Ebook - Larry Becker - Stunners PLUS! (Digital Download)
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The Legacy of Stunners! Reimagined
Larry Becker's original 'Stunners!' was a groundbreaking publication in the world of mentalism and magic, quickly earning critical acclaim and becoming a highly sought-after collector's item. Now, experience the expanded and definitive edition, 'Stunners PLUS!', available as an instant digital download. This comprehensive ebook isn't merely a collection of tricks; it's a deep dive into the mind of a master, offering not just routines but a profound philosophy of performance that has influenced countless magicians and mentalists worldwide.
Unleash Over 100 Killer Mental Routines
This expansive 680-page ebook delivers over 100 meticulously detailed mental routines, ready to baffle and entertain any audience. You'll discover effects utilizing an incredible range of everyday objects: books, coins, paper currency, cards, pencils, watches, newspapers, boxes, and both specialized props and no-prop solutions. From impromptu close-up wonders to professional stage pieces, each routine bears Larry Becker's signature hallmarks of maximum entertainment potential and surprising simplicity. Whether you're a seasoned mentalist or a magician aspiring to transition into mentalism, these inexplicable mysteries are guaranteed to elevate your artistry to a higher plateau.
Exclusive Secrets and Profound Wisdom
'Stunners PLUS!' goes beyond just teaching routines, offering unparalleled insights into Larry Becker's creative process and personal journey. Delve into the chilling history, closely guarded secrets, and breathtaking performance of his original 'Russian Roulette' presentation—an effect so dangerous it almost cost him his life. The ebook also includes detailed instructions and presentations for many of Becker's commercially produced effects, such as Chameleon Chest, Versadex, Blockbuster, and Insight wallets. Even if rebuilding apparatus seems complex, the explanations provide invaluable 'mentalism-savvy' knowledge. Interspersed throughout the text, you'll find illuminating Q&A segments from an exclusive interview with Larry, offering wisdom that will profoundly impact your approach to magic and mentalism.
Expanded and Refined for Modern Performers
This definitive edition features major improvements to iconic effects like Casino Royale, Ultimate Flashback, and Serial Killer, developed in the decade following the original 'Stunners!' release. All original art and illustrations have been carefully preserved and updated, and the entire text has been re-typeset for optimal readability and a modern experience. With a wealth of professional stage and close-up material explained in great detail by its originator, 'Stunners PLUS!' is an essential resource. The profound presentational ideas alone make this an educational journey that will redefine your understanding and performance of mentalism and magic.
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Larry Becker - Stunners PLUS! ( Instant Download )
Larry Becker's magnificent opus，Stunners!was first published in 1992. In 1993 at the Society of American Magicians annual convention in New Orleans， Larry Becker received the Milbourne Christopher Foundation Literary Award for this outstanding contribution to the art of Mentalism and Magic. The first hard bound edition sold out in 90 days at a retail cost of $235. So did the soft cover edition in 1996 at $100.Stunners!has become a collector's item bringing anywhere from $300 to $500 and more on eBay.
After ten years it was expanded so that you were able to delve into the many variations， improvements and new effects that were created during the decade following the publication ofStunners!
Stunners-Plus!， which in the meantime is out of print， contains every word of the originalStunnersfor a total of more than 100 killer mental routines using books， coins， paper currency， cards， pencils， pens， watches， newspapers， boxes， props， no props， and so much more. You'll get some of the most baffling and entertaining mental effects ever created， all bearing the Becker hallmarks of maximum entertainment potential and simplicity of working. These inexplicable mental mysteries are guaranteed to catapult you to a higher plateau as an entertainer. In addition， this exciting new ebook also includes the instructions and presentations for many of Larry's commercially produced effects. Even though some use apparatus which are probably too complicate to rebuild on a DIY basis， the explanations， secrets， and performances are highly educational and will make you so much more mentalism-savvy.
You also get the history， secret and performance of Larry's original presentation of his death defying "Russian Roulette"， an effect that has almost cost Larry's life， an effect that baffled some of the most knowledgeable mentalists. Larry doesn't hold anything back in his detailed descriptions. It is fascinating to read how some of his most famous effects evolved from great effects to outright miracles. Interspersed between those miracles you will find Q&A from an interview with Larry. The wisdom will change your life， and if it doesn't change your life it will certainly make you a better magician and mentalist.
Stunners! Plus!is packed with major improvements to such effects as Casino Royale， Ultimate Flashback， Serial Killer， Sneak Thief and so many other powerful effects created over the decade followingStunners!Outstanding professional stage and close-up material is explained in great detail by their originator. And as if that isn't enough to whet your appetite， imagine peering into the inner workings of Larry's many commercial effects. The presentational ideas alone would make this one of the greatest educational journeys you've ever taken. Effects like Chameleon Chest， Versadex， Blockbuster， Incredible and Insight wallets. PsiClops， Casino Light， Zenneristic and more.
TheStunners!material is re-typeset and all original art and illustrations are preserved and updated.Stunners! Plus!is a must for mentalists from amateurs to professionals and for magicians who want to make the transition， there's no better place to start.
1st edition 2003; 680 pages.
