Ebook - Creating the Impossible by Chris Wardle and James Ward
Description & Effect
Unlock Your Inner Magician with 'Creating the Impossible'
'Creating the Impossible' is an insightful digital ebook by acclaimed Magic Circle members Chris Wardle and James Ward. With extensive experience devising magic for books, magazines, television, radio, and the stage, Wardle and Ward share their profound understanding of magic creation. This isn't just a collection of tricks; it's a comprehensive guide to developing your own unique magical effects and methods, ensuring your performances stand out. Discover practical, workable strategies to craft original illusions and personalize existing concepts, making them truly 'your own' for an unforgettable audience experience.
Practical Methods & Illustrative Magic
Dive deep into simple yet powerful methodologies designed to foster your creative process. The authors expertly illustrate their points using 15 of their own remarkable creations. Explore Chris Wardle's innovative take on 'The Jigsaw Card' and a stunning Date Prediction with a kicker finish. James Ward contributes an ingenious name-matching idea and the memory-cheating effect 'Eye Witness,' among other captivating pieces. Each trick serves not only as entertainment but also as a practical demonstration of the creative principles discussed within the book. These are effects you genuinely can and will incorporate into your repertoire.
Why 'Creating the Impossible' is Essential
Esteemed magician Geoffrey Durham praises this ebook as that rare find: an original and practical handbook for magicians. He notes that Wardle and Ward are the 'right kind of expert' - creative and ingenious, suggesting their ingenuity will inspire readers. Renowned Angelo Carbone declares it a unique and essential read for all magicians, whether new to creating or seasoned professionals, highlighting its ability to inspire and educate on the creative process. Walt Lees, editor of Repro Magic's 'The Magician', emphasizes their skill in transforming simple ideas into entertaining mysteries through subtlety and clever presentations. This ebook will guide you, providing the inspiration and tools necessary to embark on your journey of 'Creating the Impossible' and elevating your magical artistry.
Original Specs
- A new book from award-winning originators Chris Wardle and James Ward
- Practical ideas for devising effects, plus 15 great tricks to illustrate their methods
- Streamlined methods and effects you CAN and WILL use!
Chris Wardle and James Ward are both award-winning members of The Magic Circle, with a long list of credits devising magic for books, magazines, television, radio and the stage.
In this new book they share their simple and practical methodologies, whilst using examples of their own creations to illustrate their points. Inside you will explore workable, practical ways to devise your own magic and methods for making effects 'your own' in order to offer something unique to your audiences.
Included are a brand new take on 'The Jigsaw Card' and a Date Prediction with a kicker finish by Chris, and an ingenious name-matching idea and a memory-cheating effect, 'Eye Witness', from James, to name but a few.
This book will inspire you and set you on the right path for Creating the Impossible.
"Creating the Impossible is that rare thing, an original and practical handbook for magicians... Chris Wardle and James Ward have taught themselves to be inventive, resourceful and sharp. In short, they are the right kind of expert. They are creative. They are ingenious. Read this book carefully and I believe their ingenuity will start to rub off on you."
- From the Foreword by Geoffrey Durham
"Chris and James have done a wonderful job with this book which I don't think has existed before. Useful for both creators and those who are new to creating magic, this book will inspire and educate the reader on the creative process. I feel all magicians should read this book. I love it!"
- Angelo Carbone
"Both Chris and James have the ability to take simple ideas and, by the addition of layers of subtlety and ingeniously-devised presentations, build them into entertaining mysteries, many of which have found their way into the repertoires of leading professional magicians. This is because they instinctively understand what appeals to the public."
- Walt Lees, editor of Repro Magic's magazine, The Magician (formerly Club 71), Mystery Magazine and Abracadabra, the world's longest-running weekly magic magazine
