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| Although not entirely on cards there are some excellent effects, and you may find yourself wanting to learn every trick in the book because of the numerous lessons hidden in each effect. Of particular note is an opening essay by John Carney which details his magic philosophy. These are the thoughts, and ideas, of one of magic’s greatest.
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Author: Caine Hörr
I've just started reading this book and I must admit that I have been amazed and overwhelmed all at the same time. The style in which John Carney writes is inline with that of authors on the subject of magic from the days gone by such as Hoffzinger, Erdnase, Tarbell, Hugard and Braue, etc.
If you are a newcomer to magic, I'm not sure this book is for you. I have mixed emotions on how to categorize this book in terms of audience. The effects outlined aren't difficult. It's the fact that John Carney divulges so many nuances to the effects that the newcomer might feel they are beyond their grasp due to the abundance of content contained within a single effect. You might say John Carney is extremely diligent and detail oriented when describing the affects within this volume.
The reading is dense and sophisticated. John Carney opens up with an essay that is both interesting and thought provoking. This is then followed up by the most elaborate description of a sponge ball routine I have ever seen. It's a simple routine, one I have performed many times myself yet I have never given so much thought to it as has John Carney. It's amazing the amount of timing, misdirection, and audience management that John Carney discusses. I have yet to read further beyond this simple, opening effect as I am still digesting what I have recently read.
So far, I have really enjoyed this book. I have gleaned so many good tips thus far. As I already stated, I cannot say for sure whether this book is suitable for the beginner as this book does not discuss the basics. Yet, then again, this book goes beyond the basics and discusses the "basics" in terms on the intricacies of an effect. So maybe a newcomer can benefit from this book. However, keep in mind, this book does not offer the instant gratification of the DVD lovers. This book is written with Biblical proportion in terms of inner/deeper meaning than just learning simple effects.
And for the record - this is not a book of card tricks. Yes, there are card tricks contained therein, but it contains a vast assortment of repertoire (43 effects in all) to suit the taste of almost any close-up magician. John Carney also goes into the history of each of the effects and gives credit where credit is due.
If you enjoy a good read with thought provoking content that may prove useful in your act as well as some truly wonderful effects (most are classics) taken to another level, you owe it to yourself to investigate this book further.
Not only is John Carney an excellent magician, it turns out he is quite the author as well.
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