Ebook - Card Work Card Play by Kostya Kimlat (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Dive deep into the sophisticated world of card magic with Kostya Kimlat's seminal e-book, 'Card Work, Card Play.' This digital download is specifically crafted for intermediate to advanced magicians who are eager to push the boundaries of their craft. If you thrive on the challenge of mastering intricate sleights and revel in delivering truly impactful, unforgettable performances, this 60-page e-book, complemented by 25 detailed instructional videos, is your essential guide to next-level card artistry. It's the very work that solidified Kostya's reputation in the magic community, offering a unique blend of technical innovation and powerful, real-world routines.
The Work: Elevate Your Craft
'Card Work, Card Play' provides a rigorous workout for your hands and mind, introducing 12 groundbreaking techniques designed to expand your magical repertoire. Kostya Kimlat unveils new and improved methods that are both deceptive and elegant. Explore the nuances of 'Undercover forces,' refine your 'double-turnovers,' master subtle 'switches,' and discover innovative 'three-way displays.' The e-book delves into 'odd-card' and 'one-handed handlings,' introduces clever 'replacement moves,' and arms you with 'psychological convincers' that create new pathways for mystery. Each technique is meticulously detailed, offering the precision and insight required by serious practitioners, ensuring you not only learn 'what' to do but 'why' and 'how' to achieve flawless execution.
The Play: Master Real-World Routines
Beyond the mechanics, 'Card Work, Card Play' shines in its 'Play' section, presenting 11 full-fledged effects that are nothing short of devastating. These aren't just tricks; they are complete performance pieces, imbued with strong, creative, and often dark or humorous presentations that inflict 'serious, psychological damage' on the spectator's mind. Prepare to enchant your audience with routines like 'Evil Geniuses,' 'Hallucinogenics,' 'Ego,' 'House Parties,' 'Undercover Rhapsodies,' 'Zephyrs,' and even 'Satan.' The genius here lies not only in the powerful methods but equally in the fully described presentations that elevate these effects to an art form. You'll learn to craft memorable experiences that leave your audience utterly bewildered and thoroughly entertained.
A Comprehensive & Collaborative Journey
This digital masterpiece offers more than just a book; it's a comprehensive learning system. The 60 pages of detailed instruction are brought to life through 25 accompanying videos, providing visual clarity for every technique and nuance. Adding further depth, the e-book features invaluable contributions from respected names like BJ Bueno, Aaron Shields, and the legendary Jack Parker, enriching the material with a diverse range of perspectives and insights. 'Card Work, Card Play' is for the magician committed to working hard, honing their skills, and then performing even harder, delivering magic that truly stands out. Immerse yourself in this profound resource and transform your approach to card magic forever.
Original Specs
Card Magic for intermediate to advanced magicians.
Difficulty Level: 5 out of 5
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60 Page E-Book
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25 Videos
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12 Techniques
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11 Effects
If you are a fan of working hard with the pasteboards and then playing even harder, then "Card Work, Card Play" is for you.
What's the Work?
New and improved techniques: Undercover forces, double-turnovers, switches; three-way displays, odd-card, one-handed handlings, replacement moves, and psychological convincers that open up many new possibilities in card magic.
What's the Play?
Evil Geniuses, Hallucinogenics, Ego, House Parties, Undercover Rhapsodies, Zephyrs, Satan, and more. These are strong, creative, real-world routines that do serious, psychological damage to the mind. But not only are the effects powerful enough to stand on their own, they are also highlighted and brought to another level by the presentations that are described along with the methods. This is solid card magic that you will love to work on and perform.
With contributions from BJ Bueno, Aaron Shields and the late great Jack Parker, this book contains a wide variety of excellent card material. This is also the book that put Kostya's card work on the map. If you're a serious card magician, you're going to love this book.
