Synthesis and Secrets: A Magic Book in Four Acts by Michael Kras ( Ebook and Bonus Videos ) (Instant Download)
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Unveiling Michael Kras's Debut Masterpiece
Step into the world of one of Canada's most captivating young magicians and theatre artists, Michael Kras, with his groundbreaking debut, Synthesis & Secrets: A Magic Book in Four Acts. This exceptional release, available as an ebook with bonus videos, offers a deep dive into 20 meticulously crafted close-up effects, accompanied by 9 illuminating essays that bridge the gap between magic and theatrical artistry. Lavishly illustrated by Sara Froese, this book is a testament to Michael's creative style: effects that are punchy, economical, and remarkably practical for real-world performance.
The Revolutionary Kras Change
At the heart of this collection lies a comprehensive treatise on Michael's famed 'Kras Change.' This clever and highly versatile move, adopted by magicians globally, functions as both an eye-popping visual card change and a subtle switch. For the first time, its intricate applications, including transpositions, inversions, and transformations, are unveiled with unparalleled detail, providing you with a powerful tool for your sleight of hand arsenal.
Inspired by a Master: A Debt to Paul Harris
The second act pays homage to an icon of creative close-up magic, Paul Harris. This section features visual card and coin effects that serve as thoughtful variations of Harris's classics or are purely inspired by his revolutionary, 'out-of-the-box' thinking. Prepare to explore innovative approaches to familiar plots through Michael's unique creative lens.
Assorted Wonders & Theoretical Insights
Beyond the Kras Change and Harris-inspired material, 'The Assortments' section presents more original card and coin effects. Here, you'll discover inventive wrinkles and fresh approaches to beloved plots like the sandwich effect, the light & heavy coin, and the asymmetric transposition. Concluding the book are 'The Essays,' brief yet profound writings that draw insightful parallels between the worlds of magic and theatre. As an acclaimed playwright, director, and performer, Michael shares how theatrical techniques can elevate your magic. He offers invaluable thoughts on crafting and directing magic for stage productions, drawing from his diverse career, which includes serving on the illusions & magic team for the global sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. This limited release is essential for lovers of practical, visual close-up magic and performance theory alike.
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Synthesis and Secrets: A Magic Book in Four Acts by Michael Kras ( Ebook and Bonus Videos )
Michael Kras is one of Canada's most intriguing young magicians and theatre artists, and Synthesis & Secrets is his debut book featuring 20 close-up effects lavishly illustrated by Sara Froese, plus 9 short essays on the synthesis of magic and theatre.
The tricks and techniques are a perfect representation of Michael's creative style: punchy, uncluttered, and economical pieces of sleight of hand that are practical and not terribly difficult to do.
The first section is a comprehensive treatise on his famous Kras Change: a clever and versatile move that functions as an eye-popping visual change or subtle switch of a playing card. Used by magicians all over the world, this practical move and its applications - including transpositions, inversions, and transformations - have never been covered in such detail.
The second section - A Debt to Paul Harris - features material inspired by an icon of creative close-up magic. Visual card and coin effects serve as thoughtful variations of Harris classics or are simply inspired by his out-of-the-box thinking.
After that are the Assortments: more card and coin effects that offer inventive wrinkles or approaches to classics like the sandwich plot, the light & heavy coin effect, and the asymmetric transposition.
Finally, there are the Essays: brief bits of writing that draw thoughtful parallels between the worlds of magic and theatre. An acclaimed playwright, director, and performer, Michael makes a case for how theatre techniques and training can make your magic stronger. He also offers his thoughts on crafting and directing magic effects for theatre productions, inspired by his varied career as a magic designer which includes serving on the illusions & magic team for the worldwide stage sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Lovers of practical, visual close-up magic and performance theory won't want to miss out on this limited release hardcover volume that will look beautiful on your shelf!
