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"Every 10 or 20 years a book comes along that introduces a whole new generation to the art and craft of magic. This is it!"-Stan Allen, Editor-in-Chief, "Magic" Magazine
--Stan Allen, Magic Magazine
--Stan Allen, Magic Magazine
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Toss the tuxedo. No more impaling women in boxes. Lose that top hat and set the rabbit free. Magic is getting a makeover. Forget those tired birthday party tricks or overproduced nonbelievable illusions. Joshua Jay's "Magic" is a complete course, jam-packed with over a hundred amazing but easy-to-learn effects. Much more than a collection of tricks, this book teaches both the mechanics and presentation necessary to perform each trick - since only a mastery of both (plus a lot of practice) makes a real magician. In "Magic", the performance scripts are topical (so you can transition seamlessly from a real conversation into a trick), the props are familiar (often right in front of you), and the magic is unbelievable (leaving your audience perfectly flabbergasted). Chapters cover a wide-range of scenarios in which you will learn to make money appear, predict thoughts and phone numbers, control a participant's decision, and demonstrate superhuman memory. As a bonus, "Magic" recasts some of the classic prop-tricks that historically require rubber thumbs or trick card decks, into new modern effects.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
OK - This book should be banned from sale on amazon.
YES - banned.
Why - simply this book should only be sold in magic shops - its price tripled and then put in a corner behind all the other books.
This is a fantastic book - I just hope not too many non magicians buy it at this price. If they do it will provide an extremely good primer with the DVD showing what can be done with simple tricks with the right presentation. (Not all the tricks are simple).
Joshua Jay is a superb magician as seen in his videos done for the magic fraternity.
If you are just starting out in magic this is an excellent starting point - also get Mark Wilson's "Complete Course in Magic". With the 2 you will have enough magic to last a long time untill the bug really bites.
(When it does you can end up spending spending and spending - 200 plus books bought at the moment)
So get your magic while its still cheap and and such a high quality product.
YES - banned.
Why - simply this book should only be sold in magic shops - its price tripled and then put in a corner behind all the other books.
This is a fantastic book - I just hope not too many non magicians buy it at this price. If they do it will provide an extremely good primer with the DVD showing what can be done with simple tricks with the right presentation. (Not all the tricks are simple).
Joshua Jay is a superb magician as seen in his videos done for the magic fraternity.
If you are just starting out in magic this is an excellent starting point - also get Mark Wilson's "Complete Course in Magic". With the 2 you will have enough magic to last a long time untill the bug really bites.
(When it does you can end up spending spending and spending - 200 plus books bought at the moment)
So get your magic while its still cheap and and such a high quality product.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Joshua Jay's book is a great introduction to magic in every way possible. The book is gorgeous, with loads of photos and great, really great tricks that will help you lose the fear of performing for friends.
The DVD is very well done and incredibly usefull. When I was a kid, there wasn't this kind of aid. It was only books and a lot of interpretation from the reader. Now, with DVDs, everything is easier.
Jay is funny and charismatic and really knows how to explain the tricks step by step.
The whole package is a great bargain. Where else will you find a great book and an amazing DVD with magic tutorials for this price?
The DVD is very well done and incredibly usefull. When I was a kid, there wasn't this kind of aid. It was only books and a lot of interpretation from the reader. Now, with DVDs, everything is easier.
Jay is funny and charismatic and really knows how to explain the tricks step by step.
The whole package is a great bargain. Where else will you find a great book and an amazing DVD with magic tutorials for this price?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a first class introductory book for learning to be a proficient magician. In fact those who have been performing magic for some time will benefit from some of the ideas and routines described. With the added bonus of a DVD to assist the learning process this has to be one of the best value for money bargains I have experienced for a long time.
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Good book but need some extra magic items
This is a good book for beginners, but the down part is that you need, some extra magic items, such as coins, cards, rings.
Published 6 months ago by Kasha
Love it
Love the book,nice and easy to understand,loads of tricks and dvd is superb!
Thank you Mr.Jay and Thank you Amazon.
Thank you Mr.Jay and Thank you Amazon.
Published 7 months ago by mariana
Great for the beginner and aspiring amateur magician
If you have a friend or family member showing an interest in Magic, this book is a great start. It is a mixture of techniques and routines to get you started. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. N. Wilkinson
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I recently bought Magic: The Complete Course Book and DVD,
I have alawys been a big fan of magic and wanted to learn more and more of it and so over the past... Read more
I recently bought Magic: The Complete Course Book and DVD,
I have alawys been a big fan of magic and wanted to learn more and more of it and so over the past... Read more
Published 9 months ago by S. Small
Very good book with some genuinely good tricks in it.
Most kids magic sets are cheap junk which most of us have seen time and time again. This is on a whole new level as it is a colourful book and comprehensive DVD course on how to do... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Charles Gosling
Magic The Complete Course (book and DVD) too good!
I bought this for a friend's son who's into magic after seeing all the good reviews on Amazon. When it arrived I realised it was an absolute bargain, not only does it contain... Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. R. Mousley
Well presented
This is a good purchase for any level of Magican. Jay is an excellent performer and very good teacher. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Robbie.
A GREAT BUY AT A GREAT PRICE
I have been interested in magic for many years now and have many books and DVD'S ,this book and dvd is a fantastic place for someone starting out and also for people with... Read more
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by Timothy J. Dawson
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