{"product_id":"pop-up-magic-by-eric-leblon","title":"Pop-Up Magic by Eric Leblon","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c!-- mmlvidopen --\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"mmlink-embedded-video\" controls disablepictureinpicture width=\"100% !important\" id=\"vid0\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/images_trailerStartup\/77978-video1-preview.png\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/77978-video1_416p.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/77978-video1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c!-- mmlvidclose --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePop-Up Magic\u003c\/b\u003e is the very first book by Eric Leblon, a French magician renowned for his stage charisma, infectious energy, and uncompromising artistic standards. Written in collaboration with Yvan Laplaud, this work distills over twenty years of experience, fieldwork, reflection, and passion for the art of magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Standing at the crossroads of practical handbook, theoretical essay, and personal narrative, \u003cb\u003ePop-Up Magic\u003c\/b\u003e offers a remarkable sense of coherence despite its broad range of content: card magic, stage pieces, work with live animals, visual transformations, spectator psychology, character development, and performance philosophy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More than a simple collection of tricks, this book is a genuine love letter to magic. It delivers ready-to-perform routines as well as thought-provoking material on rehearsal, stage presence, and the creative process. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe magic in Pop-Up Magic is visual, commercial, and powerful:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImpossible locations\u003c\/b\u003e: signed cards appearing in the shoe, in or under the card box, with deceptively simple loading techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstant transformations\u003c\/b\u003e: a card change under the watch, an ultra-clean Ace change - fluid, direct, and gimmick-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnimal productions\u003c\/b\u003e: dove productions and poetic metamorphoses (egg ? dove).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-phase routines\u003c\/b\u003e: escalating effects with dramatic structure (e.g., Box Phénomène).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMagic for close-up, parlor, or stage\u003c\/b\u003e: all tested in real-world conditions (restaurants, cabarets, TV, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThese effects strike audiences through their apparent simplicity, their efficiency, and the emotion they generate. They rely on psychology, rhythm, and timing, far more than on gimmicks or mechanical props.\u003cb\u003ePop-Up Magic\u003c\/b\u003e is a rare book - practical, inspiring, and deeply human. Eric Leblon shares his world with generosity and honesty, offering hard-hitting effects, sharp reflections, and a vision of magic that goes far beyond technique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-read.\u003c\/b\u003e This is not just a magic book. It's an artistic springboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Jean-Jacques Sanvert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heartfelt tribute to Eric Leblon, praising the power, intelligence, and emotional impact of his magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAutobiographical Chapter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn intimate dive into Eric's journey: his beginnings performing on the streets of Antibes, his TV appearances, key encounters, setbacks, and his rise to becoming a respected professional.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheoretical Essay - \"Choosing Your Effects\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA foundational text on selecting material based on personality, impact, clarity, and commercial value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Routines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard to Shoe -\u003c\/b\u003e A signed card appears folded inside the magician's shoe. Simple, direct, and devastating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatch Load \/ Watch Change -\u003c\/b\u003e A visible card under the magician's watch transforms into the chosen card - no difficult sleights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTempest Under an Ace -\u003c\/b\u003e A dynamic, hard-hitting four-Ace routine blending technique, visuals, and surprise - built around the signature \"watch change.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDove in the Sleeve -\u003c\/b\u003e A dove production from a borrowed jacket, using nothing more than a Topit and precise body mechanics.\u003cbr\u003eEgg to Dove - A poetic transformation of an egg into a dove inside a spectator's sleeve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard to \/ under the Case -\u003c\/b\u003e Two powerful loading techniques to send a signed card into or under the case - with many applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox Phenomenon -\u003c\/b\u003e A theatrical, comedic routine where the signed card repeatedly appears under or inside the card case... until it finally replaces the entire deck. A mini-show in itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRehearsal \u0026amp; Practice Chapter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn inspiring exploration of daily practice: procrastination, mirror work, mime, tempo, mindset... a sincere call for personal rigor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal, hard-hitting material\u003c\/b\u003e refined over 20+ years of stage work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrong theoretical insights\u003c\/b\u003e on effect selection, character, coherence, and audience reception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClear, progressive teaching\u003c\/b\u003e with detailed descriptions, photos, and performance advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdaptable routines\u003c\/b\u003e for close-up, parlor, and stage conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA deeply human voice\u003c\/b\u003e: Eric shares doubts, failures, breakthroughs, and his contagious passion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA rare blend of practice, theory, and inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e: a true toolbox for the performing magician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAnd if you ask me: 'And the book?'-the book is like him. It simply is what he is: brilliant and generous, filled with real professional material that has been tested, refined, and perfected with spectators for months-sometimes years. Once again, Éric gives everything: beautiful original routines with details, subtleties, and working methods. Now it's your turn to discover, enjoy, practice, and infuse these routines with your own heart and imagination to turn them into your show. Bravo, Éric.\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eBernard Bilis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eI highly, highly recommend Éric Leblon's book. Éric is technically astonishing and a true perfectionist. If you've seen him work, you already know. If not, buy this book-you'll thank me later!\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eEtienne Pradier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBurn this guy! Despite all the interest I have in my fellow magicians, it is extremely rare for me to actually look forward to the release of a magic book. But Éric's is the exception-I admit I can't wait to dive into all the subtleties that make his magic so pure... and that have been fooling me for years!\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eDavid Stone\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55958420160891,"sku":"POPUPLEBLON","price":69.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/8225\/8105\/files\/77978-full.png?v=1765354720","url":"https:\/\/alakazam.co.uk\/es\/products\/pop-up-magic-by-eric-leblon","provider":"Alakazam Magic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}