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Re: Are these suitable for a relatively 'newbie'?

Postby Allen Tipton » Jul 23rd, '12, 19:49



Sound advice Johnny W.
And you--NEVER even think of abandoning, your sponge bunnies, you ID etc.

These days you have to be versatile, ready for anything, with ALL genres of Magic to fit the gig, the punters, the fee and even the feel of the occasion.

Keep all in readiness. You just never know.

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Re: Are these suitable for a relatively 'newbie'?

Postby Ranald » Jul 23rd, '12, 19:50

That's really great advice, thanks Johnny!

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Re: Are these suitable for a relatively 'newbie'?

Postby bmat » Jul 30th, '12, 00:00

How about something basic like' Mark Wilson's course in Magic'.

Okay one can argue that there is not a lot of Mentalism contained within this excellent must have book in magic. But I argue that Mentalism is just a different presentation of magic. The point is you need a solid foundation of magic before or while you branch out into the specific genre's that magic has to offer.

A jazz pianist must first learn to play the piano before he/she can become a jazz pianist.

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Re: Are these suitable for a relatively 'newbie'?

Postby Chris Black » Jul 30th, '12, 11:46

Ranald wrote:Thanks for your help everyone. I will strongly consider what you have said.

Nobody has commented on 'The Grail', is this a technically difficult trick?

Thanks all.


Hi Ranald,

The Grail is technically simple, no difficult sleights to learn. There are 'moves' that are taught and are straightforward, but will require practice before performance, and there is some memory and maths to get to grips with too.

I'm actually selling mine as I no longer use it, if you're interested in a second hand one?

Chris.

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