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ddjmagic New user 53 Posts |
Hello
I don't know if this belongs here, but I will post it anyway. I have been thinking of buying 'The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings' book this week, but my friend has offered me an almost brand new 'Complete Works of Derek Dingle' for $24. I think this book is out of print and a lot of people have said it is very good. So which one do you think I should get? Thanks, Jamie |
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Paul Chosse V.I.P. 1955 - 2010 2389 Posts |
Dingle...
"You can't steal a gift..." Dizzy Gillespie
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Robert P. Special user Kansas 632 Posts |
If your friend is offering you Dingle's book at that price go for it. I'd say its intermediate to advanced material but it is a good book that you will grow into if you are a beginner. But for the value, it's really great.
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John Born Veteran user 390 Posts |
Jennings...
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ddjmagic New user 53 Posts |
I would consider myself as intermediate.
i still do not which one i should get? |
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Otis Day Regular user Green Bay, WI 150 Posts |
You should get Jennings....then give me the contact info so I can get that Dingle book for 24$. Ppppplllllleeeeeeaaaaassssssseeeee!
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Pete Biro 1933 - 2018 18558 Posts |
Get both sooner or later...
STAY TOONED... @ www.pete-biro.com
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Hideo Kato Inner circle Tokyo 5649 Posts |
Pick a book...any book.
Hideo Kato P.S. If a book is out of print and you can buy it cheap, it's not a question. |
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PyroDevil Regular user Canada 156 Posts |
Jennings.....
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iamslow Inner circle Proffessional Slacker 2001 Posts |
Dingle dude.... rollover aces is worth 24 bucks...
"Everyone has a plan till they get punched in the face" Mike Tyson
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
I'd get jennings. dingle book is more advanced. jennings book has more variety. rollover aces is cool but how often are you going to do it??
I have both.
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usa Regular user 183 Posts |
Get Dingle while it's hot. For 24 clams! Man it's like a picasso at a garage sale.
You can get Jennings later when it IS at a garage sale. Just kidding folks! Get Dingle, seriously |
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Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts |
Both books are outstanding, but at that price, I'd get the Dingle book and watch ebay for a used copy of the Jennings book.
"Love God, laugh more, spend more time with the ones you love, play with children, do good to those in need, and eat more ice cream. There is more to life than magic tricks." - Scott F. Guinn
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magicofmagic New user 81 Posts |
Both books without question. You will be able to track the growth of close-up magic from these two giants of magic from the last 25 years.
Outstanding contributions from Jennings and Dingle, where would we all be without them. Michael Vincent
Michael Vincent
21st Century Magic |
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Nir Dahan Inner circle Munich, Germany 1390 Posts |
I got both years ago, although I am less into close up magic today. for me the jennings book was of more benefit. the range of effects is bigger, and I prefered jennings approach to magic. it also contained the first trick the really fooled me bad, "the visitor".
all in all for ME (back then...) the jennings books was better value. |
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therntier Special user 681 Posts |
I was debating the same question about four months ago. I do know own both books. I can say that, while Dingle is a good book, I enjoy Jennings more. Some routines are in common throughout both books. For example, Collector's is in both books, and I like Jennings' better. Wildcard is in both books, and I like Jennings' better. I even like Jennings' Triumph better that many of Dingles (eventhough I haven't read all of the triumphs in Dingles, some of the better ones, or so I've been told, involve way to many shuffles in my opinion). Almost all of the tricks in Jennings book is ungaffed while there are a few gaffed tricks in the dingle book that you will have trouble finding. However, Dingles All Backs with a selection is a great trick. So, it is really up to you, but I did, and still do, enjoy the Jennings' more. trevor
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cardguy Inner circle Queens, New York 1171 Posts |
Oh man tough choice...it's like comparing apples and oranges.
The only reason to favor Dingle's book right now is because it is out of print. I say you grab it now, cause in a few years it will be selling at like $100 on eBay. BUT...you never know when the Jennings book will go out of print. It's a double edged sword. The Jennings book holds a special place in my heart, as it is THE book that changed my outlook on close-up magic. BUT...Dingle's book is equally as important if you want to see how close-up magic evolved in the 70's. Lets just say the material in these two books still inspires the creators of today, and will do so for many more years to come. SO...GET THEM BOTH!
Frank G. a.k.a. Cardguy
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Vilago Loyal user 230 Posts |
I have both, and while I think you'll get more material from Jennings' book, I've seen countless references to Dingle's moves and routines contained in the book...far more than those of Jennings. So, I'd grab Dingle's book.
BTW, I've heard that Dingle is being reprinted soon... |
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vinsmagic Eternal Order sleeping with the fishes... 10957 Posts |
Get both books, and get any thing you can on M. Vincent.
vinny |
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Jonathan Townsend Eternal Order Ossining, NY 27297 Posts |
if you are not yet comfortable with the basics, and looking at pure economics, the dingle book is at a great price.
if you are looking to get better at the basics... the H&B books, and LOTS of practice and performing will get you there. There is no easy path. Body Jennings and Dingle worked through the basics.
...to all the coins I've dropped here
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