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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1573 Posts |
Here's something I think everyone can relate to and perhaps add some valuable input- that is magic equipment purchases.
With such a vast array of questionable material on the market today (i.e. 'junk'). We are faced with difficult purchasing decisions to find the best values. The best source that I'm sure most of you read is Michael Close's column in the Magic Magazine. Though it is a good read, many tricks, books, videos etc. go unnoticed namely because of the sheer volume of new material being released to the market. So the question remains-how can we protect ourselves from being seduced by strong advertising? Might I stress that opinions of 'value' will probably differ greatly from person-to-person because of performing styles, conditions, routining etc. Still, I think we can universally agree on many items that are worthy of consideration. That said, I'd like to get a discussion going on purchases starting from 2001- forward. If anyone purchased 'Arising Cards' in 2000-2001 than I KNOW that you understand what I'm talking about! Here's a couple of my favorites from 2001 to get the ball rolling. 1) Lighting Card Case 2) 'My Ring Collection' 3) Doug Brewer's 'The Unexpected Visitor' Book 4) 'Psyched Out' (though the directions and method are terrible and need re-work). 5) Simon Aronson 'Try the Impossible' Book Start your keyboards...! - Jared |
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Randy Loyal user Rochester, NY 261 Posts |
Magnetized Cards - Gary Plants
The entire Ron Bauer Private Studies series Mike Skinner videos
The Buffalo Get-Together - A Close-Up Magic Convention
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tboehnlein Inner circle ohio 1787 Posts |
Try the Impossible, Completely Cold, Jeff McBrides Stage Magic
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Andy Charlton Veteran user Palma Nova Mallorca Spain 311 Posts |
This may not be new. But....
DOC EASON'S Bar Magic video series. The best Andy
"Keep that smile on your face, that excitement in your eyes." - Don Driver
Check out www.andyandjeansbigadventure.com or www.andysmagic.com |
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1573 Posts |
Andy,
Yes, I agree that the Doc Eason videos were amongst the best advice/material ever sold. It was one of my top picks in 2000. - Jared |
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Bernard Sim Inner circle Singapore 1095 Posts |
Doug Brewer's 'The Unexpected Visitor' Book
Troy Hooser's "DesTROYer" book. Knockout Coin Magic DVD by Michael Rubinstein
Bernard Sim
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1573 Posts |
Bernard,
I also liked Troy Hooser's book as he brought so many new ideas to the table....It was a good read. What routines were your favorites? - Jared |
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Brandon Harper Loyal user Austin, Texas 207 Posts |
I have to go with "The Commercial Magic of J.C. Wagner." Great Stuff!!!
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Jared Inner circle Rhode Island, USA 1573 Posts |
Dear Closeupmaster,
Does it get any better than 'JC's Super Closer'? How about 'Poor Man's Matrix'? These are wonderful routines, but are not the easiest to utilize in table-hopping situations, because of the need of a close-up mat. Just the same there are some others that would work in such venues. How about NEW stuff from 2001-2002? JC's book is a few years old. - Jared PS Purchase his videos Volume 1 & 2 - great investments! |
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Bernard Sim Inner circle Singapore 1095 Posts |
Hi Jared, I like the routine "A Charming Chinese Challange." I actually got his book
"Silver Surf" and "Silver Surf II". DesTROYers has got everything in Silver Surf.
Bernard Sim
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amakar Loyal user 235 Posts |
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Countage Veteran user Charlotte 361 Posts |
I like the Ninja rings and the Hundy 500.
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The Mighty Fool Inner circle I feel like a big-top tent having 2140 Posts |
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Geez.....I've never even heard of ANY of those! Napkin rose Invisible deck Stealth pen
Everybody wants to beleive.....we just help them along.
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
If just dvd/videos:
charlie frye eccentricks 1 , 2 fiber optics bob kohler's golden shells video McBride commando act TORN carney, up close and far away dave, dave2, magic farm osterlind mind mysteries Ammar etmcm mike close workers series capehart rings ninja rings haydn rings relentless ring and string lennart green 1 patrick page sponge balls, thumb tip roth 1,2,3 daryl rope 8 ray herbert performing for kids
www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic
Trophy Husband, Father of the Year Candidate, Chippendale's Dancer applicant, Unofficial World Record Holder. |
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Scott Compton Special user Hampton, VA 747 Posts |
Paul Harris' Art of Astonishment
Bill Malone - On the Loose Sponge Bunnies George Sands or Daryl's Rope Routine
Magic is an art. I am merely a tour guide.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-Compton-Magician/160270640674735 "You are the magic" Jay Ose to Albert Goshman |
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Lee Darrow V.I.P. Chicago, IL USA 3588 Posts |
I've got to ask: why go for new? Why not go for BEST instead? Just because something is new, doesn't mean it's the best, or even good, for that matter.
There is some very old stuff out there that nobody is doing that absolutely kills at tableside and, to most of the younger magicians, would be completely new. Some exapmles: Don Alan's Ranch Bird Okito's Oho Slydini's paper Balls To Box Vernon's The Challenge The Purse Swindle (an old con game from the UK that isn't well known over here at all) Scoop Vanisher (do it in their hand for extra credit) Victor's Magnetic Cards (Edward Victor) Shigeo Takagi's Lemon Trick And that's just for openers. Not new. All of it at least 30 years old. But I'm willing to bet that not one magician on this board under the age of 25 does any of these effects. If they discover any of them, they will find gems. Lee Darrow, C.H.
http://www.leedarrow.com
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
Lee hit it... why go for NEW when there is so much great classic material?
After all the KEY to entertaining is YOU... work on YOU. I find that stuff I learned 20-30 years ago is the best material I have with few exceptions.
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
When I used to ask Jay Marshall about the best new tricks he always told me to look in old books. Chances are better than average that the new tricks are almost duplicated from them. The old coppies of the Pheonix, the Jinx and the Paulbearers Review are a virtual storehouse of information that would take 5 lifetimes to sucessfully master. Lots of good stuff, lots not so good.
A history lesson and a trick cavalcade how can ya beat it?
Danny Doyle
<BR>Semper Occultus <BR>In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act....George Orwell |
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JeffWampler Regular user Bristol, TN 191 Posts |
Sankey's Revolutionary Card Magic...
Paul Harris Art of Astonishment, although not new, is probably the best collection of fresh close-up material I've ever read... |
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JoeFreedom Regular user 164 Posts |
Lee is right on. Working at the local magic shop for the last umpteen years ( my free job!) I've seen a lot of garbage come & go. When ETMCM came out Everyone was twisting the aces. I dropped it. Magazines in ANY field are designed to make us want more of the latest. If you really want to blow 'em away at the next club meeting, go back to the old classics...everything old is new again!
JoeFreedom
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