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Steve Brooks Founder / Manager Northern California - United States 3780 Posts |
I wanted to point out that one of the best sources for silk magic is the four volume set of Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic.
These books contain not only great effects using silks and or handkerchiefs, but invaluable information concerning the care needed to make your silks look their very best, and last you for years to come. A special note worth mentioning is the fact that these books were handwritten and illustrated by Francis Martineau from information given by Harold Rice himself. I know that I have found plenty of great ideas in these pages, and many magician foolers as well.
"Always be you because nobody else can" - Steve Brooks
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Jeb Sherrill Inner circle Elsewhere 1161 Posts |
They really are a fantastic series Steve. I suggest anyone with any interest in silk to buy them.
Sable
I don't believe in reincarnation, but I may have in another life.
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funmagic New user Patrick Cordier 29 Posts |
I agree, the Rice set is the very best there is and I'd never part with mine.
If you are into Silks you will find the Mystique Magic Mfg Catalogue interesting from SILKSRUS site. |
Megatherion Regular user 146 Posts |
Hi,
What is the URL to "Mystique Magic Mfg Catalogue interesting from SILKSRUS site". Yours faithfully :devilish: Dan |
magiker Loyal user Sweden 283 Posts |
I have all 4 Rice books and are excellent value for money.
A must for any one interested in silk magic
Magiker
Believe in the possibility of the impossible |
jbguy New user Vacaville, CA 55 Posts |
Quote:
On 2002-03-01 19:00, Megatherion wrote: I searched for "Silk magic" at ask.com and found SilksRUs at: http://members.aol.com/silksrus/index.htm So, there you go! |
Bob Sanders Grammar Supervisor Magic Valley Ranch, Clanton, Alabama 20504 Posts |
The Rice Encyclopedia of Silk Magic is the one set of magic books that I have used more than the Tarbell set.
Bob Sanders Magic By Sander |
drwilson Inner circle Bar Harbor, ME 2191 Posts |
I got these recently, and I would put them right up there with Tarbell. Why I didn't get these years ago I'll never know. In one of the Stage Magic DVDs, Jeff McBride points out that these are a wonderful reference for all kinds of magic, something that will start your mind going. It is fun to see how he has modified some of the effects.
Yours, Paul |
kregg Inner circle 1950 Posts |
Excellent illustrations and descriptions.
Can't tell you how many times I've seen methods from the silk encyclopedia cross over into other applications. George Saterial changed and perfected the handling for sympathetic silks, which he learned from Rice's books, turning it into the best sympathetic silks I've ever seen. I've used the "Slydini" knot for years after learning it from the encyclopedia - not for magic, but as a way to untie the handles of a plastic bag (I have used this method as an improvisation).
POOF!
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
Do the CDs have the same amount of the books?
Posted: Sep 3, 2007 2:39pm Quote: On 2007-08-30 20:06, Dynamike wrote: Do the CDs have the same amount of the books? Thank you Dave: http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/searc......=4846443 |
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