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I am thinking of buying a book of card tricks so that I will be able to learn new tricks when I am away from home and I don't have wifi. Is there any book that you think is especially good that I should get?
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Re: card trick book
Bear in mind that the GREAT books were written a long time ago and take some used to reading and understanding, new books typically only have the effects of one artist and none of them are especially easy.
I guess knowing your skill level is important.
These are some of my favorite books: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pg_2D-2ILk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you're fairly new to magic, I'd recommend Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic or Now You See It, Now You Don't!: Lessons in Sleight of Hand by Bill Tarr- both are bibles of Magic and have tons of effects. Bill Tarr even includes card flourishing.
I guess knowing your skill level is important.
These are some of my favorite books: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Pg_2D-2ILk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If you're fairly new to magic, I'd recommend Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic or Now You See It, Now You Don't!: Lessons in Sleight of Hand by Bill Tarr- both are bibles of Magic and have tons of effects. Bill Tarr even includes card flourishing.
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Re: card trick book
Some suggestions for non-sleight card magic:
Magic With Cards - Frank Garcia & George Schindler
Self-Working Card Tricks (and its sequels)- Karl Fulves
Scarne On Card Tricks - John Scarne (One of my FAVORITES)
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks (5 vols. but 1 & 2 have the best reviews) - Steve Beam
Nick Trost Books - The Card Magic of Nick Trost, Subtle Card Creations Vols. 1, 2, 3, & 4
Card College Light, Lighter & Lightest by Roberto Giobbi
Marlo Without Tears
Even experienced magicians will find some gems in these books. I'm sure there are a lot more, but this list should be sufficient for starting out and M_O gave you some good tips as well.
Magic With Cards - Frank Garcia & George Schindler
Self-Working Card Tricks (and its sequels)- Karl Fulves
Scarne On Card Tricks - John Scarne (One of my FAVORITES)
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks (5 vols. but 1 & 2 have the best reviews) - Steve Beam
Nick Trost Books - The Card Magic of Nick Trost, Subtle Card Creations Vols. 1, 2, 3, & 4
Card College Light, Lighter & Lightest by Roberto Giobbi
Marlo Without Tears
Even experienced magicians will find some gems in these books. I'm sure there are a lot more, but this list should be sufficient for starting out and M_O gave you some good tips as well.
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Re: card trick book
I'm just starting. I don't have much experience at all. I'm looking for a good book to learn from on my own. I also have a friend who knows quite a bit of magic who is teaching me some too. I don't have any magic books yet.
Sorry I didn't include enough information.
Sorry I didn't include enough information.
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Magic is like playing piano, you have to learn scales and chords before you can play a song. Beginner books teach those basics, but don't expect to be amazing people right away. You got to learn to crawl before you can run... and other such inspirational mantras.
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Re: card trick book
Get your hands on Expert at the card table as soon as you can. It may seem hard at first but that is the ( in my opinion ) most important book on card magic I would also suggest the worlds best card tricks by Bob Longe and actually anything of his if you are just starting out
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