Thank you, bigdw1! I appreciate your comments and I'm glad you like the book.

Gerald

I have received e-mails asking about the material covered my column “The Ostrich Factor” in M-U-M magazine. The articles in the magazine column are different from the information in the book. Although some of the subject matter is similar, the articles are not rewrites from the book.

I appreciate the continued interest in “The Ostrich Factor” and wish everyone well with their practice and rehearsal.

Regards,

Gerald

Hi everyone,

I have finished reading and applying the first two chapters of the Ostrich Factor. Wow what I difference this book's methods have made to my learning. I "story-boarded" an ambitious card routine, and the idea of the effect in my mind has never been clearer. I also feel I have more creative power using this method. Further, I applied the techniques for learning sleights. This is in chapter two. I have spent two and a half hours on the Erdnase Colour change. The time I spent has been the most productive I have ever spent practicing, and I am already very nearly ready to perform this move.

I don't think it is possible to go wrong buying this book. I used to be victim of the "Ostrich Factor." Now using Gerald's systematic protocols my magic is flying to new levels. I am loving my practice time because it is so productive! Thanks for writing this book. You are probably going to have to sell it to my friends too, since I am raving about it to them. When they see my magic improving the way it is, I think they will want your book too! I am patiently waiting for my practice session tororrow!

Thanks!

Shaun Luttin.

Shaun,
Thanks for the great comments. I’m glad the methods in The Ostrich Factor are working for you. Keep up the good work!

Regards,

Gerald

Since October is "Houdini Month", I put up this little tribute:
http://www.geraldedmundson.com/Houdini.htm
It is interesting if you haven't heard it.

Cheers,
Gerald

Here is a new url for The Ostrich Factor information:

http://www.theostrichfactor.com

Regards,
Gerald

I have just finished my first read of this excellent book. Lots of good advice and commonsense, clearly explained and structured. Any magician interested in improving their performances will get value from this book.
I can recommend it. And now it's time to put his advice into practice.

WizzBang,
Thank you for recommending The Ostrich Factor. I do appreciate it.

Regards,
Gerald

http://www.geraldedmundson.com/tof1/bookorder.htm
is the correct link for information about The Ostrich Factor.
http://www.theostrichfactor.com link no longer functions.

Thanks,
Gerald

Thanks so much for this info.
It definitely sounds like a great resource.

Wow, I was really sad I did not find this thread/book several years ago, this sounds like a fantastic book, really want some advice on practicing magic, looking forward to get this book.

One of my favorite books

Thanks, Magical-Daniel! I'm glad you like my book! I hope it has been helpful to you.

Thanks again!
Gerald

I guess if anything positive can be said about the Covid-19 virus lockdown, it has given us time to practice, study and hone our skills. Granted, it is not easy to put a positive spin on Covid-19. But so seldom are we lucky enough to have so much time to practice. I hope the methods described in The Ostrich Factor will help through this challenging time away from live performance.

It is a little difficult to not be in front of a live audience for an extended time. But I think our acts will come back quickly and things will return to normal.

I just want to wish everyone well. Continue your practice and your exciting journey with the craft.

Best,
Gerald