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Close-Up Book or DVD

Postby Pitto » Jun 20th, '06, 11:10



Hi all,

I'm looking for a DVD or book for (preferabley less than £15 whichh is just Close Up magic but not Sponges, Cards or Coins. I don't mind if they include cards effects here and there but I don't really want just cards. Also, something of an intermediate to advanced standard.

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Postby Beardy » Jun 20th, '06, 11:28

on the spot with gregory wilson! some excellent stuff in there, and all borrowed objects!

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Postby IAIN » Jun 20th, '06, 11:29

...depends on what you do - but, if you want something a little left of centre, then R. Shane's Automata (about fifteen quid) its all self-working (dont dismiss it though) some very strange effects and mathmagical principles...

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Postby AJ82 » Jun 20th, '06, 11:44

I have On The Spot with Gregory wilson and it does have some good stuff on it.

This DVD includes the following
Ticker Taker – Super simple watch steal
Quick Silver – A coin disappears and reappears three times
Sponge Napkins – A sponge ball routine with napkins
Open Palm Coin Across – Impromptu and clean
Head Trip – Paper balls over the head but with anything
Glossy Finish – Lipstick on the inside of the spectators hand
Toll Free – Miser’s dream but close up
99c Trick – Disappearances!!
Florida Keys – Mini linking ring routine with keys and a keyring
Ring Fright – Borrowed ring gets tossed in the air and caught on a finger
Trick Question –Coin transportation with change in your pocket
Playful Pickpocketing – Rob your spectators blind but they will not mind!
Recap Revisited – Revamped!!

I don't know if I would class it as intermediate to advanced standard though some of the tricks are very easy but I guess thats the way it is intended to be.

Although I do not have this it looks quite good
RAY KOSBY'S IMPOSSIBLE CLOSE-UP MAGIC DVD http://www.mymagic.com/kosby.htm

I have seen it on a UK site as well but I cannot remember which, sorry.

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Postby Pitto » Jun 20th, '06, 11:57

Yes On The Spot is great I've had it for ages :D

I did think about Off The Cuff but there seems to be a fair bit of repeated material.

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Postby dat8962 » Jun 20th, '06, 22:18

In the Trenches by Paul Green is also well worth the money although it's only available on Penguin who some people have issues with.

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Postby Pitto » Jun 20th, '06, 22:40

I looked at that cheers Dat

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Postby grum7n7 » Jun 20th, '06, 22:54

anytime anywhere by sankey??

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Postby Pitto » Jun 21st, '06, 08:50

yeah got that but it's a lot of cards and coins.

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