Magic Video - Days of Wine and Magic by John Derris
Description & Effect
'Days of Wine and Magic' by John Derris is a remarkable digital download designed for the dedicated club magician eager to elevate their craft. This isn't a compendium of complex sleights or specialist techniques; instead, it's a profound exploration of what truly makes a magician memorable: presentation. Derris champions the philosophy that 'audiences pay you for what they see, not what you do,' guiding you to refine your stage presence and connect with your audience on a deeper level.
Unlock the Secrets of Engaging Performance
Forget the dense, overwhelming texts that often clutter a magician's library. 'Days of Wine and Magic' stands out with its reader-friendly layout and engaging visual appeal. John Derris has meticulously crafted this material to be easily digestible, ensuring that the valuable lessons on audience perception and performance are readily absorbed. It's an indispensable resource for those with a basic understanding of magic who aspire to become truly captivating performers, transforming their tricks into unforgettable experiences.
A Journey Through Magic's Golden Era
Delve into a unique 'scrapbook' of magical wisdom accumulated over fifty years. This digital book features timeless tricks and methods from legendary figures such as Al Koran, Alex Elmsley, John Ramsay, and Jack Avis – magicians personally known to the author. Recalling fascinating events and the evolution of magic from grand stage performances to intimate close-quarter wonders, this download offers a rare glimpse into a bygone era. You'll even find the intriguing factual short story, 'The Metamorphosis of Barrington,' and a reference to George Davenport's amazing vanish of a billiard ball and rice in a tumbler.
Practical Wisdom from a Master Magician
Every idea, trick, thought, comment, and observation presented in 'Days of Wine and Magic' is rooted in practicality. John Derris has personally utilized and refined these concepts over decades, ensuring that what you learn isn't just theory but proven, audience-tested material. This resource is a testament to the enduring power of strong presentation and astute observation, providing a foundation for any magician looking to imbue their act with true magic.
Important Download Information
Please note that 'Days of Wine and Magic' is provided as a digital download. No physical product will be shipped, and any required gimmicks for the described effects are not included.
Original Specs
Days of Wine and Magic by John Derris
This book is not for the specialist magician. The cardist, mentalist etc. It is aimed at the average club magician with basic knowledge of magic and the desire to be a better performer therefore has wide market appeal.
It is not a book of fine technique but is concerned more with presentation .It supports the philosophy that audiences pay you for what they see, not what you do.
It has been designed to be easy to read and has good visual eye appeal unlike some magic books which look like legal documents with masses of text and few illustrations.
It features tricks and methods of name magicians of the past – Al Koran, Alex Elmsley, John Ramsay, Jack Avis and other magicians personally known to the author.
It recalls fascinating events and magic as it was practised a half century ago, even a factual short story – The Metamorphosis of Barrington – and a reference to dealer George Davenport's little seen amazing vanish of a billiard ball and rice in a tumbler.
It is virtually a unique scrapbook of magic ideas, tricks, thoughts, comment, observations and things seen and noted over fifty years in the period when magic changed largely from stage performance to close quarter magic. All the ideas described are practical and have been used over the years by the author.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
