell (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 12 September, 2019)
I was hoping for more modern, updated ideas than the original book had. Not much new at all.
I usually am intrigued by Knight’s ideas and additions, but not in this case. Disappointing purchase.
Introduction to Card Magic
reviewed by EndersGame ReviewerRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 11 September, 2019)
This book is my top choice for beginners in card magic to start with. Mr Giobbi is arguably the best teacher in magic today, because he has a real gift in analyzing and explaining, and covers all the essentials systematically and in depth. This book originated as an introductory course in card magic, and covers all the fundamentals of card handling, plus it includes half a dozen good card tricks to get you going. There are ample illustrations, photos, and even built-in links to video clips on youtube that show the moves being taught. It consists of 150 pages of goodness that are truly outstanding in every way, and a must-have for everyone starting in card magic. Even those who have been doing card magic for years will learn a lot by working through this book systematically. It is a fantastic resource that I highly recommend getting.
Emesqua on PK
reviewed by Phil RedaRating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 02 September, 2019)
Very disappointed. I am sure Mr Emesgua has great success with his material. First the material is just OK in my humble opinion. Second the booklet is poorly written. There is better material out there on metal bending - save your money.
Wand Spins
reviewed by Larry Brodahl (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 30 August, 2019)
This is a reasonable video, which does teach the various spins. The video quality is good, as is the sound.
Mr. Kendall is a thorough teacher and covers the processes very well. As well as explains the varying wands he uses for the spins also.
And you can learn the spins from these videos, which is what really matters.
Slam - and other pet peeves about the Chop Cup
reviewed by Tom Yates (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 30 August, 2019)
I am sorry to say that this was a disappointment for the money. I don't mind paying for a magician's notes when they offer something substantive about his spin on an effect. I was rather hopeful that the "pet peeves" here would be instructive, but they don't offer much that anyone who has performed the Chop Cup has wondered about--and perhaps already changed himself. The routine the author performs is presented in good detail, but there isn't much new about it. A major disappointment in the routine he offers is the initial premise of the chop cup process being a "con". I already do the Three Shell Game; I have a con routine. The Chop Cup needs to get away from the contest/challenge idea, even when the challenge is benign, as in John Mendoza's famous routine.
I also find it slightly ironic that the author dislikes the "slam", and yet uses a Don Alan cup. Don was the master of the loud slam, especially at the end of his routine with the final loads--not to take away from the quality production of the cup itself, of course.
Note: the 28-page pdf contains a number of inserted blank pages.
ESP Switch
reviewed by Michael Cook (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 19 August, 2019)
Very easy effect. Simple to perform and it seems impossible. I highly recommend this.
Forget Your Mom
reviewed by Michael Cook (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 18 August, 2019)
This is a terrible effect. It's a kids party trick. The description is very misleading. Avoid at all costs.
Heads, I Win. Tails, You Lose!
reviewed by Phillip Dennis (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 17 August, 2019)
I prefer this to Max Maven's version. I've used this many times as an impromptu effect in bars and restaurants. All you need is to either be prepared for the reveal, or just carry or borrow a sharpie.
Samuel Cox Hooker and his Rising Cards
reviewed by Anthony Couch (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 11 August, 2019)
I bought this book a long time ago as soon as it was released. I still love it and come back to it time to time. In fact this is one of those times. Looking for more information and came back to this 1 book to find some answers.
Mindreading Supreme
reviewed by Dave Arch (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 23 July, 2019)
Thank you for saving this Orville Meyer routine from extinction. I had never read it before but found it to be as genius as some of the other works of his that I have read. Very practical and workable.
ESP Cards with Bicycle Back Marked
reviewed by Phillip Dennis (confirmed purchase)Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 22 July, 2019)
These are excellent Zener cards for mentalism. Bought these since the Bicycle rider backs are perfect for use with readily available rider back gaff cards. If you have Larry Becker's World of Super-mentalism II then with these and rider back gaffs you are set to perform ESPitome described there in. Of course many other ESP card effects will use these. The markings are also very easy to read (I have progressive lenses) making ESPitome a breeze. I bought two sets (needed for ESPitome). Probably should have bought three! Best $10 I've spent in a while.