I'd appreciate what people have to say about Tim Ellis' Ellis in Wonderland lecture notes. Are the effects practical, and what kind of reaction have you gotten? Is the writing clear? Would you buy anything else from Ellis? It looks pretty interesting and I'm trying to decide between this and Corinda with my spare $20. Or maybe you have another suggestion.
Thanks, landmark

Corinda's 13 Steps is a MUST have for any magician library.

Ellis in Wonderland has some very good and practical routines! I give it a thumbs up! The writing is very clear and very funny. If you want to get something to learn some tricks from get Ellis. If you want something for your library that you will refer to now and again get Corinda. If you like to make a routine your very own and put all of your ideas into it, Corinda is awesome because it is so comprehensive. But if you want some decent effects that you just have to practice and learn step by step, get Ellis. (not that you couldn't put your ideas and extra effort into them)
Just my opinion.
Thank you very much.
-Zero G

I saw Tim Ellis lecture at the Magic Castle. Excellent lecture. He's great at creating original presentations. I have his lecture notes and would recommend them. I can't comment on the Corinda book as I'm not into mentalism.

Thanks for the ideas!
So what did I end up getting? Well I saw a deal too good to pass up--the complete Jinx on CD-ROM for $16 at Daytona Magic! Wild! Should keep me busy for a while. Maybe the Corinda and Ellis books can be birthday presents from my wife!

Going on half a century. . .
landmark