Excerpt from the book:
"They did it because they believe that scripting your magic will make you a better magician. They all believe that scripting can make you more effective, more entertaining, more dramatic, and most of all, more magical." -Pete McCabe
A few Chapters include:
- Eugene Burger and John Lovick: A Theatrical Endeavor
- Johnathan Levit: An Actor Playing the Part of a Magician
- Max Maven: Scripting Tricks
- Teller: Entering Uncharted Terrain
- and many more!
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FROM THE FOREWORD BY BOB FITCH –
If you are desperate to create your own special brand of magic, then this book is a must read! It can change your mind about your own abilities. It can motivate you to try harder; to be more freely creative without risking fear of failure; to never say “I can't!” and to have fun doing it. The efforts you put forth following the concepts and exercises in this book will create win-win results for you. So if inspiration and discovery of new ideas are what you're looking for. Look no further!
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As I write the introduction to this book I am on a flight from Las Vegas to Los Angeles. I am presented with exactly forty-five minutes to sum up my feelings about the book...
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Now you too can perform this beautiful and visual stunner exactly as it has been shown on television - right from the Doug Henning special in the early eighties to more recent magic specials.
Effect
The magician cleanly displays a thoroughly mixed Rubik's Cube puzzle on all six sides. There is no question that puzzle is completely mixed. The cube is tossed into the air and INSTANTLY (and visibly), the puzzle solves itself! Once again, the cube is shown all around and in a matter of seconds, right in front of the watchful eyes of your audience, you have reset trick ready for your next performance!
This visual stunner can be performed up close for one person or on stage for 1,000.
Comes complete with a specially doctored genuine Rubik's Cube puzzle, a display stand, and detailed, illustrated instructions.
Volume 1
ConCam Rendezvous – A shuffled deck and a prediction is all you need to perform this baffling effect.
Julie’s Number – The spectator removes any four number cards. These are reversed in four different parts of the deck. With a snap of the fingers they transform into the four Queens!
Zulu Sandwich – Three selections appear, one at a time, between two cards. A baffling production.
Fl-Ash – Paul’s application of a wonderful Michael Sibbernson idea combined with one of the finest card tricks ever invented.
Less Is More – The performer causes the Queens to repeatedly come to the top of the deck before finally changing to Aces.
Challenge Aces – A simple method is transformed into a stunning effect thanks to Paul’s commercial presentation. This has been in Paul’s repertoire for twenty years.
Gone Wishin’ – Three coins appear, vanish then reappear inside a previously empty coin purse. A bold method for a powerful effect.
ConCam Ring On Stick – Paul’s famous visual ring routine. Pure magic for the eyes!
ConCam Monte – Paul’s brilliant underground version of the classic Dutch Looper. (Performance Only)
Running Time Approximately 76min
Volume 2
Tantalizer Too – A Royal Road classic is given a killer twist.
Justify Me – A Collectors routine with a difference. Three selections trapped between four Jacks disappear and reappear amongst the Aces.
Thinking It Over – A thoroughly baffling version of the Cards Across plot. A thought-of card vanishes from one packet and appears in the other.
Thief Of Hearts – Paul’s Valentine card trick, perfect for couples.
Matching The Cards – Paul’s favourite card trick – a Dai Vernon classic, included at Louis Falanga’s request.
Wilson’s Aces – Paul’s magician-fooling version of the classic Ace assembly.
Far Too Many Cards – A simple, entertaining effect for any occasion.
A New Wave – Three coins appear, vanish and reappear without the need for expensive gaffs.
Motel History – Paul’s unique approach to the “Hotel Mystery.” Simple and direct.
Ricochet – Paul’s famous version of the Reset plot. (Performance Only)
Spectrum – Paul’s powerful color-changing deck routine. (Performance Only)
Running Time Approximately 105min
Contents:
Confabulous – Paul’s simple, offbeat version of Confabulation.
Tipless – One of Paul’s favorite stand-up effects. A vanishing silk that even fools magicians!
3 Through – Three coins pass through the table one at a time.
Popper Bound – Part of Paul’s professional repertoire. A coin routine your audience will love.
Jazz Two Step – Paul’s excellent version of Peter Kane’s Jazz Aces.
Left Turn On Cactus – Four spectators locate the four Aces. Not for beginners!
8 Card BW+2 – Paul’s method for a Nick Trost classic.
Wilson All Backs – A misprinted deck of cards is magically repaired. (Performance Only)
Devilish Princess – A powerful transposition effect with a mentally-selected card.
Predator – A prediction with a twist. (Performance Only)
Running Time Approximately 1hr 37min
1002.5 Aces – A four-Ace assembly for when the time is right...
Written Wrongs – A sealed prediction is completely wrong – or is it?
Wild With The Ladies – Paul's impromptu Wild Card routine – pure magic.
DDT Open Prediction – A simple, direct version of the Paul Curry masterpiece.
SVAR – A coin melts away then reappears at your fingertips.
The Mystery Of The Little Piece Of Cork – Paul's wonderful version of Ramsay's effect using props you can make yourself. A lesson in coin magic.
Bottoms Up – "Apparently" demonstrate the perfect Bottom Deal.
Ring On Silk – Quick, easy and effective. A simple stunner.
Paul Plays Poker – A demonstration of Paul's remarkable cheating skills. (Performance Only)
Running Time Approximately 1hr 33min
Running Time Approximately 71min
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A totally random volunteer is selected and before your audience’s eyes, you reveal a thought of word, a name and a two-digit number. No stooges. No pre-show work. They write nothing down.
Social Distortion has already taken the magic world by storm, fooling magicians and entertaining audiences in Las Vegas up close and on stage. Everything you need fits in your wallet, but the impact is so big you could close your show with it.
Along with everything you need, you also get a CD with a one-hour in-depth discussion with magician Christopher who has been using Social Distortion in his own show in Las Vegas. You’ll get advanced performance tips and suggestions including turning Social Distortion into an entire 15 minute act.
Includes complete instructions, full performance script, gimmicks and special bonus CD.
"Andrew Mayne understands my principles better than most. This effect is strong, easy to do, and amazes everyone involved. It's a winner!"
- Kenton Knepper
"A mentalist's DREAM!!"
- Christopher, Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
There is a certain universally-recognizable instant when the mind knows reality has slipped. Paul Harris called it the moment of astonishment. It happens when a levitation first leaves the ground. It happens when when daylight shows between two halves of a girl. And it happens just as the spectator realizes she is pulling her card straight through your finger.
This is "Bonesaw."
Feel the moment.
A spectator chooses a card and signs her name on the face. You tear a hole just large enough for your finger and put your initial on the card as well. Two more cards, stapled together, have corresponding holes. The spectator watches as you slide her card between the others. She sees the holes aligned and you slide your finger through. With your finger in place, you show the spectator that her signed card is still trapped inside the stapled pair. You show her that the card is trapped on both the outer and inner ends ? both sides. Her card is clearly stuck between the cards and pinned by your finger. Then you have her pull on her card. There is only one direction it can go. It cuts smoothly through your finger and finally emerges. No tears. No switches. Everything in view. The card with her signature, and yours, is hers to keep.
30 minute DVD teaches you everything you need to know, with tips and variations, to stun your audiences. Includes all the materials needed to make the gimmick, custom-sized for your hands, and perform the effect again and again.
Designed by Michelangelo, "Bonesaw" is a visual in-the-hands illusion that will trap your spectators in that rare moment of astonishment.
Running Time Approximately 30min
You walk out on stage with your hand forward holidng a small piece of paper at your fingertips. the paper ignites and turns into a fiery inferno. The flames vanish as quickly as they appeared leaving you with...
You decide.
Can be used for close up or stage.
NOTE: This product is intended for professionals to use at their own risk. The manufacturer and resellers assume no liability for hazards inherent in the use of this device.
NOT FOR SALE OR DEMONSTRATION TO MINORS.
For a very limited time, we are making David's personal deck of choice out of his personal stock available to the public. Featuring the signature Split Spades design, this custom BEE Casino series boasts the premium quality of the world's leading casino card.
This combo includes 2 Decks, one black and one inverted black. David has signed the outside of one of decks.
Every metal effect has detailed presentation and method explained, step-by-step.
Watch and learn: Perfect Bend Spoon, Bending Fork, Bending Nail, Bending Coin, Impromptu Bending Spoon (2 methods), Twisting Spiral Spoon.
You will receive:
Learning DVD
'Complete Perfect Bend Spoon' Trick (includes bent spoon to pass out)
Bent Nail and examinable nail
Bent Fork
Two cards are chosen in a very fair manner. The magician predicts that the two cards will be ‘mates’. It turns out that they don’t match, although the magician tries to prove in a humorous manner that they do! For the finish the magician proves that the two cards DO in fact match, both cards have standard Bicycle backs, whereas the rest of the deck is a ‘Rainbow’ deck!
‘The climax is as stunning as it is unexpected’.
Jerry Sadowitz, ‘The Crimp’ No. 50
Instant reset. 100% Self working. Poker Size. Comes complete with a matching Bicycle tuck case.
Legendary Scottish magician George McBride has put down on film his very favourite handlings for some of magic’s best loved plots. Covering cards and coins, this is a veritable masterclass in magical excellence.
The DVD features nine routines and a false cut…
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What makes a trick an instant classic of magic?
It takes several components. First, you must have an incredible method that fools everyone. Second, you need an emotional hook that insures that your audience cares about watching your performance. But the one thing that really makes a trick a classic is that it gets an incredible reaction...guaranteed.
iVanish meets and exceeds all three components.
First let's talk about the methods. There are three methods included in iVanish and each method is totally different from the others. In fact the solutions are so different that each method absolutely cancels out the other two! This is great for repeat performances.
Each method is incredibly clean. You hands are completely empty immediately after each vanish. All three methods are done standing. Of course you can use iVanish while seated but there is no lapping. Each vanish actually looks like trick photography!
One of the best features of iVanish is that all three methods are really easy to perform, in fact anybody can do it! I know many magicians are afraid of visual coin magic but iVanish does not require years of knuckle busting practice. You'll be up to speed in no time at all!
Second, what's the emotional hook that iVanish creates that will guarantee you're audience will be riveted to your performance. It's simple. When we're all kids we've had it drilled into our heads to never, ever put anything into your eye. Using the iVanish techniques you'll be able to rub or shove a coin directly into your eye! People are forced to watch. Some squirm, some will wince, many will cringe but they'll all watch. It's like a car wreck. Everybody slows down to see what's going on. iVanish is part geek, part magic but 100% a showstopper. They simply have to watch. It's human nature.
Third, is the reaction. iVanish isn't standing ovation type material. It's "Oh, my God" material. People absolutely freak.
iVanish can be applied to many routines as a great solution or addition. For instance, it's a tremendous solution to the last coin in a 3 Fly routine. It can be used to great effect in any one coin routine such as Slydini's or Gary Kurtz's Flurious. The applications are almost endless.
The iVanish DVD contains a live show that combines iVanish with an idea from the legendary Mac King that destroys the audience. The reaction is through the roof. The routine is logical, amazing and disgusting...it's wonderful.
Running Time Approximately 33min
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