{"product_id":"back-to-the-launching-pad-by-michael-breggar-1","title":"Back to the Launching Pad by Michael Breggar","description":"\u003cb\u003eFOR THE FIRST TIME IN HUMAN HISTORY ... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Breggar's inexplicably popular books are now all available as \u003cb\u003ePHYSICAL COPIES \u003c\/b\u003e worldwide! Yes, you heard that right — from The Five Roads to Vegas to Raiders of the Lost Card, you can snag them at your go-to magic shop. And don’t worry, they’re probably lurking in your least favourite magic shop too!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll books (except RAIDERS) have been personally SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack To the Launching Pad \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Breggar, the award-winning mind behind \"Auto-Magic\" (that little gem you see in The Linking Ring every month), is back with another delightful collection of magical gems. Like his previous hit, The Five Roads to Vegas, some effects have made a reappearance, but they’re now polished to perfection with extra details and performance tips. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrue to the \"Auto-Magic\" ethos, these routines are both professional and practical, with nary a sleight of hand in sight. As Michael always reminds us, the performance is key, so the tricks need to be clever, layered, deceptive, and — most importantly — entertaining.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael guides you through each routine with meticulous descriptions and well-crafted patter. But feel free to put your own spin on each effect!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere’s what various terrestrial life-forms are saying: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The clever and talented Michael Breggar, major-domo of the 'Auto-Magic' column in The Linking Ring, has done it again! This time around, he has released a book filled with nine very commercial, baffling and entertaining pieces of magic that you can perform with little or no overt physical manipulation...that's right, no skill of the sleight-of-hand nature is required here. That certainly does not mean self-working, but he liberally provides not only the effects themselves (which you will love), but also engaging scripts to get you started and lots of pithy thinking and theory about a variety of subjects to ensure that your education goes beyond mere tricks. Among the highlights are one of my favorites Out of This World routines ever created, 'Back to the Launching Pad.' This one has a very different feel to it, a truly wonderful presentation and it is so easy to perform. It is worth the meager price asked for this entire volume, but wait...there's more (no, not Ginsu Knives). Michael presents a novel and different version of the neo-classic 'Will the Cards Match' using index cards depicting recognizable couples, then another version using emojis. He also details several other effects using emojis printed on little cell phone tiles including one with a premise by Martin Gardner by way of Dan Harlan. The graphics for these cards are thoughtfully provided so you can make up your own sets. So, what would you pay now? Oh, but there is still more. Michael has included his favorite effect, 'Drawn Conclusion.' This is not a blockbuster miracle, but a funny, charming and totally unexpected card prediction that your audiences definitely will remember. Add to all of this a new ACAAN routine, a terrific two card coincidence with a surprising blow-off, a clever concept for a book test method that can be tailored to fit your specific needs because it is done with any book, a great twist on the 'double header' principle using price tags, a fun card routine combining craps, poker and blackjack, plus some great tips, presentational ploys and general advice that will help you no matter what type of magic you do. There is so much magical goodness crammed into these fifty-two pages that I think this is one of the magic bargains of the year!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Marc DeSouza \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Updates on classics with new twists at every turn with surprises guaranteed to kick the slats out from underneath your audience. More than card tricks, \"Back to the Launching Pad\" includes mentalism and more. Well written, clever variations, and commercial presentations.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Scott Wells,M.I.M.C. with Gold Star and Host of \"The Magic Word Podcast\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Whenever I read Michael Breggar's books, I'm always impressed as to how he succeeds in wrapping entertaining routines around his ingenious ideas. His 'Back to the Launching Pad', for instance, is a superb example of his ability to enthrall an audience before thoroughly astounding them with his unique take on the 'Out of This World' plot. Similarly, 'A Whole Empty Brain' has a presentational twist on an old principle I wish I had thought of. But my all-time favorite is 'Drawn Conclusion', where a completely unexpected revelation of a freely chosen card is testament to Michael Breggar's brand of entertaining humor.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Michel Potts \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere's What's Inside: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack To the Launching Pad \u003c\/b\u003e - Michael's take on the \"Out of this World\" effect, but with a twist...it's done with the cards face up! Already a hit with several working pros. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eACAAN Opener \u003c\/b\u003e - An old principle coupled with a classic U. F. Grant card trick, resulting in a funny yet astonishing Any Card at Any Number effect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Whole Empty Brain \u003c\/b\u003e - Another old card principle given a fresh coat of paint to surprise even the card-savvy. Two spectators demonstrate their mental harmony by selecting cards from a shuffled deck, and not only are their cards mates, but the rest of the deck mysteriously turns blank! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot Just Another Book Test (A.K.A. \"The Two-Fingered Book Test\") \u003c\/b\u003e - Michael received a truckload of emails about this effect. At last, a book test that seems organic and makes contextual sense. Or were the emails more about the \"AKA\" part of the title??! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Dating Game \u003c\/b\u003e- Having a bit of fun with another old principle, Michael concocts an entertaining effect where famous couples' names are written on index cards. The cards are torn in half and shuffled, thus \"separating\" the couples. With a roll of the dice, the spectators attempt to magically reunite them. Usually! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMixed Emojis \u003c\/b\u003e - based on a Dan Harlan version of a Martin Gardner concept, this fabulous three-phase routine showcases domino-sized tiles depicting mobile phones, complete with everyone's favourite excuse for not typing complete text messages! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCra-Ker-Jack \u003c\/b\u003e - Michael invents a wildly bizarre and hilarious new casino game, with rules that change as whimsically as the weather. Spectators enjoy a stunning card routine where their random decisions match four selected cards and eventually reveal the four aces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Price Is Write \u003c\/b\u003e - From Michael's corporate repertoire, spectators write different prices on price tags while determining the \"best price\" for a rather silly looking pen. Through a fair and random elimination process, one tag is chosen, and its price perfectly matches the amount of change in a small envelope, untouched on the table since the start. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrawn Conclusion \u003c\/b\u003e - Michael's personal favourite and frequent closer. A spectator selects a card from a shuffled deck, lightly placing their fingers on top, attempting to read the card through touch. The magician then tries to draw what they sensed. Is it the right card? Well, sort of.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlus, two essays penned in Michael's breezy style, packed with more tips and presentational ideas than you can shake a stick at. 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