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mrbungle Regular user 149 Posts |
I bought this book 4 years ago, but wasn't ready then. Now I am!
What's your super favorite card illusion out of this book? Thanx- Eagertolearn.
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Brad Jeffers Veteran user 377 Posts |
I like the Jennings Revelation. It's great as a lead in to any four ace trick. Also, Ambitious Classic is one of my all time favorites (although I prefer Derek Dingle's handling).
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Mark Ennis Inner circle Raleigh, NC 1031 Posts |
This is an absolute must have book. Larry Jennings had a great mind for magic. My favorite effects are "Open Travellers", "The Homing Card" and "The Visitor".
ME
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Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts |
It's like Lays Potato Chips...I can't choose just one.
"Love God, laugh more, spend more time with the ones you love, play with children, do good to those in need, and eat more ice cream. There is more to life than magic tricks." - Scott F. Guinn
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Stephen Long Inner circle 1481 Posts |
I bought this book about a month ago.
The stuff in it is simply superb. I'm working hard on my Jennings Revelation --whenever I get it spot on I feel very magical. "Synchronicity" is incredible, as is "Spectators' Triumph" in which the spectator gets to shuffle half the deck face up into face down. Impressive to say the least. I'm still working my way through it - so many gems, I'm losing out on my sleep... Stephen :carrot:
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Thomas Hudecsek Regular user 106 Posts |
Hard to tell, because the book is so good.
I said, if I have to go to an island and am allowed to take only one magic book with me, it would be 'The classic magic of Larry Jennings' My favorites are: Outstanding Triumph, Ambidextrous Card, and the??? face up face down shuffle, with the four of the kind reversal??? Thomas |
Geoff Williams Special user St. Pete Beach, FL 617 Posts |
"Impossible" is one of those wonderfully-easy, impromptu, borrowed deck tricks that just has no earthly explanation and allows for loads of audience involvement.
It was the first that came to mind from this marvellous book.
"Saját légpárnás tele van angolnák."
(Hungarian for "My hovercraft is full of eels") |
Dan LeFay Inner circle Holland 1371 Posts |
Open Travellers looks really magical. I'd like to advise you to examine other writers, who have versions of the same effect. It is very insightful to develop your own version!
For instance, what Close did with Ambidexterous Travellers is a very cool piece of showmanship!
"Things need not have happened to be true.
Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths, that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot." Neil Gaiman |
John Macmillan Loyal user Vancouver, BC 226 Posts |
"The Visitor" is one of my favourites. realistically speaking it would be pretty tough to find anything in the book that would not be excellent if well performed.
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Stefan Rupar Regular user 121 Posts |
Look at the picture on page 11!
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cardguy Inner circle Queens, New York 1171 Posts |
I agree. It is the best book in my collection, and it is up against some good competition too.
My favorite in the book is The Visitor. It is a perfect form of deception. Outstanding Triumph is now my favorite version of the classic plot. The L J Display is sooooo convincing. The Wedge Cull is a secret weapon that everyone should use. Tricks like The Bonus Trick and The Pacoima Solution make it worth learning. Reaping the Aces I, one of the best and easiest spectator-cuts-the aces routines I have ever seen. Other favorites: Always Cut the Cards The Mystery Card Plotting the Twisted Aces Well Oiled Reset The Jennings Opener Ambitious Classic Tell you the truth, I plan on learning every routine in the book. When I'm done soaking everything in, I know I'll be a better performer. It truly is a must have for serious card students. (It also has it's fair share of coin and other magic also.)
Frank G. a.k.a. Cardguy
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phonic69 Special user 560 Posts |
Ironic that this came up because I am thinking of getting his book, it sounds like a great investment!
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CharlieC Elite user 488 Posts |
phonic69, you can't go wrong with this book if you do card work.
"Whenever he gets in a fix he reaches into his bag of tricks.
Felix the cat, the wonderful, wonderful cat..." |
phonic69 Special user 560 Posts |
I certainly do, but whats the skill level like? I want a challenge, but at the same time nothing too impossible! What sort of sleights does he use?
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Scott F. Guinn Inner circle "Great Scott!" aka "Palms of Putty" & "Poof Daddy G" 6586 Posts |
Everything from self-working up to knuckle-busting.
"Love God, laugh more, spend more time with the ones you love, play with children, do good to those in need, and eat more ice cream. There is more to life than magic tricks." - Scott F. Guinn
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phonic69 Special user 560 Posts |
You see thats the sign of a good book, one which caters for everyone and has some idea of progress! It's definatly going on my wish list!
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