Ebook - Okito on Magic: Reminiscences and Selected Tricks by Okito & Robert Parrish (Digital Download)

Discover the Legacy of Okito: A Master Magician's Secrets Revealed

Step into the extraordinary world of Theo Bamberg, known globally as 'Okito.' This captivating ebook offers an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the life, creative genius, and profound magical legacy of one of conjuring's most influential figures. As a seventh-generation magician of the legendary Bamberg dynasty, Okito was a prolific inventor, meticulous builder of illusions, and an exceptional performer whose finished work was always a masterpiece. This digital download presents a fascinating glimpse into his mind, offering invaluable historical context and practical wisdom for any serious magician.

Okito's Reminiscences and Technical Mastery

Part One, 'Reminiscences,' transports you through the annals of magic history, guided by Okito's own reflections. Explore 'The Elements Of Magic,' 'The Progress Of Magic,' and discussions on 'Classical Conjurers' versus 'Romantic Magicians.' Gain historical context on iconic effects like the 'History Of The Floating Ball,' providing a foundational understanding of magical artistry. Part Two, 'Selected Tricks,' then showcases Okito's technical brilliance, offering a vast repertoire for magicians of all skill levels.

A Compendium of Timeless Illusions

From intricate 'Sleights And Techniques' such as the 'Okito Sleeving Technique' and 'Notes On The Cups And Balls' to 'Small Magic' featuring the iconic 'Okito Coin Box,' you'll find practical, deceptive routines. The ebook progresses to 'Medium-Sized Magic' with wonders like 'The Bill And The Lemon,' culminating in 'Large Magic' that includes grand illusions such as 'The Siamese Cylinders' and 'The Ubiquitous Duck.' An 'ADDITIONAL OKITO ORIGINALS' section provides further unique creations, ensuring a comprehensive and inspiring resource for any practitioner.

Essential Reading for Serious Magicians

Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring performer eager to learn from the best, 'Okito on Magic' is an indispensable addition to your magical library. This definitive volume, compiled from generations of expertise and countless hours of meticulous invention, reveals why Okito's uncompromising pursuit of perfection made his illusions not just tricks, but miracles. Download this ebook today and enrich your understanding and execution of the magical arts.

Original Specs

A fascinating glimpse into Okito's (Theo Bamberg) life and creations. The Bamberg dynasty had magicians spanning seven generations. Okito was a prolific inventor, builder of tricks, and exceptional performer. Learn the details of many of his most cherished secrets.

From the introduction by Dorny:

• Preface To Revised Edition
• An Open Letter From Victor Farelli
• Introduction
• Foreword
• Part One: REMINISCENCES
  • I. The Elements Of Magic
  • II. The Progress Of Magic
  • III. Classical Conjurers
  • IV. Romantic Magicians
  • V. History Of The Floating Ball
• Part Two: SELECTED TRICKS
  • I. Sleights And Techniques
    • Okito Sleeving Technique
    • Technique For The Barehanded Production Of A Silk
    • Notes On The Cups And Balls
    • Slydini Transcended
    • A Third Arm
    • "Vanishing" Cloths
    • A Hat Loading Device
    • A Deceptive Change Of A Card
    • Sleights With Cigars
    • Classical Technique For The Production Of Bowls
    • Bowls Of Cigarettes, Cigars, And Candy
    • The Rabbit From The Spectator's Coat
  • II. Small Magic
    • The Han Ping Chien Coin Trick
    • Three Malini Tricks
    • The Okito Coin Box
    • A Penetrative Coin
    • The Hindoo Talisman
    • The Knotted String
    • More On The Sixth Finger
    • The Silk Elixirs
  • III. Medium-Sized Magic
    • L'homme Masqué Rising Cards
    • Transposition Extraordinary
    • Okito's Card Mystery
    • The Bill And The Lemon
    • The New Envelope Mystery
    • The New Bewitched Blocks
    • The Sympathetic Colors
    • Okito's Handkerchief Tray
    • The Japanese Glass Shades
    • The Nested Tubes
    • An Egg And A Canary
    • The Enchanted Rice
    • The Mysterious Casket
    • The Triangular Mystery
    • The Tea Canister Mystery
    • Linkage
  • IV. Large Magic
    • A Note On The Mechanical Tricks
    • The Chimerical Foulards
    • Foulard And Candle
    • The Siamese Cylinders
    • Multum In Parvo
    • Birth Of The Lotus Flowers
    • Scare Mask And Dove
    • A Break-Away Casket
    • The Ubiquitous Duck
    • Where Do The Ducks Come From?
    • Bowl And Ducks
    • The Inexhaustible Bowl
    • Expanding Bowl
    • The Disappearing Bowl Of Water
    • The Production Of Eight Glasses Of Liquid
  • V. Magic With Living People
    • From Shadow To Life
    • Ming Toy
    • Hi-Strung
    • The Mandarin's Dream
• ADDITIONAL OKITO ORIGINALS
  • Impossible Lit Cigarette Vanish
  • The Caliph's Dream
  • Okito's Ringer
  • The Impossible Escape
  • Thru The Needle's Eye
  • Oho!
  • Oho Extra!

1st edition 1952, revised 1973, 241 pages; PDF 185 pages.
word count: 70931 which is equivalent to 283 standard pages of text