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blindbo Special user Bucks County, PA 790 Posts |
What books would you suggest as fundamental to a beginning and continuing education for the aspiring cardician?
Are there any influences that should be avoided? |
Steven Youell V.I.P. 3866 Posts |
Greater Magic, Amateur Magician's Handbook & Stars of Magic are all must have books.... there are many.
A good rule of thumb is to never buy a book that's younger than you. After a few years, then you can go to the more modern ones. Regarding influences that should be avoided: Anyone who believes that they are a superior human being because they excel at Sleight of Hand. Anyone who believes that making a living at magic means they're more skilled than anyone who doesn't. Anyone who is trying to substitute their skill in magic for adequate social skills... I could go on, but you get the picture.... SEY |
mystic mickey New user 62 Posts |
The first card book I encountered was Harry Blackstone's Card Magic...it ended with his system for card control. No one talks about his card work anymore, ever. Read this book...and he is certainly older than any of us. How about The Royal Road...find any use there?
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Steven Youell V.I.P. 3866 Posts |
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On 2003-12-03 04:35, mystic mickey wrote: As a matter of fact, yes. One of my mentors, Ron Bauer is fond of saying that to be proficient in Card Magic you should understand EVERYTHING in "The Royal Road". Please note that he doesn't say you have to be able to DO everything in there, just that you have to UNDERSTAND everything in there... Steven Youell |
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