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Andrew Loh Inner circle Malaysia 1455 Posts |
Hi folks,
May I kindly what's the differences in terms of the books between Beyond Secrets by Jay Sankey and Strong Magic by Darwin Ortiz?? I understood these books are focused more towards theories part. I would appreciate if someone can tell me which book is better compare to the above two. Thanks! Best, Andrew Check out my new card magic eBooks "The Magnificent Queens" & "Triple Charms" at: www.cardicianden.com My Cardician Den Blog: http://pasteboards.blogspot.com/ |
Art-Fantasy Regular user Australia 169 Posts |
Of course, it will be DArwin Ortiz. I had a quick read of beyond seecret this afternoon and it didn't attract me that much. It gave me impression that sankey is pretending to sound intelligent that make him a smart ass twit. while DArwin Ortiz knew what he was doing by giving lots of examples of effects, performers in to let readers het his point. Btw, Ortiz is a memebr of some group that is devoted to people who have high IQ. So, you can pick ur book.
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Silly Walter the Polar Bear Special user 506 Posts |
Sankey's book stinks.
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Steve V Inner circle Northern California 1878 Posts |
Strong Magic is excellent, also look into....oh oh....brain melt...the book by Weber, something Entertainment I think. Someone please post the title as my mind just went blank.
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Merlin C Loyal user 237 Posts |
Ken Weber, Maximum Entertainment. And don't even think of neglecting Eugene Burger and Robert Neale.
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Steve V Inner circle Northern California 1878 Posts |
Yes! I kept thinking Extreme but it is Maximum.
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Trestkon New user Canada 94 Posts |
Haven't read Sankey's book, but I'm currently in the middle of 'Strong Magic' and it's absolutely fantastic. It really makes you think about every aspect involved in magic, and how to make your stuff *way* more effective with spectators.
-Larry
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tuffnavyrn Inner circle San Diego, CA 1238 Posts |
Magic & Meaning by Burger & Neale......a great follow-up for Ortiz's Strong Magic.
Brian-
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Andrew Loh Inner circle Malaysia 1455 Posts |
Hello guys,
Many thanks of your input guys about the books. I am really appreciate it! I will check out Strong Magic soonly as well as other books which some of you recommended highly! Thanks again! Best Wishes, Andrew Check out my new card magic eBooks "The Magnificent Queens" & "Triple Charms" at: www.cardicianden.com My Cardician Den Blog: http://pasteboards.blogspot.com/ |
michaangelo Regular user 184 Posts |
Strong Magic is huge!!! It will seriously move you to a whole new level. Sankey's book was amusing and useful, but not in the same ballpark.
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Doug Peters Special user I have a life, so I only have 591 Posts |
I am currently re-reading "Maximum Entertainment". For my money, it is worth far more than "Magic and Meaning", "Strong Magic" and Fitzkee combined. Don't overlook it.
"if you have any answers, it's time to ask harder questions!"
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Mark Ennis Inner circle Raleigh, NC 1031 Posts |
Strong Magic gets my vote. I've heard great stuff about Ken Weber's book as well.
ME
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duanebarry Special user 883 Posts |
Some people make it sound like Strong Magic contains all the Answers. It doesn't. No one book could do that.
Rather, each book contributes to a larger conversation. In addition to those cited above, Tommy Wonder's essays in The Books of Wonder are also useful. So is Giobbi's section on theory in Card College 2. |
ferryascanio Loyal user Jakarta - Indonesia 264 Posts |
Strong magic & maximum entertainment, hands down...
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