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Alex1 New user 56 Posts |
I’m most interested in close-up magic that doesn’t require big props, etc.
1) What DVDs or books do you like? 2) Any downsides to close-up magic as opposed to other styles? |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
1) I'm an old school curmudgeon, so I like books more than DVDs, and I like virtually all books. Get busy reading. There are a lot of them out there. If you are a beginner, then I would suggest almost any of the books that can be found in bookstores like Barnes & Noble. Some of them contain some pretty decent tricks. If you are not a beginner, then we'd need to know what you know in order to point you in the right direction.
2) Downside to close-up magic is that the audience can punch you in the nose a lot easier. Speaking mostly in a figurative sense of course, but you'll be happier if you're ready for what they throw. Not so strangely this comes from getting punched a few times. All in all though, you'll probably find close-up magic to be the most rewarding.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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mmreed Inner circle Harrisburg, PA 1432 Posts |
1 - Close up is a style of magic that many effects can fit into. It depends on what type of close up - with coins? with cards? mentalism acts?
Check out Darwin Ortiz, Juan Tamariz, Roberto Giobbi, Ascanio, David Roth... Also - the tarbell series of books has a goldmine of closeup effects. You will never go wrong with Tarbell. If you are just starting out, then Tarbell is the way to go. You will never regret it. As for DVDs, check out the JB Magic line of videos and effects. Very clean, easy and well made. 2 - downside to closeup? well you are limited to close up! Cant do a stage act, your effects are usually angle sensitive, your crowds are small, etc.. I wouldnt say downside... each style of magic has characteristics of thier own.
Mark Reed
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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
Start buying card college books and go thru those.
also get gregory wilson's "on the spot" DVD to kick off non-card stuff.
www.theambitiouscard.com Hand Crafted Magic
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
They should lock this thread as the fellow has enough good info to keep him busy for a few years. This way we don't have to see the fifty other posts suggesting lesser ideas.
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Alex1 New user 56 Posts |
What's the difference between close-up and street magic?
Michael Baker: "Not so strangely this comes from getting punched a few times." What's the story behind this?! |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
I speak metaphorically. Read between the lines. You'll get your chops OJT, not from any book.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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Donal Chayce Inner circle 1770 Posts |
"The Experience of Close-up Magic" by Eugene Burger is a gold mine, in more ways than one.
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Dang it....I try to get out and they drag me back in!
'Street magic' in the "watch watch....look look" since is the presentation of standard close up and strolling magic done without personality or presentation normally by teens in black tshirts in hopes of hearing a girl scream and in the case of PUA types the desire to touch a boobie. Close up is magic where the spectators have to be pretty much up on you to see the magic as it normally is done in the hands with small items mostly cards and coins. Is there a downside to close up? Depends on your perspective. If your goal is to be a stage performer then there are some limitations, clearly, because of visual issues and 'selling' it to a bigger audience. If you want to enjoy practicing and maybe performing for people every so often or start doing strolling etc then it makes far more since then wasting your time learning stage items. There are many famous and great magicians who solely did close up and there is nothing wrong with it and no one can force you to become a stage magician, there just isn't a forces or expected progression. Eugene Burger mentions that magic is like a mansion with many rooms and if you want to be in the close up room go for it. If you want to learn card magic and can read, so many can't these days, Card College is absolutely the way to go, I suggest going in order. If you are a 'visual learner' the best source may be Michael Ammars Easy To Learn Card Miracles. I think they are nice because you learn slieght of hand as you need it rather than what some dimmer types do and learn sleights w/out an application for them. Eventually you will have the sleights you need down. For coins the best books are Bobo (you can find it in regular book stores), and Modern Coin Magic, DVDs you have David Roths work and Sankey also has some material out. Tarbell is great if a bit dated but once you start thinking about presentation you can work around that. Another great book that covers all types of magic is Mark Wilsons Book of Magic, try to find the hard cover. If you have specifics ask but don't read any further posts on this thread as I'm sure the loons are waiting to pounce. |
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montymagi Special user Slidell La 752 Posts |
Tarbell, Mark Wilson and Bobo's Book of Coin Magic are three great books to get started. So many books so little time.
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Julie Inner circle 3936 Posts |
The much discussed new book/DVD set by Joshua Jay wouldn't be a bad place to start and it's very reasonably priced.
Julie |
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Alex1 New user 56 Posts |
Is street magic the same thing as close-up magic?
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Jaz Inner circle NJ, U.S. 6111 Posts |
There are a few forms of close-up magic.
Formal table work, table hopping, strolling and some street. Most times these are done with smaller props, quite close to and for smaller audiences. My beginnings were Bobo's "Modern Coin Magic", "Now You See It Now You Don't" By Bill Tarr,"Stars of Magic" book and videos, "Close Up card Magic" by Harry Lorayne. Jay Sankey's material is a good choice for a variety of close up magic. "The World's Greatest Magic" series is a good choice if learning effects with specific props. |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
I'm making a note that this Alex doesn't read responses so he/she (Alex is one of those 'covers both' names) is on her own.
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Jimeh Inner circle Ottawa, Ontario 1399 Posts |
Who's Alex??
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M Sini Inner circle 1359 Posts |
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
You all have to be kidding, right? Oh well, MagicSanta REALLY knows. What's important here is that you stay away from my books - listen to all the really knowledgeable people here. Best - HARRY LORAYNE.
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Gee, the only book I carry with me all the time is by you Harry!
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motown Inner circle Atlanta by way of Detroit 6127 Posts |
In addition to the great stuff already mentioned, I would look into some of Aldo Colombini's work: "What's Up Deck (book), Mama Mia Magic DVD, Magic Italian Style DVD and The Essential Magic of Aldo Colombini DVD set.
You should also check out David Regals books and DVDs. Great stuff.
"If you ever write anything about me after I'm gone, I will come back and haunt you."
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
I know, I know - most, like you, want to keep 'em to yourself. HL.
[email]harrylorayne@earthlink.net[/email]
http://www.harrylorayne.com http://www.harryloraynemagic.com |
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