Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic should be the very first book on the shelf, Then The Magic of Michael Ammar and both Volumes of Now You see it, Now You Don't by Bill Tarr
Another great Post Sir:). As per you prompt imho- Mark Wilson, Magic for Dummies, Scarne on Card Tricks, KF's Self Working Card Magic, Now You See It...,MM's Prism & Conjuring Anthology.
Love your channel.The information you give on books is awesome.I will be buying a couple of books that I was not sure about thanks to you.Keep up the good work my friend.
I agree with both sets as the first group give a comprehensive if dated idea of what magic has to offer.The second set is a superb modern-ish group of books giving fabulous sleights,tricks etc and everything needed to handle a deck of card’s proficiently.Awesome.Specially if cards becomes your major branch of magic.Thanks Jeff.
I feel like it's likely that anyone who watches regularly or is subscribed already knows this but I feel compelled...also I told him I would...to mention that buying from Don's Magic and Books is an absolute joy of an experience. The shipping is free and fast and upon receipt of you package it will become obvious that Don cares about not only you but the books as well. The books are sealed in plastic and wrapped in paper. I wouldn't be surprised if Don was the type of guy who treated the books like his children and talked to them about their new home before lovingly kissing the box goodbye. Seriously though in my 50 years I have never had a better experience in retail. I wish I could spend every dollar with someone like Don. I swear this isn't a fluff piece, I really did (do) spend lots of money with Don on seemingly a monthly basis. I think he has all but admitted to me that Jeff and he are colluding. Anyway, Don answers emails within 24 hours and is as accommodating to special requests as a small business owner can be. If he sold groceries and gas I'd never spend a dime with anyone else. (there D, that aught to do it....shit, is this thing still on?)
Already said but i started with Mark Wilsons complete course in magic and I still go back to it time and time again. Also great sponge ball routine in it. My next set was Card College and then Bobo, after that 13 steps to mentalism. That was the beginning of my journey into magic and loved this art for more than 20 years
I do not have three volumes of Syzygy. But to more fully answer your question, there are two volumes depending on when you purchased it. I have the first five volumes, then I have a soft bound sixth volume that was released separately
I think Card College can be defended by pointing out that it's about far more than teaching card sleights and tricks. It's about taking your art seriously and yourself seriously as an artist.
Mark Wilson's Complete Course in Magic should be the very first book on the shelf, Then The Magic of Michael Ammar and both Volumes of Now You see it, Now You Don't by Bill Tarr
What a coincidence - that was my shelf when I started in magic some years ago, add Ganson's Routined Manipulation series
Those are all great titles!
Loving this series. My first book is magic for dummies.
Another great Post Sir:). As per you prompt imho- Mark Wilson, Magic for Dummies, Scarne on Card Tricks, KF's Self Working Card Magic, Now You See It...,MM's Prism & Conjuring Anthology.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Love your channel.The information you give on books is awesome.I will be buying a couple of books that I was not sure about thanks to you.Keep up the good work my friend.
Thanks, Mike - glad I could help!
Subtle Card Creations by Nick Trost. I have the Tarbell and Card College books and they are terrific. Thank you.
Those are great, but I feel like most of what they teach can be covered by Card College. They're a terrific list of tricks, though!
I agree with both sets as the first group give a comprehensive if dated idea of what magic has to offer.The second set is a superb modern-ish group of books giving fabulous sleights,tricks etc and everything needed to handle a deck of card’s proficiently.Awesome.Specially if cards becomes your major branch of magic.Thanks Jeff.
You bet, Kalvin. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment!
For very first magic students, I recommend, "Now you see it now, you don't" I brlievr by Bill Tarr
It's a golden oldie for sure!
I feel like it's likely that anyone who watches regularly or is subscribed already knows this but I feel compelled...also I told him I would...to mention that buying from Don's Magic and Books is an absolute joy of an experience. The shipping is free and fast and upon receipt of you package it will become obvious that Don cares about not only you but the books as well. The books are sealed in plastic and wrapped in paper. I wouldn't be surprised if Don was the type of guy who treated the books like his children and talked to them about their new home before lovingly kissing the box goodbye. Seriously though in my 50 years I have never had a better experience in retail. I wish I could spend every dollar with someone like Don. I swear this isn't a fluff piece, I really did (do) spend lots of money with Don on seemingly a monthly basis. I think he has all but admitted to me that Jeff and he are colluding. Anyway, Don answers emails within 24 hours and is as accommodating to special requests as a small business owner can be. If he sold groceries and gas I'd never spend a dime with anyone else. (there D, that aught to do it....shit, is this thing still on?)
Love hearing this!! 💙
Excellent!
Many thanks!
Already said but i started with Mark Wilsons complete course in magic and I still go back to it time and time again. Also great sponge ball routine in it. My next set was Card College and then Bobo, after that 13 steps to mentalism. That was the beginning of my journey into magic and loved this art for more than 20 years
Isn't it great?!
@EruditeMagic yes the best met so many good friends through this wonderful art. Looking forward to your foot 2 of the five foot shelf of magic video.
Looking forward to sharing it with you soon!
Great Video, Jeff. Thank you for posting. How much of an overlap is there between card College and Dai Vernon's Card trilogy?
Not much, really. Vernon teaches sleights in the context of tricks, but Card College is a progression of sleights with tricks that use them.
@@EruditeMagic Thanks, Jeff
@az7500 you bet!
Excellent as always. Why three copies of Syzygy on your bookshelf, isn’t it just one volume?
That part of the video doesn't appear to be Jeff's library, perhaps it's Don's or another book dealer?
I do not have three volumes of Syzygy. But to more fully answer your question, there are two volumes depending on when you purchased it. I have the first five volumes, then I have a soft bound sixth volume that was released separately
If I didn't want to commit to the whole of Tarbell, Hilliard's Greater Magic would be a reasonable alternative.
Greater Magic is terrific, but OOP until Kaufman reprints it... 😕
I think Card College can be defended by pointing out that it's about far more than teaching card sleights and tricks. It's about taking your art seriously and yourself seriously as an artist.
It's on the list!
Simon Aronson Persi Diaconis Martin Gardner
A very erudite list!