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tropicalpenguin Veteran user 396 Posts |
One of the best reactions I get is from a trick I learned when I was ten. I got it out of a Useborne's magic book. This card switch trick is so devilshly simple. It only utilizes the glide and it works incredibly. What good tricks have you guys found from children's books?
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Magicboy41772 Regular user 135 Posts |
I have found a trick out of a semi-childrens book called "Magic for Dummies" It teaches a card trick "Am I Blue?". It is an ok "pick a card trick." It is a pretty good trick and I use it only sometimes though.
Another one I found was a linking pin trick without any gimmicks. It was really clever and it saved me $20 having not to buy the stealth linking pins. |
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ruiefe Regular user Lisbon 131 Posts |
I use the linking paper clips with a bill. It's in all beginers books. It is a very magical trick and can be used to tell stories about love, attraction, the power of money, the power of love, the love of power, the money for..., ok, let's begin again.
I heard a magician (who?) telling that Dai Vernon (was it?) used to force his disciples to finish his bar performances with the worst trick they knew. Just to force them to develop magic from nothing. Magic his in the heads.
Rui Fernandes
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Peter Marucci Inner circle 5389 Posts |
One night, while working tables in a restaurant, I had a family group and wanted to do something that would get and hold the attention of the younger members of the family.
So I did the Jumping Rubber Band, where the band is put over the first two fingers of the hand and jumps "magically" to the other two. It's a basic trick in almost every beginner's book. And yet it didn't have the effect I was expecting: sure, the kids liked it -- but the adults were amazed! I couldn't believe it! I did it a few more times, for other tables, and had the same result. Most people have never seen the simplest of magic tricks, so there's a whole world of material out there waiting to be used. The late, great Karrell Fox used to say he would go into a magic shop and ask "what's old" rather than "what's new". He stressed that much of the old stuff that is passed over today -- in favor of the latest piece of plastic crap -- is some of the best magic ever devised. And so it is with the magic that you can find in the books in the youth section of your local library. |
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Socrates Regular user 197 Posts |
Just like you tropical-penguin I have found some great effects in an Usborne's magic book.
The one that I most enjoy performing is the 'Elastic band through thumb', people are always stunned by this effect. Another one of my favourites is a card effect called 'Gemini Twins', this is also a stunner and can be found in the Karl Fulves book 'More self-working card tricks' online at Amazon. What I've learnt from these effects is to never under estimate the power of simple effects to really floor people, especially when they are combined with effective presentation skills. Take it easy. Socrates 'Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something' - M.Ueshiba |
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longbeach Regular user Toronto, Ont 141 Posts |
One my my favorite effects ever was published (a very simple version) in a book of card tricks for kids. I;m not sure of the name of the trick, but spec's chosen card is the only one reversed in the deck. You know the trick, reverse the deck, replace card, put your hands behind your back... It is still such a good effect.
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
I have a small library of youth oriented magic books. Many are actually written by fairly well know magicians (Jon Tremaine and Patrick Page come to mind). Many have some killer effects.
For years and years Hans Moretti has done his sword box (large cardboard box sitting on a very thin table, shown empty, he gets in wearing only tights, wrapped in chains. The box is totally pierced by almost a dozen sabers; sabers are removed and out pop Hans’ in a clown costume, including wig and full-face make-up carrying a chicken, beating a drum! What a great routine! Hans has kept mum over the years about the secret of this trick. I have read a dozen explanations. Strangely, it is tipped in a paperback, kid’s magic book. (Anyone who has Grant’s Victory Box Illusions already has the two different tricks that Hans put together to build his version). Are there good tricks to be learned in the youth market magic books? Yes absolutely!
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andre combrinck Special user South Africa 953 Posts |
Easy magic by Karl Fulves has lots of beginners tricks and is very easy to do.
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Steven Steele Chief of Staff 1868 Posts |
Harry,
Are you familiar with a series of beginner books written by (I'm trying to remember) a Joseph Leeming? I believe there were 2 or 3 volumes. These were in my local library and I absolutely love them! Do you know if they are available anywhere? One effect that I learned from those books and have a lot of fun doing is "The Three Burglars". Three Jacks (Burglars) are shown and a King(Policeman). The Burglars are placed in 3 different parts of the deck. The Policeman is placed on the top and the deck is cut. The 3 Burglars are then found in the middle of the deck interlaced amongst four Kings(Policemen). Steven
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Paul Menzel Special user Boise, Idaho 530 Posts |
I picked up a magic book at one of those book fairs when I was in elementary school (just a few years ago!) and one of the few specifics I recall about it (other than the artwrok) is that it contained the saltshaker thru table effect. For most of the time since then, I just assumed everyone else knew it because it was in a children's book yet some wonderful magicians use it or variants thereof to great affect.
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andre combrinck Special user South Africa 953 Posts |
Tremaine's Superman is my favorite impromptu effect-nobody has ever caught on and the reaction is always 'where are the balls now?'.I sometimes do a veriation with matches-equally effective.Penetrating Ash is another gem,although a lot of people seem to know it now.
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Anthatron New user 55 Posts |
I have a book called 101 Cool Magic Tricks with Glen Singleton by Barb Whiter that I picked up at an Elementary school book fair. It has the arm strecthing trick. It's so simple and has a great visual effect. I do it all the time. The book also has coin magic(coin fold, coin through the table), and a nice ring and rope routine. Just flipping through this book I realized how many tricks I perform and enjoy from it. You guys are right there are some real gems in children's books. It is also amazing how short and simply tricks can be explained in these books.
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Harry Murphy Inner circle Maryland 5444 Posts |
Steven, I have one of the Joseph Leeming books titled “Fun with Magic”! I didn’t know that there were more!
It is an oversize book and was amongst the first magic books I ever bought for myself with my own money. "Classic Secrets of Magic" by Elliott being the very first I bought (another great youth market book). My very first magic book was given to me by my uncle. He gave me "Greater Magic" by Hillard. I still have all three books. The Leeming books are out of print now. I think that you will have to check with the used book dealers. I checked Amazon and found that they had used volumes listed.
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Steven Steele Chief of Staff 1868 Posts |
Harry,
I know there is a second volume, "More Fun With Magic", but I'm not sure about a third...I could be mistaken. Thanks for the information, though. Steven
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Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Paul,
I'll tell people that I believe that you just got out of school a few years ago, if you will stop telling people how good the vanishing salt shaker trick is. Tell them it is in every beginner's library book so every one knows it and no one will be entertained at all. Deal? The truth is that it is a real killer. I performed it one night this week for a New York actress/model and guests. They thought it was unrehearsed, impromptu, and real magic. They don't remember the hard stuff. People ask to see the trick with my watch and the salt shaker. (The watch has nothing to do with anything. I just always take it off before I do that trick. I'm sure they think I could not do it without the watch. My wife used to think I needed it. New Item: watch tip!) Never underestimate the value of an effect just because of the source. Books are a great way to hide great effects. Bob |
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Lucy New user Alabama 26 Posts |
The saltshaker trick IS a real killer. I've watched Bob do it for years and it leaves mouths hanging open.
My own favorite is done with D'lites…Pulling a light from Santa’s ear in a restaurant recently earned me praise from the old elf himself. |
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Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Lucy,
Thanks Dear! How old is Santa the old elf? Bob |
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Paul Menzel Special user Boise, Idaho 530 Posts |
I suppose I can accept that deal, Bob. I know what it is like to have a pet trick or two that you wish to keep to yourself.
What a lousy trick that salt shaker thing is! No one would ever fall for that! |
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Rob Johnston Inner circle Utah 2060 Posts |
I actually just got a great Usborne magic trick book. It is nice quality and very nicely illustrated. I think all magicians have to have some kids tricks books. After all...we do perform for kids.
"Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable." - Margot Fonteyn
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Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
Thanks Paul! Let me know when you start getting ready to get your driver's license and I'll drive you over. You'll be 16 when? We'll look for a much harder trick than that old salt shaker thing that wouldn't fool a soul. We could meet at the beach in Boise.
I think I learned about one way decks in a kids' book too. That never fools anyone either unless they are watching. Only magicians should be allowed to read. Otherwise it could be a learning experience. It is unreal how many really good tricks are in kids' books. Cutting a wooden pencil with a dollar bill is one I still do too! (When I was a kid, who had a whole dollar?) Maybe it should have been in an adult book? Those few books hooked me for life. And I am very grateful. Bob |
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