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Alan Jackson
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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
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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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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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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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May be a naive question, but how many card forces does someone really need?
Alan Jackson
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On 2004-10-20 20:53, ScottLeavitt wrote:
May be a naive question, but how many card forces does someone really need?


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.
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Is this book for begginers?
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On 2004-10-28 19:39, opeire wrote:
Is this book for begginers?


The first post in this thread will answer your question.
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