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cmktech New user 2 Posts |
Just wanted to say hello finally!
I have been lurking and looking at all the great advice already on this forum. I just wanted to ask a few questions before I make my first magic purchase. -After lurking in the beginner's book buying thread, I have decided that I should probably purchase Amateur Magician's handbook, Modern Coin Magic, and Card College. I really like doing card tricks, that is what appeals to me the most, so I may just start out with that. My questions are: 1) What is a reliable magic shop online to buy from? I am in California (Nor-cal) so hopefully a store based in California is available to buy from. 2) Is card college the easiest book to start out with? I really want to EASE into card tricks. 3) Do I need a special deck (if so, which would you recommend) or is a standard bicycle deck preferred? Thanks for all your help! |
rorythegreat Veteran user Seattle, WA 393 Posts |
Hello and welcome to the Café! If you're in the bay area there is a shop in S.F. called Misdirections. He also has a website that you might want to check out. With card magic I would suggest The Royal Road To Card Magic. Card College is a good way to go also but with The Royal Road you can ease into everything before moving on. In terms of cards, I would recommend standard Bikes. They're easily available and the most common to lay people.
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MagiClyde Special user Columbus, Ohio 871 Posts |
Can't answer you about magic stores in northern California. Have you tried looking for a brick & mortar one near where you live? I think Ellusionist is based out of San Francisco. You could check them out at http://www.ellusionist.com and call them up.
I do have Card College 1 and am starting to learn from it. Another good choice, and less expensive, is Royal Road to Card Magic. For self-working tricks, try Karl Fulves' books from Dover Publishing or Giobbi's Card College Light. A good, all-around book on magic is Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic. As far as cards are concerned, I would personally start out with a regular deck. Specialty decks are great for certain tricks, but the more you can learn to do with a regular deck, the better. That way, you won't be caught short if a friend wants you to perform a trick and you don't have a "special" deck with you. Also make sure that the deck is a standard poker size deck, not bridge size. Hope the above suggestions help you.
Magic! The quicker picker-upper!
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cmktech New user 2 Posts |
Thank you for the replies!
I just spent about 30 minutes looking at ellusionist, but I didn't know anything about it. I am glad that it is recommended because it seems to be a great site. I am also going to look into those books as you mentioned. |
state Loyal user 202 Posts |
1. MJMMagic.com is an online store and they are located in California. They also offer free shipping.
3. Bikes are very popular. Just get some red and blue backs. Just remember to practice and perform with clean cards in good condition. Cards are cheap so replace them when they start to stick or look dirty on the edges. |
Ethan the emazing Elite user anywhere but here USA 454 Posts |
I would HIGLY recomend penguinmagic.com !!!
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Mark Wilden Veteran user San Francisco 375 Posts |
You might consider Card College Light which is an easier way to ease into magic, as its tricks are self-working. This means you can start performing sooner, and get into the real secret of magic, which is showmanship.
Ellusionist is in Sausalito, which is across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. I used to buy from them because the shipping time was minimal, but the cost was high. PenguinMagic, on the other hand, offers free shipping for orders over $25. ///ark |
Michael Taggert Special user Fredericksburg Virginia 656 Posts |
I also recommend you Call Denny and Lees magic studio. You can order on line but you can pick up the phone and Talk directly to Denny. He is a seasoned pro and Highly respected. I have oredered from him on a regular basis and the orders arrive promptly and are what Denny says they are. He will give you great advice.
Locations in Las vegas and Baltimore. |
Nedim Elite user istanbul/turkey 444 Posts |
hi,
you can look http://www.magicwarehouse.com, http://www.stevensmagic.com and also http://www.hocus-pocus.com. these are good and fantastic websites. magicially yours, nedim guzel |
DomKabala Inner circle I've grown old after diggin' holes for 2827 Posts |
1. For books on line: http://www.loomismagic.com/booksnew.html
For props, supply, etc. : http://www.mjmmagic.com (both in Cali) 2. IMHO C.C. is the best choice. Very comprehensive and easy to understand. 3. Standard Bicycle, Tally Ho, Aviator are good brands to begin with. 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." |
GeorgeG Special user Thousand Oaks, CA 977 Posts |
Card College is the "modern" way to learn card magic. I started out with Royal Road to Card Magic and it's still a good book. Would avoid Expert Card Technique and stick with Card College series for more "advanced" stuff.
Stick with Poker size deck, I read somewhere that it's easier to transition your techniques to Bridge, if the occasion came, but the reverse could give you some trouble. |
David O New user 62 Posts |
If I were you, I'd get MArk Wilson's Complete Course in MAgic
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MagiCanada Regular user Vancouver 140 Posts |
Card College is a good option. If you want to start out slow try Card College Light by Roberto Giobbi. We sell more of the "Light" version than any other in the Card College series. It really is a winner - but you can't go wrong with any of them.
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dazzler New user 34 Posts |
Hi There
I am fairly new to Magic, but already seem to enjoy Coins. I have started out with Michael Ammars Complete Introduction to Coin Magic DVD which I have enjoyed because I find them easier to learn from than books. I cant decide now between the J B Bobo Modern Coin Magic DVD set (4 discs) or the David Roth Expert Coin Magic Made Easy (3 discs) I also notice that David Roth also does a set called Ultimate Coin Magic Collection which seems to focus on routines with gaffed coins and Okito boxes which as I am new to this still have no idea what half of these things even are. I would be very grateful to anyone who knows about these sets for any advice, as I would like to make a good start. At the moment I am siding with the 2 Roth sets only because they are split one set seems to do Sleights and other on Routines with these other props. Thanks. Kind Regards Darrell |
The Conjuror Regular user Illinois, USA 132 Posts |
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On 2007-04-18 17:20, David O wrote: I second this notion. There is no better book for beginners, IMO. Although you say you are mostly interested in card magic, you don't know what other kinds of magic you will find an interest in until you try them. Mark Wilson's Complete Course will open all the doors for you. |
Rennie Inner circle I think I have about 1826 Posts |
I second the Mark Wilson course for you. Another card book ( my all time favorite ) The Card Magic of Nick Trost...Trust me on that one..I also am from No. California..
Rennie
The effect is the important thing, how you achieve it is not.......
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Andy the cardician Inner circle A street named after my dad 3362 Posts |
If it is only card magic - you might want to go directly to card college.
Cards never lie
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mark1991 Veteran user Boston, Lincolnshire, England 311 Posts |
Hi there,
I have learnt so much from Royal Road to Card Magic! It is a great beginners book and it is dirt cheap! Card College is on my Christmas list for this year! Its about £100 ($200) for the set here in England so that will have to be a special present for me. I would definitely make the same recommendations as my fellow Café members, all great resources! Hope this helps! God bless! Magical Mark Watson (mark1991)
http://magicnewstelevision.com/mn/magicalmark
Magical Mark Watson - Christian magician, juggler, puppeteer, all-round entertainer and lover of Christ! |
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