Highly recommend the Walton books, I was fortunate enough to have been mentored by him, and he was a great thinker, there are some fantastic effects in those books.
Jennings Takes It Easy is great. I'm halfway through. Ironically it's one of the more difficult books I've worked through. I also need to read my Roy Walton books. And my Art of Astonishment books.
It's funny how some magic books just sit on the shelf unread for years, while others are read cover to cover within a month of purchase. I always found Kaufman's books to be addictively readable, with his gorgeous illustrations just sucking you in. The biggest title on my shelf that remained unread for longest is Mnemonica, because of the massive hurdle of learning the stack. Now that I've finally got that licked, I can't wait to get stuck in.
Yeah LJs massive book always gives me problems to get to the end of.What happens is because it’s so long you tend to get so far and tire a bit,then put a bookmark in.Then you begin to read from the bookmark but you find you have to go back again to make sense of where you stopped ( bookmark).I keep going on this roundabout.😂😂😂😂😂😂.Luved this episode.Cheers Jeff.
Jeff I recently took the plunge into bascom jones magick. When these books arrived at my doorstep I was confounded as to how massive they were. Anyway probably won’t be spending money on magic for a long time but I do have a good amount of reading to get done lol.
Thanks for the video. Curious, is Denny’s book written with Scott or by Scott? Denny was an amazing man who generously shared so much valuable wisdom. First that I have heard of this book, but I think that I vaguely remember Scott saying something was coming out quite a number of years ago. That book must be amazing. Also, any idea where I can find Bascom Jone’s Magick?
@EruditeMagic The Benson book is amazing and well worth a cover to cover read. Not only is the magic top notch but Benson was a character, and had a repore with the audience that was seccond to none. During one show he laid down on the floor and had a "conversation" with the audience! Very creative magician and many of his routines are being performed currently. I think that says it all.
Several effects from the Walton books have made cameo appearances in my active repertoire. Perhaps my favorite is Half Pass Ace from Volume 3. Four Aces are removed from the deck and placed in a face-down row. As the deck is dropped successively on each ace, that ace appears face up in the middle of the deck alongside the aces that have already appeared. Probably more fun to perform than watch, but I like it. Gives your spread half pass a bit of a workout!
The Walton Books are the best books on card magic hands down. The material is so good, you don’t miss not having illustrations. So it feels more like a treasure hunt, than a McDonalds drive thru menu.
I bought the first two Walton books when they were first reprinted 10-ish years ago and have struggled to get something out of it. One of my biggest issues I have with it is the lack of effect descriptions, so you have to go through each routine with a pack in hand to figure out what he going for. I guess that may be a positive for some, but if I have limited time to read a magic book, that certainly makes going through it much slower. Two in my library that I want to find more time for is Wesley James' Enchantments and Michael Rubentlstein's Coin Magic. I picked up Enchantments at around the same time that I picked up a few others and it didn't make the top of the pile. I got Coin Magic at the beginning of my journey with coins and put it aside until I was more ready for the material.
because I saw it in your library and that I loved books from Camirand Academy (I’m in Montreal near where Guy Camirand live) , I bought Class Act from ebay and I loved the book. Tony Binarelli was like the David Copperfield of Italy and there is great magic/mentalism in that book, great thinking!
Thanks for the video. Curious, is Denny’s book written with Scott or by Scott? Denny was an amazing man who generously shared so much valuable wisdom. First that I have heard of this book, but I think that I vaguely remember Scott saying something was coming out quite a number of years ago. That book must be amazing. Also, any idea where I can find Bascom Jone’s Magick?
Since it's about Denny, I assume it was written with Scott (since Denny would have had to describe things and issue his advice). But it's by Scott, officially. Sad that they're both gone now.
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I just started to push myself to make progress with my to read pile. Finally reading the books of wonder and they are wonderful
What a treat!
Double Barreled in Hush Hush is amazing. It's my go-to impromptu quick effect. Highly recommend that one effect.
I'll check it out - thanks for the suggestion!
Highly recommend the Walton books, I was fortunate enough to have been mentored by him, and he was a great thinker, there are some fantastic effects in those books.
Love hearing that, Mexie!
I need a magic book buying intervention
You are not alone!
...maybe 😉
Jennings Takes It Easy is great. I'm halfway through. Ironically it's one of the more difficult books I've worked through.
I also need to read my Roy Walton books. And my Art of Astonishment books.
Great list - I'll ask you about it next time I see you, Dusty 😉
After studying Harry loraynes works for years I find so many other just don't come close to real world card magic and teaching
His stuff is great! Do you have a favorite trick?
It's funny how some magic books just sit on the shelf unread for years, while others are read cover to cover within a month of purchase. I always found Kaufman's books to be addictively readable, with his gorgeous illustrations just sucking you in. The biggest title on my shelf that remained unread for longest is Mnemonica, because of the massive hurdle of learning the stack. Now that I've finally got that licked, I can't wait to get stuck in.
Good for you! I can't wait to hear what you think now that you have the basic tool under your belt
•Close-Up Impact
•The Pages Are Blank
•Designing Miracles
•Shattering Illusions
Looking forward to hearing about your progress sometime in the near future.
Yeah LJs massive book always gives me problems to get to the end of.What happens is because it’s so long you tend to get so far and tire a bit,then put a bookmark in.Then you begin to read from the bookmark but you find you have to go back again to make sense of where you stopped ( bookmark).I keep going on this roundabout.😂😂😂😂😂😂.Luved this episode.Cheers Jeff.
LOL, Kalvin!
Jeff I recently took the plunge into bascom jones magick. When these books arrived at my doorstep I was confounded as to how massive they were. Anyway probably won’t be spending money on magic for a long time but I do have a good amount of reading to get done lol.
Ha! No doubt!!
If you like Mentalism, and creative magic, those books are priceless. Filled to the brim with great magic.
IMO, Magick is just as valuable as The Jinx. Unbelievable gems in both.
Where did you find a set?
Thanks for the video. Curious, is Denny’s book written with Scott or by Scott? Denny was an amazing man who generously shared so much valuable wisdom. First that I have heard of this book, but I think that I vaguely remember Scott saying something was coming out quite a number of years ago. That book must be amazing. Also, any idea where I can find Bascom Jone’s Magick?
@EruditeMagic The Benson book is amazing and well worth a cover to cover read. Not only is the magic top notch but Benson was a character, and had a repore with the audience that was seccond to none. During one show he laid down on the floor and had a "conversation" with the audience! Very creative magician and many of his routines are being performed currently. I think that says it all.
Ha, that's great. Thanks for the encouragement!
I just ordered the Al Baker book you reviewed. Anticipating its arrival but at 900 pages don’t know how or when I’ll get to that one myself….😊
That one is perfect for reading smaller amounts. Lots to keep you interested!
Starting “The Green Neck System 2”
Love that! I want to be starting that in the near future!
There is a metric ton of great material in the Walton books! Two that immediately come to mind are Travelling Man and Half Pass Ace. Give them a go!!
Appreciate the tips!
Several effects from the Walton books have made cameo appearances in my active repertoire. Perhaps my favorite is Half Pass Ace from Volume 3. Four Aces are removed from the deck and placed in a face-down row. As the deck is dropped successively on each ace, that ace appears face up in the middle of the deck alongside the aces that have already appeared. Probably more fun to perform than watch, but I like it. Gives your spread half pass a bit of a workout!
I love the verbiage "cameo appearances." I know exactly what it means, but a fun way to put it!
The Walton Books are the best books on card magic hands down.
The material is so good, you don’t miss not having illustrations. So it feels more like a treasure hunt, than a McDonalds drive thru menu.
That's quite a statement - can't wait to find out 👍
I bought the first two Walton books when they were first reprinted 10-ish years ago and have struggled to get something out of it. One of my biggest issues I have with it is the lack of effect descriptions, so you have to go through each routine with a pack in hand to figure out what he going for. I guess that may be a positive for some, but if I have limited time to read a magic book, that certainly makes going through it much slower.
Two in my library that I want to find more time for is Wesley James' Enchantments and Michael Rubentlstein's Coin Magic. I picked up Enchantments at around the same time that I picked up a few others and it didn't make the top of the pile. I got Coin Magic at the beginning of my journey with coins and put it aside until I was more ready for the material.
I've had conversations with a few other people who absolutely love Walton. Very interesting that his material is so polarizing.
The Denny Haney book is excellent. Wonderful improvements on classics- razor blade setup is best I've found!
Glad to hear you like it, Sasha!
because I saw it in your library and that I loved books from Camirand Academy (I’m in Montreal near where Guy Camirand live) , I bought Class Act from ebay and I loved the book. Tony Binarelli was like the David Copperfield of Italy and there is great magic/mentalism in that book, great thinking!
So you bought it after seeing it in my library?! Glad you like it.
The Roy Benson book is a personal favorite of mine.
Do you have a favorite section, Don?
@@EruditeMagic I love the entire book.
Thanks for the video. Curious, is Denny’s book written with Scott or by Scott? Denny was an amazing man who generously shared so much valuable wisdom. First that I have heard of this book, but I think that I vaguely remember Scott saying something was coming out quite a number of years ago. That book must be amazing. Also, any idea where I can find Bascom Jone’s Magick?
Since it's about Denny, I assume it was written with Scott (since Denny would have had to describe things and issue his advice). But it's by Scott, officially. Sad that they're both gone now.
I want to read again the 2 volumes of Tommy Wonder “the books of Wonder”
Ooo, good choice!
Ego is the Enemy is a good read :)
Absolutely - I've learned so much from it!
So many things todo so little time.
Ha, always the case!
Have you read “Greater Card Tricks” by Eddie Joseph?
I have not - is it good?
@@EruditeMagic it’s very different from other books. I love it but most of the tricks isn’t practical but he has some interesting concepts and texts
@@EruditeMagic I recommend it!
@lucasdanielsson4852 thanks for clarifying
Sir how many books are on your shelves
Close to 1k, I believe...