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rsouthard New user Farmington, ME 13 Posts |
I've managed to find the (brief) contents of this book, as well as a bit of discussion regarding its origins. However, its quality and significance is still unknown to me. I'm sure such information comes from reading the book itself, but I was curious to see if anyone else has had any experiences with it. Coming from 1945 (could be wrong date), I'm wondering if it holds a similar genius to books of that era (Greater Magic, Fine Art of Magic, etc.). I'll likely check it out at some point, but does anyone have any thoughts about it?
Despite its age, there appears to be numerous copies for sale on Amazon. There's also a scholarly reprint available, for a similar price. Thanks for any comments! -R.S. |
Tim Cavendish Inner circle 1404 Posts |
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rsouthard New user Farmington, ME 13 Posts |
I have. As I said, it's more of a discussion about its origins, and the original french version. There is also some brief praise for it, but there isn't much more explained about it.
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Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
If you are into learning sleight of hand magic for stand-up presentation, then there is stuff in this book that you will be glad you had an early knowledge of. I wish I would have purchased this book when I was a teenager learning stage sleight of hand magic. Many of the real secrets are in this book, but I just could not afford it back then. We could not a table of contents back then. No internet, only a few words in a very small add.
If you are interested in sleight of hand magic, for presentation, then I would suggest you get the book. It is not really close-up magic as we know it today. Dated, by no means is it dated, the moves and routines are still being used by many professional magician today. They are building blocks for creating an magic act. I guess you would not know the value of this book until you have struggled and looked for answers to your not being able to create illusions for you audiences with your hands. I only know my progress would have been complete if I had the knowledge in this book. This book is for those that are serious, not the curious and casual magician. Everything will take work and lots of practice to accomplish. Hope this helps. Contents: v Preface xi Camille Gaultier, I.L.D. 1 Introduction 1 Magic and Magicians in France 6 The Literature of Magic 51 General Observations on the Technique and Presentation of Magic 61 Part One - Cards 61 Introduction 62 Chapter I Basic Card Sleights 128 Chapter II Card Flourishes 150 Chapter III The Back and Front Palm with Cards and Manipulations Connected Therewith 196 Chapter IV Tricks with Cards 245 Part Two - Coins 245 Introduction 249 Chapter I Basic Coin Sleights 293 Chapter II The Back and Front Palm with Coins, Other New Coin Sleights, and New Coin Flourishes 337 Chapter III Tricks with Coins 361 Part Three - Billiard Balls 361 Introduction 365 Chapter I Billiard Ball Sleights 426 Chapter II Tricks With Billiard Balls 465 Part Four - Thimbles 465 Introduction 467 Chapter I Thimble Sleights 505 Chapter II Tricks With Thimbles 517 Index |
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