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Andy Young Special user Jersey Shore, PA 822 Posts |
I have only read 1/3rd of the first of the four volumes of Harry Lorayne's Apocalypse and I can tell you that they are worth the money. It will be a top pick of mine forever.
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Hansel Inner circle Puerto Rico 2492 Posts |
I work at a Resort and when I do Cocktail's "Card thru table" is almost on every set I perform !!
Lazy Man's card trick is brilliant too! Good stuff Mr.Lorayne...clever and great Card Magic !
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SteveFromSpokane Regular user 199 Posts |
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On 2013-05-22 08:34, DavidKenney wrote: Thank you for a great video. It makes me want to grab one of my books and a deck of cards and go find a quiet corner. |
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DomKabala Inner circle I've grown old after diggin' holes for 2827 Posts |
Impossible to have a favorite book. First and foremost my NIV BIBLE ranks #1. As for magic books I have many. I like CC all 5 volumes, Effortless Card Magic, Classic Magic of Larry Jennings, Jennings 67, Focus, Amateur Magician's Handbook, Secrets of Brother John Hamman, Dear Mister Fantasy....heck I'm tired of typing. You get the message....so much literature, so little time!
Cardamagically, DomC
We don't stop playing when we grow old...we grow old when we stop playing.
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OSANA79 New user 51 Posts |
Tommy Wonder's Books of Wonder! Just brilliant!
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harbour Loyal user 283 Posts |
Just finished that one, again, along with Mastering Card Magic and Approaching Magic. All very good books. Next UP: Smoke and Mirrors.
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mmiller15 New user 4 Posts |
David Regal's Approaching Magic is an excellent book!
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mlippo Inner circle Trieste (Italy) 1227 Posts |
In my case it'll have to be five:
Card College volumes 1 to 5 by Roberto Giobbi mlippo |
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Mikael New user Bergen, Norway 56 Posts |
Two way tie: Mnemonica and Sonata. Wish I had TMW as well.
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Shayde Phoenix Regular user Canada 116 Posts |
The Compleat Invocation
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portpopo New user 8 Posts |
These are the ones that I find myself rereading and just love the material:
Mnemonica Secrets of Bro John Hamman Apocalypse Handcrafted Card Magic Carneycopia (my new found love) Las Vegas Kardma Art of Astonishment |
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portpopo New user 8 Posts |
But if I had to choose one I would choose Mnemonica because there is just so much original thinking from numerous magicians found within these pages. My thoughts about cards completely changed. But you have to like stack work to appreciate.
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bidbid New user 83 Posts |
Mnemonica.
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TheHbomb New user 72 Posts |
I would say Designing Miracles is my favorite book. Just so many things in there to learn about proper effect construction, it really gets you thinking about the effects you perform and create. It's a nice step back from the mechanics to the big picture.
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seraph127 Special user 587 Posts |
For both sentimental and and objective reasons, my favorite book is Expert Card Technique. This book set my mind on fire; I've read it near to tatters, scibbled in the margins, and written personal variations of its effects in my notebook.
Naturally it's also of great practical use. I know Jack McMillan's "Mind Mirror" is frequently (and deservedly) cited as a gem, but I can think of at least two others off the top of my head at least its equal. I won't try to argue that it's the best of all time or even the best in my collection (though I would insist that it's a strong contender in both categories) but the topic is favorite, which simply means what one favors and there can be any number of reasons for a person to favor anything.
There are many tricks, and many effects, but rarely a Grand Effect. There are many entertainers, but few real magicians. Many technicians, but few artists who use their art to explore their vision. - Derren Brown, Absolute Magic
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KevinKM99 New user 78 Posts |
I love these sort of "Pick your favorite _____" threads, with favorite implying ONE. And people justify naming 10 books by writing, "Can't decide on just one!" Don't worry, I guarantee you won't lose your Magic Café membership by naming only one! But I digress...
That being said, John Bannon's "Dear Mr. Fantasy" has more usable miracles than I can remember in a recent book. |
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Gauthier Stricker New user France 4 Posts |
Because I love books, I am owning a "great collection" (I think) of magic books, and beyond all doubts, there is one I really love, and which has changed deeply my magic :
Strong Magic by Darwin Ortiz But I would like also mentioning Confidences d'un prestidigitateur, une vie d'artiste by Robert-Houdin, which is really captivating. I believe each good magician should have to read this book narrating the life of the "Father of modern magic". |
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Tenacitiz New user A pathetic total of 71 Posts |
This week it's the definitive Sankey or maybe expert card technique.
I'm waiting on Art of Astonishment and Harry Lorayne's classic collection 1 so who know what my next fav will be? |
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MikeBeaudet Loyal user Becancour 228 Posts |
Without no doubt Card College 1-5
Card College Light Royal Road to card magic Simply Simon And many others...
Do your best and forget the rest
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
I guess I'm part of "Many others"!!
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
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