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Torquay22 Loyal user 271 Posts |
Just received the book today and I read it cover to cover, which is incredible for me I have the attention span of a 4 year old, I bought this book as I have just started to perform to strangers and wanted to get some real world advice and that's exactly what I got and it can apply to so many aspects of magic. this book is also a way of developing a career in magic. as for a favourite chapter I would have to say chapter 4 about practise as its something you don't really get taught in other books and there is an aspect to my practice which I missed out and shall now be including thanks to this book. thank you so much jamie for writing this book its awesome
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Jamie D. Grant V.I.P. as seen in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Twice! 2413 Posts |
Official Entrants
yin_howe: Chapter 32~ The Big Secret Jmolomagic: Chapter 12~ Starting Conversations Gianluca Hayes: Chapter 50~ Busted Randy B: Chapter 58~ Remembering Names smullins: Chapter 43~ Highs and Lows Nate Green: Chapter 36~ The Handshake willtupper: Chapter 95~ Busking robvh: Chapter 5~ Magic Fridays moshiman: Chapter 25~ Conquering Nerves TomasSimkus: Chapter 7~ Website Bobby Puga: Chapter 46~ Saying Goodbye To A Group Tommytallica: Chapter 32~ The Big Secret matthewwhitt2: Chapter 32~ The Big Secret Torquay22: Chapter 4~ How to Practice All you need to do to enter is pick up copy of The Approach and write down your favourite chapter! That's it! I'll do a draw from these names and someone will win any one of my products plus a hundred dollars cashola! Fun! Draw will be held on Dec.15 ______________________________________________________________________________ Quote:
On 2013-11-25 00:34, robvh wrote: I have to say that if "Magic Friday" is the one thing I was remembered for in the magic community- it would be worth it, lol. It was one of my greatest ideas: 1) It gets you impressions. 2) It helps you practice all aspects of magic. 3) It builds a following. How many of y'all have started doing it? Any stories to share? ~jamie
TRICK OF THE YEAR: Industrial Revelation, BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Approach, The AIP Bottle, and my new book Scenic 52, can all be found over here: SendWonder.com
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matthewwhitt2 New user 9 Posts |
Jamie, I actually went with chapter 42 - The First Words I Say. I don't know how much which chapter we pick matters, but just incase.
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Jmolomagic Veteran user Victorville 332 Posts |
I have been doing magic Friday for last couple of months and it has been so much fun. My co workers and friends get excited and like to remind me that magic Fridays are coming up during the week. It's a great time to practice and get feedback before I even consider putting it in to my working set.
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robvh Elite user Calgary, AB 440 Posts |
Jmolomagic, what do you do for a living? I'm curious what kind of environments these Magic Fridays are happening in.
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smullins Special user United States 678 Posts |
I love magic Friday as well lots of fun!
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moshiman New user 2 Posts |
Have started magic Friday over the last couple of weeks mainly performing for pupils in my class... Even if I'm awful I think they prefer it to Maths...
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Jmolomagic Veteran user Victorville 332 Posts |
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On 2013-11-28 01:06, robvh wrote: I am a civilian working for the U.S Military. There is a lot of down time to practice and perform for my civilian co workers and the military. |
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Gleemax17 New user 64 Posts |
I recognize a lot of things Jamie wrote in his awesome book in myself and my style of performing! I read a lot of theory on magic and this book is something new and refreshing. I really miss Magic Friday, but Jamie succeeded in bundling all the information in one book. Really easy to read and above all very practical.
Most helpful for myself: #23 Anecdote: what does my contract look like. Really really helpful to see how an other professional writes his e-mails! Jamie has a great positive and polite style of communication. TIP for all magicians: #64 Anecdote: what to never borrow. Great advice! I hear a lot of horror stories from fellow magicians. Guys do yourself a favor and follow Jamie's advice! Please! I think a lot of new magicians should read this! Totally agree what Jamie wrote in this chapter. Took this picture from the book with in the background other great theory on magic, do you recognize some?http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=597335373634849&l=f617391a86 |
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Ken Dumm Inner circle 1239 Posts |
Chapter 32-The Big Secret- Truly a game changer, when it comes to approaching groups. So simple, yet so powerful.
Ken |
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Raymond Singson Loyal user 259 Posts |
Chapter 25: Conquering Nerves was a really practical article that a lot of magicians-- professionals and amateurs alike-- can relate to a learn from. It resonated with me a lot. But like others have already said-- my absolute favorite article, Chapter 32: The Big Secret, was a really amazing, worthwhile gem.
RS.
“The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions which have been hidden by the answers.” -- James Arthur Baldwin
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Anthony Black Special user Tamworth - Albion 855 Posts |
Well Jamie...
I started to read your book last night in bed. 6am and I was still reading it, so I thought I may as well stay up now, so I have not slept today...and it's all your fault... Thank You! I'll be completely honest (sorry) here, Jamie recommends that you 'make the book your own', write in it, make notes etc. I decided not to, as I thought... "Well, if it's not for me I can sell it on, or give it away as a gift." Well, I'll be hanging on to this! I'll be having another read through in a couple of days, I'll make it my own as I have no intention of letting this one go. This is a goldmine of useful information, it would be hard for me to chose a favorite chapter. I LOVED the Secret and will be using it 100%, fantastic idea Sir. I really enjoyed chapter 82: Hecklers Article and whole wholeheartedly agree with your views on this subject. There are many things released to the Magic community (daily) so sometimes it's a shame as the good stuff will often get missed for the latest new toy, this is the good stuff. If you are just getting into Magic, read, learn, apply these (hard won) lessons and you will be on the road to success within no time. If you have been around for years, read, learn, apply and you will be on the road to (even more!) success within no time. One of my favorite purchases in a long time and my favorite books of this year, no doubt. Buy it and if you don't learn anything from it...read it again. Anyway, enough from me...I need sleep... - AnthonyyyyyyyzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZ |
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Tim Hannig Inner circle Chicago area 1147 Posts |
Chapter 32 - the Big Secret
love it love it love it!
Author of PERFORM, the 2020 Magic Cafe Book of the Year
"I loved this book!" Ken Weber "4 out of 4 stars!" Nick Lewin "This will be a classic of magic!" Mark Pocan performbettershows.com |
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Jamie D. Grant V.I.P. as seen in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Twice! 2413 Posts |
Official Entrants
yin_howe: Chapter 32~ The Big Secret Jmolomagic: Chapter 12~ Starting Conversations Gianluca Hayes: Chapter 50~ Busted Randy B: Chapter 58~ Remembering Names smullins: Chapter 43~ Highs and Lows Nate Green: Chapter 36~ The Handshake willtupper: Chapter 95~ Busking robvh: Chapter 5~ Magic Fridays moshiman: Chapter 25~ Conquering Nerves TomasSimkus: Chapter 7~ Website Bobby Puga: Chapter 46~ Saying Goodbye To A Group Tommytallica: Chapter 32~ The Big Secret matthewwhitt2: Chapter 32~ The Big Secret Torquay22: Chapter 4~ How to Practice matthewwhitt2: Chapter 42~ The First Words I Say Gleemax17: Chapter 23~ What Does my Contract Look Like Ken Dumm: Chapter 32~ The Big Secret Raymond Singson: Chapter 25~ Conquering Nerves Anthony Black: Chapter 82~ Hecklers Tim Hannig: Chapter 32~ The Big Secret Who's next? All you need to do to enter is pick up copy of The Approach and write down your favourite chapter! That's it! I'll do a draw from these names and someone will win any one of my products plus a hundred dollars cashola! Fun! Draw will be held on Dec.15 ______________________________________________________________________________ Thanks, gang! I LOVE seeing what everyone takes away from the book. And thanks for the review, Anthony! That is so kind! Sorry about the lack of sleep, lol. Gleemax17~ Yeah, contracts are very hard to come by. I'm not sure why? But they are a MUST. I would love to know if others do anything different with theirs. And it looks like The Big Secret is a popular one. I was going to sell this as a "stand alone" item years ago- I'm so happy I could include a book with it, lol. And it really changed my performing life. I wonder if one day we'll see everyone doing it? That would be cool!
TRICK OF THE YEAR: Industrial Revelation, BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Approach, The AIP Bottle, and my new book Scenic 52, can all be found over here: SendWonder.com
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Alex DLF Inner circle 1990 Posts |
Mine would be the one with business cards do the chapter 6
Get yourself Stamper and MONU, the perfect walkaround packet tricks: https://youtu.be/rwtfeKFeLms & https://youtu.be/yz5yKlI-4w8
Make sure to check my English review Channel! http://www.youtube.com/c/alexisreviews |
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paperinick Inner circle my faro is starting to look nice after 1177 Posts |
Chapter 39: my first effect
I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death my right to say "scr*w you" if you persist. [Voltaire ]
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CdnAndrew New user 80 Posts |
This is hard. It's great because it got me to flip through the book again trying to decide my favourite chapter.
Chapter 46 - Saying goodbye to your Group I think this one is simple but important. Chapter 42 - The first words I say I love that your approach is professional. It's not about being cheesy for a laugh. It's about being genuine. I love it. But I believe the chapter that had the most profound impact to my everyday life was: Chapter 8 - How Do You Look? It's important to always look presentable and I found that I didn't always follow that advise. It was easy to take a day off shaving, or putting on a tee shirt instead of a nice button-up when going out on some errands. Thanks Jamie for such a fantastic resource. |
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Grant Mitchell New user Edinburgh, Scotland 22 Posts |
Thanks for writing this book Jamie. Reading this couldn't have been timed better.
Chapter 32 - The Big Secret |
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EVILDAN Inner circle 1279 Posts |
Chapter 26 - How to get the gigs.
I admit, it's the second chapter I turned to, the first being The Big Secret. Great info. I started to elaborate, but stopped. Go buy the book. EVILDAN.
by EVILDAN....
"The Coin Board Book" - moves and routines with the coin panel board. - http://www.lybrary.com/the-coin-board-book-p-827955.html "SLASHER - A Horror Whodunnit" - a bizarre close-up routine based on Bob Neale's "Sole Survivor." PM me for more info. "Zombie Town" - a packet effect about how a small town turned into zombies. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nzJhcoJtyOM |
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shawn popp Veteran user Denver 313 Posts |
The Approach is fantastic. I am a full time performer and found a ton of useful info.
Jamie's approach to pricing was very good, not to mention is advice on contracts and phone scripts. For me though, the Big Secret was worth the price of the book. I implemented this immediately. Well done Jamie!! shawn |
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