Ebook - Antics and Interludes: Contextual Card Cozenage by Jon Racherbaumer
Description & Effect
Dive into the distinctive world of Jon Racherbaumer's 'Antics and Interludes: Contextual Card Cozenage,' a digital ebook that promises to challenge and expand the horizons of any serious card magician. Known for his profound intellect and sophisticated approach to magic, Racherbaumer delivers a collection of 'pasteboard antics' that are as intellectually stimulating as they are deceptive. Prepare for a journey where every trick is a thoughtfully constructed piece, designed not just to fool, but to truly captivate and enchant your audience. This isn't just about learning tricks; it's about mastering the art of presentation and the subtle nuances that elevate card magic to an art form.
Unleash Your Inner Cardician
This remarkable ebook delves deep into the essence of card magic, exploring 'novel actions, cute bits, and amusing maneuvers' that redefine what's possible with a deck of cards. Racherbaumer meticulously teaches routines where cards seem to jump, rise, change, multiply, disappear, reappear, penetrate, and spin with an uncanny life of their own. Each 'antic' is meticulously detailed, providing you with the exact methodology to execute these bewildering effects flawlessly. You'll gain insights into the psychology of deception and the creative process behind crafting truly original card work, pushing your skills far beyond conventional techniques.
Crafting Captivating Performances
Beyond mere mechanics, 'Antics and Interludes' emphasizes the theatricality and context of card magic. Discover a series of 'brief, atmospheric tricks' specifically designed to create a powerful mood, open a compelling 'set,' or seamlessly link multiple lively episodes within your performance. This ebook isn't just a compendium of tricks; it's a masterclass in weaving magic into a cohesive narrative, ensuring your routines provoke genuine delight and profound bewilderment. Learn how to 'convert, tweak, and redeem' your card work into memorable experiences that resonate long after the cards are put away.
A Glimpse Inside
The digital pages unfold with a rich selection of material, including thematic explorations like 'THEMES AND SCHEMES' and innovative routines such as 'MIRASKILL TO THE MAX.' You'll find original creations alongside unique interpretations of classics, including contributions from legendary figures like Roy Walton with 'CASCADE' and Edward Marlo's 'TURNABOUT IS UNFAIR PLAY.' This 61-page, 1st edition from 2012 is packed with a treasure trove of knowledge for the discerning card magician.
Original Specs
Classic Racherbaumer. I had to use the dictionary twice just to make it past the title. If you don't learn any card magic you will certainly expand your vocabulary. But I am sure you will learn a good amount of very thoughtful pieces.
From the introduction:
Can we then agree that Card Antics consist of novel actions, cute bits, and amusing maneuvers? This is what happens when cards jump, rise, change, multiply, disappear, reappear, penetrate, spin, and so forth. Aren't Card Antics meant to provoke delight and bewilder?To explore ways to convert, tweak, and redeem "pasteboard antics" the presentations in this ebook feature several brief, atmospheric tricks. Each is meant to create a mood or begin a "set" or "link" to other lively episodes in your performance.
- INTRODUCTION
- THEMES AND SCHEMES
- CASCADE (Roy Walton)
- RIGHT-BRAIN – LEFT-BRAIN
- BELIEVING IS SEEING?
- GUARDIAN ANGELS
- MIRASKILL TO THE MAX
- TURNABOUT IS UNFAIR PLAY (Edward Marlo)
- HOMING, SWEET HOME
- IN THE NICK OF TIME
- FULL-BLOWN FOURSOME
- WHADDAYASAY?
1st edition 2012, 61 pages.
