Ebook - Something Borrowed Something New by Paul Curry (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Rediscover a Close-Up Magic Masterpiece
Experience the long-awaited return of 'Something Borrowed Something New' by the legendary Paul Curry. This expanded digital edition breathes new life into a celebrated collection of close-up magic that has captivated and inspired magicians for decades. Originally a privately printed first edition, physical copies have become prized collector's items, fetching high prices at auction. Now, for the first time in an accessible digital format, you can delve into the brilliance of Curry's work without the prohibitive cost, gaining immediate access to a timeless treasury of magical effects.
The Genius of Paul Curry's Effects
Paul Curry's philosophy of magic always centered on the effect itself, a principle vividly demonstrated throughout these pages. This ebook is packed with twenty meticulously crafted illusions, spanning cards, coins, and mental effects, each designed to leave your audience spellbound. Explore famed routines like 'I.O.U.', a 'must' pocket item as described by Ted Annemann, alongside Curry's ingenious nine-part routine with a pair of playing cards, built on a simple yet profound sleight. Every trick is a testament to his understanding of subtlety and psychological misdirection.
Unmatched Practicality and Insight
Within these 71 pages (equivalent to 78 standard text pages), you'll find not just tricks, but a masterclass in practical magic. Curry provides clear, concise explanations for each effect, ensuring that magicians of all skill levels can grasp and perform them effectively. Leo Rullman praised the book for its 'excellent tricks, clearly explained,' while Ted Annemann lauded its coverage of 'card, coin and mental tests, all of which are really practical and well thought out along the lines of subtlety and subterfuge.' This isn't just a collection of effects; it's an education in presentation and powerful, deceptive magic.
Your Essential Digital Magic Library Addition
From 'Think Of A Card' to 'Clink!' and the insightful 'APPENDIX: A Cur(r)i-ous Prediction', 'Something Borrowed Something New' offers a comprehensive look into the mind of a magic innovator. This digital download provides instant access to a foundational text, allowing you to study, practice, and master routines that have stood the test of time. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of magic history and elevate your close-up performances with the enduring genius of Paul Curry.
Original Specs
Back at long last is this masterpiece of close-up work featuring cards, coins and mental effects. The genius of Paul Curry lives on in this newly expanded edition. The privately printed first edition is now a prized collector's item. When one does come up for sale, it fetches a high price. Indeed, a soft cover first edition recently sold on the big auction site for well over $100.
The tricks in this ebook were created, as all tricks should be, with an accent on the effect. Take a look to see what is included:
- About This Book
- Introduction
- Foreword
- I.O.U.
- Think Of A Card
- Next!
- Follow Me
- Smoke Signals
- Potpourri
- Blackout
- Double Prediction
- Padding
- Mates
- Pay-Off
- Pressto (sic)
- Odd!
- Clink!
- Face to Face
- Bottom Palm
- Turn-Over Change
- APPENDIX: A Cur(r)i-ous Prediction
- About the Author
- Recommended Titles
Curry also reveals his nine-part routine with a pair of playing cards (based on a simple sleight) that is a winner. Twenty effects in all.
Here's what famous magicians have said about this book:
"Excellent tricks, clearly explained." - Leo Rullman
"Covers card, coin and mental tests, all of which are really practical and well thought out along the lines of subtlety and subterfuge. That I.O.U. effect is a 'must' pocket item." - Ted Annemann
1st edition 1941, PDF 71 pages.
word count: 19578 which is equivalent to 78 standard pages of text
