The Magic of Michael Ammar is now yours to download in eBook format!
Consider this your ticket to the mind of a magician who’s been dubbed by Magic Magazine as "one of the most influential magicians in the 20th Century." Michael Ammar's accolades are as numerous as the cards in your deck, having dazzled presidents, royalty, and celebs alike with a style that’s as sharp as his wit—details all laid out in this eBook.
This hefty, beautifully illustrated tome showcases the crème de la crème of Ammar's repertoire, featuring a plethora of expertly crafted magic routines suitable for close-up, stand-up, casual, and restaurant gigs, complete with full scripting and presentational tips (yes, that includes the iconic Cups and Balls routine). Dive into essays that explore Michael’s unique philosophy on magic, packed with actionable insights on making your performances unforgettable, and even how to negotiate those ever-elusive higher fees (real talk, folks). You'll find practical worksheets to get you sorted too.
The Magic of Michael Ammar is your insider's guide to the art and mindset of one of magic’s finest, featuring material that’s so good it’s become part of the magic vernacular. Ammar also shares secrets from his mentor, the legendary Dai Vernon, on honing your craft to perfection.
If you’re looking to elevate your magic game (without the clichés, promise), then this eBook is your go-to resource.
Introduction (by David Copperfield)
Foreword (by Michael Ammar)
Preface (by Mike Maxwell)
CHAPTER 1: Cups & Balls
- Stand-up Cups & Balls
- The Dai Vernon Wand Spin
CHAPTER 2: Utilities
- Retention Vanish
- Amazing Coin Vanish (by Rick Anderson)
- Fingertip Coin Vanish (by John Carney)
- Ultimate One-Finger Spellbound
- Corner Switch
- Bottom Deal Force
- Wiped Clean #1
- Wiped Clean #2
- Clip Card Vanish
- Cut And Restored Rope Replacement
- Side Steal
- Thumb tip Finesse
CHAPTER 3: Eight Philosophical Essays On Magic
- In The Men's Hut
- Super Group
- I've Got Rhythm
- The Unspoken Performance
- Lying: The Unconscious Dilution Of Impact
- Get More Rubals From Your Magic
- I'm In Training
- Have No Mercy
CHAPTER 4: Social Workers
- This'll Flip You Out
- Coin On Ceiling
- Card Matrix
- Snort But Sweet (by Bob Chesebro)
- Silver Certificate (by Lou Gallo)
- Coin In Pen Cap (by David Williamson)
CHAPTER 5: Restaurants
- New Wave Coins Across (by Mike Gallo)
- Reverse Matrix (by Davld Williamson)
- The Vanishing Glass
- Coins Through Table Kicker (by Mike Gallo)
- Now Cut That Out (by David Williamson)
- Switching Sandwiches
- Torn And Restored Cigarette #1
- Torn And Restored Cigarette #2
- Ring Band-It
- Did You Order Salt Or Pepper
- Bluefield Debut
- Broken And Restored Rubber Band Finesse
- The Linking Headbands Pinch
CHAPTER 6: Reputation Makers
- Pencil Thru Quarter
- The Iceman Cometh
- Card Cubes
- Let's Hit The Bottle
CHAPTER 7: Stand-Up
- Silk To Egg
- Indoor Baseball
- Signed Bill In Light Bulb
- Billy. The Hypnotized Balloon
- The Two Card Trick
- Haley's Comet
CHAPTER 8 Magic Management
- Custom Cue Sheets
- Show Sheets
- Personal Project Planner
- Booking Sheets
CHAPTER 9: Classic Renditions
- The Thumb tip Bill Switch
- The Crazy Man's Handcuffs
CHAPTER 10: Bonus Chapter
- False Count With Coins
- Multiple Coin Production
- Double Colour Change
- Kointakey
- Inversion (by James Lewis)
- Incredible Coins Across
- The Vernon Theory Of Artistic Advancement: An Essay
- Challenging Your Experiences: An Essay
- Where Do You Stand?: An Essay
- On Magic Competition - Part One: Technical Preparation
- On Magic Competition - Part Two: Mental Preparation
- Pencil Thru Quarter Finesse (by David Williamson)
CHAPTER 11: Making Magic Memorable
- The Development Of Style
- Eight Principles For Making Magic Memorable
CHAPTER 12: Negotiating Higher Performance Fees
- Negotiating
- The Three Stages Of Negotiation
- Nine Gambits
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