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rowdymagi5 Inner circle Virginia 3616 Posts |
Has anybody read this that can give a review? I havent heard much about this one and a search didn't come up with much either.
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myoungbauer New user Minneapolis, Minnesota 92 Posts |
Jamy Ian Swiss gives it a nice review in this month's Genii,there's also an excerpt and review in this months Magic(which I have not seen yet)
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LordPH Regular user Suomi 189 Posts |
I Have been looking that review as well
(I Trust Tamariz material, so I already made my order yesterday)
Lucas Ace
Ultimatemagic.Net Helsinki Street Team |
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
I'm a little disappointed in the book. Seems a little too complicated or contrived at times. I don't agree with some of the basic premises of the book on how to present "Over the Phone" type of magic.
It doesn't seem to translate from "Live" performance in Spanish to printed reading in English. (Seems like a difficult thing to do) I also was taken back by the Bush bashing. ( I didn't vote for Bush but I wouldn't call him the root of all Evil either.) I am rereading it to see what I've missed, if anything. (Wouldn't be the first time) On the GOOD SIDE, he does point to many sources that help you research and develop your own routines.
THE MAN THE SKEPTICS REFUSE TO TEST FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS.. The Worlds Foremost Authority on Houdini's Life after Death.....
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
I'm VERY interested in this book, as with everything Tamariz puts out. Will be buying for sure!
Learn more about my upcoming book of close up magic and theory SYNTHESIS & SECRETS: A Magic Book in Four Acts: https://www.michaelkrasworks.com/synthesis-secrets
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Joshua Barrett Inner circle Cincinnati, Ohio 3631 Posts |
Personally I like the book. for one its nice to have some material for a real niche venue, you never know when something like this might be very useful. Also the book is fun. if you follow along with the book you can experience exactly what the spec will. there is some nifty and fun ideas, very useful book!
Unless you can prompt your specs to perform Sleight of hand without them knowing I think its gonna have to be a contrived.... don't you think |
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
Not really. I'd be more than happy to show you over the phone
Mr. T Does in fact have them perform the "Slight" without knowing it. That's the good part of the book.
THE MAN THE SKEPTICS REFUSE TO TEST FOR ONE MILLION DOLLARS.. The Worlds Foremost Authority on Houdini's Life after Death.....
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EdgarWilde Regular user 120 Posts |
I am quite liking it (about half-way through) but have to agree with translation issues which Psychic Samurai brought up. NOT that there is anything wrong with the translation: I'm quite sure the translation is up to par, but Tamariz' style is something that cannot quite be translated seperately from his persona nor is it accessible to all cultures - just seeing Tamariz perform once and try to imagine a government official following his act.
Content-wise the book is TERRIFIC - I'll be memorising a few tricks (after a rewrite of presentation (keeping the essentials/instructions in)) to baffle some friends over the phone should the occasion occur. A contrived occasion would be to send my cousin a set of cards with images of gifts and force, during the phone conversation, the card depicting the gift I actually bought (and sent the week before c/o his wife). There are possibilities... |
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myoungbauer New user Minneapolis, Minnesota 92 Posts |
I am also enjoying it. Besides the fun tricks, I think their are larger lessons to be learned as well; how Tamariz is able to cloak the tricks in fun presentations(some political, some bawdy,some just fun) Or how he is able to psychologicaly manipulate spectators memories. Or how is able to create so much fun and magic with just a few cards or slips of paper. I know it's not the magnus opus we're all drooling about, but it's a really fun book, and I'm glad I bought it.
I think it's interesting that he presents some of these effects in his live shows as well....so there a lot of possibilities here, beyond just the radio or telephone. |
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myoungbauer New user Minneapolis, Minnesota 92 Posts |
For those of you who have the book, here's a link to Juan presenting "Paradise Recovered" to a live audience(and getting a healthy round of applause). It's nearly ten minutes yet no one looks bored,further proof in the power of this kind of magic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTr4X5GCXN8&feature=related |
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jbadman Special user London 984 Posts |
I love this book. In it I found one effect in particular that, with a small alteration and a new presentation has become absolutely fantastic with small groups of people. Definitely worth the money!
Jamie.
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Hansel Inner circle Puerto Rico 2492 Posts |
Tamariz Work is GOLD! I always recommend all Tamariz Books and videos! A true master of the craft!
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sibbie Special user East Coast 525 Posts |
I have enjoyed the book so far. It does get a little boring at times if you try and perform each trick on yourself (I thought it sounded like fun - it got old ). However, it is nice to have this to reference when opportunities come up to do this type of material (radio, Internet, phone, live).
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Irishghost Inner circle www.gaffguy.com 1228 Posts |
One of the best books I have purchased so far, and I have a lot of books. I performed one effect for my wife to try it out. She was really floored when she turned over the top cards of each of the four packets she assembled, and found all the aces. Pure gold. If you want a book that allows the spectators to perform the magic, then this is the book for you. Highly recommended!!!
Jeremy Hanrahan
I get to gaff some cool stuff for some cool people
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mushi New user Japan 52 Posts |
I got my copy few weeks ago. But I don't start to read yet. I keep this book for Holiday.
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Fantastic book, that's all I can say... you have no idea how much people ask me to perform an effect that happens all in their hands... they love being a part of the magic. Now, with the effects in Verbal Magic, they get to DO the magic. Great stuff. There's one effect in particular that I'm having TONS of fun and success with.
Learn more about my upcoming book of close up magic and theory SYNTHESIS & SECRETS: A Magic Book in Four Acts: https://www.michaelkrasworks.com/synthesis-secrets
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Mind_Magic Inner circle The Sunshine State USA 1252 Posts |
I was looking for the original spanish version "Por Arte de Verbimagia" to read Tamariz original words on book and CD. but found something strange:
Spanish Version price in Europe is around $50.00 EUR(66 USD) Spanish Version Price at Tango Magic is $66.00 USD (Same price than Europe) but, English version price at Hermetic Press is $40.00 USD So, it's more cheap to buy the tranlated english version. I think, it is more because market... |
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ferryascanio Loyal user Jakarta - Indonesia 264 Posts |
Fantastic book, can't wait for the others (sonata etc.)also ...
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Lawrence O Inner circle French Riviera 6811 Posts |
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On 2009-04-30 11:13, Mind_Magic wrote: ... or taxes in Europe!!! I never look religiously at anybody's work. Naturally knowing Juan, I'm always curious about his work which is different from being unconditional. This book is very interesting. It is again different from everything in print. Thus without being unconditional I still have to wait for one book by Juan Tamariz which purchase I would regret. All of his past writings (including Monedas, Monedas which is unfortunately out of print) are extremely valuable. His "Magic Way" and "5 points in Magic" have made our art progress and should be in every magician's library (whatever type of magic we perform). Juan Tamariz really deserves gratitude from our community for the extreme seriousness, deep research and original angles that his printed work demonstrates. Juan you are somebody different! Thank you for sharing your talent with us
Magic is the art of emotionally sharing live impossible situations
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Heres Tony Loyal user Orlando 259 Posts |
I am re-reading the book and have enjoyed it more the second time around. I do like the fact that the effect isn't explained prior to reading through the routine. I have found this to be the case with other books that have been translated into English.
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