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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
Hi Paul,
Thanks for coming to the Café. Who's magic acts did you study when creating your stand-up act. Which magicians did you find most influential. Thanks, Frank
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Kozak V.I.P. 78 Posts |
Studying "Acts" to learn Magic makes you a copyist. Observing other Magicians and what they do for inspiration, to be originally creative is the proper way to grow, but to do that again, you must have a SOLID FOUNDATION of the theory and practice of The Magical Arts.
Kozy in Hawai'i
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
Yes, I completely agree. I should have said it differently...
Which magicians most inspired you and influenced your magic? I hope that's more clear. Thanks in advance, Frank
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Kozak V.I.P. 78 Posts |
Frank, thanks for your good questions. Before I get to Magicians and their acts, I would like to comment on building this foundation of basic knowledge that you must have before you can observe and make a discernment for inspirational influence. Books!!! Not DVD's... Books that teach the fundamentals and principles of Magic. My observation on the youth today in Magic is that they are skipping and missing out on this Most Important process of learning Magic to become a Good Magician. Not the newest, latest book of tricks, but rather the classics, the so called textbooks of our Art that teach the rudiments and theory...these books are the real secrets to our world.
Kozy in Hawai'i
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Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
Dear Paul,
I can not agree more. What books would you recommend? (The classic question - if you get stranded on a lonely island, which 3 books are you bringing with you) thanks Andy
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Kozak V.I.P. 78 Posts |
My very first book was The Amateur Magicians Handbook by Henry Hay, it served me well to begin with. Must reads for all entry level for a solid foundation, (and this will be a running list).........
Magic and Showmanship, Henning Nelms Our Magic, Devant Fitzkee Trilogy (some outdated info, but still important) The Tarbell Course in Magic ( great stuff and still important hidden gems!) Memoirs of Robert Houdin John Booth and John Calvert( To enchant you with the Magic and Adventure of Becoming a Magician) S.H. Sharpe,Art and Magic Shattering Illusions, Jamy Ian Swiss Tommy Wonder, Books of Wonder Tamariz and Ascanio Vernon, Slydini, and my modern day hero John Carney (whose name belongs right next to these other two gentlemen)
Kozy in Hawai'i
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Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
Dear Paul
Thank you so much for the fantastic list - a great choice Andy
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Kozak V.I.P. 78 Posts |
I LOVE my Library...surounded by my idols, teachers and friends.
Everytime I buy a new book the first thing I do is open it up and SMELL it! Better than any pot I ever smoked. Roy Benson, By Starlight...smells like a Prom Date!
Kozy in Hawai'i
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Ethan the emazing Elite user anywhere but here USA 454 Posts |
Did you study any card magicians? If so who and what books are a good choice? Is "the royal road to card magic" a good book to get?
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