A valuable resource for anyone just getting started
in magic. Don't let the title put you off...This is a great book! The latest in
the series of "Dummies" books, this is a huge, well organized, well written book
that is an incredible resource for anyone. Especially written for the beginner,
I found a bunch of material in here that impressed me and that I have added to
my repertoire. Most notably, "The Shuffling Lesson" by Chad Long is an absolute
killer for the bar crowd. The tricks are organized into five categories: very
simple tricks with low skill levels and high humor content, simple impromptu
tricks using a variety of easy to borrow props, tricks for restaurant settings,
card tricks, and parlor magic. The explanations of the tricks are top notch. The
instructions are in easy to understand steps, A bold faced important fact that
is followed by further information which really clarifies each step. Those
familiar "Dummie" icons allows the reader to understand the type of information
contained in that paragraph. If you are a beginner, this should be one of your
first books. If you are an experienced magician, you will find much information
that you will enjoy.
The Magic Book
Harry Lorayne's The Magic Book- The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Anywhere,
Anytime Sleight of Hand Magic If you are interested in learning some basic
magic, this is where I would start. When I first started studying magic in 1977,
my wife gave me this gem of a book for Christmas. I had no idea how great a book
it was at the time. As the title says, it is the complete beginner's guide to
sleight of hand. When I look over my working repertoire now, I am amazed at the
amount of material that came from this book. Cards, coins and general magic are
covered in this treasure. If I knew little or nothing about sleight of hand
magic, this is the book to be marooned with! Harry Lorayne's teaching style is
amazing! He not only teaches the "how" but the "why" and you come away with a
total understanding of the moves and the tricks. I can't think of a better book
to recommend to someone who is interested in learning the craft. Study this book
thoroughly and you will look like a master!
