Ebook - The Book (Don’t Forget to Point) by Thomas Fraps, Helge Thun, Jorg Willich, Flicking Fingers (Digital Download)

Discover the Legacy of Flicking Fingers

Dive into 'The Book (Don't Forget to Point),' the essential ebook from the legendary Flicking Fingers group: Thomas Fraps, Helge Thun, Jörg Willich, and Rainer Pfeiffer. This digital download delivers the full, acclaimed content of the original 177-page hardbound masterpiece that captivated the magic world upon its 1997 FISM lecture debut. Hailed as one of the finest new magic books on the market, it's a treasure trove of unique, thought-provoking, and thoroughly entertaining material designed to elevate your magical artistry.

Unleash Your Potential with Diverse Magic

This comprehensive ebook is meticulously organized into five core sections, ensuring a rich learning experience. The 'Close-Up' section features remarkable effects like 'The Tweezers' and 'Gummi-Bear Penetration,' offering fresh perspectives on intimate illusions. In the 'Cards' section, explore ingenious routines such as 'Instant Camera Card' and 'Bombshell,' along with detailed loading methods and clever card manipulations. The 'Ideas' section sparks creativity with concepts like 'Hammer Their Socks Off' and 'Chaos-Cut,' pushing the boundaries of traditional magic thinking.

Master Theory and Innovation

Beyond the tricks, 'The Book' delves deep into the theoretical underpinnings of magic. The 'Theory' section presents insightful essays on topics like 'Being Creative with Magic,' 'Brainstorming-Brainwarming,' and 'The Blind Spot,' providing invaluable lessons on performance, misdirection, and developing your unique magical voice. With contributions from magic luminaries like Max Maven and Mike Caveney, this ebook isn't just a collection of tricks; it's a complete education in the art of close-up magic, designed for serious practitioners seeking to refine their craft and inspire their audience.

Why This Ebook is a Must-Have

'The Book (Don't Forget to Point)' represents a pivotal moment in modern magic literature. It offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from the minds that reshaped close-up performance. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring magician, the innovative effects, profound theoretical discussions, and practical advice contained within these digital pages will undoubtedly become a cornerstone of your magical library. Elevate your magic, challenge your thinking, and entertain like never before with this timeless classic.

Original Specs

The Flicking Fingers group of German close-up magicians burst onto the magic scene in 1997 with their lecture at FISM and this hardbound 177-page book has been hailed as one of the best new magic books on the market. Thought-provoking and entertaining to read.

Contents

Introduction (Max Maven)

Introduction – German Edition (Piet Forton)

1. Close-Up
The Tweezers (Thomas Fraps)
Snap-Shot (Rainer Pfeiffer)
Change (Rainer Pfeiffer)
Gummi-Bear Penetration (Jorg Willich)
Scrooge McDuck (Thomas Fraps)
Painting the Town Red (Pit Hartling)
The Fruit Cups (Helge Thun, Manuel Muerte, Rainer Pfeiffer)

2. Cards
Instant Camera Card (Thomas Fraps, Helge Thun)
Party Animal (Pit Hartling)
Providence ’93 (Helge Thun)
Bombshell (Helge Thun)
Loading Methods:
In the Jacket
Impromptu
It Can’t Get Better
It’s Shoe-Time! (Manuel Muerte)
Double-Bind (Helge Thun)
The Chameleon (Pit Hartling)
Cupit (Pit Hartling)
If Worse Comes to Worse (Thomas Fraps,Helge Thun)
The Sympathetic Ten (Jorg Alexander)

3. Ideas
Hammer Their Socks off (Jorg Willich)
The . . . Idea (Pit Hartling)
Flip-Flap Flourish (Helge Thun)
Action Fan Palm (Helge Thun)
Bolt and Nut(Nikolai Friedrich)
Mismade-Warp (Rainer Pfeiffer)
Unfinished (Jorg Willich)
Chaos-Cut (Pit Hartling)
Out-of-Order Shuffle (Pit Hartling)
ThumbTips(Stephan Kirschbaum)
A Rose is a Rose is a Rose (Stephan Kirschbaum)
Insider (Thomas Fraps)
Dribbled (Thomas Fraps)
Sticking to the Gypsy Thread (Jorg Alexander)
Stretching “Stretched” (Peter Gunn)

4. Theory
Being Creative with Magic (Jorg Willich)
Brainstorming-Brainwarming (Jorg Willich)
The Ice-Cube Effect (Jorg Willich)
The Blind Spot (Thomas Fraps)
Acting Wrong (Gaston)
Status and Improvisation (Helge Thun)

5. Finally
Epilogue (Mike Caveney)
Picture Bibliography
Acknowledgements