Ebook - La Campanella by Shimpei Katsuragawa (Digital Download)

'La Campanella' by Shimpei Katsuragawa is an essential digital download for any serious close-up magician, marking the highly anticipated release of a collection that seamlessly blends elegance, ingenuity, and profound artistic vision. This ebook is more than just a compilation of tricks; it's a deep dive into the mind of a true magic innovator, offering a rare opportunity to learn from a master whose work has captivated audiences and fellow artists worldwide. It's poised to become a cornerstone of modern magic literature, lauded by luminaries like Dani DaOrtiz and Helder Guimarães for its unparalleled quality and insight.

Discover Shimpei Katsuragawa's Legacy

While Shimpei Katsuragawa may not yet be a household name across all English-speaking magic circles, his influence in close-up magic, particularly in Japan, Spain, and South America, spans over two decades. He is an artist revered for his unique voice and distinctive language in magic, consistently pushing the boundaries of what's possible. 'La Campanella' brings his refined artistry directly to your fingertips, presenting the accumulated wisdom and professional repertoire of a performer who has repeatedly demonstrated how to elevate seemingly perfect ideas to new heights of impossibility and beauty. Learning from Shimpei isn't just about adding new tricks to your arsenal; it's about transforming into a more creative and compelling performer.

Unrivaled Content and Creativity

Within these digital pages, you'll uncover sixteen original routines, alongside numerous sleights, flourishes, and groundbreaking ideas meticulously detailed for your mastery. Delve into 'The Pinky Count,' a comprehensive investigation of this versatile sleight. Experience the baffling 'Naked Ambition,' an ambitious card routine where signatures repeatedly rise to the top of a blank deck, even from spectators' hands. Master 'Crimpromptu,' a magician-fooling impossible location utilizing a clever, modified breather crimp. Explore the mentalism marvel of 'Blindreader,' where you can identify cards from spectators' pockets, even blindfolded. And, of course, discover 'La Campanella' itself, Shimpei's signature routine that combines Vernon's Triumph with Pepe Carrol's Suit Apparition for a breathtaking display of virtuosity. The ebook also features 'Music, Magic and the Ballet of the Hands,' a groundbreaking essay on incorporating music into close-up performance. This collection promises strong, creative magic you'll revisit countless times.

A Masterpiece of Design and Production

Beyond its profound magical content, 'La Campanella' stands out as an exquisitely produced ebook. Every aspect, from its elegant design to its stunning photography and beautiful musical motifs, reflects the same care and artistry Shimpei invests in his magical creations. It's a visual and intellectual feast, designed not only to instruct but also to inspire, making it arguably one of the most aesthetically pleasing magic publications ever produced. This digital volume truly embodies the complete package: exceptional content presented with unparalleled artistic flair, making it an indispensable addition to any magician's library.

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“Shimpei’s magic is a perfect mix of elegance, ingenuity and good taste. And now he has decided to write his experiences! The magic world is in luck!”

Dani DaOrtiz

 

“When you see Shimpei do magic you feel close to perfection. With this book he has managed to get even closer.”

Miguel Ángel Gea

 

“Shimpei Katsuragawa is a true artist. He has his own voice, his own language. That’s a rare thing. Anything you can learn from him, will make you a better creator and performer.”

Helder Guimarães

 

“Shimpei can take an already seemingly perfect idea and bring it to even greater heights of impossibility and beauty. Read this book and you will discover how.”

Dr. Sawa

 

There are three possible reasons why a magic book could become a “must-have”: Firstly, it may be the collected lifework of an important magical figure. Alternatively, it may be filled with original, hard-hitting, practical routines, techniques and ideas. Finally, it may be so beautifully produced that it demands a space on your bookshelf. “La Campanella” emphatically ticks all of these boxes and looks set to become one of the most important volumes in years.

While Shimpei may not be a household name yet in the English-speaking world, for the past two decades has been one of the most important figures in close-up magic in his native Japan. He is also a celebrated artist in Spain and South America, appearing at countless conventions and festivals in recent years.

With sixteen original routines, in addition to numerous sleights, flourishes and ideas straight from Shimpei’s professional repertoire, “La Campanella” is a book you will come back to again and again in search of strong, creative magic.

Finally, the care, attention and artistry that Shimpei puts into his magical creations is reflected in the quality of this volume. Filled with its musical motifs, stunning photography and elegant design, may just be the most beautiful magic book that has ever been produced.

Contents Include:

The Pinky Count – The most thorough investigation of this versatile sleight, including multiple breaks, small packets and more.

Naked Ambition – An ambitious card routine featuring a blank deck and not one but four signed cards. The signatures continue to rise to the top, even when buried in the middle of packets held by the spectators themselves.

Crimpromptu – A technique for achieving a modified breather crimp in front of the spectators. Shimpei also shares his magician-fooling impossible location using the technique.

Blindreader – A mentalism effect where three packets are cut and placed in the spectators’ pockets, yet even under these impossible conditions the magician can not only name all three cards, but can do so blindfolded!

Music, Magic and the Ballet of the Hands – A groundbreaking essay exploring the use of music in close-up magic.

La Campanella – Shimpei’s reputation-making routine which combines Vernon’s classic Triumph with Pepe Carrol’s Suit Apparition, as the thirteen Hearts, Clubs, Spades and Diamonds are all produced from a shuffled deck in increasingly impossible displays of virtuosity.

 

166 pages, hardbound