I will be a curmudgeon on Stronger Magic. Not well written, does not flow, meanders, redundant and obtuse. But Maximum Entertainment 2.0 is a excellent for all! Another great post Sir! Nothing but the best to you :)
Hi! I would love if you could talk about Ascanio's books/theory. I'd say it's been proven as the most robust and cohesive theory ever done in magic, compared to the Eugene Burger's or Darwin Ortiz's which are much more of a compendium of tips, with ambiguous definitions sometimes. Thanks for the video!
Even though, Now you see it, Now you don’t is one of my favorites because it was my first beginner book, I totally agree! It ends with the beginner. If you have never learned something in the book and you are a seasoned magician, it’s worth looking at to get started. Are you here at Magic Live, Jeff? I got up for your show, back to bed to rest.
My "next step" for card magic would be Cardshark by Darwin Ortiz. It has a good mix of attainable intermediate-level and advanced-level routines. The intermediate tricks can be learned and performed with a reasonable level of proficiency and help you understand Darwin's style. The advanced routines are tricks that can serve as an inspiration to what can be achieved with a lifetime of practice. I may never get to the level where I can perform The Sting (even Michael Vincent has said it took him 20 years before he was comfortable performing it), but this book has probably improved my skills more than any other and gives me a reason to keep improving.
You know Mark Wilson’s book has a cracking torn and restored card trick.But yeah,pretty much go along with your book choices for serious study etc.Very enjoyable,cheers.
Mike has teased the 2nd volume in various places, so I'm betting the first will come back with the 2nd Drawing Room Deceptions. What does this have to do with the 5-ft shelf again? 🤷😄
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Got a question for you. Abbott's Encyclopedia of Rope Magic? There's a volume #1,#2 & #3. Are all three to be found in one book? thanks
This is just volume 1. As far as I know, the other two are not in print any longer.
What a great video, nice work Jeff!
Thanks!
I enjoy your videos. Thank you.
Jeff, I would love to hear what your ultimate 5 foot shelf would be. By ultimate I mean both in print books and out of print books.
I'll give that some thought!
Very nice thanks.
I will be a curmudgeon on Stronger Magic. Not well written, does not flow, meanders, redundant and obtuse. But Maximum Entertainment 2.0 is a excellent for all! Another great post Sir! Nothing but the best to you :)
Plenty of room for discussion and debate! Thanks for your opinion, George. 👍
Hi! I would love if you could talk about Ascanio's books/theory. I'd say it's been proven as the most robust and cohesive theory ever done in magic, compared to the Eugene Burger's or Darwin Ortiz's which are much more of a compendium of tips, with ambiguous definitions sometimes.
Thanks for the video!
Even though, Now you see it, Now you don’t is one of my favorites because it was my first beginner book, I totally agree! It ends with the beginner. If you have never learned something in the book and you are a seasoned magician, it’s worth looking at to get started.
Are you here at Magic Live, Jeff? I got up for your show, back to bed to rest.
No, I didn't make it this year. Have a great time, though! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.
My "next step" for card magic would be Cardshark by Darwin Ortiz. It has a good mix of attainable intermediate-level and advanced-level routines.
The intermediate tricks can be learned and performed with a reasonable level of proficiency and help you understand Darwin's style. The advanced routines are tricks that can serve as an inspiration to what can be achieved with a lifetime of practice.
I may never get to the level where I can perform The Sting (even Michael Vincent has said it took him 20 years before he was comfortable performing it), but this book has probably improved my skills more than any other and gives me a reason to keep improving.
Love that - thanks for sharing, Jim!
You know Mark Wilson’s book has a cracking torn and restored card trick.But yeah,pretty much go along with your book choices for serious study etc.Very enjoyable,cheers.
i am only missing one of those books. and it Darwin Orti's book
Easily remedied! 😂 Seriously, though, that's great
I have an extra one if you're interested, just lemme know
Has Drawing Room Deceptions ever gotten a reprint? I wanted to add it to my library for some time but never seem to find one for a reasonable price.
Keep an eye on the Mike Caveny's Magic Words website. Still listed as out of print. He has a mailing list... may be your best bet.
Mike has teased the 2nd volume in various places, so I'm betting the first will come back with the 2nd Drawing Room Deceptions.
What does this have to do with the 5-ft shelf again? 🤷😄
@@EruditeMagic Sorry. I just saw the book on your shelf and was reminded I wanted to get it some time 😅