For $20, this is a steal. Seriously. Buying this book should land anyone in prison. Like I said, its
a steal.
I had it a few years ago, and stupidly, I threw it away. Boy was that a dumb move.
I didn't know better back then. I was a hobbyist that was only interested in your flavor of the
month "street effect".
Now that I'm doing a few paid gigs, here and there, I'm realizing
the value of this book. When you start looking for work, you realize that your little street card
magic effects will severely limit the number of gigs you can do. As all gigs don't all lend
themselves to the same type of magic.
This book is PACKED with will all types of magic that
can be performed in different types of situations. There's close up and stand up. There's magic
thats good for a tabled performance and magic that's suited for in the hands. There's magic for all
different ages. There's (my favorite) Card magic, coin magic, rope magic, sponge ball magic, mental
magic, and more. There's a chapter on illusions that won't cost thousands of dollars to pull off.
Its truly a remarkable volume.
Much of the card magic is spectacular. Card tricks that can
be done in front of a large audience, as well as intimate/close up effects. You can literally find
magic that can fit any audience and any performing environment.
If you're just a David
Blaine-wannabe, don't waste your time. But if you're serious about tje art and excelling in it, then
this book is for you.If there is a Holy Grail of magic, then this book is it. I just bought it to
replace the one I tossed out. I couldn't be happier.