Discover a Hidden Gem in Close-Up Magic

Unlock a treasure trove of forgotten close-up magic with Trevor Lewis's 'ESOLC (That's Close Up)' ebook, now available as a convenient digital download. Expertly edited by Philip Willmarth, this remarkable book has long been a secret among a select few. Now, you have the rare opportunity to be 'in the know,' exploring a wealth of amazing close-up items that most performers have overlooked for years. This isn't just another magic book; it's an invitation to a collection of unique effects designed to amaze and entertain.

Master a Diverse Repertoire

Dive into a meticulously crafted collection spanning various disciplines, from intricate card work to dazzling coin manipulation. 'ESOLC' is packed with innovative routines utilizing everyday items like cards, coins, sponge balls, the Benson Bowl, and even Tamariz Rabbits. Chapters like 'Focus on Cards' unveil ingenious card work, including the mysterious 'It's in the Bag' where a card seemingly penetrates plastic, and the clever 'Card Shark Two,' featuring a dramatic card case reveal. You'll also discover essential techniques such as Trevor's 'Double Riffle Control' and 'The Trevor Lewis Second Deal,' presented in four clear, comprehensive lessons.

Unleash Comedy and Commercial Power

Beyond technical prowess, this ebook dedicates significant sections to the entertaining and practical sides of magic. Explore brilliant coin routines like 'Trevor's Coins in Tumbler' and the ungimmicked 'Coins Through the What Else (Table!).' 'Focus on Comedy' provides fantastic gags and routines, including 'The Razor Blade Trick' – guaranteed to elicit squeamish laughter – and 'Broken and Restored Spectacles' using borrowed items. For those looking to add a professional polish, 'Chapter Six: Focus on Dealer Effects' provides ready-to-perform, high-impact routines like 'Flog - A Sponge Ball Routine' complete with comedy patter, and a commercial 'Chop Cup routine' designed for real-world performances. With its 'Basic' skill level, 'ESOLC' offers powerful material accessible to all, making it highly recommended for every close-up performer. Download 'ESOLC (That's Close Up)' today and become one of the privileged few to master Trevor Lewis's extraordinary magic.

Original Specs

Trevor Lewis ESOLC "that's CLOSE UP" -- a Great little Book of Amazing Close-up items from Trevor Lewis, edited by Philip Willmarth. You'll be one of the few "in the know," as most performers have been unaware of this book for a long time.

Contains Close-up Routines using many types of items -- Cards, Coins, Benson Bowl, Tamariz Rabbits, Sponges and more!

Highly Recommended for all close-up performers.

Contents include:

Chapter One: Focus on Cards

It's in the Bag: Card is selected and returned. Deck is wrapped in plastic food bag. Selected card penetrates the bag.

Trevor's Technique: Double Riffle Control: 2 card control

Card Shark Two: Card is selected and returned. Card case represents a shark and runs toward the helpless swimmer deck. The deck is riffled and the selected card pops out. Well, half the card pops out, in a jagged piece -- the other half is found in the shark (card case).

The Mine Detector: A selected card found by a mine detector (made from wood and bang wand). When the card is turned over, its back now has magician's name and phone number.

Reflections: A card is peeked at by a spectator and revealed. Shows how to make a special peek deck that can be shuffled.

Coin Selector: A coin vanishes and locates the selected card.

Monte Plus: Nice "in the hands" Monte using standard cards and bent corner ruse.

Monte Plus Twist: As above, but the key card is held horizontal.

Monte Plus Elmsley: Can use as an intro to others.

Trevor's Technique: A Zarrow Zwindle. Poker hand idea.

Chapter Two: Double Focus on Cards

Add on Plus: Alternative to Braue Add On move.

Le Carte Lewis: Three cards are peeked at. The Magician removes three cards and fans them to each spectator, each denying their card is there. Suddenly the selections appear!

Trevor's Swivel Force Swindle: A force

Three Cards Across: Two spectators are each given 10 cards. Three cards travel from one to the other.

The Five Card Mental Trick: A variation of Dai Vernon's 5 Card Mental Force.

The Trevor Lewis Second Deal: In 4 Lessons

Fake Middle Deal: Simulation of the middle deal using seconds.

Spectator Finds a Card: Three approaches to have a second spectator find the first spectator's selection.

Chapter Three:

The Para-Die Prediction: Card with pictures of 2 dice are shown, each adding up to a different total. Spectator selects one, and it matches a prediction.

The Perfect Match!: Two dice are shaken in a large matchbox. End total is predicted.

May I have the Envelope Please?: Envelope utility

Borrowed Bill Burning Bright: Application of envelope utility

Trevor's Benson Bowl Routine: With a bowl, 4 sponges, and a toy plastic dinner roll. Three sponge balls appear beneath the bowl. The balls travel from hand to bowl, and eventually the roll is discovered.

Chapter Four: Focus on Coins

Trevor's Coins in Tumbler: Four coins to cup routine. No gimmicks.

Coins Through the What Else: (Table!). No gimmicks

Me-Too Matrix: Sympathetic coins/four coin assembly. No gimmicks.

Hole Card: After several comedic false starts, a coin is pushed through a too small hole in a card.

Chapter Five: Focus on Comedy

Coincidence: Strips of paper are torn and eliminated until only one remains. It matches the number of cigarettes in a jar.

The Blazing Match Box (Book): Gimmick to light matches.

The Matchless Prediction: Book of matches is shown with some already burnt. Two cards are selected. The 7 card selected matches the 7 burnt heads! The 8... doesn't match anything. Suddenly the book of matches catches on fire, the fifteen matches matching the 7 + 8 card combo.

The Fetsch Force: Use for above trick.

A Little Light Humor: Match gag.

Watch!: Coin tossed hand-to-hand turns into a watch.

Blow Die: Die is "blown" up.

The Razor Blade Trick: Stack of blades string themselves. Lots of squeamish comedy!

Broken and Restored Spectacles: All borrowed.

The Sharpshooter: A hole is shot in a die at the selected number.

A Funny Puzzle: Crossword gag.

Chapter Six: Focus on Dealer Effects

Flog - A Sponge Ball Routine: A full sponge ball routine based on golf with comedy patter. Splitting a ball, in the spectator's hand, and a "FORE (4)" finish.

Die and Domino Divination: Dominoes used to match a die selection.

Tamariz Rabbits Rabbits Rabbits: Comedy bit using the Apple cards.

The Brema Nut: Nut off string routine using a spring-close ring box.

Commercial Chop Cup routine: A quick, straightforward non-insulting routine with double load.

Tip from Trevor: Restaurant/hotel tip.

Details:

Phil Willmarth (editor)
Photographs by Anne Willmarth, Illustrations by Marshall Philyaw
©1981 Lewis and Willmarth
Size: 5.5" x 8.5"
Soft Cover
Saddle Stitched
98 Pages
Originally printed by Stand Ridge Magic
The copies are from the Philip Willmarth Estate
VERY Limited Supply, Order Now!
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