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mathmagic New user 82 Posts 
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I guess I am the first to post about it.
Just got in the penguinmagic site, like a do almost everyday, and I saw this. Seens like a new 'serie' from penguin. Very excited! http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/4653 |
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S-Branham Elite user Folsom, CA 456 Posts
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mathmagic New user 82 Posts
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Yes, thanks!
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mathmagic New user 82 Posts
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SolidSnake Special user 534 Posts
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Just downloaded 1&2 to sample. This is a great idea but with Tarbell being 60 lessons+ this will cost upwards of $300 by the end. What did you guys think?
There is no holy grail!
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dman11 Inner circle USA 1068 Posts
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On Sep 17, 2014, Clel-Mentalist wrote: that's what I was thinking, great idea but at $10 a pop if you miss the intro discount, that's gonna add up......Once its all done it will be out on a multi dvd disc set for a fraction of this cost. |
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Sanderr Loyal user Netherlands 201 Posts
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On Sep 17, 2014, dman11 wrote: How do you know there will be a DVD? |
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Vlad_77 Inner circle The Netherlands 5829 Posts
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Why don't people just buy the Tannen/Robbins hardbound set? They are readily available and you don't need to buy a eight volumes at once. Tarbell's illustrations - (he illustrated Greater Magic as well) - and his writing is crystal clear. I'm sorry but these videos are a waste of money. Plus, will his essays be included? What about the BIG extra in volume seven, that being the comprehensive index of the first seven volumes by Harry Lorayne - who also wrote volume seven?
To each her/his own, but, the books are going to give you a LOT more bang for your buck whether it's the Tannen/Robbins expanded course or the original 60 lesson course. |
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dman11 Inner circle USA 1068 Posts
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On Sep 17, 2014, Sanderr wrote: I don't, just speculating |
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Sanderr Loyal user Netherlands 201 Posts
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Any reviews? Tempted by the Coolbox deal.
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ricklaxmagic Special user West Bloomfield, Michigan 690 Posts
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On Sep 17, 2014, Vlad_77 wrote: Hey Vlad, I bet Dan would be the first to admit that the books kick ass--both the descriptions and the pictures. Nobody is trying to take away from that, only add. And for a lot of people, learning by video is just easier. I know it is for me. I grew up on Ammar tapes, and I did go through some books (Hollingworth, Tamariz) that were WONDERFUL....but even those great writers (Hollingworth and Tamariz) taught their stuff on video, too. Doesn't mean the books weren't good. So that's just what we're doing here. And, in the case of Tarbell, clearly impossible to go to the original creators to film everything. (Though maybe we can get Copperfield to teach the Mento Pen...) And as for the price, yes, it will add up, but seriously, Penguin has been working on this forever and putting a ton of effort into it, and compared to so many other downloads from so many companies, I do think you'll get your money's wroth with this one. |
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puggo Inner circle 2022 Posts
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Dan Harlan is an excellent creator, teacher and presenter.
While I have 'paper' Tarbell and no real desire or need for these downloads, I suspect that they will make an excellent investment for a new magician, or a useful 'dip in' resource for those who want certain elements of this. As for value, the TA box set was around $300 wasn't it? One trick DVDs are often around $30? Surely if a magician gets good practical material and sound (up to date) advice, then this could be a good investment. Just my opinion, as I am pleased to see a classic brought alive and made accessible to new generations who may generally not be as willing to pick up an old classic book. I look forward to the reviews. Charlie PS I have just put my money where my mouth is and picked up lesson 3, just out of curiosity ($5 barely buys a coffee & donut in London). I'll watch it over the next few days. |
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DanHarlan V.I.P. 998 Posts
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Vlad--
I'm a bit surprised you don't see the value here. I am not merely re-hashing the existing material, but I am modernizing it. I personally guarantee that you'll love what I have done to bring these books to life. In fact, everyone working on this project is dedicated to making it the best it can possibly be. It is beautifully filmed and edited; my teaching is clear, concise, and comprehensive; there are corrections, improvements, and brand new presentations; I even teach how to make all the props; and (beginning with Lesson 4) you'll see every piece of magic performed before a live audience of non-magicians (with a few of our dedicated local magicians, too!). I feel it is critical that this material be updated to be relevant in content and delivery, and I feel I'm the right guy to do it. If you'd like to know why, please treat yourself to the free lessons (1&2). Just know, I am not trying to replace the books, merely expand them to make use of modern teaching methods. I know that the results will speak for themselves... and I am thrilled with what I, and my team, have created. --Dan Harlan |
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MagicBrent Inner circle 2574 Posts
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Dan is there an approximate release pacing of each volume or are you unsure ?
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dan the man Loyal user 216 Posts
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On penguin it's mentioned every friday at noon!
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mathmagic New user 82 Posts
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Thanks Rick Lax and Dan Harlan for commenting
I agree with both of you, As Rick Lax grew up in Ammar tapes, I did in Dan Harlan tapes, and I can say this Dan Harlan is my favorite magicians, it has always been. Not only that, he is not only filming the material he is modernizing it( I can't wait for the trick showed in the trailer with the headphones), anyway. If you think like 5 times 60, looks like a lot of money, but in one year or more, because one episode a week we will have more than 1 year of this project. Maybe penguin could do some special price like the ALL PASS PENGUIN LIVE. You buy a month, I don't know just an idea. Anyway I loved the idea and no one better than Dan to make it happen. |
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Vlad_77 Inner circle The Netherlands 5829 Posts
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On Sep 17, 2014, DanHarlan wrote: Hi Dan, I have the utmost respect for your work and my post was not in any way meant as a jab at you. Far from it. Your thinking and presentational chops make you one of the best. My commentary really has more to do with the seeming devaluation of books as an education medium and perhaps I need to clarify. My Master's is in educational technology and I have no problems whatsoever with effective delivery of content such that it reaches all learners. We all learn in different ways and at different rates, and, if you have read any of Howard Gardner's material, then you know that he is responsible for the Theory of Multiple Intelligences and I am a huge fan of this great educator's work. That said, what I am seeing is a rather skewed percentage of people claiming that learning from video or other media is easier and it seems to occur more in magic than other arts. (I teach music theory, piano, synthesis, and composition). Do I see the value in what you are doing? Absolutely! But, I believe firmly that learning occurs best when a multi-pronged approach is utilized. My worry is and always will be the preference or more accurately privileging of one medium over another when there is no proof that any one media on its own is most effect but rather a combination of media is most effective. There are advantages and disadvantages to all media and I need not go into them here. Now, having said all of that, I think that anyone encountering Tarbell is in very good hands with your instruction and I don't need to avail myself of the lessons. If you recall, I wrote a rather lengthy review of a A Little R&B and the bulk of that review praised your keen sense of structure and impact of effect as it relates to method. Best always, Vlad |
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Xiqual Inner circle Upper left quadrant 4935 Posts
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I think this is an epic project. Dan is perfect for it. Going to have to buy a special HD just for this.
James
Still with the Chinese circus
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Ray Haining Inner circle Hot Springs, AR 1907 Posts
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There's a one-volume edition of the entire Tarbell course now available. Books and videos can complement each other.
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smullins Special user United States 678 Posts
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I think if you have the books this is an excellent "study guide."
I downloaded and watched the first three lessons and like Dan's spin on things. It's really incredible that Dan has dedicated so much time to this text to be able to do this WELL and I think there may only be a few people able to do it in a well taught well. Why limit yourself with only books or only video? (Note: I know this came up in convo but it's not directed towards anyone) |
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