- Hardcover: 512 pages
- Publisher: Lorenz Books; Ill edition (1 May 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0754819140
- ISBN-13: 978-0754819141
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 16.8 x 4.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 743,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In This comprehensive new book, Nicholas Einhorn opens with an introduction to the most important events and names in the art's rich history, from the earliest street performers to the hi-tech shows on television today. There then follows more than 320 tricks, categorized according to type. More than 2300 photographs reveal the skills you need to make money appear from thin air, make an assistant levitate, or dissolve a coin. Close-up secret views show exactly how each trick is performed, and expert tips on preparing each trick and the patter enable the reader to achieve a polished performance. Whether you are a budding novice or want to build on existing skills, this book will enable you to confound and amaze friends and family, providing enjoyment for performer and audience alike.
About the Author
Nicholas Einhorn has won a number of awards, including: The Magic Circle Centenary Close-up Magician 2005; F.I.S.M. (World Magic Championships) Award Winner 2003; The Magic Circle Close-up Magician of the Year 2002 and 1996. He also wrote The Art of Magic and Sleight of Hand (Lorenz). Nicholas has designed the special effects for a number of stage productions, as well as being a consultant on the film Bright Young Things in 2003. His illusions have been performed by magicians all over the worldl, including some of the biggest names in magic, such as a Paul Daniels and David Copperfield.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Excellent overview
19 July 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I personally think this is the best beginner's magic book to date. It has a lot more pages than an average book on this topic. The pictures are clear and colorful, and the tricks are presented in an understandable way; short and concise. Extremely user friendly and practical. For all age groups (over ten or so). If you are just starting out, then this will keep you busy for many months learning quality effects.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
good basic magic
13 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover
I believe in the classics, and this book provides well illustrated presentations of classical magic tricks. If copied literally the material would be suitable for a child or adolescent performer, but with some imagination, humour, and more polished props you have excellent magic tricks. The price and number of tricks makes this a much better deal than any techno-gimmick.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Reallly nice!
7 Oct 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm not a performer, but I like to read magic books. I have several and have read others, but this is the best so far.
It has LOTS of 'tricks' and most need no special equipment. If they do need a special item or gimmick, he shows how to make it.
There are easy, fun things to do to impress friends, like 'string through arm' in 2 different but easy to master ways. Two cool ways to pull a rope right through your neck. I've just tried the arm and neck tricks, and they work great!
There are lots of clear, color pictures showing how to perform the tricks, accompanied by good text directions.
The cover says "375 fun and simple-to-learn tricks" and "more than 2500 easy-to-follow color photographs." And they're right!
Last year I bought "Magic - The Complete Course" by Joshua Jay. Before that, my favorite was "Magic for Dummies" by David Pogue. About the same time as Dummies, I bought "The Everything Magic Book" by Greg Davidson. It's not as good and the pictures are washed out and grainy monochrome. And before that, my long-time favorite was the classic Mark Wilson Encyclopedia and course.
So, to sum up, this is good, fun book for learners. It's not aimed at professionals or advanced amateurs. I find it very inspiring.
It has LOTS of 'tricks' and most need no special equipment. If they do need a special item or gimmick, he shows how to make it.
There are easy, fun things to do to impress friends, like 'string through arm' in 2 different but easy to master ways. Two cool ways to pull a rope right through your neck. I've just tried the arm and neck tricks, and they work great!
There are lots of clear, color pictures showing how to perform the tricks, accompanied by good text directions.
The cover says "375 fun and simple-to-learn tricks" and "more than 2500 easy-to-follow color photographs." And they're right!
Last year I bought "Magic - The Complete Course" by Joshua Jay. Before that, my favorite was "Magic for Dummies" by David Pogue. About the same time as Dummies, I bought "The Everything Magic Book" by Greg Davidson. It's not as good and the pictures are washed out and grainy monochrome. And before that, my long-time favorite was the classic Mark Wilson Encyclopedia and course.
So, to sum up, this is good, fun book for learners. It's not aimed at professionals or advanced amateurs. I find it very inspiring.
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