Ebook - S.H. Sharpe - Conjurer's Secrets ( 4 Books ) (Digital Download)
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The S.H. Sharpe 'Conjurer's Secrets' digital ebook collection is an indispensable compendium for any serious student or practitioner of the magical arts. This extraordinary four-volume set, now available as a convenient digital download, meticulously dissects the core principles that underpin nearly every major magic trick and illusion. Considered a cornerstone reference, these books provide a brief yet profoundly understandable overview, ensuring your magical education is built upon a solid foundation.
Delve into Optical Deception
'Conjurers' Optical Secrets' is an exhaustive manual compiled by S.H. Sharpe and brilliantly illustrated by Mike Jaynes. It offers an unprecedented look into every optical principle utilized in magic. From psychological visual illusions to reflected images, lens transmission, trick photography, and the intricacies of chromatics and focused light waves, this volume is a true treasure trove. With hundreds of detailed drawings, it elucidates the vast range of illusions, both grand and intimate, providing crucial insights into their origins and applications.
Unravel Mechanical Wonders
In 'Conjurers' Mechanical Secrets,' Sharpe guides you through the ingenious mechanics behind magical props and effects. This companion text reveals 11 fundamental methods for 'faking' a prop, alongside numerous intriguing and seldom-seen magical principles. Despite its original publication decades ago, the material remains remarkably innovative and relevant for today's performers. Explore the secrets behind iconic illusions like 'The Stolen Jam Illusion,' 'LeRoy's Asrah Illusion,' and even the legendary 'Indian Rope Trick.'
Master Hydraulic & Pneumatic Principles
'Conjurers' Hydraulic and Pneumatic Secrets' defines and elaborates on seven fundamental principles, including secret closures, reservoirs, conduits, and displacement. Sharpe masterfully traces the use of hydraulics and pneumatics from ancient religious wonders, such as moving statues, to modern classics like the Lota Bowl and the Foo Can. This extensive work covers 30 specific principles and showcases over 80 examples of their application in magic, providing a deep dive into the fluid dynamics of illusion.
Command Psychological Influence
'Conjurers' Psychological Secrets' illuminates the powerful role of the human mind in magic. Sharpe identifies four fundamental principles—objective illusions, subjective illusions, influence by suggestion, and intellectual techniques—supported by fifteen specific sub-principles. Beyond historical usage, the book offers invaluable aids for memorization, 'Key Word Charts,' and detailed tips for transmitting information to a confederate. This volume is a must-have for magicians aiming to understand precisely why their audience reacts a certain way and how to skillfully channel those reactions for truly unforgettable performances.
Together, these four volumes form a complete curriculum, offering an unparalleled exploration into the foundational elements of magic that every serious magician should master.
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Almost cover all the basic principles of magic . No one can not mention this when teaching magic recommendation.
Conjurers' Optical Secrets
Conjurers' Mechanical Secrets
Conjurers' Psychological Secrets
Conjurers' Hydraulic and Pneumatic Secrets
S.H. Sharpe
No magic reference shelf would be complete without SH Sharpe's Conjurers 'Optical Secrets, Conjurers' Mechanical Secrets, Conjurers 'Psychological Secrets, and Conjurers' Hydraulic and Pneumatic Secrets. These excellent books give a brief, understandable overview of nearly every major principle in magic.
This collection is sold in a set of four of that contains the following books:
Conjurers' Hydraulic and Pneumatic Secrets
S.H. Sharpe
Within the pages of this massive work, historian SH Sharpe defines and describes seven Fundamental Principles; including: Secret Closures, Secret Reservoirs, Secret No magic reference shelf would be complete without SH Sharpe's Conjurers' Optical Secrets, Conjurers' Mechanical Secrets, Conjurers' Psychological Secrets, and Conjurers' Hydraulic and Pneumatic Secrets. These excellent books give a brief, understandable overview of nearly every major principle in magic. -John Carney, SecretsConduits, Liquid Substitutes, Displacement, Siphons, and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control. The author traces hydraulics and pneumatics as used in the religious wonders of early history -. moving and speaking statues, inexhaustible vessels, unfillable basins, and more He then continues with modern classics like Lota Bowl, Foo Can, Multum in Parvo, Mermaid Illusion, various automats, etc . SH Sharpe covers 30 Specific Principles and gives over 80 examples of these principles being used in magic Also included in this book are two special appendices:. 1) Scientific Magical Invention and Characterization - a system on which to base the scientific invention or creation of . new magical illusions 2) What Happened to Psycho -?.. an essay whcih traces the chronbology of the automation from 1875 to modern times This outstanding instructive book is a must, it contains techniques every magician should know about This volume is one of a series of four books describing the basic principles of magic The other books in the series are Conjurers' Mechanical Secrets, Conjurers' Optical Secrets, and Conjurers' Psychological Secrets Now published by Mickey Hades -.. 180 Pages - Hardbound.
Conjurers' Mechanical Secrets
S.H. Sharpe
The companion text by SH Sharpe to Conjurers' Hydraulic and Pneumatic Secrets, Conjurers' Optical Secrets, and Conjurers' Psychological Secrets. This volume is one of a series of four books describing the basic principles of magic. This book teaches 11 basic ways in which a prop can be 'faked', plus other intriguing, seldom seen magic principles and effects. Even though the original text was written over 60 years ago, the material is just as innovative for today's performers! Contents include 'The Stolen Jam Illusion', 'Palanquin Illusion', Jarrett's Girls from the Picture ',' The Chess Player ',' Bangkok Bungalow ',' Nixon's Expanding Die ', '21 Person Cabinet', 'Dekolta Chair', 'Devant's Mascot Moth', 'LeRoy's Asrah Illusion ',' Sword Basket ',' Indian Rope Trick ', and much more Now published by Mickey Hades -. 144 Pages - Hardbound.
Conjurers' Optical Secrets
S.H. Sharpe
Never before has there been a reference manual as complete as this one for the magician. Compiled by SH Sharpe, and illustrated by Mike Jaynes, every optical principle used in magic can be found in this compilation. Many years in progress, it's complete with additions and revisions which bring this work up-to-date. The information deals with the whole range of illusions, large and small, with descriptions and important references to the origin of the various optical principles involved. The six sections are Psychological Visual Illusions, Physical Screening or Masking, Reflected Images, Lens Transmission, Trick Photography, and Chromatics and Focussed Light Waves. Conjurers' Optical Secrets is a storehouse of vital information for the magician. Three hundred drawings detail all the principles. This volume is one of a series of four books describing the basic principles of magic The other books in the series are Conjurers' Hydraulic and Pneumatic Secrets, Conjurers' Mechanical Secrets, and Conjurers' Psychological Secrets Now published by Mickey Hades -.. 188 Pages - Hardbound.
Conjurers' Psychological Secrets
S.H. Sharpe
This book by SH Sharpe presents the classifications, principles and examples of important psychological techniques every magician should know about. The author has identified four Fundamental Principles (Objective Illusions, Subjective Illusions, Influence by Suggestion, and Intellectual), with fifteen Specific Principles as Sub -topics within the major classes. In addition to the basic principles and their historical use, there are extensive examples of memorization aids and Key Word Charts. Two sequences for the Knight's Tour are presented, along with the Key Word Charts. Tips on transmitting numbers and words to a confederate are also detailed. Appendices deal with Music for Magic and the Causes of Laughter. This volume is a must for the serious magician who wnats to know why their audience reacts and how to channel that reaction to be a positive experience for . all This volume is one of a series of four books describing the basic principles of magic The other books in the series are Conjurers' Hydraulic and Pneumatic Secrets, Conjurers' Mechanical Secrets, and Conjurers' Optical Secrets Now published by Mickey Hades.. - 202 Pages - Hardbound.
