Ebook - Gordon Bruce Lecture Notes – Buffalo 2015 (Digital Download)

Step into the magical world of Gordon Bruce with this exclusive digital download of his 'Buffalo 2015 Lecture Notes'. This meticulously compiled ebook offers a rare glimpse into the mind of a seasoned magician, presenting a collection of Gordon's most cherished lecture material, many updated for clarity and accompanied by insightful photographs. Beyond the core notes, you'll also find special extracts from other celebrated publications of Gordon's unique effects, making this a treasure trove for any magic enthusiast.

Gordon's journey in magic began at a young age, leading him to a pivotal friendship with the legendary Dai Vernon, 'the Professor' himself. Their correspondence started when Gordon was just 16, culminating in personal visits to the famed Magic Castle. This ebook is a testament to that invaluable mentorship, with many effects refined through profound discussions not only with Vernon but also with other giants like Larry Jennings and Alex Elmsley. It's an opportunity to learn magic steeped in rich tradition and perfected by some of the craft's most influential figures.

A Deeper Look Into the Collection

This comprehensive collection unveils a diverse array of magic, carefully categorized to enhance your learning experience. You'll explore:

Notes Section Highlights:

• 'A Scots Discovery' (1986): Delve into captivating Coin and Note magic, featuring a powerful note production, a smooth coin pass, coins melting through a handkerchief, and a refined handling of chink-a-chink.
• 'Birmingham' (1982): Master sophisticated Card and Coin routines, including a stunning color-changing deck, card through handkerchief, Gordon's acclaimed Okito Box effects, and an intricate multi-phase card routine—all enhanced with modern photographs.
• 'Edinburgh' (1983): Further your expertise in Card and Coin magic with a slick Boston Box routine, a baffling homing card effect, Gordon's clever false shuffle, an impossible two-selection transposition, cards to pocket, coin to sugar packet, and valuable insights into the double lift technique.
• 'Half an Hour With' (1986): Discover a series of 'quickies' from Gordon's repertoire, perfect for impromptu performances. These include a discreet double lift get-ready during an overhand shuffle, a compelling card transposition using Vernon's 'Lay Down Switch,' a clean sandwich routine, and a signed selection mysteriously appearing in the card case, sandwiched between two jokers.

This digital download is more than just a collection of tricks; it's an educational journey through the artistry and history of close-up magic, presented by a true master.

Original Specs

Gordon Bruce compiled this collection of notes for the Buffalo 52 convention in 2015. The CD contains scans of a selection of Gordon’s notes that were originally produced for his past lectures. Many of them have been updated with photographs to improve the quality of the explanations. Alongside these notes, the CD contains several extracts from other publications of Gordon’s effects.

Gordon has been performing magic since he was very young, writing to Dai Vernon when he was just 16 years old, after hearing that Vernon was the ultimate “improver” of magic. This resulted in a friendship and Gordon travelled to the Castle to meet Vernon and to perform on several occaisions. Many of the effects presented in the collection were developed through conversations with Dai Vernon, Larry Jennings, Alex Elmsley and countless others from that era.

Gordon is a very good friend and inspiration of Eddie’s and it’s a pleasure to present a collection of Gordon’s notes and a few other published pieces from books and magazines for you here.

Contents

Notes

• A Scots Discovery (1986)—Coin and Note magic including a note production, a coin pass, coins through handkerchief, and a handling of chink-a-chink.
• Birmingham (1982)—Card and Coin magic with updated photographs. Includes a colour changing deck, card through handkerchief, a collection of Gordon’s Okito Box effects and routine, and a multi-phase card routine.
• Edinburgh (1983)—Card and coin magic with updated photographs. These notes include a Boston Box routine, a homing card routine, Gordon’s false shuffle, an impossible two selection transposition between a wallet and an envelope, a cards to pocket routine, coin to sugar packet, and notes on the double lift.
• Half an Hour With (1986)—Given just 30 minutes at the Edinburgh Magic Circle, Gordon presented a few “quickies” from his repertoire. These notes include a get ready for a double lift during an overhand shuffle, a card transposition using the “Lay Down Switch” from Vernon’s Revelations, a sandwich routine, and a signed selection to card case which is found sandwiched between two jokers.