Ebook - Eric Van Duzer - The Seven Basic Secrets of Illusion (Digital Download)
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Unlock the World's Greatest Illusions
Embark on an extraordinary journey into the captivating realm of stage magic with Eric Van Duzer's definitive ebook, 'The Seven Basic Secrets of Illusion.' This unparalleled digital download is meticulously crafted for the serious student and aspiring illusionist, offering a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the art. Spanning over 170 pages, this essential guide demystifies more than 90 iconic illusions, providing you with the foundational knowledge and practical insights needed to elevate your craft.
Comprehensive Concepts & Construction
Unlike simple blueprints, this tome dives deep into the 'what' and 'why' behind each illusion. You'll uncover the closely guarded secrets, precise dimensions, and ingenious concepts that underpin everything from spectacular appearances and baffling disappearances to mind-bending mutilations, clever exchanges, and various forms of levitation. Van Duzer leaves no stone unturned, covering a vast spectrum of magical effects from classic 'Agas' to intricate 'Zig Zags.' This book serves as your ultimate reference, helping you discern which illusions best suit your unique performance style and construction capabilities.
Practical Building & Performing Insights
Whether you're planning to buy, build, or perform illusions, this ebook is an invaluable resource. It's packed with practical building and performing tips, guiding you through crucial aspects like selecting the right types of wood, effective use of Velcro, hinges, and plastics, and even tips on employing power tools safely and efficiently. With hundreds of detailed illustrations and crystal-clear explanations, you'll gain the confidence to construct and execute illusions with precision. This isn't just a book; it's a mentor, providing total usable information that no dedicated illusionist can afford to be without. Enhance your repertoire and master the art of grand illusion today.
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For the serious student of illusion， this is the ultimate book. With over 170 pages explaining over 90 illusions， this tome is the place to start. Never has there been a collection in one publication giving the secrets， dimensions and concepts behind all the basic illusions， plus building and performing tips. It's all covered from appearances， disappearances， mutilations and exchanges to several forms of levitations. This is not a book of detailed illusion plans. Instead it's a compilation of the greatest illusions in the world. You will use this book to decide which illusions are best to build and which illusions best suit your performance style.
Whether you are buying， building or performing， or just want to reference stage props， you will choose your illusions and illusionettes from this book. If you have ever wondered how an illusion works， this book will explain it. From Agas to Zig Zags， it covers them all， plus design and construction tips as well as valuable information on types of wood to use for specific illusions; use of velcro， hinges， power tools and plastics.
It's over 170 pages of total usable information and hundreds of detailed illustrations with measurements and full explanations no illusionist can be without.
