{"product_id":"queen-spirit-by-john-bannon-1","title":"Queen Spirit by John Bannon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Superior books seem sculptured to be easily and smoothly understood. While mixing surprise with comprehension, Queen Spirit entertains and delights. Bannon's engaging ideas and effects immediately invite you to play with and practice them. What else could you want in a book?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Jon Racherbaumer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"There is literally not a magician alive on Planet Earth that can create magic like John Bannon. His new book, Queen Spirit, is as scintillating and entertaining a read as you'd expect, and further proof that he is a prestidigitation maestro!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Owen Packard, Bigblindmedia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I knew that when one of my favourite magic creators took on one of my pet card magic plots the results would be good, but I couldn't have imagined they would be THIS good! Bannon has brought all his methodological creativity and handling expertise to bear and created some brilliant minimalistic magic that is surprising, fooling and commercial. And I never thought I'd say that about the seven-card assembly! Highly recommended.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Mark Elsdon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Bannon does it again. 'Queen Spirit' perfectly blends rock and roll, the seven-card assembly, and streamlined magic into a fun piece of up-close theatre. Even if you don't do assemblies, this is a must-have if for no other reason than to learn the power of the Discrepant Block Switch.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Jeff Stone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"John Bannon's Queen Spirit is an enjoyable exploration of the seven-card assembly. This beautifully produced hard-back book features several variations on the seven-card assembly, each with their own stimulating twist on the theme - any one of which would serve you well. To round it off, John includes a couple of what he calls queen-friendly effects to go with your seven-card assembly choice. Highly recommended for lovers of card magic.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Charlie Randall\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLess is more ... more or less.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e John Bannon takes on the intriguing world of card magic minimalism. In this series of études, he dives into theory, problems, and solutions illustrated by the underground Seven-Card Assembly—a trick involving just the four Queens and three spot cards. He tackles the burning questions: \"Is less more?\" and \"How low can you go?\" Bannon treats the Seven-Card Assembly as a metaphor for tight construction. So tight, in fact, you might have to cheat a little (no judgement here!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a keen eye for commercial card magic, he dissects this esoteric plot and combines the pieces in exciting new ways. Queen Spirit presents seven cutting-edge tricks that can be performed solo or mashed together for a barrage of magical moments. True to Bannon's style, these clever constructions don’t require any tricky moves and can be done impromptu, any time, with a regular deck of cards. He even kicks things off with a jaw-dropping, unconventional four-card production to start things with a bang!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(As a cheeky bonus, \u003cb\u003eQueen Spirit\u003c\/b\u003e includes a rather unorthodox Sixteen-Card Assembly that’s hailed as one of the best around.) Bannon clearly lays out the mechanics of the tricks so you can see how to actually do them. He also breaks down the presentation, theory, and method, giving you insight into his creative process. He fills in this crucial, often overlooked aspect in his clear, conversational style. He gets it. You’ll get it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you fancy your card magic to be snappy, surprising, and a bit of a thrill, you’ll enjoy every trick in this book!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForget “masterclasses”—spend some quality time with an accomplished master.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Bannon has been mucking about with playing cards for ages. He’s still got a few tricks up his sleeve.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Bannon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56482863251780,"sku":"QUEENSPIRIT","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/76476-full_6a0ac7ea-4278-4d70-a057-08bfd67961f1.png?v=1777704950","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/queen-spirit-by-john-bannon-1","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}