Prepare to be amazed! Discover Ross Bertram’s “Magic and Methods,” a treasure trove of coin tricks, card sleights, and gambling secrets. Uncover illusions from legends like Dai Vernon. A must-have for any magician!
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Step into the enchanting world of magic with Ross Bertram – Magic And Methods, a treasure trove of magical secrets and techniques that will captivate both novice and seasoned magicians alike. This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted to offer a diverse array of tricks, sleights, and routines that are sure to amaze and inspire.
Rich Content for Every Magician
The book is structured into ten insightful chapters, each packed with unique and powerful magical content:
- Chapter 1 & 2: Dive into 31 exceptional coin tricks and supplementary material that will elevate your coin magic to new heights.
- Chapter 3: Explore 8 brilliant card tricks that will add flair to your repertoire.
- Chapter 4: Master 6 expert gambling sleights and gain insider knowledge of card manipulation.
- Chapter 5: Discover a variety of effects including The Salt Trick, The Broken and Restored Cigarette (5 versions!), The Bill in the Cigarette, The Bill Tear, The Egyptian Ball, The Egg Bag, The Ring in the Box, My Favorite Drink, My Rope Tie Routine, and a fascinating paper cutting effect.
- Chapter 6: Delve into a detailed treatise on sleeving, a crucial skill for any magician.
- Chapter 7: Learn Francis Carlyle’s famous Blindfold Act and The Cups and Balls routine.
- Chapter 8: Uncover six of the best effects and secrets of Paul Fox.
- Chapter 9: Experience great magic from T. Nelson Downs, Danny Dew, Howard Huntington, Emil Jarrow, Max Sterling, and Harry Schilling.
- Chapter 10: Benefit from a wealth of informative and important magical information.
Stories and Illustrations
Ross Bertram not only shares his vast knowledge but also recounts adventures and mishaps of well-known magical figures, adding a personal touch that brings the magic to life. The book is richly illustrated with over 400 photo illustrations by Ross and his wife, Helen, ensuring every detail of the text is vividly portrayed. Spanning 163 professionally typeset 8.5″x11″ pages, this beautifully hardbound and dustjacketed volume is a must-have for every magic enthusiast.
Ross Bertram has drawn on the expertise of his good friends Dai Vernon and Fawcett Ross for assistance, contributions, and advice, ensuring the material is of the highest standard. Additionally, David Drake’s short but complete biography of Ross Bertram provides insight into the life of this legendary magician.
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The first two chapters contain 31 excellent coin tricks and additional material. The third chapter contains 8 brilliant card tricks. The fourth chapter contains 6 expert gambling sleights and other information. The fifth chapter contains: The Salt Trick * The Broken and Restored Cigarette (5 versions!) * The Bill in the Cigarette * The Bill Tear * The Egyptian Ball * The Egg Bag * The Ring in the Box * My Favorite Drink * My Rope Tie Routine * and even a paper cutting effect! The sixth chapter is a treatise on sleeving. The seventh chapter covers FRANCIS CARLYLE’s famous Blindfold Act and The Cups and Balls. The eighth chapter contains six of the best effects and secrets of PAUL FOX. The ninth chapter contains great magic by T. NELSON DOWNS, DANNY DEW, HOWARD HUNTINGTON, EMIL JARROW, MAX STERLING, and HARRY SCHILLING. Finally, the tenth chapter contains many informative and important bits of magical information.
A variety of good material are here to please all readers! Ross Bertram has drawn on his good friends DAI VERNON and FAWCETT ROSS for assistance, contributions, and advice. DAVID DRAKE has contributed a short but complete biography of the author.
Many stories of the adventures and mishaps of well-known magical figures are included. This is truly the best in variety magic with an emphasis on coin work.
Over 400 photo illustrations by Mr. Bertram and his wife, Helen, are used to explicitly portray every detail of the text. 163 professionally typeset 8.5″x11″ pages, beautifully hardbound and dustjacketed.
