I've now owned this book for two years. This bulky tome continues to pay inspirational dividends. David Regal's child-like approach to magic is a gift to the art. Plus, he's a stand-up guy that loves to interact over the subject.

If you don't own this, you should.

He not only does stand-up, but also close-up. JK! I love this book as well!

I Totally agree. Very creative mind.

Great book! My favorite Regal publication.

I have the book too, although haven't gone back to it in a while. Since it's been brought up again, what effects are you guys doing from it?

I've given the socks trick a try which I like. I think it's a good idea although I haven't got it to get the reaction up to the level of my other stuff.

"Simpatico," "Exhibit A." The Cups and Balls routine with the Marshmallows and hot chocolate has inspired a completely different two-cup routine.

Part of what I like is the way David doesn't seem to have any latitudinal creative constraints--he'll wind up using the oddest of things, and sometimes, they're very, very good.

I sat and watched every magician in the room perseverate over "Simpatico" when I witnessed it performed. Every time I perform it, it freaks people out--but it MUST be performed with the requisite focus on a connection between the two people on which you target it. Do that, and you fool everyone--inclusing magicians.

I am performing "Going and Gone" from this book.

Fantastic Assembly trick performed twice with a good sucker ending you'll never see coming!

Always fond of Regal's books.