Triumph
Here is a version of Triumph that borrows heavily from Pit Hartling and Denis Behr, two German magicians that have produced some of the most …
Aldo Colombini Farewell Tour 2011
This is a review of Aldo’s final set of lecture notes. For those that don’t know, Aldo passed away in February. The material in the lecture notes is hard-hitting and well within the grasp of most magicians. What doesn’t come across in the notes is how engaging and funny he …
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The Art of Switching Decks
Whether you’re ringing in a full deck stack or a gimmicked deck, having numerous methods available to get them into (and out of) play is essential. Roberto Giobbi’s book is a delightful read that will have you wanting to come up with more effects that require a deck switch just …
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Switch by John Lovick
This book stands out in the rainbow of magic literature in that it focuses on a method rather than an effect. Take Thomas Baxter’s “Open Prediction Project.” There you have 52 different methods for a single effect. Same is true for “Best of All Worlds”–many methods for a single effect. …
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Focus by Phil Goldstein
This is a packet trick book full of diverse material–both in method and effect. The quality is high throughout the book and if you are a fan of packet tricks and don’t already own this book then shame on you. Don’t look like a dweeb at your next magic meeting. …
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