Ebook - 8 Effects and a Sleight by Michael Kociolek (Digital Download)
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Discover '8 Effects and a Sleight' by Michael Kociolek
Step into the world of sophisticated card magic with Michael Kociolek's exceptional digital ebook, '8 Effects and a Sleight.' This collection features eight fully developed routines and a nuanced sleight, all designed to elevate your card performance. Michael Kociolek, though perhaps new to some, has garnered significant praise for his clever and direct approach to card magic, captivating the attention of respected figures in the magic community. This ebook is a testament to his innovative thinking, expanding the possibilities of classic plots and principles with fresh, contemporary twists.
Master Deceptive Card Routines
Inside this compelling ebook, you'll discover a diverse range of card effects that promise to astound your audience. Most routines can be performed with a regular deck of cards, and five are completely impromptu, meaning you can even use a borrowed pack. From mind-reading marvels like 'You Know Better' where spectators seemingly find card mates, to advanced demonstrations of skill like 'Off-Centers,' a deceptive center dealing technique, Kociolek offers something for every card enthusiast. You'll learn unique takes on classics, such as 'Bold Collection,' an unusual twist on Roy Walton's 'The Collectors,' and hands-off predictions with 'Colors.' Each effect is meticulously explained, ensuring you grasp every subtlety.
Enhance Your Sleight of Hand
Beyond the impressive routines, '8 Effects and a Sleight' also introduces the 'MK Simple Shift Variation.' This technical yet accessible variation of Edward Marlo's classic 'Simple Shift' is described as quite easy to learn but incredibly deceptive, making it a valuable addition to any magician's arsenal. The ebook's learning experience is further enriched by approximately twenty excellent line drawings, providing clear visual guidance that makes even complex moves easier to understand and master. Respected magicians like Peter Duffie, Tony Cabral, Tom Gagnon, and John Guastaferro have all lauded this collection for its originality, solid material, and elegant illustrative style.
Instant Access to Expert Card Magic
This product is a digital download, offering you immediate access to Michael Kociolek's expert card work. Please note that no physical gimmick is included or required for these routines, as they primarily rely on skillful handling and a regular deck of cards. Dive into this outstanding book and transform your card magic repertoire with plots, twists, and an illustrative style that promises an enjoyable reading and learning experience.
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8 Effects and a Sleight by Michael Kociolek
All routines in this book are card effects and can be performed with a regular deck of cards. Only for one effect will you need an additional regular card. Five effects are totally impromptu and can be performed with a borrowed pack of cards.
"The name Michal Kociolek may be an unfamiliar one to you, but I have been aware of Michal's work for some time now and have been impressed with the clever and direct approach that he applies to his card magic. This book contains eight fully developed routines in which Michal takes some classic plots and principles and expands the possibilities. There is also a neat handling for the Multiple Shift. And, the text is enhanced by the inclusion of some twenty excellent line drawings which make this book a most enjoyable reading and learning experience." – Peter Duffie
"A promising collection of thinking card work from a fellow cardshark. His shift, center deal demo, and Si Stebbins routine are particular standouts." – Tony Cabral
"Well written, and full of solid, creative, material. I found Michal Kociolek's illustrative style to be clean, contemporary, and elegant." – Tom Gagnon
"This is an outstanding book. I read the proof on a plane ride recently and couldn't keep my eyes off until the last page. Great plots and twists, well written and a cool design vibe. Loved it!" – John Guastaferro
The book covers the following routines and one sleight:
1. You Know Better - From a shuffled deck, each of three spectators is given a card. Using their intuition, they place their cards randomly into different parts of the deck. In a remarkable way, all of them manage to find the mates to their cards, and they get all the credit for achieving the "impossible".
2. Off-Centers - A slightly advanced, but incredibly deceptive center dealing demonstration. This one will take you some practice, but you can be sure that it will be worth it.
3. Du-et - Another example of an effect where not you, but the two spectators do the remarkable, locating their lost selections in a pleasingly improbable way, without you even touching the deck.
4. Bold Collection - An unusual take on Roy Walton's classic "The Collectors" effect. The four kings are displayed very openly, both front and back, then magically, three chosen cards appear one at a time, face down between the four face-up kings, which never came near the deck.
5. Plan B - Using your "reading" people skills, you will apparently locate three spectators' selections, based on their "tells". When you'll realize that you somehow failed to do that, in an impossible way you will use your magic skills to get out of trouble.
6. In Between - A slightly revamped version of Michal's first ever marketed effect, where a card that's only in the spectator's mind, appears sandwiched between two lost selections that were used to create that thought of card.
7. In Oil, Under Water - A two-phase oil & water routine using only 8 cards, where the mixing and separation of the red and black cards happens in, and under the spectator's hands.
8. Colors - A great hands-off prediction, where you know the exact outcome of a truly random game, as well as the card that the spectator chose in an incredibly fair way.
9. MK Simple Shift Variation - A technical variation of Edward Marlo's classic "Simple Shift". It's quite easy, but very deceptive, and fun to do.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
