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enginemagic Special user Bluffton Indiana 597 Posts |
With anny subject ,you have like it & to study it ,see things in action ,practice the routines get a feel for them,theres many books DVD`s to see ,most have the same general tricks in them ,many facinating ,some easy. I have learnrd many simple routines ,the way to start is doing simple tricks ,watch the video snips,DVD`s get an idea for the story line involved to make it work well,I checked out a good book last week "Mark wilson`s complete course in MAGIC" theres many other good books to
theres a lot to learn out there,many interesting subjects,and hobbies to enjoy
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Terry Owens Inner circle Ft. Wayne, Indiana 1707 Posts |
Mark Wilson's Course on magic is a great starting point. I remember when it first came out, I wanted it soooo bad. 37 years later, I finally bought the book as a resource book in my library.
There was another book that I use to teach lessons from Now You See It, Now You Don't!: Lessons in Sleight of Hand by Bill Tarr. |
enginemagic Special user Bluffton Indiana 597 Posts |
Bill tar`s book sounds interesting ,I bought "the practical encyclopedia of magic" Nicholas Einhorn,,Herms house publishers. this book has a lot of nice things in it
theres a lot to learn out there,many interesting subjects,and hobbies to enjoy
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Ace of $pades New user 63 Posts |
The best magic book I've ever read is without a doubt, 13 Steps to Mentalism.
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Father Photius Grammar Host El Paso, TX (Formerly Amarillo) 17161 Posts |
Mark is a good friend, and has many resources for magic on his website http://www.markwilsonmagic.com plus mark and nani will be happy to autograph any item for you. When you want a good basic introduction to big illusions, check out Mark's three video series on Illusions.
"Now here's the man with the 25 cent hands, that two bit magician..."
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts |
In addition to the Mark Wilson Course, I would also recommend the complete collection of the Tarball Course too. Lots of info and reference materials inside.
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Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
James is dead right - with the Tarbell Course you have a lifetime of magic in your hands.
Cards never lie
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gardini Regular user Cornwall, Ontario, Canada 158 Posts |
Hey Guys,
Don't forget about the Dai Vernon book of Magic and the Apocalypse set by loryane. Combine them with Tarbell and the only problem you'll have is choosing what to learn next. Scott |
enginemagic Special user Bluffton Indiana 597 Posts |
When your looking in those magic books you feel like a kid in a candy shop!!
theres a lot to learn out there,many interesting subjects,and hobbies to enjoy
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JamesTong Eternal Order Malaysia 11213 Posts |
It is good to be fascinated by them but the important thing is really getting down to work - working on the info inside these materials.
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MagiClyde Special user Columbus, Ohio 871 Posts |
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It is good to be fascinated by them but the important thing is really getting down to work - working on the info inside these materials. JamesTong is right. Owning them is one thing. Actually using them is something else entirely.
Magic! The quicker picker-upper!
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enginemagic Special user Bluffton Indiana 597 Posts |
I do some careful reading in those books to see what tricks I can do well & feel comfortable with.
theres a lot to learn out there,many interesting subjects,and hobbies to enjoy
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Bird Man New user 29 Posts |
Ive been reading about magic books for about three years. I perform for people, small childeren or adults. The first time I performed I was not nervous I was actuly exited. Who has ever performed live, I do...well on the streets. Well it is nice talking to ya.
Bird Man |
Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
As for the future development, here is a good discussion
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......um=41&35
Cards never lie
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Bird Man New user 29 Posts |
Well I would like a discussion thanks!!
Bird Man |
andre combrinck Special user South Africa 953 Posts |
Illusionseseme by S.K.Vasantha Kumar has all the great illusions in it.Try it, I think you'll like it.
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NurseRob Elite user Dallas, TX 469 Posts |
I find it hard to read through most magic texts in a linear manner, I tend to jump around and pick out the nuggets, I hope I am not hurting myself by skipping over tricks that I can't see myself doing.
Ut imago est animi voltus sic indices oculi ~
The face is a picture of the mind as the eyes are its interpreter ~Cicero |
clarissa35f Veteran user 363 Posts |
I know how you feel, Sometimes there are things I know from the description I would more than likely not do.
The only exception for me is if it will be a great way to practice sleights I want to learn well. It's funny though, I remember when I first saw Ammar perform Gemini Twins. That Gemini count for me at the time looked pretty intimidating. And the set up...just four cards, for me was like almost demanding the spectators burn my hands. What else was there to watch? But I would practice it, and practice it, Just to get the Gemini Count. then I let it go for a while... then a few weeks later I would practice it, and practice it, and I started getting those sleights easier and easier. Now I do it all the time. It's where I can focus on the storyline exclusively. I think that a lot of magic is like that. If I buy a book , and I can find 3 good effects out of the 20 or so in it, I consider it money well spent. I do not expect to love every effect. But if I can find 3 " nuggets" then I am happy.
“Amateurs practice until they get it right.
Professionals practice until they can’t get it wrong.” <Anonymous> "There is no such thing as magic, there is no other way that could have been done" <Whit Haydn> |
Bird Man New user 29 Posts |
Wats up I havent bene on the forum for a while.
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