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Shikanominarazu Loyal user 259 Posts |
I'm going to buy one of these books (maybe both) when I visit the states again in July.
Steranko on Cards by Jim Steranko A Cut Above by Vincent Foy. You can only have one. Which do you take? |
Vlad_77 Inner circle The Netherlands 5829 Posts |
Steranko on Cards
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Stanyon Inner circle Landrum, S.C. by way of Chicago 3433 Posts |
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On 2013-06-27 12:52, Vlad_77 wrote: No argument there!
Stanyon
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Shikanominarazu Loyal user 259 Posts |
Hmm. No one for Foy? Interesting.
Well, I may still get both, but I guess Steranko seems the consensus (sample size notwithstanding). |
BarryFernelius Inner circle Still learning, even though I've made 2537 Posts |
I'll increase the sample size by one and also recommend Steranko on Cards.
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Shikanominarazu Loyal user 259 Posts |
Ok, new books into the poll, that I have decided I may also want:
4 options now are: Steranko on Cards A Cut Above Approaching Magic by David Regal The Complete Works of Derek Dingle How do we vote now? |
Magiguy Inner circle Seattle, WA 5467 Posts |
What exactly are you looking for, because these are four very different books. Steranko offers a wide variety of sleights and applications, The Foy book is pretty much an exploration of one-handed cuts. Dingle offers some truly brilliant, but mostly advanced card routines. Regal is the most wide-ranging book of material (not all cards) out of the four you have chosen. I love the Regal book, and as much as I like Steranko, I would pick Dingle over it. The Foy book is interesting, but would likely end up sitting on your shelf.
So... get two, and out of these four I would pick: - Approaching Magic by David Regal - The Complete Works of Derek Dingle Also... Steranko is a pretty thin book, and the international shipping would not be as great as either Regal or Dingle, which are considerable in size. Where in Japan are you from? |
Atom3339 Inner circle Spokane, WA 3242 Posts |
^ Agree.
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Vlad_77 Inner circle The Netherlands 5829 Posts |
Well if we're increasing the sample size and the OP does seem all over the infield on this, I would suggest either the Regal book or Dingle. I voted before on Steranko, but, that was because the op named two books.
The Dingle book is great but the Regal book as Magiguy stated is more far ranging and I would add that the essays are essential reading, i.e, don't just skip over them for the effects. |
tenchu Inner circle Europe 1117 Posts |
Approaching Magic by David Regal.
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Shikanominarazu Loyal user 259 Posts |
Cool, nice to see the responses. I know the list is a little baffling, but I just wanted to see what the more experienced posters thought of the books I thought looked interesting. I like to see how you guys and gals think.
Magiguy: I'm from LA, but I'm in Japan for a long term stay. I'm in Tokyo at the moment. |
kentfgunn Inner circle Merritt Island FL 1639 Posts |
Why not simply peruse the shelves at the Onasaka's Magic Shop in Tokyo? You could look at the books and find one you like.
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Shikanominarazu Loyal user 259 Posts |
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On 2013-07-01 02:48, kentfgunn wrote: I'm pretty sure only one of these books are on the shelf at Magicland, sadly. I will check again when I head out there again this week, though. But like I said, the reason I started the thread was to see what others thought. |
kentfgunn Inner circle Merritt Island FL 1639 Posts |
I would get the book on Derek Dingle, hands down. It is full of great, but difficult material.
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magicduro Special user Las Vegas 529 Posts |
Dingle's book is a outstanding for close up sleight of hand. Steranko's card techniques are ground breaking and can be great tools to have in your arsenal. I have not read "A Cut Above".David Regal's Approaching Magic is a (imo) a modern classic. Pound for pound, it has an incredible amount to offer.
1) The diversity and depth of material is outstanding. There is material from close-up to stage. There are routines with cards, coins, paper money, mentalism, rings, and more. 2) The essays. David's thoughts on scripting, premise, and structure CAN help you become a better performer. 3) David's presentations. His skill as a writer shines through and you can learn from his examples. |
bidbid New user 83 Posts |
Sterank on cards.
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Magic-Scott Veteran user 310 Posts |
Dingle and Regal, both great books!
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motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
Steranko
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Bulla Special user Honolulu, HI 674 Posts |
A Cut Above by Vincent Foy. Of course if you're not really into one-handed cuts then stay away from this book.
If you're looking for a book with effects then I would get Derek Dingle's. |
pepka Inner circle Uh, I'm the one on the right. 5041 Posts |
I love David's work, Dingle...I honestly don't think I've ever opened the book except to have him sign it. Steranko all the way. I used to do about 4 pieces in there. Now, just one that I reserve for Halloween when I want to make grown men scream like a 6 year old girl.
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