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Silly Walter the Polar Bear Special user 506 Posts |
I picked up Simply Harkey when it came out and it didn't really do much for me. A couple of months later, David Harkey came to lecture and I got to see quite a few of the effects in the book and they are much better to see than they way they read in the book. The effect "Crystals" still looked a bit hokey even when he did it live but Body Language and other coin stuff looked wonderful.
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ASW Inner circle 1879 Posts |
I did his bullet catch effect with a party popper in a comedy club nearly 20 years ago and it went over real well. Most of the other stuff didn't float my boat.
Whenever I find myself gripping anything too tightly I just ask myself "How would Guy Hollingworth hold this?"
A magician on the Genii Forum "I would respect VIPs if they respect history." Hideo Kato |
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John Long Inner circle New Jersey 2826 Posts |
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On 2004-07-09 04:06, magician81 wrote: I guess I got lucky; I just got a new copy for $45 off of A****n . There is also a copy being sold on MC, and one on e**y Let the fun begin.
Breathtaking Magic;
Not Breath Taking |
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harvini2 New user 55 Posts |
Just came across a copy at magic max in Orlando, it has some nice little Gems!!!!
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Vlad_77 Inner circle The Netherlands 5829 Posts |
I cannot explain exactly why but I just cannot get into this book. I have a world of respect for David Harkey but I think I have not touched this book since 2006. It's beautifully produced but I just don't get that sense of urgency to study it as I do other material. Strange too because I LIKE his magic!
Maybe I will have to give it another crack. I feel like I am the lone magician who hasn't felt the love in this book. Ahimsa, Vlad |
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motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
Vlad,
I have to agree with you. I never found most of the material in the book to be my cup of tea. A lot of it either didn't seem practical or very amazing. But, a lot of people love it.
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
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Magical Dimensions Inner circle 5001 Posts |
This is a GREAT book!
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Jamie Ferguson Inner circle Alba Gu Brà th 3640 Posts |
This book appears to be like Marmite.
I happen to think it's great.
When the chips are down, the duvet is uncomfortable.
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tmoca Inner circle 1113 Posts |
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On 2011-10-23 06:52, Jamie Ferguson wrote: This book IS great! |
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Mick Ayres Special user Hilton Head Island 998 Posts |
I have performed several of Harkey's routines from this book at different points of my career. His methodology is usually subtle but the guest's reactions to his material are always strong. You just have to add an above-average amount of theatre to his effects.
I haven't worked tables since the early 90's but Harkey's 'Transpasm' was a startling and often-requested favorite for my guests. Mick
THE FIVE OBLIGATIONS OF CONJURING: Study. Practice. Script. Rehearse. Perform. Drop one and you're done.
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Vlad_77 Inner circle The Netherlands 5829 Posts |
I respect your opinions always Mick.
That said, I THINK I am about to do something I have never done before and that is SELL a magic book! I loathe doing it but it seems that a few people would really like it and I feel that the book deserves a home where it is appreciated. IF I DO sell it folks, I will sell it at publication price as I loathe after market price gouging. (Sorry but while it's cool that collectors have their gig, I want working magicians to be able to afford knowledge. If I get back what I paid for a book and someone else gets material she/he wants, then we both win. It's good karma man)! Ahimsa, Vlad |
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Bluesman Special user Florida 567 Posts |
I have this book and it's great.
Greg |
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