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Dante_Ravenkin New user Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 90 Posts |
Hey everyone, I have a question. Is Giobbi's Card College set worth it if I already own other books on card handing? I own, Erdnase, Royal Road, Expert Card Technique, and a host of others. Is it worth it to add Card College to my Collection? I mean logically, not just cause it's a classic. Is there anything it can teach me that I don't already have?
Advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
'For Those Who Believe, No Explanation is Necessary. For Those Who Do Not, None Will Suffice.' - Joseph Dunninger
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
It depends how much its worth to you.
You do already have a veritable cornucopia of card magic at your fingertips with those books. If you're looking for an additional resource or I guess "take" on things then I would say absolutely, get them. Personally, I own all the aforementioned books as well as the entire CC series. I find it to be a great resource. Some others have voiced that they do not. So really it boils down to what is going to work for you. Danny B. |
sethb Inner circle The Jersey Shore 2719 Posts |
Having tried to muddle my way through "Royal Road to Card Magic" (and that's coming from a Jean Hugard fan who grew up with his "Modern Magic Manual"), I got volumes 1 and 2 of Card College and can finally do a decent double lift. And the performance advice at the end of Volume 2 is almost worth the price of the entire book, in my opinion.
I think that Giobbi's books are far superior to "Royal Road" and much easier to follow. They were great for a beginner like me (I am a coin worker), and for someone with experience, I'll bet they would also help to correct any poor habits and make it easier to learn new techniques. Also, you could just get Volume 1 and judge for yourself whether the other volumes would be useful to you. SETH
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Dante_Ravenkin New user Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 90 Posts |
Thanks very much for the advice guys! Since I have an addictive personality, I'm most likely to get the entire set. Thanks again for the responses!
'For Those Who Believe, No Explanation is Necessary. For Those Who Do Not, None Will Suffice.' - Joseph Dunninger
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
Card College Light is actually a very good book for self working card magic as well. Just a side note.
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Dante_Ravenkin New user Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 90 Posts |
Thanks Danny! I'll peek at that one too!
'For Those Who Believe, No Explanation is Necessary. For Those Who Do Not, None Will Suffice.' - Joseph Dunninger
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acchessor Elite user Nebraska 402 Posts |
Yeah, I've been wondering the same thing. I have the AoA series, ECT, Collected Almanac, and other books and I can perform most of the effects in there (excluding those using a faro, pass as a color change, and other difficult things). I'm somewhat confident with my technique, but could use a bit of work. Would CC be a good investment for me or should I move onto other things?
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Dante_Ravenkin New user Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 90 Posts |
I Spoke to my friend who works at the local magic shop. He recommended only book 5 for people who have some experience. Acchessor, I'm sure you'd have no worries there! Haha!
'For Those Who Believe, No Explanation is Necessary. For Those Who Do Not, None Will Suffice.' - Joseph Dunninger
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
Book five puts together all the moves into actual effects, that's most likely why he's recommending it. But just so you know, going through the other volumes can still benefit you. You may find that a sleight that you thought you were performing "properly" you really could find that Giobbi gives you a different perspective. Some others, not so much. It's another view on things, so really depends on what that is worth to you.
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Larry Barnowsky Inner circle Cooperstown, NY where bats are made from 4770 Posts |
I would add them to your collection. Giobbi does a very good job in explaining the fine details of the moves.
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Dante_Ravenkin New user Cambridge, Ontario, Canada 90 Posts |
The Consensus seems to be "Buy Them!" so I think I will. Thanks for all your insights everyone! That said.... Are there any other books you'd all recommend?
'For Those Who Believe, No Explanation is Necessary. For Those Who Do Not, None Will Suffice.' - Joseph Dunninger
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Danny Borneo Special user 722 Posts |
Depends really what you are looking to delve into. I can tell you some books that I find to be essential are The Fitzkee Trilogy, but that's a whole different discussion. Do a search on the Café as I don't really want to take the thread off the topic of card magic.
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Larry Barnowsky Inner circle Cooperstown, NY where bats are made from 4770 Posts |
If you don't already have it, get Lorayne, The Classic Collection. Incredible routines and practical sleights. There's no point learning moves without great routines to use them in. This book has it all.
Larry |
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