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Alan Jackson Elite user Cardiff, UK 432 Posts |
The definitive book on card forces by Lewis Jones (published recently). No tricks, just (as the name suggests) impromptu card forces. A 300-page hardback book, arranged into 15 sections, and detailing 500 forces (yes, five hundred). Not a book for the absolute beginner, but a very good investment for anyone with even a basic knowledge of card magic. You'd need to know about the jog shuffle, glide, double lift, ... .
It would be a great help to anyone who wanted to invent their own effects, and would enable someone to personalise effects by changing the method of card selection. Very well-written, very well-illustrated, and beautifully produced. Highly recommended. If you're tempted, get it before it goes out of print (which it will). Not widely available; if you're interested in it check with the author at lewis.jones@ukonline.co.uk
There are 10 kinds of people: those who understand binary numbers, and those who don't.
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Mitch Schneiter Special user West Linn, Oregon 672 Posts |
At $70(including postage) it is not cheap, but it is certainly an excellent book. I bought this based on a glowing review by Steve Bryant of The Little Egypt Magic site. I contacted Mr. Jones via e-mail and he promptly responded to my questions. I eventually ordered the book and am completely happy with it. If you'd like an encyclopedic resource of impromptu card forces, this is it.
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Menetekel Loyal user 273 Posts |
If you are into playing cards this is the best and most comprehensive book on card forces. While I agree that at $70 it's not cheap, it's a good deal.
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PapaG Special user 864 Posts |
All of the Lewis Jones books are great - I thoroughly recommend you check out his 'Seventh Heaven' and 'Ahead Of The Pack' (with Jack Avis) as well.
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ScottLeavitt Special user 730 Posts |
May be a naive question, but how many card forces does someone really need?
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Alan Jackson Elite user Cardiff, UK 432 Posts |
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On 2004-10-20 20:53, ScottLeavitt wrote: For general use, perhaps three or four depending on circumstances (maybe even just one). The big advantage of the book is that you sometimes need a one-off force to fit a specific card effect: if so, this is the book to find it in. Also, commercially bought card effects often rely on a force and if you don't like the one suggested then it would be easy to find an alternative using this book.
There are 10 kinds of people: those who understand binary numbers, and those who don't.
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opeire New user 8 Posts |
Is this book for begginers?
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Mindbender Regular user 125 Posts |
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On 2004-10-28 19:39, opeire wrote: The first post in this thread will answer your question. |
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