Ebook - Something Old Something New by Chuck Fayne

Unveiling Chuck Fayne's Magic Universe

Step into the captivating world of Chuck Fayne with "Something Old Something New," an extraordinary collection designed to elevate your magic repertoire. This book is more than just a compendium of tricks; it's a masterclass in magical innovation, offering a unique blend of time-tested principles and ingenious new routines. Fayne, a seasoned practitioner, shares his meticulously crafted effects that are both dazzling to audiences and practical for performers. Prepare to discover the secrets behind some truly unforgettable magic, from intimate close-up marvels to engaging stand-up pieces.

Classic Routines, Fresh Perspectives

"Something Old Something New" breathes new life into beloved magic classics, infusing them with Chuck Fayne's signature style and inventive thinking. Imagine a signed miniature card that mysteriously penetrates a cup in "One Lump or Two?", or a spectator's coin whose date magically matches a prediction in "This Trick is Dated." Fayne also shares his approach to the "Card in Balloon," offering a fresh routine that revitalizes this popular effect. You'll find clever solutions and performance tips for iconic illusions, ensuring your presentations are both polished and profoundly impactful.

Ingenious Effects for Every Magician

Beyond the reimagined classics, this collection introduces several truly unique effects. Witness the impossible as a borrowed finger ring links and unlinks in "The Finger Ring Linking Rings," or a spectator's signature appears dramatically shrunken on a miniature card in "The Shrunken Signature." For those seeking powerful yet portable magic, "The 'Plays Huge - Packs Tiny' Card Trick" delivers an astonishing illusion where multiple spectators seemingly select different cards, only to reveal they all chose the same one. Even the intricate "Broken and Restored and Set Watch" and a clever loading tip for "Bill in Lemon" are meticulously detailed, ensuring you have the tools to create jaw-dropping moments.

Beyond the Tricks: Professional Insights

Chuck Fayne doesn't just teach tricks; he shares invaluable wisdom for the working magician. A standout feature is the insightful article, "Out From Behind The Table or The Transition From Close-Up to Stand-Up Magic." This crucial piece offers practical advice and strategies for adapting your performance from intimate close-up settings to more expansive stand-up environments, helping you broaden your professional reach and audience engagement. "Something Old Something New" is an essential resource for any magician looking to enhance their skills, expand their repertoire, and truly connect with their audience.

Original Specs

Contents (from book, numbers are not page numbers, descriptions updated Mar 2023):

i Welcome

1 One Lump or Two?: signed miniature card penetrates into a cup
2 This Trick is Dated: a coin dropped in a paper matches the date on the paper
3 Cheap Date: performer announced data on a coin the spectator removed from her pocket
4 Card in Balloon: old standard with a new routine
5 Roll Your Own: cig paper and tobacco form into a cigarette in the fist
6 Double Signed Card: a single card ends up with two spectator's signatures
7 The Shrunken Signature: spectator's signature appears on a miniature version of selected card
8 Out From Behind The Table or The Transition From Close-Up to Stand-Up Magic: article
9 The Rope in The Coat Effect: rope through spectator's coat transitions to rope through magician's coat
10 The Finger Ring Linking Rings: linking borrowed finger ring
11 The "Plays Huge - Packs Tiny" Card Trick: spectator's think they select different playing cards, but all pick the same
12 Broken and Restored and Set Watch: watch is broken and restored, to the selected time
13 Bill in Lemon: a tip for loading the bill