BOOKS
QUICK CHANGE by SVEN SCHOPPENHAUER
The English illusionist Lee Alex has translated the successful German language book "Quick-Change". Despite having been written in German, this book has sold in all the continents of the world, and praised on high in the German language magic magazines.
The user is trained in 22 sequences to accomplish costume changes. The combination of individual sequences results in very fast complete costume changes. In theory there are several hundred combination possibilities for Quick Change methods. This is described through six examples.
The German language version of the book appeared in the autumn of 2003 and contained 5 different tried and tested methods of fastenings - methods for holding the materials closed, and ways to open them, the so-called "tear-away" seams. Well known Russian quick change artists termed one of the 5 methods described in the book as a "revolution". The English translation of the book will now be completed by the author and by guest authors with several top secret High-Tech methods.
In the quick change book from Sven Schoppenhauer 15 diverse methods of fastening will be described, some of these from the original book, some newly presented methods by Sven Schoppenhauer, a guest author, Dr. Christian Thurnes who introduces us to some top secret methods, and innovative combinations of these methods by Sven Schoppenhauer.
Never before has there been such a comprehensive study printed on the Quick Change methods for men's costumes.
What People Are Saying
Kevin James, world class magician: "I have always been fascinated with the art of costume change. This is a very comprehensive exploration on the subject. The incredible genius performances of Arturo Brachetti has shown us all what heights can be reached, how inspiring and magical the art form can be. Any serious student will want this book."
Peter Marvey, world class magician: "This book fills a gap in the knowledge of the magic art. Certainly THE book to answer all your quick change questions and a great collector's piece."
Geoffrey Durham, English Television magician: "The magic world has needed a good, clear, authoritative work on quick change for far too long. This is an excellent first book for anyone exploring a fascinating and neglected area of magic. Creative magicians will find real inspiration here. Warmly recommended."
Danny Cole, magician + quick-change artist: "Finally I can understand the details of the German book! I think you have done a good job... the theories and techniques are clear through your writing. I could understand everything, and as a teaching tool, you have done a great job. After all, this is not a book of English literature, it is a magic teaching book! So good job, and I am excited to see the final product."
Mark Parker, illusion designer: "Its an excellent and valuable source of info on this subject. I am sure anyone getting into quick change or even seasoned pro's will discover a few gems here. Well done...excellent."
Jim Steinmeyer, illusion designer: "An important book filled with unique information on many costume effects. Quick Change is an essential textbook for every stage magician, and I highly recommend it."
ITEM # BK0851 PRICE $72.00
BOB OSTIN - A LIFETIME OF MAGICAL INVENTIONS by STEPHEN TUCKER
The name Bob Ostin has long been synonymous with creative close-up and card magic, but until now the true depth and breadth of his original effects and methods has remained hidden. No longer! This landmark volume, The Magic of Bob Ostin, will ensure the author his deserved place in history as one of the pre-eminent creators of the 20th Century.
Those who prize commercial, practical magic have long praised Bob's earlier work, Fingertip Fantasies, as a classic in the field. Yet despite that book's deserved status, and Bob's underground reputation as creator par excellence, he has remained something of an unknown to the magic community at large. Well all that is about to change! In an era when so many are striving to 'invent' tricks that are fresh, novel and commercial, it is a genuine pleasure to see a master at work. Bob Ostin has been devising cutting-edge magic for over half a century and the material he created fifty years ago is as ingenious, practical and fooling as the new material he developed last week!
Always thinking, and more importantly always thinking outside-of-the-box. Bob is constantly working on new magical 'problems' as he likes to think of them and inevitably he works out a brilliant yet practical solution, resulting in a 'worker' that will happily do double-duty and fool the boys at the local magic club as easily as it will stun a lay audience.
One of the definitions of genius is someone who creates (music, literature, art and in this instance Magic!) something that would never have been created had that person never lived. Such a definition surely fits Bob Ostin. Even a cursory glance through this volume will be enough to convince the casual reader of Bob's creative talents; the more diligent student will be amply rewarded by learning tricks and routines which simply seem impossible! Water that turns to beer, origami men that take on a life of their own, cards that just melt through one another Tricks with cards, coins, dice, rubber bands, chop sticks, liquids, matches, paper, plasters, numbers, photographs, torches, fruit, cars the list is almost endless! Think of any object you like and chances are Bob has a trick (or two!) with it.
Containing virtually all his published output from the past 50 years, this book includes the material from his limited-circulation lecture notes, rare manuscripts, dozens and dozens of magazine contributions, the full instructions for every single one of his marketed effects as well as the many gems that have remained hidden in his notebooks - until now. This book truly is a truly is a lasting and worthy record of The Magic of Bob Ostin A Lifetime of Magical Inventions.
What People Are Saying
"Knowing Bob's reputation amongst magicians, I am delighted to know that his amazing routines will be compiled and made available to those who love fine magic." - Michael Ammar.
"Bob was the first real magician I ever met. He's a charming guy with an utterly devious mind when it comes to creating magic effects. And best of all, they're all wonderfully practical. This book is long overdue." - David Britland.
"I met Bob many years ago, at Ken Brooke's magic studio, and still have his interesting book Fingertip Fantasies, from which his routine for the coin through the hanky is my favorite. It is straight, direct and nearly impromptu. I like these kinds of routines, and look forward to reading his latest ideas in his new book - Magic Christian.
"One of the happiest periods of my magical life coincided with the heyday back in the late 1960s and early1970s of Ken Brookes Magic Place. Bob was one of a loyal, but unofficial team of backroom boys, spurred on by the redoubtable Ken to keep him in regular supply of new ideas that had to be baffling and commercial to lay audiences but also, of course, saleable to magicians. Bob is an inherently modest man with the result that today his name does not resonate like some of the others in that select creative team, which also included Roy Johnson, Jim Hooper, Dick Koornwinder, Ken Perks, Terry Herbert and the immortal Fred Kaps. However, I shall never forget the mystery and fun generated by inventions carrying the Ostin hallmark like Beam Shot and The Submarine Card, effects that will ensure a distinctive niche in magic's creative hall of fame for someone I shall always remember as the small kindly wizard with the twinkle in his eyes. His book, Fingertip Fantasies is a minor classic and long overdue for reprinting. In the meantime this new volume will hopefully bring to an even wider audience due recognition for the magical talent of an engaging man "- John Fisher.
"Bob Ostin is one of the best close-quarter magicians in the business. His work has a classic simplicity and directness that can't be improved upon. His new book is one of the few I will look forward to reading. Bob's work is outstanding and deserves a wide audience." - Karl Fulves.
"This book, containing a comprehensive collection of the originations of Bob Ostin, is a very welcome addition to the comparatively small amount of quality magical literature. Bob Ostin is a very amiable person, whose work is clever, original and entertaining." - Roy Walton
ITEM # BK1153 PRICE $85.00
STARK CHRONICLES & STARK, THE MAN AND HIS METHODS by DEAN MONTALBANO
If you like your magic Bizarre, and you like your books out of the ordinary, then this book set is for you. Imagine a long lost Diary and sketchbook, which chronicles the life and times of a man named Stark. In this diary you read of the amazing, bizarre, dark, magical goings on that Mister Stark put his old friend Strombil Trodworthy through, and are left to guess how he did it.
NOW, imagine that diary fell into the hands of Dean Montalbano who has written a follow up book entitled "Stark- The Man And His Methods"- in which he teaches you how to do all 30+ of the miracles found within this old diary.
Imagine this second volume includes BONUS material in the form of "Cipher Speak" a two person code act system developed by Dean many years ago, presented here for further development for the FIRST TIME to the public.
Volume 1 hard covered "reproduction" of the original "Diary." 6 X 9 over 115 Pages
Volume 2 is soft covered 6 X 9 over 80 Pages
Don't blame us if it gives you nightmares!
ITEM # BK1154 PRICE $45.00
MORE BLACK ART BREAKTHROUGHS by DONDRAKE
"It doesn't take millions to create a miracle. I am a large believer in large ideas achieved by simple means." - Darren Romeo
...from the foreword of 'More Black Art Breakthroughs'
This manuscript contains several effects and ideas that will allow you to take the first steps towards becoming a master of the black arts. Everything from creating a backdrop or close-up mat, to high level illusions are covered in this manuscript. With Dondrake's ideas, and your imagination and practice, you will be able to create a knock out routine.
ITEM # BK1155 PRICE $30.00
It is a torn and restored card routine which is very practical and easy but REALLY HITS HARD!!!.
The magician takes a deck of cards, lets the spectator pick a card and gives it to the magician; and they can even sign it if they want . The magician then takes the card, rips it into 4 pieces and slowly, one by one, the cards morph back into place as they started out even before they were ripped. At the end of the routine, the dents are visually ironed out and, in the spectators hands, is their signed/unsigned card perfectly normal.
It has been reviewed by professional magicians and, believe it or not, they say its as good as torn and restored routines can get. It is a booklet with 30+ pictures FULLY describing what has to be done and with different angles. This is definitely one of the BEST Torn and Restored routine/effect out there.
ITEM # BK0865 PRICE $15.00
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