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J773 New user Belgium 56 Posts |
Since I don't have a credit card (don't want one too), I'm limited in buying magic things.
I've been reading up on books, on the forum. I really want to learn card magic, but the only available books that I can get for now, is Card college 1-5, but they cost pretty much. about 208 €( 165 $) for all 5 Do you think they are a good investement, because I would have to save for them ? |
Paul Menzel Special user Boise, Idaho 530 Posts |
I only have the first two volumes, but plan to get the rest, and my answer is a definite yes. The books are well written, clearly illustrated, and encyclopedic in scope. In addition to sleights and tricks, there are very good performance-related essays. It may cost a little more in the long run, but it is still worth the price to buy them separately as your funds allow if you want to get started right away.
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andre combrinck Special user South Africa 953 Posts |
You can start with The Royal Road to Card Magic by Hugard and Braue.Then when you have mastered this you could go for Expert Card Technique.This is 1 option which has the advantages of being cheap.
But, in my opinion, although these books are classics in every sense of the word, and should be in every card magician's library, I'd save up for Card College. Even if you buy them seperately, this set is nothing short of brilliant.The explantion is crystal clear with many illustrations.And much like the afore mentioned books, teaches sleights then teach you a few tricks using the newly learned sleight.It also progresses from easy sleights to hard stuff.Card College is up to date and has many new sleights and techniques not found in the 2 Hugard and Braue books. I was first exposed to RRTCM and ECT before CC and I honestly can say that I learned a lot from CC.So save up your money and go for Card College. Good Luck Andre ajcombri@telkomsa.net |
JEFFC New user RI 70 Posts |
Daytona Magic has Card College available individually, they say that all books are 20% off regular price. Total for all 5 comes to $137.60 (plus S&H)
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MarkFarrar Veteran user U.S.A. 376 Posts |
I would agree that, although The Royal Road To Card Magic and Expert Card Technique are both great books, they are a little dated in terms of writing style.
Card College is, on the other hand, more modern in style and approach, and I would suggest that you will therefore learn more easily from these. Finally, as has been pointed out, you can buy them separately, although the offer from Daytona Magic seems like a really good price!
Mark S. Farrar
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JordanB Special user dallas, tx 626 Posts |
I love card college but originally learned from Royal Road to Card Magic. If I were to do it over again, I would work through half of Royal Road, then get the card college books when you are somewhat familiar with a deck of cards. All of the books mentioned by the above users are good investments.
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J773 New user Belgium 56 Posts |
Thanks for the info.
Two books keep coming back. Royal Road to Magic and Expert Card Technique. Also thanks for the info on a cheaper price for the card college books. But as I said, I don't have a credit card, so it's difficult to buy books abroad. There are a few local shops here, but they don't offer so many books. The only ones I found locally were card college. That's why I asked the question about them. |
andre combrinck Special user South Africa 953 Posts |
Most shops in the US also accept International money orders. Try Daytona Magic(the cheapest) or Magic Warehouse (the best).You can contact them via internet.
I have ordered from them, so I'm telling you out of experience. Andre South Africa ajcombri@telkomsa.net |
ninjaduffy Veteran user UK 332 Posts |
Lots of good advice up there but I would wait.... master the Royal Road and check out expert...then by Card College
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Dbzkid999 Elite user Canada 407 Posts |
I love the Card College series, also get Paul Harris's Art of Astonishment series.
They maybe expensive, but they'll keep you busy for a very very very very very long time. |
dreidy Regular user Sydney, Australia 156 Posts |
If you want time value for money, Card College is brilliant. Although I normally rush out and get a full set my local magic shop suggested getting the books one at a time and working through. Well, now after 3 months I've just bought volume 2. So 3 months worth of learning and practice for A$80 is not bad. I'm not good at most of it yet, but I keep practicing and I'm enjoying seeing where it leads with the more advanced parts in vol 2.
I've found them a really good way to go from - I can shuffle and deal - to - I can do a double lift, a fan and a riffle shuffle (and a pile of other stuff). David. |
danielchua Regular user Malaysia 119 Posts |
From my experience as a beginer, I started of with RRTCM but finds it difficult to comprehend. I gave Card College Vol 1 a try and find that I actually got better. Maybe, it's just my language barrier as English is only my second language. You don't have to buy the whole set first just try out one.
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