card magic book in auction

kittynh · 19th August 2003, 11:31 AM

Check out the "Royal Road to Card Magic" in the auction section. Brown says Randi himself reccomended it to him!

Brown · 19th August 2003, 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by kittynh
Check out the "Royal Road to Card Magic" in the auction section. Brown says Randi himself reccomended it to him!

Well, not to me personally, but he did recommend it, yes. Someone dropped a line to Mr. Randi during his Internet broadcast, and asked for recommendations about books on conjuring techniques. Mr. Randi recommended "Royal Road."

Cain · 20th August 2003, 01:26 PM

It's a good book.

juninho · 21st August 2003, 05:05 AM

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Originally posted by Cain
It's a good book.

Hm, haven't read that one.

Cain · 21st August 2003, 07:32 PM

Most magicians I've seen have reccomended The Royal Road to Card Magic as one of the best introductions.

Then you graduate to Expert Card Technique, which covers some of the same ground, but focuses more on flourishes.

For coin magic it's always Modern Coin Magic by Bobo.

Those are the three I see reccomended most often.

I think instructional DVDs serve as better guide though. They're more expensive, but a well done DVD easily trumps those 50s illustrations. Besides, reading sucks.

Bob Klase · 21st August 2003, 09:56 PM

Royal Road and Expert Card Technique have been great books for a long time. They still are- especially if you have a very limited budget. But if you're serious and can afford it I'd recommended the Card College series (5 books)- Much more up to date and easier to read.

homunculus · 30th August 2003, 06:30 AM

Oh hi Bob.

Paul.

19th August 2003, 11:31 AM	#1
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19th August 2003, 11:38 AM	#2
Brown Philosopher Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Twin Cities, Canada Posts: 9,025	Re: card magic book in auction Quote: Originally posted by kittynh Check out the "Royal Road to Card Magic" in the auction section. Brown says Randi himself reccomended it to him! Well, not to me personally, but he did recommend it, yes. Someone dropped a line to Mr. Randi during his Internet broadcast, and asked for recommendations about books on conjuring techniques. Mr. Randi recommended "Royal Road."
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20th August 2003, 01:26 PM	#3
Cain Contrarian Join Date: May 2002 Location: S. California Posts: 3,825	It's a good book.
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21st August 2003, 05:05 AM	#4
juninho Thinker Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oop North Posts: 181	Quote: Originally posted by Cain It's a good book. Hm, haven't read that one.
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21st August 2003, 07:32 PM	#5
Cain Contrarian Join Date: May 2002 Location: S. California Posts: 3,825	Most magicians I've seen have reccomended The Royal Road to Card Magic as one of the best introductions. Then you graduate to Expert Card Technique, which covers some of the same ground, but focuses more on flourishes. For coin magic it's always Modern Coin Magic by Bobo. Those are the three I see reccomended most often. I think instructional DVDs serve as better guide though. They're more expensive, but a well done DVD easily trumps those 50s illustrations. Besides, reading sucks.
	__________________ Well, well, well. If it ain't the serious, elusive Leroy Green. I've been waitin' a long time for this, Leroy. I am sick of hearin' these buuuuullshit Superman stories about the "wassah" legendary Bruce Leroy catchin' bullets with his teeth. Catches bullets with his teeth?! Niggah pleeze.

21st August 2003, 09:56 PM	#6
Bob Klase Master Poster Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 2,389	Royal Road and Expert Card Technique have been great books for a long time. They still are- especially if you have a very limited budget. But if you're serious and can afford it I'd recommended the Card College series (5 books)- Much more up to date and easier to read.

30th August 2003, 06:30 AM	#7
homunculus Scholar Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 93	Oh hi Bob. Paul.
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