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Back to Vegas A.K.A. "The Breggar Bundle" – two literary gems rolled into one slightly absurd package:
The Five Roads to Vegas and Back to the Launching Pad
In the grand tradition of magic tomes no one asked for, here’s an eBook that humorously defies logic and common sense. But hey, who’s judging?
Our fearless wordsmith, Michael Breggar, award-winning columnist for The Linking Ring, has stitched together two of his past triumphs into this not-so-instantly forgettable volume!
These books have been showered with praise from people who, frankly, should have known better:
"The clever and talented Michael Breggar, major-domo of the 'Auto-Magic' column in The Linking Ring, has done it again! ... I don't think there is a higher recommendation I could give to a book."
- Marc DeSouza
"Michael Breggar's continuing contribution to magic is a revelation - commercial plots, devious methods and, most valuable, quirky and engaging presentations!"
- Liam Montier
"Michael provides recognizable forms for the simplicity and cleverness of the methods to secretly nourish the engaging and amusing themes he has chosen to anecdotally share—not as tricks per se but as congenial curiosities...which is a difference that truly makes a difference!"
- Jon Racherbaumer
"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."
- Scott Wells
"Michael Breggar brings his experience as a columnist, performer, and creator on the printed page, filled with fun, doable, and inspiring ideas."
- John Guastaferro
Now, let's dive into the delightful oddities that await you in this 100-plus page extravaganza...
From The Five Roads to Vegas
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The Five Roads to Vegas: The ideal opener with audience participation. You’ll play the role of a Vegas dealer, shuffling cards and letting five spectators yell STOP whenever they feel lucky. They’ll randomly form a royal flush. Oh, and you’ve predicted which player would stop at which card. And as a cherry on top, the other 47 cards? Blank! Talk about a plot twist.
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Three Numbers and a Lady: A triple prediction effect that dodges that pesky weak third prediction. Just wait for the twist—trust us, they won't see it coming.
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Coin-Seyan Economics: Imagine "Miraskill" meets Steinmeyer meets John Maynard Keynes. What starts as a hilarious lecture on Global Economics turns into a multi-phase prediction that’s sure to impress any audience. Stand-up or stage? You choose!
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Drawing on Emotion: A drawing duplication effect that’s made its way into Michael's parlor and stage acts. It’s so direct and organic, it doesn’t even feel like a trick.
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A Principle in Search of an Effect: A simple prediction effect that showcases a rarely used principle with a dash of Gilbreath magic. Get ready to engage your imagination to create a miracle.
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Monopoly-S-P: The antidote for the typical boring board game. A fun mentalism routine straight from your game shelf.
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Self-Fulfilling Prophesy: Elevates Bill Simon's classic "Prophesy" move to a whole new level—sleight-free and performed right in the spectators’ hands!
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Three Spies and the Extraction: A narrative that brings the "Self-Fulfilling Prophesy" to life, complete with a cool spy story. Le Carre would be proud of the ending!
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Absolutely ACAANY: A self-working "Any Card at Any Number" effect that has garnered more rave reviews than any other from the "Auto-Magic" column. And as a bonus, Michael shares THREE additional sleight-free ACAAN versions never seen before.
Plus, two short essays that explore the Zen of sleight-free magic and why it’s crucial in the grand scheme of magic, offering must-read insights.
From Back to the Launching Pad
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Back To The Launching Pad: Michael’s take on the "Out of this World" concept, but with the cards face up! Already a hit among the pros.
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ACAAN Opener: An old principle meets an old U. F. Grant card trick, transforming it into a hilarious yet astonishing Any Card at Any Number effect.
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A Whole Empty Brain: A fresh spin on an old card principle that even the seasoned magician won't see coming. Two spectators perform a seemingly fair selection, and not only are their cards matches, but the rest of the deck turns blank!
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Not Just Another Book Test (A.K.A. "The Two-Fingered Book Test"): Michael's received an avalanche of emails about this one. Finally, a book test that feels organic and makes sense. Or was it the "AKA" that caught all the buzz?
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The Dating Game: An amusing effect where famous couples’ names are on index cards, torn in half and mixed. Using a roll of the dice, spectators magically reunite the couples. Usually.
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Mixed Emojis: Based on Dan Harlan’s take on a Martin Gardner concept, this fabulous three-phase routine uses domino-sized tiles depicting mobile phones and the classic excuse for not completing texts!
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Cra-Ker-Jack: Michael whips up a bizarre and hilarious new casino game where rules are subject to change, leading to an amazing routine that finds mates to four selected cards and ultimately reveals the four Aces.
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The Price Is Write: From Michael's corporate act, spectators write various prices for a silly pen. In a fair elimination process, one price tag is chosen, matching the change sitting untouched in an envelope on the table.
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Drawn Conclusion: Michael's go-to closer. A spectator picks a card, lightly touches it, and the magician tries to draw what they feel. Is it the right card? Well, sort of.
Plus, two essays brimming with tips and presentational ideas, all delivered in Michael's breezy style. And let’s not forget the shiny new foreword that might just touch on the meaning of life. (Well, at least one of them.)
Download the eBook and dive into the delightful chaos!
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