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Celeagh New user 4 Posts |
I just got into magic about a year ago. I was wondering who are some of your favorite writers in Magic? For instance, I find Paul Harris really witty, entertaining, and even a little bizarre at times.
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mlippo Inner circle Trieste (Italy) 1227 Posts |
I'd say Steve Beam
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Russo Inner circle So.California / Centl.Florida / retired Florida 1165 Posts |
David Ginn is pretty good.
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Harry Lorayne 1926 - 2023 New York City 8558 Posts |
Gee, and I've been trying for about six decades!!!!
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Russo Inner circle So.California / Centl.Florida / retired Florida 1165 Posts |
Harry Lorayne is pretty good -??????????????????
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Celeagh New user 4 Posts |
Harry,
What book are you most proud of? Maybe the most fun you had writing or most rewarding? I'll pick up a copy. Thanks mlippo and Russo. I've never heard of either of those guys. I'll check them out when I can! |
mlippo Inner circle Trieste (Italy) 1227 Posts |
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On Jan 10, 2020, Celeagh wrote: Well your title in the thread had the word "entertaining", so I thought I didn't have to reply with the BEST writer. Steve Beam is a very good writer AND extremely entertaining. That's why I chose him. If we're talking of BEST writers, then Roberto Giobbi would be on top of my list of preferences. Mark |
Wordsworth Veteran user 324 Posts |
John Lovick is pretty entertaining. I have "what women want" for example, and found his writing better than the actual magic. He's funny, and in that book he obviously had permission to poke fun at Mayhew.
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Wordsworth Veteran user 324 Posts |
It's funny you mention Paul Harris in the initial post. I was reading AofA #3 this morning and thought of this thread. He has an effect in there involving a restored sugar pack and a dollar bill. A lot of tricks of all varieties will end with a 'clean up' section, but this one is particularly relevant because there is spilled sugar all over the place. He has a couple notes on clean up at the end.
If seated. I'm sure you have an idea of what might be involved here, and keeping in mind the spilled sugar... he ends the section saying, "Stand over a cup of coffee before you leave" If standing. Ends with "... then hose yourself off in the bathroom" I laughed out loud reading the clean up section. His recommendation on the "Professional Presentation" for this one: "Want to see something really neat? Watch this." |
Celeagh New user 4 Posts |
Hahaa! Yeah that's exactly what I'm talking about. I have a few books that are hilarious but the magic is so-so, whereas the Kaufman books I have (moved into a cardboard box after buying CoinMagic) are concise and perfect instructions. Thanks again for the suggestions.
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Eldini Regular user Las Vegas 127 Posts |
Tommy Wonder
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todsky Inner circle www.magicstore.ca 2354 Posts |
Derren Brown’s books are hilarious (not to mention brilliant and incisive).
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EndersGame Inner circle Reviewer EndersGame 2195 Posts |
Michael Breggar has written some very entertaining books. His latest title, The Expert at the Cod Table, is probably his funniest yet.
See this thread for more info: The Expert at the Cod Table (Michael Breggar) |
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