Laurie Ireland - Ireland's Year 1938 (Instant Download)
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Unveiling Magic from 1938: A Classic by Laurie Ireland
Step back in time to the golden age of magic with "Ireland's Year 1938" by the legendary Laurie Ireland. This captivating volume offers an invaluable window into the magical landscape of the late 1930s, presenting a collection of ingenious routines and practical techniques that remain profoundly relevant and powerful for magicians today. Far more than just a historical artifact, this book is a treasure trove of performance-ready material, carefully detailed to bring classic magic to life in your hands. Aspiring and seasoned magicians alike will discover foundational principles and refined methods that have stood the test of time, ensuring their acts are both captivating and deceptively flawless.
A Comprehensive Compendium of Close-Up Wonders
Laurie Ireland meticulously outlines a diverse array of close-up magic, ensuring there's something to challenge and delight every practitioner. Delve into the fascinating world of sponge ball manipulation with routines like "It Changes, It Shrinks, It Vanishes" and the visually stunning "Big And Little Sponge Ball Transposition," perfect for engaging audiences right in front of their eyes. Card enthusiasts will find their skills sharpened through dedicated chapters on precise "Card Control," innovative transpositions, and unique effects such as "Mating The Cards With Jumbo Cards" and the intriguing "Ireland's Two Card Trick," providing a rich foundation for sophisticated card work.
Mastering Coins, Thimbles, and The Art of Misdirection
Beyond cards and sponge balls, this remarkable book offers profound insights into coin and thimble magic. Learn the elegant "Coin Routine With A Silk" or the clever "One Ahead Coin Routine" to add sophisticated coin work to your repertoire, complete with practical advice for execution. Explore the intricacies of thimble magic with "Thimble Holder In The Trouser Pocket" and the visually surprising "Thimble Surprise," routines designed for maximum impact in close-up settings. Crucially, Ireland addresses the foundational principles of effective presentation and misdirection with sections like "Misdirection For The Two Handed Pass" and the intriguing "You Caught Me That Time," ensuring your performances are not just skillful, but truly deceptive and memorable. With over a dozen distinct, expertly detailed effects, "Ireland's Year 1938" is an essential guide for those seeking to master classic magic with authentic, time-tested methods and a touch of historical elegance.
