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tedski Special user New Jersey 792 Posts |
Guys,
I've got to slow down on my purchases, but... who of you out there have Ammar's big green book on magic? I'm focusing on coins, but I need to expand - what is the material generally? Skill levels? Applicable to party/ small groups? Thanks again for your help |
Ronin Loyal user Martinez,CA 216 Posts |
I really like this book. It covers a lot of ground, with a lot of practical close-up and stand-up material. The skill level ranges from what I'd call "intermediate" to fairly difficult.
Some of the material: Close-up: pen thru quarter routine, coins thru silk, Crazy Man's Handcuffs, $100 bill switch, Ammar's cups and balls routine (incl full description of the striking vanish)..... Stand-up: a neat card on wall/ceiling variation ("Indoor Baseball"), a needle thru balloon routine, a neat silk to egg routine.... A lot of good stuff for small groups. There are also some interesting essays on presentation, philosophy, and business management.
David Hirata
www.thingsimpossible.com "Life is a combination of magic and pasta." --Federico Fellini |
Ulf Richter New user Germany 51 Posts |
I love the book - for the tricks and the essays!
In case you want to have a look at the contents, here is the TOC: http://www.ammarmagic.com/tabofconform.html |
what Special user Lehi, UT, USA 643 Posts |
I just got the book for christmas. It is extremely practical. It has Ammars full cups & balls routine, impromptu, restaurant, standup, psycological essays, and utility sections. As I have not had time to learn all there is to learn (and there is alot to learn here) I have immediately picked up on some great coin sleight improvements, "Crazy Mans Handcuffs", and I really enjoyed the essays. I think this is my favorite magic book so far.
As far as experience level required. I think that the book is for the performing magician, or soon to be performing magician (Intermediate through Advanced). You should know basic card handling, basic coin sleights and have some routines that you can do before getting into this book.
Magic is fun!!!
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cmwalden Regular user Cedar Park, TX 150 Posts |
I've had the book for a while. (I got it signed a while back when he was in Austin!)
It's an excellent teaching book. Michael's writing is very easy to follow and there are excellent technical drawing of the movements. The instructions for the Vernon Wand Spin were done by a professional animator and I WAS able to learn the move from the book. It also has a good deal of philosophy and business information which is invaluable to someone who wants to perform regularly. Be aware that the book coveres live-fire material that Michael actually performed when he wrote it. (Much he still performs today. The cups and balls was move for move out of the book during his lecture show.) However, it is not a general magic how-to book. It is focused on the type of work that Michael does. That said, it is a rich and well written book that I would recommend to an intermediate or advanced magician. The total beginner might need a little more flight time to appreciate the material.
"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy."
- William Shakespeare |
Andrew Wong Loyal user 209 Posts |
I have that book. Some skills required.Highly recommend!!
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