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TopChange Regular user Connecticut 166 Posts |
Start from the beginning... Impossibilia
We all have to learn how to walk before we learn how to run. Go here. http://www.ronjo.com/magic/impossibilia.html |
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TopChange Regular user Connecticut 166 Posts |
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Justin W Special user Lawrence, KS 929 Posts |
I wouldn't necessarily say Impossibilia is "walking" and the DMF is "running".
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jpleddington Loyal user Lewisburg, PA 294 Posts |
Topchange - I've managed to order Impossibilia used but in next to mint condition off of Amazon.
And whether it's walking or running or hours practicing at my desk, I'm looking forward to my first serious taste of Bannon. Yum. Thanks again for so much great advice. What a wonderful resource the Café is! And it's all because of your generosity, fellow conjurers! Jason
philosophy & magic
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bugjack Inner circle New York, New York 1624 Posts |
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On 2011-03-06 18:33, TopChange wrote: Actually, Bannon generally simplifies his handlings over time, not makes them more complicated. One trick in "Dear Mr. Fantasy" requires a perfect faro; other than that, I don't think there's much of a difference in the skill level between the books. In fact, much of the material in "Impossibilia" is probably harder than what's in "Dear Mr. Fantasy." Also, Jason, my love of "Dear Mr. Fantasy" is not entirely all about the tricks. John has a few simple thoughts in the introduction about the modern persona of the magician and its relationship to middle-aged (like him and me) amateurs. As I was trying to figure out why I was back into magic and how I could try to perform it, these thoughts were immensely helpful. |
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jpleddington Loyal user Lewisburg, PA 294 Posts |
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On 2011-03-06 19:52, bugjack wrote: In your first post you mentioned that, at one point in DMF, Bannon describes the tricks in short-story form. I meant to say that I find this very appealing, since I'm always looking for thoughtful and novel approaches to presentation, etc. But the point you've just touched on hits even closer to home, since I myself am an amateur approaching middle-age who definitely wants to perform, and is also trying to understand exactly what it is he wants from and in magic. It sounds like this is really something that I should take a look at, and sooner rather than later. So, thanks again, Scott, for your very helpful thoughts on this material. Cheers, Jason
philosophy & magic
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bugjack Inner circle New York, New York 1624 Posts |
Hi Jason,
You're welcome, but just to be clear, the "short story form" refers to the way the tricks are taught, not to their presentations. A chapter or two are done in a third person style in which an unnamed observer is recounting his meeting with "John Bannon." Bannon in general shies away from story presentations -- except, inexplicably, in "Wicked," which appears in the "Mega Wave" book and on the "Bullet Party" DVD. Best, Scott |
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jpleddington Loyal user Lewisburg, PA 294 Posts |
Ah, I see. In the end, I'll probably like that more, since I tend to find "story" presentations highly artificial, but that's probably because I'm no good at them. My presentations tend to be more abstractly thematic. But anyway: thanks for the clarification.
Cheers, Jason
philosophy & magic
www.jasonleddington.net |
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greig ewen Elite user 473 Posts |
Check out 'Shock Treatment'in either smoke and mirriors or imposibilia. You wont be sorry-its a killer.
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Roger Kelly Inner circle Kent, England 3332 Posts |
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On 2011-03-09 15:47, greig ewen wrote: It's on Impossibilia where I also learned never to wear a jacket like Mr Bannon's AND with its sleeves rolled up to just below the elbows! (Well, it was the eighties!) |
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Adam1975 Special user UK 900 Posts |
How come John Bannon can do no wrong ? (not that I disagree,mind!)
He really seems to be the magicians magician of choice.....
Ive upped my standards.Now,up yours!
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Scott Fridinger Special user Gloucester Pt, VA 893 Posts |
I wouldn't say he can do NO wrong, there are items I don't particularly care for and I have all his books/DVDs the latest. His material is very approachable to people starting out. The effects are well thought out and the sleight of hand is not advanced in most cases. I think that is why he is favored so much.
I would say this, I am not sure that I would do an entire routine of his material, since often the sleights are very similar. However, you can easily take 1-3 effects and put them into any routine. Additionally, his recent fractal magic effects allowed all the cards to be handed out, something many magicians "die" for. I personally only liked one effect, Royal Scam, and also feel that being able to hand out all cards is nice, but definitely not a requirement.
www.JustGreatMagic.com
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sohaib Special user San Ramon, CA 577 Posts |
I'd also recommend starting with Smoke and Mirrors - it's my favorite Bannon book and I have all of them including Mirage. My favorite effects from the book and the ones that I regularly do are:
Heart of the City Clock O' Doom Fat City Tattoo You The Ace-Man Cometh Timely Departure All great effects! |
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jpleddington Loyal user Lewisburg, PA 294 Posts |
Thanks again for all the advice. There's obviously plenty to keep me busy for some time! At the moment, I'm going to have to wait a bit to pick up Smoke and Mirrors, though, since I'd have to answer to my lady for overspending on magic (again!).
Cheers, Jason
philosophy & magic
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