Uncover the hidden wisdom in “Days of Wine and Magic” by John Derris! This gem is a must-have for club magicians striving for excellence. Delve into a treasure trove of tricks, illusions, and techniques used by renowned performers. More than just a book, it’s a unique scrapbook showcasing the evolution of magic as an art form. Prepare to elevate your craft! Click to learn more.
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Days of Wine and Magic by John Derris
Step into the enchanting world of magic with Days of Wine and Magic by John Derris. This captivating book is not just for the seasoned magician but is tailored for the average club magician with a basic understanding of magic and a burning desire to elevate their performance. With its wide market appeal, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to refine their craft and captivate their audience.
What Makes This Book Unique?
- Focus on Presentation: Unlike other magic books that delve into intricate techniques, this book emphasizes the art of presentation. It champions the philosophy that audiences pay for what they see, not what you do.
- Easy to Read: Designed with the reader in mind, the book boasts a visually appealing layout, making it a pleasure to read. Say goodbye to dense, text-heavy magic books that resemble legal documents.
- Historical Insights: Discover tricks and methods from legendary magicians like Al Koran, Alex Elmsley, John Ramsay, and Jack Avis. The author also shares personal anecdotes and experiences from his fifty-year journey in magic.
- Practical Ideas: This book serves as a unique scrapbook of magic ideas, tricks, and observations from a time when magic transitioned from stage performances to close-up magic. All the ideas presented are practical and have been tested by the author over the years.
Special Features
Relive fascinating events and magic practices from half a century ago. The book includes a factual short story – The Metamorphosis of Barrington – and a reference to dealer George Davenport’s little-seen amazing vanish of a billiard ball and rice in a tumbler.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download, and the gimmick is not included.
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This book is not for the specialist magician. The cardist, mentalist etc. It is aimed at the average club magician with basic knowledge of magic and the desire to be a better performer therefore has wide market appeal.
It is not a book of fine technique but is concerned more with presentation .It supports the philosophy that audiences pay you for what they see, not what you do.
It has been designed to be easy to read and has good visual eye appeal unlike some magic books which look like legal documents with masses of text and few illustrations.
It features tricks and methods of name magicians of the past – Al Koran, Alex Elmsley, John Ramsay, Jack Avis and other magicians personally known to the author.
It recalls fascinating events and magic as it was practised a half century ago, even a factual short story – The Metamorphosis of Barrington – and a reference to dealer George Davenport’s little seen amazing vanish of a billiard ball and rice in a tumbler.
It is virtually a unique scrapbook of magic ideas, tricks, thoughts, comment, observations and things seen and noted over fifty years in the period when magic changed largely from stage performance to close quarter magic. All the ideas described are practical and have been used over the years by the author.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
