|
|
Go to page [Previous] 1~2~3~4~5~6~7~8 [Next] | ||||||||||
tootall Regular user Central FL 105 Posts |
Only book I can find with the title "advanced card miracles' is by Nick Trost, not J. Artblooms. Please help me out :S
|
|||||||||
DomKabala Inner circle I've grown old after diggin' holes for 2827 Posts |
I'm a diehard Jennings fan. So it's a toss up: "The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings" or "Jennings '67". Hmmm...and the answer is....I'm so confused! umm, uhh,
Whew!! The Classic Magic Of L.J. is the book I can't do without! There I said it! But, I love all my books! Cardamagically, <<<KRaZy4KaRdZ>>>
We don't stop playing when we grow old...we grow old when we stop playing.
God is enough, let go, let God. Gal 2:20 "Anything of value is not easily attained and those things which are easily attained are not of lasting value." |
|||||||||
Ben Train Inner circle Erdnase never had 4639 Posts |
Quote:
On 2007-03-06 16:13, tootall wrote: For obvious reasons I will not help you.
If you're reading this you're my favourite magician.
Check out www.TorontoMagicCompany.com for upcoming shows, and instagram.com/train.ben for god knows what! |
|||||||||
ShaunRobison Loyal user 255 Posts |
Quote:
On 2007-03-06 16:18, KRZ4kardz wrote: I have to agree. I bought that book at least 12 years ago and just picked it up again and have been toyingt with the stuff I missed 12 years ago. I love The Hook I think I may add that to my list repertior tonight and start doing it in the restaurants tomorrow...
www.shaunrobison.com
Magic and Illustrations |
|||||||||
tootall Regular user Central FL 105 Posts |
Quote:
For obvious reasons I will not help you. Sheesh tough guy. Can anyone help me out on Artblooms?? I cannot find anything by him. I would think that since you suggested the book you would offer some info is all nordatrax |
|||||||||
scorch Inner circle 1480 Posts |
Quote:
On 2007-03-06 09:09, Autumn Morning Star wrote: It depends on what you mean by useful. For starting out and developing your technique, nothing holds a candle to Card College. If you want the most magic in the least of amount of pages, I really like Dear Mr. Fantasy. If you want to do a lot of knucklebusting and you love sleight of hand, Revolutionary Card Technique. If you like easy-to-perform magic, there are a few that come to mind but The Card Magic of Nick Trost edges them all out by a nose. |
|||||||||
Ben Train Inner circle Erdnase never had 4639 Posts |
For the record-
1) I am just teasing JT. He is a very clever magical thinker, who's posts I always look forward to reading. He is kind enough to share his time with us, and impart some of his wisdom. As far as over posting goes... what's my excuse? 2) I think Scorch put together a fantastic list. The one Book I couldn't do without would be Erdnase, which I reread over and over again. Card college is fantastic, as is Strong Magic. I am glad I haven't had to choose one, and I have gained something from virtually every source I've read. 3) Tootall, I wash my hands of you. As far as the Café is concerned, the matter has been resolved.
If you're reading this you're my favourite magician.
Check out www.TorontoMagicCompany.com for upcoming shows, and instagram.com/train.ben for god knows what! |
|||||||||
Mark Fifield New user Barrie, On 51 Posts |
Thanks for the post I was wondering what book to get next and I'm think card college
|
|||||||||
Jaz Inner circle NJ, U.S. 6111 Posts |
Hi Autumn,
For me there's no one book. When I began I had little interest in cards but picked up Lorayne's "CloseUp Card Magic" and "The Amateur Magician's Handbook" which I still feel were a good choices. Interest being peaked I later bought Ortiz's "Annotated Erdnase" which contains 'Expert At The Card Table' and "Expert Card Technique". And yet later, I bought other resources. I still don't consider myself a "cardician" but do have a few effects to throw into my repertoire. |
|||||||||
tootall Regular user Central FL 105 Posts |
I am going to have to say my favortite book I cannot do without would probably be Card Zones by Duffie and Sadowitz. Every time I feel a bit "down" about magic I always reach for this one. It has a tons of great effects and I learn something new everytime I read it.
Nordatrax, I didn't know I was so sticky that you would have to wash your hands, but thanks for letting us all know |
|||||||||
msc455magic Inner circle Taipei, Taiwan 1523 Posts |
As of now, my favorite book is without a doubt "Five Times Five Japan." Not only is the material top notch, it also gives us inspiration to create our own effects.
Best, msc455magic
Magic of Japan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tks9xf13Pqs |
|||||||||
Autumn Morning Star Grammar Hostess Today, I corrected grammar in 1378 Posts |
Great insight on the books, Bill7, Joey Stalin, jcards01, msc455magic, tootall, Jaz, cardking, Andrew Loh, ShaunRobison, Jonathan, snushy, and Vandy! I see many excellent classics among your choices.
“Card College” comes up as a favorite a whole lot, so it must be good. Thanks karbonkid, xmkazz, ixnay66, KRZ4kardz, andre combrinck, MichielTummers, Scorch, and Nordatrax! Mark Fifield, I will have to add Card College to my collection because I don't have it, either. Funny KRZ4kardz: Glad you got over the confusion! (For a minute there, I thought we were going to have to do CPR.) I liked the descriptions you gave with the books, Scorch. I appreciated your explanation, because this helps other magicians at various stages of card magic choose a good book without getting bogged down with too much information. (But is it really possible to have too many magic books? Nah...) For those of you just 'tuning in' to this thread, the topic is: When choosing your book, this is THE book you would choose if your house was, uh... lets say: "...Suddenly disappearing into a giant sink hole, never to be seen again! You have your spouse in one arm and your sweetheart in the other! You are trying to keep them separated as you make a mad dash for the door! You can only grab ONE book with your fingertips and run...what would you pick?" Ok, maybe that scenario gives you more problems than a simple book, but you get my drift.
Wonder is very necessary in life. When we're little kids, we're filled with wonder for the world - it's fascinating and miraculous. A lot of people lose that. They become cynical and jaded, especially in modern day society. Magic renews that wonder.
Doug Henning |
|||||||||
DomKabala Inner circle I've grown old after diggin' holes for 2827 Posts |
Quote: My oh my, I can only dream! You have a beautiful avatar. The one book that is always out of the bookshelf is "The Classic Magic Of Larry Jennings". It is currently lying on my bed when I left this morning for work. There is so much material in this book and I am constantly looking it over. I'm still waiting for Richard Kaufman to finish "Jennings Takes It Easy", which is the second book of a trilogy (the 1st being "Jennings '67" which I also own). Sinkholes are common here in Florida, so maybe I should relocate my fav book to my car!
On 2007-03-07 05:16, Autumn Morning Star wrote: Cardamagically, <<<KRaZy4KaRdZ>>>
We don't stop playing when we grow old...we grow old when we stop playing.
God is enough, let go, let God. Gal 2:20 "Anything of value is not easily attained and those things which are easily attained are not of lasting value." |
|||||||||
snushy Veteran user 338 Posts |
Jaz:
For the record, "The Annotated Erdnase" contains "Expert at the Card Table" and Ortiz' commentary and annotations. It doesn't have anything to do with "Expert Card Technique." Best, L. Zaslow
YOU KNOW WHY YOU DON'T SEE? BECAUSE YOU DON'T WATCH! - SLYDINI
|
|||||||||
Jaz Inner circle NJ, U.S. 6111 Posts |
Snushy,
My bad. I reread my post and that is the way it sounds. What I meant to say is that I bought both books. I know Annotated Erdnase doesn't contain ECT. Thanks for clarifying. |
|||||||||
Gary Dayton Special user New Jersey 542 Posts |
For me, a toss-up between Stars of Magic and Vernon's Inner Secrets trilogy. I've gotten more card magic (both tricks and sleights) out of these than any other book(s). So, if my house were going down the proverbial sink hole, I'd grab both. Which means I'd probably drop both my wife and my girlfriend! Oh well.
|
|||||||||
Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
Gary: Just curious - do you have CLOSE-UP CARD MAGIC, LORAYNE: THE CLASSIC COLLECTION, PERSONAL COLLECTION, BEST OF FRIENDS, volumes 1, 2, 3? As I said, just curious. Best - HARRY LORAYNE.
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
|||||||||
Autumn Morning Star Grammar Hostess Today, I corrected grammar in 1378 Posts |
Quote:
On 2007-03-07 05:32, KRZ4kardz wrote: Aw, that was sweet. *blushing*
Wonder is very necessary in life. When we're little kids, we're filled with wonder for the world - it's fascinating and miraculous. A lot of people lose that. They become cynical and jaded, especially in modern day society. Magic renews that wonder.
Doug Henning |
|||||||||
snushy Veteran user 338 Posts |
Jaz:
Sure, no problem. Great book choices. BTW, all my life people have called me "Zaz." Not surprising with a last name like Zaslow. A young cousin of mine couldn't pronounce it, and he called me "Jaz" for years! Best, Zaz
YOU KNOW WHY YOU DON'T SEE? BECAUSE YOU DON'T WATCH! - SLYDINI
|
|||||||||
stoneunhinged Inner circle 3067 Posts |
Quote:
lets say: Shame on me, but in those circumstances it wouldn't be a book on magic. And my spouse IS my sweetheart (large grooooaaaaaannn from my audience). BUT: if I had to grab a book on cards, then it would be Erdnase all the way. It combines practicality, historical value, and deliciously fun turn-of-the century American (20th, that is) flowery prose. It is brilliant, important, and concise. It is the Strunk and White of Card magic. It is Machiavelli's Prince. It is the Beatles' Yesterday. It is Marilyn Monroe. It's a 1929 Gibson L5. It's neat! I am STUNNED that not everyone agrees with me. STUNNED! And no, I haven't been drinking. (Well, no more than my daily morning ration, which counts as nutrition rather than drinking.) And at the rate I post, I will reach the 15,000 mark when I'm close to 300 years old. Did I mention that Erdnase's Expert at the Card Table is the Mona Lisa, the Parthenon, the Sanford Sharpie, the Stradivarius, Chili's Fajitas, the Labrador Retriever, Raymond Chandler, Sesame oil, Once Upon a Time in the West...and circle back Tally Hos? Gruss, Jeff |
|||||||||
The Magic Cafe Forum Index » » The workers » » Best Book on Card Magic (0 Likes) | ||||||||||
Go to page [Previous] 1~2~3~4~5~6~7~8 [Next] |
[ Top of Page ] |
All content & postings Copyright © 2001-2024 Steve Brooks. All Rights Reserved. This page was created in 0.04 seconds requiring 5 database queries. |
The views and comments expressed on The Magic Café are not necessarily those of The Magic Café, Steve Brooks, or Steve Brooks Magic. > Privacy Statement < |