fantastic
this is a great book for the intermediate card student. it has a lot of usable material. also mint vol 2 is the book to get after this one.
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Review by Anonymous for Cardician, The by Ed Marlo
Review by Mark Phillips for Lou Gallo – The Underground Man by Richard Kaufman, Mark Phillips
Magician Killers
Lou Gallo was an expert at leading magicians down the garden path and turning the hose on them. If you are looking for principles that will allow you to fry your fellow magi, this book is an incredible resource.
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Review by Anonymous for Dunninger's Complete Encyclopedia of Magic by Joseph Dunninger
Classic
everything from close up to full blown stage effects with swimming tanks and trap doors.Not a great lot of detail on anything but lots of everything!!!
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Review by Anonymous for Berg Book, The by Joe Berg, David Avadon, Eric C. Lewis
Over The Top.
The very BEST. One of the best classics on magic. Joe Berg was a real pro.He knew as much about the profession as any magician. His book is one of the most sought after magic collectables. Anyone who has one of these books should hold on to it tightly.
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Review by Dell Wolfensparger for Complete Illustrated Book of Close-up Magic, The by Walter B. Gibson
Excellent Out Of Print Book!
Wow! This book has it all! OOP and hard to find. Walter Gibson, the creator of The Shadow and the author of multiple books on magic really outdid himself on this title. A big thick book with lots of photographs. No card magic. All close-up and really nice tricks. Extensive section on Billard Ball and coin magic. You could build an entire act around this book!
The companion book, $link(1705,The Complete Illustrated Book Of Card Magic) is also a winner. It is also OOP – Out Of Print!
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Review by John W. Watson for Constant Fooling: Vol. 2 by David Regal
David Regal does it again…even better!!
When I first learned of Mr. Regal, I contacted him via email and asked what he suggested I add to my library to increase my knowledge of magic. He suggested Close-Up and Personal follwed by Constant Fooling Vols 1 and 2. Was he ever correct!
Not only does the book look amazing, the effects inside aren’t just included for fluff. These are actual routines that can be used in real life for some great effects!
Not only does he include some killer material but also a lot of insights and ideas to make your routines better. He’s also a very funny and entertaining person, making this book a joy to read and learn from.
Should you buy it? Yes! Why? Because the material inside is well thought out, thoroughly described, and simply amazing. Add it to your library, you won’t be disappointed.
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Review by Anonymous for Royal Road To Card Magic by Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
An excellent book to start card handling & magic…
This book has started more cardicians than any other book published. It’s been reprinted countless times because it’s simply great! The book follows a logical progress of card sleights and tricks that utilize what is taught. Everyone starting out in card magic should own this book. Everything you need to know is here except the more modern sleights. This book was written in the golden years of magic but nonetheless it still is a gem! I highly recommend this book and any others that Jean Hugard & Frederick Braue have written! Definitely a collectors item.
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Review by Danny doyle for Magic Book, The by Harry Lorayne
Best book to start with
This book is amazing. I first read it when I started 20 years ago and still use the color changing deck to this day. Every performance of close up I do. I make my living doing magic. Dont pass this by.
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Review by Anonymous for Impossibilia by John Bannon
Impossibilia: A Short Review
This book contains very simple and easy to perform tricks that focus on performance over sleights. The effects are ALL powerful and things that you would use in everyday work. I am a card guy so I concentrated more on the card effects in this book and they are all amazing. The Bonus routine involving a card being "printed" is quite amazing if I say so myself. There is also a prediction effect which is simple, witty, and hard hitting. I recommend to pick this book up NOW if you want some new, intriguing, magic for your repertoire.
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Review by ann for Magic of Alan Wakeling, The by Jim Steinmeyer
amazing
Alan is my grandpa, He is great
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