Card Through Window - A Magical Look at the Other Side of the Glass: A Study in Magic Theory and Application - Softcover

Evans, Shawn C

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1463592426 ISBN 13: 9781463592424

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2011

Synopsis

This book takes the student of magic on a magical journey to the other side of the glass, providing for an extensive study in magic theory as well as application --- all from the perspective of the classic Card through Window effect. As a beginner, intermediate or advance student, you'll learn the general framework for implementing your vision and the specific conceptual tools that you need to construct, refine and customize any magic effect (trick or illusion) to fit who you are as a performer. This book explains the overall dynamics of magic: misdirection, audience management, presentation, patter, performance psychology, degrees of deception, group dynamics and the list goes on. That's the theory. Yet, this book also nails down the mechanics, the nuts and bolt of various methods and techniques with details, real-world insights, and hard-learned lessons along with illustrations (of gaffs, gimmicks and sleights), diagrams, photos and video links. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: The Basic CTW Effect Chapter 2: History of: A Card in Flight Chapter 3: Conceptual Framework Chapter 4: Theme Variations Chapter 5: CTW Methods Chapter 6: Method 1: Plants Chapter 7: Method 2: Assisted Plant Chapter 8: Method 3: Gimmicks, Gaffs & Apparatus Chapter 9: Method 4: Sleights for Impromptu Performances Chapter 10: Types of Windows Chapter 11: Adhesives- Types and Usage Chapter 12:Misdirection Techniques

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About the Author

The author is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of psychology (MSU) and a life-long student of magic. He has created over 33 marketed magic effects and currently operates the website: www.mimesis-magic.com. The author is known as the coin guy who "splits" cards and is the sole craftsman that makes all the gaffed & gimmick cards for the popular Mimesis Card Workshop.

Edition details

• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1463592426
• ISBN 13: 9781463592424
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 94