{"product_id":"evidence-of-a-well-spent-life-by-helge-thun-1","title":"Evidence of a Well Spent Life by Helge Thun","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelge Thun is a magician who clearly knows his onions. His performances are meticulously crafted and designed to entertain. Not only is he a member of the illustrious \"Flicking Fingers,\" but he’s also a stand-up comic in Germany – so you know he’s got the chops! We’re chuffed to bits to present his first full-length book in English: \u003cb\u003eEvidence of a Well Spent Life\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Guy Hollingworth points out in the foreword, there are a ton of books on card magic, but very few delve into longer, structured routines like \u003cb\u003eEvidence of a Well Spent Life\u003c\/b\u003e. Inside, you’ll find a treasure trove of entertaining and sneaky card routines that blend multiple effects into one slick performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery routine packs a theatrical punch, with each moment building towards a climax that you won't forget in a hurry. Take \"Better Safe than Sorry 3,\" for example: three cards are revealed even though the deck is strapped down with rubber bands. It gets better, too—the effect repeats under test conditions, and the final card pops up folded neatly inside a sealed plastic box, also secured with rubber bands. Who’s the magician now, eh?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelge’s clever structuring ramps up the deception. In \"Eight Ahead!\", he pushes the One Ahead principle to dizzying heights, leaving the audience scratching their heads. Four signed cards vanish and reappear in all sorts of unexpected ways before transforming into Aces. And just when you think it can’t get any stranger, those selections show up in four impossible spots: sandwiched between two cards, in the card case, in your wallet, and even in a matchbox. (Bet you didn’t see that coming!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut wait, there’s more! Helge’s also included original sleights that are just right for stand-up, close-up, or even strolling performers (and some come with a handy QR code so you can see them in action). Plus, he dishes out valuable essays on improving your magic game. You’ll get real insights on using humour for deception, adapting card magic for stand-up gigs, and how to construct your routines. (His essay on treating spectators should be mandatory reading for anyone serious about performing.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book also covers Helge's innovative approach to creating signed duplicate cards. Not only will you learn the method, but he’ll show you several applications, including a killer Brainwave, an impossible Torn and Restored, and one of the strongest Traveler's routines we've ever laid eyes on. Each copy even comes with eight special cards to get you started performing these routines straight away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re into performing card magic on stage, want to play around with signed duplicates, or are just after card magic with solid structure, \u003cb\u003eEvidence of a Well Spent Life\u003c\/b\u003e is an absolute must for your shelf.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Table of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword- Guy Hollingworth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction - Helge Thun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Single Cards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstant Camera Card\u003cbr\u003eBulkoki Reloaded\u003cbr\u003eHumour as Deception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Technique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAction Fan Palm\u003cbr\u003eThe Bent Cop Transfer\u003cbr\u003eCard in Mathbox - Three Loading Methods\u003cbr\u003eHands up!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Beauty of Complexity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetter Safe than Sorry 3\u003cbr\u003eStrangers or Friends?\u003cbr\u003eThe Flying Four\u003cbr\u003eEight Ahead!\u003cbr\u003ePockets Full of Presents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: The Duplicate Principle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Signatures\u003cbr\u003e4 Card Brainwave\u003cbr\u003eFree Choice\u003cbr\u003eCornererd\u003cbr\u003eRound the Corner\u003cbr\u003eFilling the Gap\u003cbr\u003eThe Cloth of Death\u003cbr\u003eDuplicate Travelers\u003cbr\u003eBoxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Encore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClear Voyage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vanishing Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56478831280452,"sku":"EVIDENCEWELLSPENT","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/79705-full_844331d7-df22-4b7d-af17-07211622cf99.png?v=1773793822","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/evidence-of-a-well-spent-life-by-helge-thun-1","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}