Ebook - Tricks by David Ben (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unlock a World of Wonder with David Ben's 'Tricks'
Step into the extraordinary world of David Ben, one of magic's most respected minds, with his essential ebook, 'Tricks.' This comprehensive digital download is a meticulously curated collection of effects, insights, and secrets developed and perfected over two decades of professional performance. It's more than just a book of illusions; it's a deep dive into the artistry and psychology behind genuine wonder. From impossible feats with cards, coins, and rings to unique routines involving modern objects like cell phones and laptop computers, 'Tricks' presents a breathtaking array of material designed to baffle and delight any audience.
Masterful Material for Every Skill Level
Whether you're just starting your magical journey or are a seasoned practitioner, 'Tricks' offers something truly special. The ebook contains material for all skill levels, from technically demanding renditions like 'Cards to Pocket' and 'Open Travelers' to self-working 'Faux Automata' using cellular phones and laptop computers. You'll discover close-up miracles, captivating parlor tricks, and grand stage effects. Standout routines include 'Postage Prediction,' a no-nonsense mental effect; 'Bad Habits,' an improved 'Cigarette Through Quarter' plot; and 'Matchless Psychometry,' an up-to-date take on Annemann's classic. Each effect is detailed with precision, ensuring you grasp both the 'how' and the 'why.'
Professional Secrets and Scripts Revealed
David Ben goes beyond teaching mechanics, generously revealing the inner-workings and nuanced presentations from his internationally acclaimed theatrical productions, 'The Conjuror' and 'The Conjuror's Suite.' This unprecedented access includes actual performance scripts, offering a complete view of how a seasoned professional develops, rehearses, and performs material for real-world audiences. Learn the subtle timing, misdirection, and theatricality that elevates a simple trick into an unforgettable experience.
Learn from a True Conjuror
For over 20 years, David Ben has made his living astounding audiences with the very miracles detailed here. This isn't theoretical magic; it's battle-tested, audience-approved material. You'll gain invaluable insight not only into the fundamental rudiments of each effect but also into the 'select secrets' – the invaluable tips, nuances, and psychological ploys only available to a working professional who has performed these tricks hundreds, if not thousands, of times. Inside, you'll truly find the 'tricks behind Tricks,' transforming your magic and elevating your performances to a professional standard.
Original Specs
Cards. Wonder. Roses. Cell Phones. Sleight of Hand. Hot Coffee. Matchbooks. Miracles. Finger Rings. Wands. Credit Cards. Bottlecaps. Astonishment. Coins. Cigarette Papers. Bafflement. Laptop Computers. Postage Stamps. Sugar Packets. Secrets.
These are the things David Ben's Tricks is made of.
Tricks contains material for all skill-levels, from technically demanding renditions of the "Cards to Pocket" and "Open Travelers" to self-working "Faux Automata" using cellular phones and laptop computers. In between, close up miracles, parlor tricks and stage effects abound. Standout effects include "Postage Prediction," a no-nonsense mental effect with postage stamps; "Bad Habits," an improved, logical version of the "Cigarette Through Quarter" plot; and "Matchless Psychometry," an up-to-date version of Annemann's classic "Pseudo-Psychometry."
Ben has also revealed the inner-workings behind selections from his acclaimed theatrical productions The Conjuror and The Conjuror's Suite. Tricks also includes the performance scripts for these effects - giving the reader a complete view of how a seasoned professional develops material for the real world.
Within these pages you will gain insight into a host of miracles that David Ben has made his living with for the last 20 years. Detailed are not only the rudiments of each effect, but also the select secrets only available to a working professional who has performed a trick hundreds, if not thousands, of times. Inside, you'll find the tricks behind Tricks.
