Ebook - Scott Baird - The Hermit Magazine Vol.2 No.5 (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Dive into the May 2023 issue of The Hermit Magazine, Volume 2, Number 5 – a treasure trove for any serious magician. This 51-page digital download is packed with an 'embarrassment of riches,' offering a vibrant blend of card, coin, and mental magic, all woven together by a captivating, loose spelling theme. Prepare to unlock a new dimension of magical artistry, featuring contributions from a stellar lineup of creators dedicated to pushing the boundaries of performance.
Innovative Spelling Effects
The heart of this issue beats with innovative spelling effects designed to astound. Kyle Leon's 'Impromptu Speller' offers a clever, impromptu location that is surprisingly hard to backtrack, making it a powerful tool for your arsenal. Michael Pilkey's 'ACAIN' (Any Card at its Name) empowers the spectator to name and then spell directly to their chosen card, creating an incredibly personal and impactful moment. Corey Harris and John Carey also contribute compelling spelling routines, culminating in impressive four-of-a-kind productions and even a royal flush ending. Andy Choy's 'Handy Speller' provides a brilliant mnemonic method for determining how many letters a card spells with, and Scott Baird's 'Splell' cleverly integrates a Si Stebbins Stack into a customizable spelling trick with a humorous presentation.
Diverse Magic Beyond Spelling
Beyond the fascinating spelling theme, expand your skills with other groundbreaking effects. Scott Baird himself presents 'Tap Triple Wild Coin,' an ingenious combination of David Roth's classic 'Stand-up Wild Coin' with a pen flourish, culminating in an unexpected denomination change. Chiam Yu Sheng adds a powerful four-of-a-kind kicker ending to Phil Goldstein's 'Overture.' Mentalists will be intrigued by Patrik Kuffs' 'Very First Impression,' a cut and restored card effect with a mental twist, as the card appears to be cut before it's even been thought of. Chris Bruce offers a quick 'Sandwich to Stack' routine that effortlessly ends in a stacked deck order, and Biz introduces his 'Automatic Bottom Palm,' ingeniously disguised within the actions of a swing cut, in his new monthly Sleight Corner.
Essential Articles for Magicians
This issue isn't just about effects; it's about growth and continuous improvement. Scott Baird shares invaluable insights in his articles, 'Branding and Magic' and 'Inevitable Reinvention.' These pieces provide essential guidance for magicians looking to refine their persona, elevate their unique selling points, and continuously evolve their craft in a dynamic and ever-changing industry. The Hermit Magazine Vol. 2 No. 5 is an indispensable resource, meticulously curated to inspire, educate, and equip you with a diverse arsenal of high-impact magic. Download your copy today and transform your performances.
Original Specs
Volume 2, No. 5: May 2023, 51 pgs.
The latest issue of The Hermit Magazine is an embarrassment of riches with a loose spelling theme. A healthy mix of card, coin, and mental magic.
EFFECTS
Surprise Overture / Chiam Yu Sheng
Phil Goldstein's Overture is given a four-of-a-kind kicker ending.
Tap Triple Wild Coin / Scott Baird
David Roth's Stand-up Wild Coin is combined with some bits of business with a pen, and at the end, the coins all change into a third denomination!
Impromptu Speller / Kyle Leon
Kyle's handling of an impromptu spelling location. Kyle has added some nice touches to a simple spelling location, making the method harder to backtrack.
Spelling to the Aces / Corey Harris
As the title says! Spell to the aces after you shuffle the deck. End with a royal flush.
Handy Speller / Andy Choy
A wonderful mnemonic method for determining how many letters a card spells with.
ACAIN / Michael Pilkey
Any Card at its Name. A card is selected and returned, and then the magician hands the deck over to the spectator. Only then do they name their card out loud, and immediately they can spell right to it.
Sandwich to Stack / Chris Bruce
A quick sandwich routine that allows you to end in a stacked deck order.
Very First Impression / Patrik Kuffs
A cut and restored card effect, with a mental twist as the card appears to be cut before it's been thought of or named aloud.
Choice and Chance / John Carey
A spelling effect that ends with a four-of-a-kind production.
The Automatic Bottom Palm / Biz
In Biz's new monthly Sleight Corner, he teaches his automatic bottom palm, disguised in the actions of a swing cut.
Splell / Scott Baird
Get into Si Stebbins Stack from new deck order by performing an easily customizable spelling trick with a tongue-in-cheek presentation.
ARTICLES
Branding and Magic / Scott Baird
Inevitable Reinvention / Scott Baird
The Hermit's seventeenth issue shipped to all subscribers on May 4, 2023.
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File Format
51 pg. PDF download
