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Andrew Wong Loyal user 209 Posts |
Hi,
Can anyone provide a review for this book?? Thanks!! |
Adam V Special user 603 Posts |
Excellent book. Worth it for 'Unshuffled' and 'Photocopy'
Adam V - 9 out of 10 dentists recommend him.
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Bernard Sim Inner circle Singapore 1095 Posts |
I like this book. It teaches "The Flick" which is a cool move.
Bernard Sim
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Michael Dustman Inner circle Columbus, Ohio 1220 Posts |
A definite have for any magic library.
Most people originally went for this book to learn the routine behind the ring on hourglass which Paul allowed David Copperfield to use. (I actually wanted to get it for the Steel Cups and Balls). Once I got the book, I was actually impressed with the whole award winning act (Matrix, Cups and Balls, Ring on Hourglass) not from the method standpoint, but from the actual routining and segue from one trick to another. There is a definite lesson there on how to structure a close-up show. Many good card effects as well. |
Pavlo Veteran user Poland 306 Posts |
Actually, I was thinking about this book too. Quite a good feedback. Can someone elaborate on the card effects from this book please? Thanks.
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Michael Dustman Inner circle Columbus, Ohio 1220 Posts |
There is an entertaining effect called 4 Card Monte, done with regular cards. A nice little card to aspirin tin, and then two great tricks called Photcopy and Unshuffled. Photocopy is performed by referring to how magicians palm cards, and then after having a card selected and returned to the deck, the card is supposed to be found in a wallet. When you open the wallet, there is a picture of hand, but once unfolded, it is a picture of the palm of your hand with their selected card in the picture.
He also has a nice Card to Wallet routine combining a borrowed bill and signed card to the wallet. |
hackmonkey Inner circle England 1093 Posts |
Worth it for 'Unshuffled' and a few other nice things. The ring on hour glass stuff is interesting reading althought you are unlikely to do it yourself. One of those books you should have in your collection.
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Dave Egleston Special user Ceres, Ca 632 Posts |
This is exactly why books are better than videos, in some instances, I bought the video after having the book for a year or so.
The only thing I can figure out is - Mr. Gertner (one of the premier magicians of the day) must have had an "off" day. If I saw the video first, I wouldn't have bought the wonderful book. Dave |
davidpaul$ Inner circle Georgetown, South Carolina 3086 Posts |
I'm very fortunate to live only a few miles away from Paul Gertner. Very nice guy. I just picked up his book and I whole heartily
agree with the above posts. Some great card effects that are EXCELLENT are 4 King Surprise, and These Are the Aces Those Are Not in addition to the others mentioned. The videos are a great addition to the book. Get the book. David Paul
Guilt will betray you before technique betrays you!
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owen.daniel Inner circle England 1048 Posts |
Paul Gertner's Material is absolutely brilliant.
Most of the routines are really worth the practice that they take to master. As well as the obvious routines, which have already been mentioned, there are loads of less assuming tricks which have been very well routined etc. Personal favourites include: Those Are the Aces...Those Are Not. Snapping the Halves Copper Silver Variations All three routines are worth the practice to learn. There are of course some things which you are less likely to perform, for instance the description of his FISM act...However there are important details given here which are worth taking note of. I also suggest that you take a look at buying his DVDs set which covers most of the good routines from the book. Although I would not ay that the last DVD "Steel and Silver LIVE" is worth the price unless you are a pro. Gertner's material is great. I advise this book for any one who has an average knowledge of sleight of hand with cards and coins. owen |
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