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cardguy Inner circle Queens, New York 1171 Posts |
Does anyone know if Al Schneider has any published material out on the market? Books, lecture notes, manuscripts???
Frank G. a.k.a. Cardguy
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Geoff Williams Special user St. Pete Beach, FL 617 Posts |
Yes, Al has published some manuscripts and booklets including:
"Al Schneider On Coins" "Al Schneider's Matrix" as well as a booklet on his thoughts and handling of the "Zombie." You can also find a WONDERFUL and FREE treatise on magic theory (as well as some complete video cuts of him performing his "Matrix", "Cross Cards", etc.) on his website: http://www.worldmagiccenter.com/ HIGHLY recommended reading.
"Saját légpárnás tele van angolnák."
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Leigh New user Ex-Blighty, now Canada 78 Posts |
Another book is "Al Schneider on Close-Up." I'm lucky enough to have signed copy and yes, I agree with Geoff - highly recommended.
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Fredrick Loyal user Seattle 248 Posts |
Card Guy,
I agree wholeheartedly with the Schneider recommendations. The rub is that most - if not all - of his material is out of print. I would recommend you keep an eye on second hand book dealers like H & R Magicbooks.
"Try to find the humanity in the magic and maybe you'll come up with something of your own. It's the humanity that gets you there, not techniques." Michael Moschen on Creativity
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John Pezzullo Veteran user Sydney AUSTRALIA 354 Posts |
Leigh,
Is there any chance of having you post an outline of the contents of "Al Schneider on Close-Up"? Regards, John
"One arrow. One life."
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Leigh New user Ex-Blighty, now Canada 78 Posts |
Below is the table of contents from the
"Schneider on Close-Up" book. He starts off by giving his thoughts on performance in Chapter One. Chapter Two contains some basic handling of coins and a ball (not at the same time, you understand!). There's nothing new here, nothing you won't have in any other sleight book. The Toss Change is Schneider's variation on the Bobo Switch. Schneider admits to being a BIG Spellbound fan, hence Chapter Three. He teaches routines containing Spellbound moves, as he doesn't care for the traditional Spellbound trick of "Here's a copper, now a silver, copper, silver, copper..." Chapter Four are coin routines including a copper/silver routine. The remaining chapters speak for themselves, I think. The book is filled with photographs showing how to hold the hand, coin, etc. Better than line drawings, I feel. Some of the routines can be seen on Al Schneider's web site that Geoff mentioned above. I hope this helps. Let me know if you want to know more. Chapter 1 Six Qualities of Performance Chapter 2 Class Time The Basic Vanish The Toss Change The Basic Large Ball Vanish Snap Back Vanish Lapping Chapter 3 Sons of Spellbound Spellbound Too Gasp Ghostal Coin Split Silver Cone and Coin Chapter 4 Coin Routines Dream One Source Australian Gambit Tri Change Chapter 5 Impromptu Routines Ring Off Pencil Bar-None Salt Shaker Ring Gag Cigarette Pull Finesse Sponge Color Changer A Jumping Gems Routine Chapter 6 Formal Routines Shear Magic Al-Himber Wallet 20th Century Yarn Salt, Silk and Silver Quickcups |
John Pezzullo Veteran user Sydney AUSTRALIA 354 Posts |
Leigh,
Thank you. Regards, John
"One arrow. One life."
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Lonnie Dilan Special user Canyon Country, California 823 Posts |
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