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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
My new ebook, 'Inflatable Bulldogs and Paradox Fetishes' has been released at Penguin Magic! Four worker's effects (two card effects and two coin effects) that I've been working on since around 2007. They've served me well and I'm delighted to be able to share them with all of you.
Check it out here: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2772 Any questions or comments are appreciated! Michael Kras
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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Ekuth Inner circle Floating above my 1538 Posts |
Love the title!
"All you need is in Fitzkee."
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
I promised myself for the longest time that I'd use it as a title for something or other. I'm glad I finally get that chance!
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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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Here's a list of the effects, from the Penguin Magic website!
Ripped At The Seam - The impromptu, piece-by-piece torn and restored card that Michael uses all the time! And the best part: It only uses one playing card! For magicians, this is one of Michael's most requested effects. Learn it here for the first time! Silver Squeeze - Two quarters are impossibly melded together into a single half dollar, and you are left completely CLEAN! The effect is direct and the bold handling is a real fooler. Negative Image - A colour changing deck effect with a unique premise from Michael's award-winning close up act! TWO decks impossibly change colour in this effect with multiple climaxes. Copper Toss - A bold, unique method for the copper/silver transposition that ONLY uses two coins! Master this one and you'll be using it all of the time!
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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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
I'm looking for someone to review this! If you're up to it, please shoot me a PM.
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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NFW Inner circle UK 1002 Posts |
Would be nice to see a review, hopes it works out well for you Michael.
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puggo Inner circle 2022 Posts |
Hi
I have a review copy, but do not want to give a review until I have tried or at least run through all the material (which will be over the next few days). What I can say so far, is that the PDF has obviously been put together with care and has been proof-read. The writing style is very good - clear with a reasonable amount of illustrations. Crediting and referencing has also been covered. In fact, the only possible improvement I could suggest so far, is to have embedded links / clips of 'run through' performances, so that the reader can see the timing etc. I was keen to look at this as I have seen several of Michael's videos in the past and he has obviously got good 'chops' and a creative streak (although this is not knuckle-busting)). Finally, I would like to say that it is a credit to Michael, that he has not just thought up some routines and published them the same weekend, without actually working them first. I'll be back with the actual review soon... Charlie |
michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
3 HOUR SALE! For the next three hours, get 'Inflatable Bulldogs and Paradox Fetishes' for only $5.00! That's 50% off. Hurry though because I jack the price back up at Midnight!
Get it here: http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2772
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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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
2 hours left to take advantage of this! The ebook is back at $10 by Midnight!
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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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Just over half an hour left to get this ebook for $5!
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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puggo Inner circle 2022 Posts |
Review of Inflatable Bulldogs and Paradox Fetishes by Michael Krass
http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2772 OK, what we have here is a well written, 32 page PDF which contains four effects. I have already mentioned that I received a review copy, so while I attempt to have no bias, you will decide if I have managed this. Ripped at the seam: This is a one card T&R. I have to say that I have brought many T&Rs over the years, but the only two I have consistently used are a variation on David Williamson’s T&R transpo and Geoff Williams’s ‘Just a bit more ultimate..’ T&R. I have always struggled to perform a single card T&R due to clean up, set up, handling trade offs etc. Michael is very open about the benefits his routine has, as well as a few trade offs. I worked through this a few times, but feel it would need a lot of practice to get down smoothly. Don’t get me wrong – it’s not hard, the work is in getting the ‘flow’. This is the effect which would have benefited from a performance video. Nice, but not for me. Silver squeeze: “Two quarters are removed and placed in the magician’s fist. The magician shakes the coins around in his hand to flaunt his riches and they audibly clink together. Suddenly, the two coins are squeezed in the fist and the hand is shaken again. Nothing. Have the coins vanished? Not quite! The magician has, in fact, compressed his savings. The hand is opened to reveal the two quarters have been squeezed together to form a single half dollar! The hands are otherwise empty and the magician regrets turning his quarters, which could have been used to purchase bubble gum, into an un-spendable coin that hasn’t been in circulation for decades.” This is a nice, simple and effective coin effect. It does also have a ‘clothing requirement’. Having said this, with Michael’s reasonably detailed instruction and a basic knowledge of Bobo’s, I was quickly able to cobble together a non-clothing requirement, UK coin friendly rough version. I think I will work on a UK coin version as it will make a nice impromptu quickie. Negative Image: “Two decks of cards are displayed, one red and one blue. A spectator selects a card from the red deck (Four of Spades, for instance). The red deck is placed aside and the magician removes the blue deck, placing the red Four of Spades fairly into the centre of the deck. The blue deck is placed under the magician’s hand and, in the darkness, the entire blue deck changes to red! The deck is spread, and one card has changed itself to blue… the selected Four of Spades! The colours have reversed! Not only that, the red deck that has been off to the side in full view the entire time has changed to blue. Everything has become a ‘negative image’ of itself.” I set this one up and performed it for some friends. It is very easy to do (and to set up). The effect is very strong. Sleights are covered in basic detail and there are some interesting credits/history at the end. Regrettably, I won’t use it due to the two deck set up. For a worker, there are many other less bulky colour changing options with one deck. Having said that, for parlour or hobby use, this is a solid and powerful effect. Most importantly, it is easy for your spectators to follow. Copper toss: “Two coins are displayed, one copper and the other silver. The spectator selects either one. Let’s assume they select the copper coin. The copper coin is now placed in the magician’s breast pocket for safe keeping, leaving the silver coin in his hands. However, the silver coin is then squeezed and impossibly changes into the copper coin! The magician cleanly reaches into his breast pocket and reveals the silver coin. They have switched places! What makes this particular version of the copper/silver transposition so appealing to me is that it only uses two coins… no extras, no gimmicks, and the coins can be borrowed. The handling is a little gutsy but far from difficult.” This, as you will see from the description, relies on having a breast pocket, but – c’mon, you can work around this if you don’t have the breast pocket. Again, I ran through this a few times. It’s solid, it works, but my shirts don’t have pockets! A solid effect which is not hard to perform, but I won’t change the impromptu CS that I already use. Overall: This manuscript has a variety of effects which are takes on well-established plots. My constructive critique is that it could benefit from the inclusion of a performance video for the T&R and perhaps a FASDIU card effect or a ‘no ditch’ option for the ‘Silver Squeeze’ routine (which can be easily worked out). I believe that it does give reasonable value if you think you may use even just one of the effects (and there are many T&R junkies out there!). This is certainly a lot stronger than some of the other new stuff hitting the net at an alarming rate. I look forward to more of Michael’s work in the future and applaud his efforts in putting care into his work . |
michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Thanks for such a great review!!! I'm glad you enjoyed the material and I hope you get use out of at least one of the items in the ebook.
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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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
If anyone has any questions about this ebook before taking the plunge and purchasing, do not hesistate to ask. I'll answer any question to the best of my abilities!
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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Michael Peterson Inner circle is where I'm trapped, because of my 4071 Posts |
Inflatable Bulldogs and Paradox Fetishes
The Close-Up Magic of Michael Kras This PDF contains 4 of Michaels close up routines. Michael himself states that there is nothing new here plot wise. What we do have here are TESTED routines that Michael has been using since 2007 in his professional work. We have 2 card & 2 coin effects, all very practical & workable. The instructions are very clear & Michael did a great job of crediting. I was also very happy with the lay out of the PDF & the fact that he took the time to have it proof read. This is real world material from someone who actually performs for people; well worth your consideration. Available here- http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/2772 Mike |
AutarchicFlux Special user 583 Posts |
I agree with Ekuth, great title!
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michaelmystic2003 Inner circle 3062 Posts |
Thanks so much for a great review Mr. Peterson! I'm glad you enjoyed my work and I hope you found the methods pretty refreshing!
If anyone else has questions, don't hesitate to ask.
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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