Published in 1990. Introduction by David Copperfield. 300+ pages, hardbound.
The fastest selling magic book in magic history. Already in it's 15th printing since it's first release in 1990. This book represents the culmination of 10 years in Michael's career during which time he received most of his accolades. Much of the material from that era (the 80's) is here. This book is general close-up magic, with card tricks, money tricks, rubber band effects, The Cups and Balls (beautifully illustrated by a Disney animator), show worksheets and theoretical essays - and so much more.
Inside you'll find the contents to Ammar publications that were out-of-print and difficult to find for years, such as: The command Performance Series, Encore I, Encore II, & Manual of Magic Psychology.
Due to Michael's travel schedule, your book can be autographed, but may not be personalized unless he is available at the time of ordering. We hope you will understand if it arrives signed only.
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Table of Contents
Introduction by David Copperfield
Foreword by Michael Ammar
Preface by Mike Maxwell
CHAPTER ONE: Cups & Balls
Stand-Up Cups & Balls
The Dai Vernon Wand Spin
CHAPTER TWO: Utilities
Retention Vanish
Amazing Coin Vanish by Rick Anderson
Fingertip Coin Vanish by John Carney
Ultimate One-Finger Spellbound
Corner Switch
Bottom Deal Force
Wiped Clean #1
Wiped Clean #2
Clip Card Vanish
Cut and Restored Rope Replacement
Side Steal
Thumbtip Finesse
CHAPTER THREE: Eight Philosophical Essays On Magic
In The Men's Hut
Super Group
I've Got Rhythum
The Unspoken Performance
Lying: The Unconscious Dilution of Impact
Get More Rubals From Your Magic
I'm In Training
Have No Mercy
CHAPTER FOUR: Social Workers
This'll Flip You Out
Coin On Ceiling
Card Matrix
Snort but Sweet by Bob Chesebro
Silver Certificate by Lou Gallo
Coin in Pen Cap by David Williamson
CHAPTER FIVE: Restaurants
New Wave Coins Across by Mike Gallo
Reverse Matrix by David Williamson
The Vanishing Glass
Coins Through Table Kicker by Mike Gallo
Now Cut That Out by David Williamson
Switching Sandwiches
Torn and Restored Cigarette #1
Torn and Restored Cigarette #2
Ring Band-It
Did You Order Salt or Pepper
Bluefield Debut
Broken and Restored Rubber Band Finesse
The Linking Headbands Pinch
CHAPTER SIX: Reputation Makers
Pencil Thru Quarter (with Trade Show Climax)
The Iceman Cometh
Card Cubes
Let's Hit The Bottle
CHAPTER SEVEN: Stand-Up
Silk to Egg
Indoor Baseball
Signed Bill In Light Bulb
Billy, The Hypnotized Balloon
The Two Card Trick
Haley's Comet
CHAPTER EIGHT: Magic Management
Custom Cue Sheets
Show Sheets
Personal Project Planner
Booking Sheets
CHAPTER NINE: Classic Renditions
The Thumbtip Bill Switch
The Crazy Man's Handcuffs
CHAPTER TEN: Bonus Chapter
False Count With Coins
Multiple Coin Production
Double Color Change
Kointakey
Inversion by James Lewis
Incredible Coins Across
The Vernon Theory of Artistic Advancement: An Essay by Michael Ammar
Challenging Your Experiences: An Essay by Michael Ammar
Where Do You Stand?: An Essay by Michael Ammar
On Magic Competition - Part One: Technical Preparation
On Magic Competition - Part Two: Mental Preparation
Pencil Thru Quarter Finesse by David Williamson
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Making Magic Memorable
The Development of Style
Eight Principles for Making Magic Memorable
CHAPTER TWELVE: Negotiating Higher Performance Fees
Negotiating
The Three Stages of Negotiation
Nine Gambits
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