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Here are the real secrets of thread work. This ebook was originally published by the Berlin Magic Circle in a bilingual (German/English) edition, and in England it was sold and recommended by Ken Brooke. If you are prepared to spend the time learning some of the material in these pages you will have miracles at your fingertips. Braco and Finn Jon are the worldwide experts on invisible threads and floating routines.
This ebook also contains a special bonus: the full routine for Mike Danata's Floating Golden Stick. This is the best work on the subject still.
1st edition 1973 in bilingual (German/English). Later pirated in the US and sold by several unethical dealers. 1st authorized English edition 1984 by Martin Breese. Reprinted in 1995 by Martin Breese. Lybrary.com acquired the rights from Martin Breese. Original 96 pages; PDF 80 pages.
Table of Contents
- CONTENTS
- PREFACE
- THE BASIC ILLUSION
- Effects
- Methods
- GUIDE TO THREADS AND BALLS
- Threads
- Balls
- OBJECT AND THREAD CHART
- ROUTINES USING THREAD
- Technique for the One Point Thread
- Application of the Technique of the One Point Thread
- - The Ball and Silk
- - The Ball and Cane
- - The Ball and the Bowler Hat
- Technique for the Two Point Thread
- Application of the Technique of the Two Point Thread
- - The Ball and Silk
- - The Floating Balloon
- - The Two Ball Routine
- - The Ball and Hat
- - The Free Point Ball and Cane
- - The Close-Up Floating Ball
- - The Floating Cigarette
- - Tips for the Floating Cork
- - The Ball and Cane
- - The Ball and Sword
- - The Tennis Ball and Racquet
- - The Ball and Aerosol Can
- - The Endless Loop
- MIKE DANATA'S FLOATING GOLDEN STICK
- NOW FOR MIKE DANATA'S FULL ROUTINE
- The Props
- A Few Extra Hints
word count: 21882 which is equivalent to 87 standard pages of text
Reviewed by Don Jarrard (confirmed purchase)
★★★★★ Date Added: Tuesday 29 November, 2022From studying Finn Jon I would say that these are the most incredible levitation methods. The one where a real solid hoop is passed really over a gold stick is amazing. The light and thread advice also helps a lot. As a printed book this could sell for $40. Look at Who's Afraid of Invisible Thread. Highly recommended as one of the few workable books here. These work better with the new smaller plastic zombie balls. Or Christmas ornaments. Aluminum balls are a few ounces too heavy.
Reviewed by Bill Lainsbury
★★★★★ Date Added: Sunday 14 September, 2014During my years in Berlin during the cold war I came to know and respect the members of the Berlin magic circle.
Ralf Wichman became a life long friend during which we had many meetings on both sides of the channel.
It was with great pleasure that I sat for hours with Ralf writing and editing the English part of the book (with translation from the German text) alongside step by step demonstration and performance by Ralf as we progressed.
When that task was finally finished I took it over to Kens place and demonstrated a couple of the contents...he was enthused and immediately asked I arrange for copies to be sent him direct...he was an honorable man who ALWAYS payed his dues and gave credits where due.".
You NEED this book. This is without doubt the Grand master of levitation.
That is how Ralf and Ken's memories will be kept alive in magic halls of fame.
