I have just bought "Seventh Heaven" by Lewis Jones. I have not had it long enough to give a detailed review, but long enough to say that it is a genuinely great book and an outstanding bargain. It's based on improvements to material from seven of his other books (hence the title). As these were good value at £12 each, you can see why I think the new one is such a great bargain: I paid £33 and a chunk of that was postage. The original books were highly recommended by Penn & Teller, Paul Daniels, and others. I don't think it's widely available yet: I heard about it because I had bought some of his other books (it may be a pound or two more or less eventually--I don't know). There are 377 pages, beautifully clear illustrations (photographs and drawings), mostly clever original card stuff (no difficult sleights); and some effects with coins, notes, books, ear rings, watches, diaries, pens, etc. Lewis Jones was co-author (with the late Jack Avis) of "Ahead of the Pack". If you liked that you'll definitely like this new one. I don't know how "Seventh Heaven" is going to be distributed, but watch out for it!

Well, since I'm still in the midst of trying to deal with web-hosting issues, I've decided to host the video for the moment at http://www.sleightgeek.com.

You must register to view the video, but I don't really think it is all that much of a hassle to do. I've posted the direct link to the thread;

http://www.sleightgeek.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2535

for those of you who are already signed in to sleightgeek, just click on it and it should work. If it doesn't, just go to

http://www.sleightgeek.com

and the video is located in the "Video Sharing - Polished" section, under the title Ignis Fatuus.

Any questions about it, ask away.

Zach

Thanks for your post, Zach. Anyone else have comments on this book? Is there a US distributor? If not, where can it be purchased?

Thanks.

DaveS

I got mine direct from Lewis. I owned all his booklets, as I consider him one of the best kept secrets in magic. He has the ability to take a sleight and rework it until it is easier to do. His effects are great.

This book, which is a compilation of seven of his books, is gorgeous and is highly recommended.

He also has an unknown hardback masterpiece called the Encyclopedia of Impromptu Card Forces. This book is the best of its kind, and both these books are essential.

Thanks Mike. Does anyone have contact info for Lewis or a website where his books are sold?

DaveS

Something appeared to go wrong with my original email. It should end with "If you liked that you'll definitely like this new one. I don't know how 'Seventh Heaven' is going to be distributed, but watch out for it!"

Some else's comments about webhosting have somehow been inadvertently appended.

In reply to DaveS, you can contact Lewis Jones on lewis.jones@ukonline.co.uk

Alan,

Thanks for posting Lewis' email address.

DaveS

I was recently in touch with Mr. Jones, who indicated he has just completed a new, revised edition of "Encyclopedia of
Impromptu Card Forces" (over 500 forces with a borrowed deck). Hopefully, it'll be in print before too long.

New life for an old thread...

I am currently reading this book and got to the trick called "Whats your's is mine"....this is really good ! Exactly my kind of card trick. Impromptu, any pack, easy to do and follow, fun and effective . A keeper for me. The plot is basic I guess: A card is chosen and put in the card box. Magician also choose a card...they switch, it is a funny confusing moment. The excellent card control makes it very deceptive !
Wonder what is your favorite trick in this book ?

Nicolas