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Justin R Veteran user 303 Posts |
Next week I'm going to be in Dallas, and I'm planing on going to a magic shop .I'm a complete newbie to magic; I only have two magic books (Idiot's Guide to Magic and Dover's Bobo's Modern Coin Magic). I have about 50 bucks to spend and was wondering if anybody had any recommendations for books. I know of 3 shops: Magic Land, Magic ETC, and Queen of Hearts. Does anybody have any recommendations on which shop to go to? I'd appreciate any help I can get. Thanks
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MacGyver Inner circle St. Louis, MO 1419 Posts |
Call and see if they have days when there are more magicians there than any other day(around here it's Saturday) and go then!
Get RRTCM and maybe the Card College books for card magic. |
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blindbo Special user Bucks County, PA 790 Posts |
I would get Royal Road to Card Magic (as mentioned above) and I would get a small packet trick that teaches you the Elmsley count (that way you get a treat in the effect, too!) That should leave you with lunch money, and enough to learn from until you get the funds up again.
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ALEXANDRE Inner circle 3024 Posts |
Wow ... the Queen of Hearts ... I worked in that store when I was seventeen ... they had a mini stage, and Carlos (the owner) taught magic there. I learned so much. Please say hello to Annie for me! Tell her I worked there in the early 80s, though I'm not sure she would remember ... I'll give them a call.
Anyway ... books is a great way to go. What interests you in magic? Cards? Coins? Mental Magic? Stage? Close-up? Answer this question and you'll be better prepared when you walk into a store. I would suggest looking on the Internet for books on magic. Read the descriptions, then make a list of the ones that appeal to you. I would visit all three stores, but once you have your list, you should call them and find out if they carry the books that appeal to you, or find the store that has the largest selection of books ... I love books ... like I said, it's a great way to start!
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submagi Loyal user 216 Posts |
Royal Road to Card Magic is always a good start.. Also ask them what they would recommend for a beginner.
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wassabi_87 Loyal user moscow, idaho 226 Posts |
Why not order online? It's way cheaper; but if you are going to go into a shop, it will be best to get your books there, not gimmicks. The gimmicks are usually overpriced. Maybe a dime and penny or invisible deck, but compare prices with Penguin Magic first. Maybe type out a sheet of prices to take with you; that way you won't get ripped off. Good luck and happy hunting!
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Ojasa New user U.S. 77 Posts |
There are many benifits to going into a shop... Most the time, you can see the effect as it is presented without edits or grainy images, You can talk with other magi and get real world advice from people making their living performing. If there is a problem with your apparatus, it is much easier to return it or sort it out with a brick and mortar store.
Plus there is no waiting time or cost for the shipping. Shops are usually good about bringing in Lectures, and treating repeat customers well. I know that from when I worked at Showplace in Salt Lake City. If we got a call and all of us were busy, we would pass it on to customers we could see were ready for it. All in all if I had the choice of getting it from a shop or the internet, I would go with the shop everytime (even if they cost a few dollars more, a good shop earns it). Ojasa
that magic is an art, and an art worth your learning. The question is rather, whether you be capable of learning it? Magic is somewhat like poetry, men are to be born so: I mean, with inclinations to it, though both may be heightened by discourse and prac
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Sean Loyal user No Cal 205 Posts |
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On 2003-06-15 20:40, blindbo wrote: For the Elmsley, get Michael Ammar's Easy to Master Card Miracles Vol. 2. The Elmsley he teaches is a bit "funny," but for the price, the effects you get out of the DVD are much better value than for a packet trick. That's assuming you are interested in card magic, of course. (Is there any other kind of magic? ) |
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ALEXANDRE Inner circle 3024 Posts |
I agree with OJASA as I like to do my shopping in person even though I may have to pay a couple of extra clams for a book or effect. For me it's worth it. Unless I know EXACTLY what I'm getting and there is nowhere around me I can pick it up, I will order online. Plus ... I happen to love browsing in a magic shop ... it's magic!
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denny_Corby Loyal user PA 240 Posts |
How about Michael Ammars easy to master card miracle tapes or mist money magic tapes?
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Jonatan B Veteran user Gothenburg, Sweden 342 Posts |
Buy the first Card Collage book at least. The material will not be so easy as you may think, but it will all come down if you decide to master it.
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kaitou New user 58 Posts |
Definitely get the Ammar DVDs ... also, one benefit to a store is they tend to have older books availiable, sometimes at discounts. You may find an old gem in a booklet that you can't really get anymore.
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LeConte Special user Bay area 830 Posts |
Since most major and even smaller bookstores have copies of RRTCM anyway for only ten bucks or so, I might not get this at the magic shop since you are making a special once in a blue moon trip to go there. RRTCM is essential and I would get it as soon as possible, but maybe at the store I would get Card College 1, and somehow get a few extra dollars to purchase on DVD Ammar's Easy To Master Card Miracles Volume 2. I would not buy any "tricks" to start with, but if you must, an invisible deck, Bannon's Twisted Sister and Skinner's 3 Card Monte are true classics of magic and 3 tricks that you will purchase at some point anyway.
If you don't want Ammar's DVD then I would get Card College Volume 2 to go with volume 1, but the first 2 volumes might run you a little over $60 bucks. If you must stick to $50 dollars then try to get The Amateur Magicians Handbook by Henry Hay. It is dirt cheap and out of print, but you just might find a copy at the store. Most important have fun and happy shopping.
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RayBanks Special user Nassau Bay, TX 533 Posts |
Before you go to the magic shop, go to a Half-Price Book store. Look in the "Games, Humor" section and you may find Mark Wilson's Complete course for about $10-12. I also got Bill Tarr's book "Now You see It Now You Don't" for $7 at half price books.
Personally I would not venture into the Card Colege series until I felt I really wanted to do serious card work. I would recommend RRTCM from a local bookstore. At the magic store I would look into the Ammar DVD series. As for Cards I think Vol 2 would be good as a starter. Just don't let them talk you into some gimmicky tricks to do. You will learn them, do them a couple of times and then find them stashed away years later. With the books you have, Wilson, and Tarr you have plenty enough to start out. If you get RRTCM post a note here and I'll direct you to a study guide posted on another forum that is really good for learning. Good Luck and have fun in Big D.
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
A nearly normal suggestion.
Think about going and writing things down and then going back after a few days. That is if the shop is near by. Everything will look so good. Try to search here on the Magic Café on Magic as an addiction.(I think it is in the now that's funny section. Of course you could just go in and buy everything that you like. Think about when and where you will be showing your magic as well as your ability and how much work you are willing to put in. I cut my teeth on books and manuscripts. Videos and DVDs (I will get one someday) make the learning curve for "newbies" quite different than in the old days (70's). I am guessing the folks that learned magic in the 40 - 60's thought us new guys in the 70's had it made. Keep growing and glowing and asking what if??? Harris Deutsch Laughologist and Nearly Normal Magician http://www.nearlynormalmagic.com
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Evan Williams Elite user 439 Posts |
Make sure when you go there, you introduce yourself and talk to some magicians. Also be sure to ask lots of questions about anything conserning magic! You could learn a lot in one visit...
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Frank Tougas Inner circle Minneapolis, MN 1712 Posts |
This post may be too late to help. You didn't mention when next week you would be leaving, but remember to take your time. Magic stores make their money selling fast sell easy gimick tricks to newbies.
It's not evil it is just they don't make any money talking to people. If it looks like you are only there to chat they will defer to someone who looks like they are there to buy. I agree, you learn a lot if you go when the shop is full as you will see a lot more magic and overhear a lot more in the process. Above all - take your time and enjoy. The first time is always special (okay you guys get your minds out of the gutter)
Frank Tougas The Twin Cities Most "Kid Experienced" Children's Performer :"Creating Positive Memories...One Smile at a Time"
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Justin R Veteran user 303 Posts |
Well I'm back from the shop. Their isn't alot to tell. I picked up RRTCM, a thumb tip and booklet,and the new Genii magazine. Their wasn't anybody there except the guy working there. It was pretty cool though and I'm going to go back very soon.
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CardFan Elite user Found the Socks ! 430 Posts |
You can also go for a beginner video. Ammar series on cards are really good stuff. And they now come on DVD too.
Aiming to become the only magician in the world that has ever produced the lost socks back from the dryer...
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Evan Williams Elite user 439 Posts |
I agree Ammar's stuff is very very good. Great material at the right price!
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