Ebook - Stonebound 2011 by Tom Stone (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Dive into the mind of one of magic's most original thinkers with 'Stonebound 2011' by Tom Stone, now available as an easy-to-digest digital ebook. Originally published as groundbreaking essays in Genii magazine, this collection offers an unparalleled exploration into advanced misdirection and the psychological underpinnings of illusion. Tom Stone consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible, challenging magicians to reconsider fundamental concepts that impact every performance. As Richard Kaufman of GeniiMagazine.com aptly states, 'Tom is one of magic's most original thinkers, pushing against boundaries most of us had never thought about before.'
Mastering Cognitive Conjuring
Within these pages, you'll uncover 'Cognitive Conjuring,' a profound discussion on the power of 'change blindness.' This section features the extraordinary 'Cognitive Colour Change,' a sublime colour-changing deck routine where, astonishingly, nothing physically happens, yet your audience will be utterly convinced they've witnessed a miracle. This concept alone offers a paradigm shift in card magic.
The Psychology of Perception and Illusion
Explore the fascinating concept of 'Time Resolution' in 'Slower and Slower does the Trick,' learning how tempo and speed variations can profoundly trick the brain. Discover how to transform the classic 'Rubin's Vase' optical illusion into a stunning stage effect, proving that some things are indeed 'too slow to be seen.' Tom also delves into 'The Dunning-Kruger Effect,' examining cognitive bias and its profound impact on us as magicians, alongside 'Wonders of a Fragmented Vision,' which studies natural 'change blindness' in routines like 'Card under Glass' and 'Cups and Balls.'
Revolutionizing Misdirection Techniques
'Vision & Velocity Vectors' offers a scientific approach to misdirection, building upon the foundational work of John Ramsay and Tony Slydini. This chapter meticulously patches holes in previous theories, providing a complete breakdown with in-depth illustrations on how to render movements invisible. It's the culmination of years of research, offering precise insights into 'what the audience sees and doesn't see.' Furthermore, 'No Script is also a Script' discusses the crucial importance of what's left unsaid, helping you avoid self-delusion and refine your performance.
Gary Scott of MagicBunny.co.uk calls 'Cognitive Colour Change' truly sensational and a 'must for all serious card guys,' while Steven Youell describes 'Stonebound 2011' as 'one of the most thought provoking pieces on Advanced Misdirection ever.' This ebook is an essential resource for any magician striving for excellence. As an added bonus, three videoclips are included to further enhance your learning experience.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download. No physical gimmick is included. If you are a Genii subscriber, you already have internet access to these back issues.
Original Specs
Tom Stone – Stonebound 2011
In 2011, Tom Stone published several groundbreaking essays on advanced misdirection in Genii magazine. Those texts have been assembled here in an easy-to-digest ebook.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
N.B. If you are a Genii subscriber, you don’t need this ebook as you have internet access to all backissues
Tom is one of magic’s most original thinkers, pushing against boundaries most of us had never thought about before.
Richard Kaufman (GeniiMagazine.com)
Within the pages of Stonebound 2011 you will find:
Cognitive Conjuring
A discussion on the power of ‘change blindness’ including the extraordinary ‘Cognitive Colour Change’. A sublime colour changing deck routine where nothing actually happens, but the audience is convinced you’ve performed a miracle.
You Are Brilliant
A small piece on the misconceptions on creativity and intelligence.
Slower and Slower does the Trick
The concept of ‘Time Resolution’ is discussed here. How to trick the brain with tempo/speed variants and the examples includes how to make the wonderful optical illusion ‘Rubins Vase’ into a stage illusion. Some things are too slow to be seen!
The Dunning-Kruger effect
Discussing cognitive bias and how it effects us as magicians.
Wonders of a Fragmented Vision
How to study ‘Change Blindness’ that naturally occurs within some already existing routines like ‘Card under Glass’ and ‘Cups and Balls’.
No Script is also a Script
It’s not just what you say…but what you don’t say is just as important. How to avoid deluding yourself.
Vision & Velocity Vectors
John Ramsay and Tony Slydini created the groundwork on how to use the gaze and movements for misdirection. But there are holes in their theories, which are patched up in this chapter. A complete breakdown with in-depth illustrations on how to make movements invisible. Almost a scientific approach to ‘what the audience see’s and doesn’t see’ and the result of many years research.
…also include three videoclips as extras
It’s truly sensational. The incredible ‘Cognitive Colour Change’ is a must for all serious card guys. Stonebound 2011 also contains a stunning illusion idea with ‘Rubins Vase’… you need to read this.
Gary Scott (MagicBunny.co.uk)
This ebook is one of the most thought provoking pieces I’ve ever seen on Advanced Misdirection ever. Ignore it at your own risk because if you don’t understand the material in here, you’ll never jump to the level of excellence. The detail Tom gives in explaining how misdirection work and how to use it far surpasses anything I’ve read on the subjects. Stonebound have my highest recommendation.
Steven Youell (TheMagicCafe.com)
This book is excellent. Stonebound is without a doubt one of the best Ebooks I have! The book is full of great lessons in misdirection with excellent illustrations and figures, and the writings have sparked an extra interest in elements I’ve never considered in magic when I’m performing, including change blindness.. this is astonishing! ‘The Cognitive Colour Change’ is outstanding. In effect, your reprogramming a spectators mind with words and colour to achieve a colour changing deck and more importantly it is the best colour changing deck I have performed and it is such good fun. I give this book 10 out of 10.
Joel Dickinson (MagicBunny.co.uk)
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
