Michael Breggar's inexplicably popular tomes are now available as PHYSICAL COPIES for everyone, everywhere! Yes, all of Michael's Pulitzer Prize losing works, from The Five Roads to Vegas to Raiders of the Lost Card, can be found in your favourite magic shop. (Spoiler: they’re probably lurking in your least favourite magic shop too!)
All books (except RAIDERS) come personally SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR!
The Five Roads to Vegas
Prepare for a delightful range of top-notch, sleight-free magic from the award-winning "Linking Ring" Auto-Magic columnist, Michael Breggar. Now, there's a cliché that self-working magic lets you focus on the performance, but Michael argues that since the performance is the effect, the tricks must be clever, layered, deceptive, and, most importantly, entertaining. While some methods involve simple moves, remember: performance always trumps all.
Several tricks in The Five Roads to Vegas have been polished up from the most raved about and requested gems from The Linking Ring column. The title effect originally graced the pages of Genii Magazine and has been a reliable opener in countless professional acts. The rest? Brand new and making their debut here!
As Michael guides you through each effect with meticulous descriptions and snappy patter, you’ll find yourself fitting each effect to your own style (because who doesn’t like a bit of personal flair?).
The reviews have been nothing short of fantastic!
"Michael Breggar's The Five Roads to Vegas is a joy. Within its 43 pages, there are eight effects with a variety of objects, three bonus effects that are variations on the ACAAN theme, and two essays. Several of these were previously published, but that is of no consequence; they all bear reprinting. Well written, well researched and an entertaining read. I have always said that if you can get one effect that you will use from a book, it was worth buying. This one goes far beyond that goal. There are five here that I will be performing for 'real people' and I imagine more than one of them will occupy a permanent spot in my repertoire. I'm not telling which ones. You owe it to yourself to pick out some great stuff for you to use. I highly recommend this book." - Marc DeSouza
"Grounded in dependable principles and enticing premises, these thirteen presentations are doubly pleasurable because practitioners and spectators can and will equally and effortlessly savour them." - Jon Racherbaumer
"Michael Breggar brings his experience as a columnist, performer, and creator on the printed page, filled with fun, doable, and inspiring ideas." - John Guastaferro
"Michael Breggar constantly amazes, astonishes and fascinates me. I'm amazed by the elegant simplicity of his effects, I am astonished that he can create such well thought out miracles every month for his column, and I am fascinated by how the range of his magic incorporates diverse principles that others have forgotten, overlooked or undervalued. His title effect, 'Five Roads to Vegas', ranks alongside any of those performed by John Guastaferro, and his 'Absolutely ACAANY' clearly demonstrates he can go toe-to-toe with any of the big names in magic." - Michel W. Potts (aka Khun Michel)
"Excellent materials in the book! Thoroughly enjoyed the read." - Rupesh Thakur - Nepal Illusionist
HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE:
The Five Roads to Vegas. A cracking opener with plenty of audience participation. You take on the role of a Vegas croupier dealing cards to a "poker team" of five lucky spectators. As you deal cards from a shuffled deck, the five "players" yell STOP whenever they fancy. The cards they stop at magically comprise a royal flush. But hold on... you’ve predicted which of the five players would stop at which royal flush card! And for an extra twist, the other 47 cards in the deck are blank!
Three Numbers and a Lady. A "triple prediction" effect that tackles the age-old problem of the typically "weak" third prediction. With a delightful twist at the end that no one sees coming!
Coin-Seyan Economics. "Miraskill" meets Steinmeyer meets John Maynard Keynes. What kicks off as a cheeky lecture in Global Economics (seriously!), morphs into a stunningly multi-phase prediction effect. Perfect for stand-up and stage.
Drawing on Emotions. The drawing duplication effect that Michael employs in his parlor and stage acts. Easily adaptable for close-up and walk-around. It’s direct, clear, and limitless. Above all, it feels organic and doesn’t have that "trick" vibe.
A Principle in Search of an Effect. A bare-bones prediction effect is utilised here to illustrate a little-known principle that has Gilbreath DNA. Readers are encouraged to crank up their imagination to turn this into a miracle.
Monopoly-S-P. "The cure for the common bored game." A fun mentalism routine that’s plucked right off your game shelf.
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy. Elevates Bill Simon's brilliant "Prophecy" move to new heights. Not only is it sleight-free, but it’s performed in the spectator's hands!
Three Spies and the Extraction. A performance piece that brings the "Self-Fulfilling Prophecy" to life with a cool story about spies and international intrigue. Le Carre would give it a nod!
Absolutely ACAANY. A self-working "Any Card at Any Number" effect that received more glowing emails and comments than any other effect in the "Auto-Magic" column. As a bonus, Michael shares THREE additional sleight-free ACAAN versions never before published.
Plus, two short essays reflecting on the Zen of sleight-free magic and Michael's insights on its vital role in the magic landscape, provide must-read bookends.
