Ebook - Encore by John Graham (Digital Download)
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Unleash a Show-Stopping Card Act with Encore by John Graham
Step into the world of professional card magic with 'Encore' by John Graham, a groundbreaking digital download that breathes new life into the beloved 'Multiple Selection' plot. Following the success of his bestselling book 'Stage by Stage', John Graham now shares his all-time favorite, audience-tested routine – an 18-minute powerhouse act performed with just a deck of cards and a marker. This isn't just another card trick; it's a meticulously crafted routine, honed over decades of real-world performances, ready to elevate your close-up magic to an unprecedented level.
A Revolutionary Approach to Multiple Selection
'Encore' shatters the traditional, linear structure of typical 'Multiple Selection' routines. Forget simply selecting, losing, and finding cards; Graham's ingenious approach is cyclical and dynamic. As each subsequent card is revealed, you'll astonish your audience by re-finding previous selections in unique and unexpected ways. Imagine finding the third card, only to instantly reveal the first and second cards again! This masterful integration of repeated revelations adds layers of astonishment and intrigue, providing continuous engagement and ensuring your audience remains utterly spellbound throughout the entire performance.
Modular Excellence and Seamless Routining
Within 'Encore', you'll discover seven unique effects seamlessly woven into one elegant act. Its modular design means you can stop at any point and still deliver a complete, impactful routine, making it incredibly versatile for various performing situations. The true genius of 'Encore' lies in its detailed routining – every single moment flows effortlessly, creating exciting twists that reinforce the overall theme and build to a powerful, unforgettable climax. John Graham has spent countless hours exploring, polishing, and refining every nuance, making all the mistakes so you don't have to. You're getting a fully finished, professional act.
Learn from a Master: Your Digital Gateway to Acclaim
As a comprehensive digital download, 'Encore' provides clear, concise descriptions and illustrative guidance, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Benefit from John Graham's dedication and expertise, embracing all the tips and subtleties honed over hundreds of performances. Master a routine praised by legends like Asi Wind, Andi Gladwin, Darwin Ortiz, and Jamy Ian Swiss, who call it 'the best multiple selection routine I've ever seen' and 'an entirely new structure for my favorite effect.' Don't just perform tricks; deliver an 'Encore' that leaves your audience demanding more.
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Encore by John Graham ( Instant Download )
A commercial, professional routine that breathes new life into one of the most beloved plots in magic. Nearly 18 minutes of show-stopping material with just a deck of cards and a marker.
After bursting onto the scene with his bestselling book Stage by Stage, John Graham has once again partnered with . to bring you one of his all-time favorite routines. After performing and refining his Multiple Selection act in front of real audiences for decades, he's finally ready to share it with you!
Encore is a totally new approach to Multiple Selection that breaks the mould on its typically linear structure. It does not follow the typical presentation in which cards are simply selected, lost in the deck, and then found again. This amazing routine is cyclical in nature. It masterfully integrates the concept of repeated revelations, adding extra layers of astonishment and intrigue with each phase.
As each subsequent card is found, you also re-find the past revelations in unique ways. For example, when you find the third card, you also shock them by finding the first and second cards again as well. Each callback is surprising and provides a reason for the audience to stay engaged throughout the entire routine.
Encore combines seven unique effects into one elegant act. It is modular, so you could stop anywhere and still have a powerhouse routine. What makes Encore so special though is the level of thought and detail put into the routining. Every single moment blends seamlessly together to provide exciting new twists that reinforce the overall theme.
To help you get the most value out of this routine, Encore is offered as a beautiful, 35-page hardback book instead of an instant download. Clear descriptions and illustrations allow you to go at your own pace and fully embrace all the tips and intricacies honed over 100s of performances.
John has spent dedicates exploring and polishing this plot. He's made all the mistakes so you don't have to. Grab Encore today to learn a professional Multiple Selection routine that will amaze every audience!
"This is by far and away the best multiple selection routine I've ever seen."
- Asi Wind
"John has invented an entirely new structure for my favorite effect. I love it!"
- Andi Gladwin
"John Graham has come up with a very original and commercial approach to the multiple-card location plot. It's well worth any card magician's study."
- Darwin Ortiz
"I have performed a multiple selection routine for years and have read pretty much everything on the subject. This approach by John is amazing, entertaining, and most of all unique and surprising. It's really an act, not just a trick or even a routine. It's all high impact with nothing wasted or extra, except maybe for that H in his first name."
- Jon Armstrong
"John Graham, the busiest working full-time pro you've never heard of -- until, that is, the debut of his phenomenal book, Stage by Stage, about how to construct a professional caliber commercial platform magic show -- now brings that same experienced and professional eye to close-up card magic, in his excellent follow-up release: Encore. In superb instructional detail, John shares an 18-minute act, consisting of five neo-classic card routines plus two additional breathtaking climactic final beats. The skills required are intermediate at most, so whether you are a professional looking to apply John's principles and teachings to your own work, or an amateur looking to take the next step, put aside the latest new thing and replace it with an impactful performance that will kill any intimate audience, whether in professional or simply casual social conditions, the small price you pay for this book will be one of the best investments you have yet made in your journey toward becoming a complete conjurer -- a close-up magician who can truly perform a polished and memorable act! Isn't it time you took this final step -- this leap -- to another level? John Graham will take you by the hand and lead you to that promised land. Don't delay, don't think about it -- just do it -- and be prepared for your audiences to shout out the name of this transformational volume: Encore!"
- Jamy Ian Swiss
