Prepare to be amazed! “ESOLC (That’s Close Up)” by Trevor Lewis unveils close-up magic secrets! Cards, coins, & comedy await in this rare book. A must-have for magicians! Order now!
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ESOLC (That’s Close Up) by Trevor Lewis
Discover the magic of close-up performances with Trevor Lewis’s ESOLC “That’s CLOSE UP”—a hidden gem in the world of magic, expertly edited by Philip Willmarth. This book is a treasure trove of innovative routines that use everyday items to astonish and delight. From cards to coins, sponges to rabbits, this guide is a must-have for any close-up performer looking to elevate their craft.
What’s Inside?
- Chapter One: Focus on Cards
- It’s in the Bag: A card selected and returned to a plastic-wrapped deck penetrates the bag.
- Trevor’s Technique: Double Riffle Control for seamless card manipulation.
- Card Shark Two: A dramatic reveal with a card case and a spectator’s selected card.
- The Mine Detector: A unique method to reveal a card with a personalized touch.
- Reflections: Create a peek deck that can be shuffled and controlled effortlessly.
- Coin Selector: A coin vanishes and helps locate a selected card.
- Monte Plus: A classic Monte routine with a modern twist.
- Chapter Two: Double Focus on Cards
- Add on Plus: An alternative to the Braue Add On move.
- Le Carte Lewis: A spectacular revelation of three selected cards.
- Trevor’s Swivel Force Swindle: A masterful force technique.
- Three Cards Across: A transposition of cards between spectators.
- The Five Card Mental Trick: A variation of Dai Vernon’s Mental Force.
- The Trevor Lewis Second Deal: Perfect your second deal with detailed lessons.
- Chapter Three: Beyond Cards
- The Para-Die Prediction: A clever prediction using dice.
- The Perfect Match!: Predict the total of shaken dice in a matchbox.
- Borrowed Bill Burning Bright: An ingenious use of envelopes in magic.
- Trevor’s Benson Bowl Routine: A captivating routine with sponges and a toy roll.
- Chapter Four: Focus on Coins
- Trevor’s Coins in Tumbler: A gimmick-free coin routine.
- Coins Through the What Else: Another gimmick-free coin effect.
- Me-Too Matrix: A sympathetic coins routine.
- Hole Card: A comedic coin penetration through a card.
- Chapter Five: Focus on Comedy
- Coincidence: A humorous paper tearing routine.
- The Blazing Match Box: A gimmick to light matches convincingly.
- The Matchless Prediction: A fiery prediction using matches and cards.
- A Little Light Humor: A playful match gag.
- Watch!: A coin transforms into a watch.
- Chapter Six: Dealer Effects
- Flog – A Sponge Ball Routine: A golf-inspired sponge ball routine.
- Die and Domino Divination: Match dominoes to a die selection.
- Tamariz Rabbits Rabbits Rabbits: A comedy bit with Apple cards.
- The Brema Nut: A nut off string routine with a ring box.
Product Details:
Editor: Phil Willmarth
Photographs by Anne Willmarth
Illustrations by Marshall Philyaw
©1981 Lewis and Willmarth
Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
Soft Cover
Saddle Stitched
98 Pages
Originally printed by Stand Ridge Magic
Copies from the Philip Willmarth Estate
VERY Limited Supply, Order Now!
Trevor Lewis ESOLC “that’s CLOSE UP” — a Great little Book of Amazing Close-up items from Trevor Lewis, edited by Philip Willmarth. You’ll be one of the few “in the know,” as most performers have been unaware of this book for a long time.
Contains Close-up Routines using many types of items — Cards, Coins, Benson Bowl, Tamariz Rabbits, Sponges and more!
Highly Recommended for all close-up performers.
Contents include:
Chapter One: Focus on Cards
It’s in the Bag: Card is selected and returned. Deck is wrapped in plastic food bag. Selected card penetrates the bag.
Trevor’s Technique: Double Riffle Control: 2 card control
Card Shark Two: Card is selected and returned. Card case represents a shark and runs toward the helpless swimmer deck. The deck is riffled and the selected card pops out. Well, half the card pops out, in a jagged piece — the other half is found in the shark (card case).
The Mine Detector: A selected card found by a mine detector (made from wood and bang wand). When the card is turned over, its back now has magician’s name and phone number.
Reflections: A card is peeked at by a spectator and revealed. Shows how to make a special peek deck that can be shuffled.
Coin Selector: A coin vanishes and locates the selected card.
Monte Plus: Nice “in the hands” Monte using standard cards and bent corner ruse.
Monte Plus Twist: As above, but the key card is held horizontal.
Monte Plus Elmsley: Can use as an intro to others.
Trevor’s Technique: A Zarrow Zwindle. Poker hand idea.
Chapter Two: Double Focus on Cards
Add on Plus: Alternative to Braue Add On move.
Le Carte Lewis: Three cards are peeked at. The Magician removes three cards and fans them to each spectator, each denying their card is there. Suddenly the selections appear!
Trevor’s Swivel Force Swindle: A force
Three Cards Across: Two spectators are each given 10 cards. Three cards travel from one to the other.
The Five Card Mental Trick: A variation of Dai Vernon’s 5 Card Mental Force.
The Trevor Lewis Second Deal: In 4 Lessons
Fake Middle Deal: Simulation of the middle deal using seconds.
Spectator Finds a Card: Three approaches to have a second spectator find the first spectator’s selection.
Chapter Three:
The Para-Die Prediction: Card with pictures of 2 dice are shown, each adding up to a different total. Spectator selects one, and it matches a prediction.
The Perfect Match!: Two dice are shaken in a large matchbox. End total is predicted.
May I have the Envelope Please?: Envelope utility
Borrowed Bill Burning Bright: Application of envelope utility
Trevor’s Benson Bowl Routine: With a bowl, 4 sponges, and a toy plastic dinner roll. Three sponge balls appear beneath the bowl. The balls travel from hand to bowl, and eventually the roll is discovered.
Chapter Four: Focus on Coins
Trevor’s Coins in Tumbler: Four coins to cup routine. No gimmicks.
Coins Through the What Else: (Table!). No gimmicks
Me-Too Matrix: Sympathetic coins/four coin assembly. No gimmicks.
Hole Card: After several comedic false starts, a coin is pushed through a too small hole in a card.
Chapter Five: Focus on Comedy
Coincidence: Strips of paper are torn and eliminated until only one remains. It matches the number of cigarettes in a jar.
The Blazing Match Box (Book): Gimmick to light matches.
The Matchless Prediction: Book of matches is shown with some already burnt. Two cards are selected. The 7 card selected matches the 7 burnt heads! The 8… doesn’t match anything. Suddenly the book of matches catches on fire, the fifteen matches matching the 7 + 8 card combo.
The Fetsch Force: Use for above trick.
A Little Light Humor: Match gag.
Watch!: Coin tossed hand-to-hand turns into a watch.
Blow Die: Die is “blown” up.
The Razor Blade Trick: Stack of blades string themselves. Lots of squeamish comedy!
Broken and Restored Spectacles: All borrowed.
The Sharpshooter: A hole is shot in a die at the selected number.
A Funny Puzzle: Crossword gag.
Chapter Six: Focus on Dealer Effects
Flog – A Sponge Ball Routine: A full sponge ball routine based on golf with comedy patter. Splitting a ball, in the spectator’s hand, and a “FORE (4)” finish.
Die and Domino Divination: Dominoes used to match a die selection.
Tamariz Rabbits Rabbits Rabbits: Comedy bit using the Apple cards.
The Brema Nut: Nut off string routine using a spring-close ring box.
Commercial Chop Cup routine: A quick, straightforward non-insulting routine with double load.
Tip from Trevor: Restaurant/hotel tip.
Details:
Phil Willmarth (editor)
Photographs by Anne Willmarth, Illustrations by Marshall Philyaw
©1981 Lewis and Willmarth
Size: 5.5″ x 8.5″
Soft Cover
Saddle Stitched
98 Pages
Originally printed by Stand Ridge Magic
The copies are from the Philip Willmarth Estate
VERY Limited Supply, Order Now!
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