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chiartguy New user Chicago, IL 56 Posts |
In starting my serious study of learning card magic I've come across this essay by Jamy Ian Swiss.
http://honestliar.com/fm/works/ll-scripts.html He mentions the two card tricks he teaches first to his students, the sleights involved, the best texts that describe them, the amount of time they usually require to master, and some of his reasoning on this process. I love this idea and would like to work on the tricks he references. But I have a few questions... 1) I have access to most of the books that are listed for the sleights, but not the Fechter book by Mentzer that describes the actual first trick. I believe it's currently out of print. Does anyone know of other texts that include the Fechter trick "I've Got A Surprise For You"? 2) On a related note, I'm also very interested in Jamy Ian Swiss's "Sleight Study System" from his publication Theories III. Does anyone have this? Would you recommend it? Is it similar to how he talks about sleights in the essay above? |
Doug Trouten Elite user Minnesota 471 Posts |
"I've Got a Surprise for You" is included in "Eddie Fechter's Magic at the Forks Hotel" by Paul Lelekis. Lybrary has it available as an e-book. Here's a link:
http://www.lybrary.com/eddie-fechters-ma......920.html
It's still magic even if you know how it's done.
Terry Pratchett |
Foxlute Regular user UK 148 Posts |
Pop Haydn's download for his Chicago Surprise also covers Fechter's trick.
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Doug Trouten Elite user Minnesota 471 Posts |
Chiartguy, I have "Theories III" by Jamy Ian Swiss. I found it interesting -- particularly his lengthy discussion of the DL -- but I wouldn't say that the essay you cited is representative of the material in his Sleight Study System. He provides a list of the major categories of useful sleights, his impressions about which of the many variations of each sleight are the most useful, and some suggestions on the best places to find each sleight described and taught. I was disappointed to see that the material is not arranged in order of priority, which he freely acknowledges. Once you've decided on a category of sleight to explore you'll find fine advice on variations and sources, but until then you're left with the same "Where do I begin?" question that probably prompted your interest in the "system." Again, I found the information useful, and also appreciated the other essays in the booklet.
What the system is: A helpful resource for identifying the best variations and sources for popular sleights, capturing the informed opinions of an expert card worker. What the system is not: A well-thought-out course of study for learning sleights, presented in an order that lets the reader slowly gain mastery and progress from one technique to the next in a logical, helpful way, encompassing sound pedagogical principles. (I'd love to see him write such a thing, but that's not what the present version is intended to be, nor is it represented as such.)
It's still magic even if you know how it's done.
Terry Pratchett |
chiartguy New user Chicago, IL 56 Posts |
Djtrouten -- thank you so much for your detailed response; it was very helpful!
Even though I'm still near the beginning of my card sleight studies, it sounds like I'll probably find Jamy Ian Swiss's Sleight Study System helpful as I progress. I may have to get myself a copy of Theories III, based on your description of it. Much appreciated! |
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