Magic Tricks

I bought this book at the Blackpool Convention 2019 and there are a few things I'd like to say:

1. Look and feel of the book
I love it. It feels different and it gives me a sense that inside this book there is something different from other card magic books.

2. The language
I find the language in this book easy and enjoyable to read and I enjoy how Harapan set it up like a research paper.

3. The routines
The routines are fresh and very interesting. I must agree with some of the other reviews that some techniques are used, which are not explained, rather referenced, which is fine. We should put some work into our magic and not expect everything to be handed to us on a silver platter.

BUT

I do think there are certain moves among the cardists that are more common than others and where a technique, which is not so common (like the SOC move or even to some degree a Jordan Count), should be explained (even briefly) and referenced. This for me caused my review to be 4/5 stars.

4. Video accompanying the book.
Well-filmed but I would have preferred to have seen more of the "out-of-the-box-thinking" tricks included. When we read the ones with the more creative gaffs, I wondered how they would actually look and hoped that H.O would have taken the time to perform them, even if they are only for camera. This is also why I give it 4/5 stars

5. Price
For what you are getting, I think the price of the book is fair.

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Overall, I am enjoying this book. It is not for the beginner but I think there is something in here for every level or experience, although I think the intermediate and expert card magician will find more value in the book.