{"product_id":"pop-up-magic-by-eric-leblon","title":"Pop-Up Magic by Eric Leblon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePop-Up Magic\u003c\/b\u003e marks the debut offering from Eric Leblon, a French magician with charisma to spare and an energy that could light up a football pitch. Teaming up with Yvan Laplaud, this book is a treasure trove, packing over twenty years of experience, fieldwork, and an unquenchable passion for magic into one neat package.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This isn’t just a manual; it’s a mash-up of practical handbook, thoughtful essay, and personal memoir. \u003cb\u003ePop-Up Magic\u003c\/b\u003e manages to keep a surprising coherence amidst its eclectic mix of topics: card tricks, stage acts, animal antics, visual illusions, spectator psychology, character crafting, and philosophical musings on performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e More than your average trick compilation, this book is a heartfelt ode to the craft. It serves up ready-to-go routines alongside meaty insights on rehearsal, stage presence, and the creative grind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe magic in Pop-Up Magic is visual, commercial, and downright powerful:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImpossible locations\u003c\/b\u003e: signed cards popping up in the shoe, inside or beneath the card case, all thanks to some deceptively simple loading techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstant transformations\u003c\/b\u003e: a card switch under the watch, a pristine Ace change - smooth, straightforward, and gimmick-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnimal productions\u003c\/b\u003e: dove appearances and poetic transformations (egg? dove).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-phase routines\u003c\/b\u003e: escalating effects with a bit of dramatic flair (e.g., Box Phénomène).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMagic for close-up, parlor, or stage\u003c\/b\u003e: all tested in the wild (restaurants, cabarets, TV, you name it).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e These effects hit home because of their apparent simplicity, efficiency, and the feels they evoke. They rely on psychology, rhythm, and timing, rather than gimmicks or mechanical nonsense. \u003cb\u003ePop-Up Magic\u003c\/b\u003e is a rare find — practical, inspiring, and refreshingly human. Eric Leblon opens up his world with honesty and generosity, presenting hard-hitting effects, sharp insights, and a vision of magic that transcends mere technique.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA must-read.\u003c\/b\u003e This isn't just another magic book; it’s an artistic launching pad. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword by Jean-Jacques Sanvert\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA heartfelt tribute to Eric Leblon, praising the power, intelligence, and emotional depth of his magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAutobiographical Chapter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn intimate peek into Eric's journey: from street performing in Antibes to TV appearances, key encounters, setbacks, and his rise to becoming a well-respected pro.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheoretical Essay - \"Choosing Your Effects\" \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA foundational piece on selecting material based on personality, impact, clarity, and commercial viability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Routines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard to Shoe -\u003c\/b\u003e A signed card makes a dramatic appearance inside the magician's shoe. Simple, direct, and devastating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatch Load \/ Watch Change -\u003c\/b\u003e A chosen card visibly transforms under the magician's watch - without any complicated sleights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTempest Under an Ace -\u003c\/b\u003e A dynamic, eye-popping four-Ace routine that combines technique, visuals, and surprise - centred around the signature \"watch change.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDove in the Sleeve -\u003c\/b\u003e A dove magically appears from a borrowed jacket, using just a Topit and some nifty body mechanics.\u003cbr\u003eEgg to Dove - A poetic transformation of an egg into a dove inside a spectator's sleeve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCard to \/ under the Case -\u003c\/b\u003e Two powerful loading techniques to send a signed card into or under the case - with plenty of applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox Phenomenon -\u003c\/b\u003e A theatrical, comedic routine where the signed card repeatedly appears under or inside the card case… until it ultimately replaces the entire deck. A mini-show in itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRehearsal \u0026amp; Practice Chapter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn inspiring look at daily practice: procrastination, mirror work, mime, tempo, mindset... a sincere call for personal discipline.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOriginal, hard-hitting material\u003c\/b\u003e honed over 20+ years of live performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrong theoretical insights\u003c\/b\u003e on effect selection, character, coherence, and audience engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClear, progressive teaching\u003c\/b\u003e with detailed descriptions, photos, and performance tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdaptable routines\u003c\/b\u003e for close-up, parlor, and stage settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA deeply human voice\u003c\/b\u003e: Eric shares doubts, failures, breakthroughs, and his infectious passion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA rare combination of practice, theory, and inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e: a true resource for the performing magician.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAnd if you ask me: 'And the book?'-the book is like him. It simply is what he is: brilliant and generous, filled with real professional material that has been tested, refined, and perfected with spectators for months-sometimes years. Once again, Éric gives everything: beautiful original routines with details, subtleties, and working methods. Now it's your turn to discover, enjoy, practice, and infuse these routines with your own heart and imagination to turn them into your show. Bravo, Éric.\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eBernard Bilis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eI highly, highly recommend Éric Leblon's book. Éric is technically astonishing and a true perfectionist. If you've seen him work, you already know. If not, buy this book-you'll thank me later!\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eEtienne Pradier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBurn this guy! Despite all the interest I have in my fellow magicians, it is extremely rare for me to actually look forward to the release of a magic book. But Éric's is the exception-I admit I can't wait to dive into all the subtleties that make his magic so pure... and that have been fooling me for years!\u003c\/i\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cb\u003eDavid Stone\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"3 Monkeys Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56482084487492,"sku":"POPUPLEBLON","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/77978-full_2d35e538-6fe4-4eb7-b6a4-f593a9eedba4.png?v=1772905543","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/pop-up-magic-by-eric-leblon","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}