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Dr. JK Inner circle Sandusky, OH 1191 Posts |
This book was one of the first "serious" card books I bought, and I've always loved all the magic in it. Pound for pound, it may just be one of the best card magic books ever published, and that's serious considering the volume of work out there!
While there are tons of great tricks, Dave's Game has always been one of my favorites: easy-to-do, interesting plot, neat props (as Eugene Burger said, if you want to get someone's attention, bring out money or talk about gambling). What are some of your favorite tricks from this book? Here's a clip of me performing Dave's Game with my kids - enjoy! |
magicfish Inner circle 7004 Posts |
Great stuff Jeff! And you're right, it is very good book.
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magic.42 New user USA 72 Posts |
Dear Mr. Fantasy and High Caliber are two of my favorite books by Bannon.
Thumbs Up on this one! |
magic.99 Regular user 181 Posts |
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On May 15, 2020, magicfish wrote: I'll second that! Here's a vote for Origami Poker. |
Wordsworth Veteran user 324 Posts |
That's a great book. Back in my younger days someone showed me "dawn patrol" and I immediately loved it. And while assemblies have never really been my favorite thing, I've always enjoyed Interrobang Aces, also.
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peppermeat2000 Elite user 428 Posts |
My fist magic book was Bannon's,"Immpossibilia". I love card tricks, but also like to add variety to my close-up performances. The magicians I hung out with back then and the magic clubs I joined all seemd to focus on card magic.
When I leafed through Impossibilia at the local magic shop and saw effects that included using cups and balls, ring and string, coins, and flash paper...it was an instant purchase. Play it Straight Triumph and Shriek of the Mutilated are still part of my performances to this day. I obtained, "Dear Mr. Fantasty" at Denny and Lee's the week Denny added it to his shelves. Bannon morphed pretty much into a 100% card guy since his earlier days, but his approach to card magic fits my style perfectly. Bullet Train and Dead Reckoning are favorites off the top of my head,but I'm about to look through it now and I'm sure I ll be reminded of so many others worthy of being shared with my students this week during our Googlemeets time! |
tbsmith918 New user Ruckersville, Virginia 32 Posts |
I love playing around with Degrees of Freedom... so many alternate implementations... and it still amazes me every time I do it.
Tom
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Steven Leung Inner circle found the Magic Rainbow after 1614 Posts |
One more thing to like this book, the title is the same as the opening song of Marvel's Avengers - Endgame.
DMF is the book I recommend most to all magicians regardless their level in magic, along with many other great books as well. Thank you.
Most memorable moment - with Maestro Juan Tamariz & Consuelo Lorgia in FISM Busan 2018.
"Being fooled by a trick doesn't always mean they are having a good time" - Homer Liwag https://hhpresents.com/ https://www.glitchstudiohk.com/ |
Cebulon New user Germany, BW 89 Posts |
I became aware of this book because I read a discussion of "Power of Poker". Fortunately I was able to get hold of a hardcover copy. A fantastic book - my favorite is "Degrees of Freedom" (this one fools yourself).
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Dr. JK Inner circle Sandusky, OH 1191 Posts |
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On Jul 10, 2020, Cebulon wrote: There are several tricks in the book that fool yourself - enjoy your journey!! |
EndersGame Inner circle Reviewer EndersGame 2196 Posts |
The trick performed in the video is a great variation of Gemini Twins.
Nicely done, and fun to watch - I loved the Poker twist at the end! |
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