Ebook - Mainly Manipulative Magic by John Alborough (Digital Download)
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Unleash the Art of Manipulation with John Alborough's Masterwork
Step into the mesmerizing world of manipulative magic with 'Mainly Manipulative Magic' by John Alborough. This classic ebook, now available as an instant digital download, offers a deep dive into the foundational and innovative techniques that define true magical artistry. Originally published in 1978, Alborough's work remains a cornerstone for aspiring and seasoned magicians alike, providing a wealth of practical routines and ingenious methods.
A Legacy Forged in Innovation
John Alborough's journey into magic was profoundly shaped by legends such as Edward Victor, renowned for his expert thimble magic, and Geoffrey Buckingham, a master of billiard ball manipulation. While acknowledging these profound influences, Alborough forged his own distinctive style, characterized by a remarkable simplification of complex methods. This ebook is a testament to his originality, presenting material that is both elegant in its execution and surprisingly straightforward to learn, allowing performers to focus on presentation rather than convoluted mechanics.
Comprehensive Routines for Every Manipulator
'Mainly Manipulative Magic' is meticulously organized into four key sections, each brimming with captivating routines. In the 'Billiard Balls' section, discover effects like the 'Flip Under Vanish and Production' and 'My Favourite Billiard Ball Routine'. The 'Thimbles' section unveils opening routines, productions, vanishes, and a clever 'Thimble Through Silk'. For those fascinated by fire, the 'Candles' section details spectacular effects such as 'Lighted Candles from Silk' and 'Candle Through Silk'. Finally, the 'Reels' section explores a range of unique penetrations and color changes, including the 'Miracle Penetration'.
Master the Essentials, Develop Your Style
With an insightful introduction by Lewis Ganson, this 92-page digital ebook (equivalent to 15,259 words) provides clear, concise instructions for each effect. Whether you're looking to enhance your close-up repertoire or add sophisticated manipulations to your stage act, Alborough's teachings empower you to not only master the essentials but also to develop your own confident and captivating performance style. Download 'Mainly Manipulative Magic' today and elevate your magical prowess.
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Mainly Manipulative Magic by John Alborough ( Instant Download )
From the introduction by Lewis Ganson:
Seeing the late Edward Victor on stage at the now defunct Metropolitan Theatre in Edgware Road, London, when John was a small boy, started his interest in magic. Later he became enamoured with the manipulative magic of Geoffrey Buckingham, so it is not surprising that Victor's expert thimble magic and Buckingham’s excellent manipulation of billiard balls, should have had a marked influence on the type of magic John performs. Having met and enjoyed the confidence of these two magicians and studied their books, he built his own act. Certainly the Victor / Buckingham influence is there but John has developed a style of his own and is responsible for much original material – particularly in the simplification of methods.
- Introduction by Lewis Ganson
- Foreword
- SECTION ONE: BILLIARD BALLS
- Flip Under Vanish and Production
- The Up and Down Roll
- The Back Catch
- My Favourite Billiard Ball Routine
- Transposition of a Billiard Ball to Four Thimbles
- SECTION TWO: THIMBLES
- An Opening Thimble Routine
- Production of Four Thimbles
- Thimble Through Silk
- Slow Motion Vanish of Four Thimbles
- SECTION THREE: CANDLES
- Lighted Candles from Silk
- Candle Through Silk
- Candle Go
- SECTION FOUR: REELS
- Untying Knot
- The First Colour Change
- The First Penetration
- The Second Colour Change
- The Second Penetration
- Miracle Penetration
- Conclusion
1st edition 1978, 92 pages; 1st digital edition 2018, PDF 92 pages.
word count: 15259 which is equivalent to 61 standard pages of text
