Ebook - Top Secrets Of Magic by J. G. Thompson Jr (Digital Download)
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Discover 'Top Secrets Of Magic' by J. G. Thompson Jr.
'Top Secrets Of Magic' by J. G. Thompson Jr. is an invaluable digital download for aspiring and seasoned magicians alike. This comprehensive ebook, presented as a convenient PDF, is a treasure trove of practical magic, infused with a good sense of humor and a clear, actionable approach to instruction. Dive into a world where classic routines meet innovative sleights, offering a robust foundation for anyone looking to elevate their magical prowess. With an insightful introduction by the legendary Harry Blackstone, this guide is a truly recommended resource for dedicated practitioners.
A Diverse Repertoire of Practical Magic
Explore an incredible breadth of magical disciplines within these pages. From the intricate world of 'Pasteboard Presto' with its extensive list of card controls, changes, forces, and miscellaneous sleights – including Hindu shuffles, double lifts, and classic forces – to engaging manipulative magic using everyday objects. Discover unique routines involving paper matchbooks in 'Strike One,' linking safety pins in 'Safety PinUp,' and even a 'spirit' buzzer routine in 'Hoiman, The Spirick,' ripe for modern adaptation. Every technique is meticulously explained, ensuring you can confidently add them to your repertoire.
Mastering Foundational Classics
Delve deep into foundational magic with dedicated, detailed chapters. Learn the deceptive art of the 3 Shell Game in 'Peas and Cues,' presented with a compelling narrative. An extensive chapter, 'Cups & Balls,' offers three distinct routines: one utilizing gimmicked paper cups for beginners, another employing standard cups, and a section dedicated to advanced ending moves for the Benson Bowl routine. These classic segments are broken down step-by-step, guaranteeing a thorough understanding and mastery.
Beyond the Basics: Unique Routines and Mentalism
The ebook extends far beyond standard fare, introducing unique concepts like 'Two Minds Get Together' with multiple predictions, 'Spheroid Skulduggery' involving small balls, and the elaborate 'Double Ring Ceremony' featuring a Jardine Ring and other props. For those intrigued by mentalism, 'Tarot Telepathy' offers a compelling card divination routine using a stooge. Additionally, explore paddle routines in 'Strictly One Sided,' including 'Jumping Gems' and 'Thompson's Magic Maker,' showcasing versatile object manipulation.
Develop Your Own Magical Craft
Perhaps the most invaluable section for serious students of magic is 'The Real Top Secrets.' This enlightening essay serves as a comprehensive guide for the beginning magician on creating and developing original magic routines, fostering creativity and a personal style. It even includes a practical 'coins through the table' routine called 'Presto' to help you immediately apply the principles discussed. This book is a must-have for anyone committed to learning, performing, and truly understanding the art of magic.
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J. G. Thompson Jr. – Top Secrets Of Magic
practical magic and a good sense of humor. This volume includes a 3 Shell Game and an extensive chapter on the Cups & Balls. Recommended.
Contents:
vii Introduction by Harry Blackstone
ix Preface by J.G. Thompson， Jr.
13Chapter 1: Pasteboard Presto
13 Challenge Blindfold Card Routine: Oscar Weigle. Impromptu 4 revelations
16 Once in 635，013，559，600: J. Russel Duck: Wherein a man is hustled at a game of Bridge
20 Unabridged: J. Russel Duck: A bridge deal
22 The Traveling Joker (J.B. Bobo): The lone black card in a stack of 26 reds jumps about (ambitious card)
26 Sleight Intended: A check list of card sleights for the novice and expert， recommended after 33 years of selecting and rejecting. Each listing provides a reference， some include descriptions of how to perform the sleight.
26 Controls: Hindu shuffles (4 types)， Slap Location， Kelly Bottom Placement， Simon Card Control， Vernon Multiple Card Pass， Hermann Turnover Pass， Moore Hocus Pocus Pass， Histed Pocket Pass
26 Changes: Glide， double lift， card exchange， Curry turnover change， slip change， Elliot's card change， Lamonte cut change， Daley switch， Color Changes (3 types)， E.J. Color Change， Morgan Flip Switch (described).
28 Forces: Classic， Holt Rocking Chair， Bee Perfect Professional， Searles So Simple (described)， Butler Fan Force (described)
31 Miscellaneous: False Shuffle: overhand and blind riffle shuffle， False cuts straight and fancy， Reversing a Card Clyde Cary， Peeks: bottom， top， Bottom Up， Solution for Lost Card， Biddle Vanish， Palm (briefly described)
32Chapter 2: Peas and Cues: A shell game routine about grandpa getting swindled
37Chapter 3: Two Minds Get Together: multiple predictions using a stack of white blank business cards
44Chapter 4: Strike One: manipulative magic using paper match books (nice!)
56Chapter 5: Spheroid Skulduggery: One in the hand， two in the pocket using small balls and a small skull (other objects could be substituted)
64Chapter 6: Safety PinUp: linking safety pins. A full routine with some gimmicked and regular safety pins (and how to gimmick them)
73Chapter 7: Double Ring Ceremony: lengthy routine using the Jardine Ring， a rope， ball， tube and more.
83Chapter 8: Tarot Telepathy: Card divination using a stooge
89 Chapter 9: Hoiman， The Spirick: A "spirit" buzzer routine. Would need vamping up in today's electronic market
93Chapter 10: Cups & Balls: Three routines. One using gimmicked paper cups and minimal sleights， one using standard cups， and some ending moves for the Benson Bowl routine
108Chapter 11: Strictly One Sided: paddle routines
108 Jumping Gems: using Ken Allen's commercial paddles
110 Mystery Paddle: using a commercial Edward O. Drane & Co. paddle set with coins
115 Thompson's Magic Maker: use of a paddle as a "wand"
117Chapter 12: The Real Top Secrets: An essay for beginning magician on creating and developing magic routines， includes "Presto"， a coins through the table routine.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
