One of magic's most beloved and recommended books is finally back in print and is also now available in a convenient ebook format!
The Magic of Michael Ammar is an incredible 328-page book from award-winning magician and lecturer Michael Ammar that features concise explanations of the legendary magician's most prized secrets. Learning them has never been easier either thanks to more than 500 detailed illustrations.
You'll learn reputation making effects for every situation from walkaround restaurant magic to formal close-up shows and even parlor and stage stand-up work. The highlight of the book for most magicians will definitely be the in-depth explanation of Michael's influential Cups and Balls routine, which has it's own dedicated chapter.
Michael also gives you a ton of powerful utility sleights for your arsenal and many practical effects for casual performances among friends and family.
Everything is rounded out with a variety of thought-provoking essays and bonus content ranging from making your magic more memorable to negotiating higher gig fees. He's even included special interactive forms that allow you to start putting your knew knowledge into action right away.
Here is what David Copperfield had to say about the book:
"Michael has studied human experiences, in the same way a scientist tries to unlock the secrets of nature. Ethereal topics such as impact, wonder and amazement have been dissected, crystallized and articulated. You'll find these performance instights sprinkled through the technical explanations in this book. The end result is a book that doesn't just teach, but also inspires. In the magic industry, Michael is truly the magician's magician. Fortunately, he is also one of magic's best teachers."
The Magic of Michael Ammar is required reading for any serious student of magic. Now that you don't have to hunt down a physical copy, it's even easier than ever to add to your library. Don't wait any longer. Download it today!
Contents of The Magic of Michael Ammar
- Introduction by David Copperfield
- Foreword by Michael Ammar
- Preface by Mike Maxwell
CHAPTER ONE: Cups & Balls
- Stand-up Cups & Balls
- The Dai Vernon Wand Spin
CHAPTER TWO: 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
- Thumbtip Finesse
CHAPTER THREE: Eight Philisophical 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 FOUR: 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 FIVE: 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 SIX: Reputation Makers
- Pencil Thru Quarter (wifh Trade Show Climax)
- The Iceman Cometh
- Card Cubes
- Let's Hit The Bottle
CHAPTER SEVEN: Stand-Up
- Silk To Egg
- Indoor Baseball
- Signed Bill In Light Bulb
- Billy. The Hypnotized Balloon
- The Two Card Trick
- Haley's Comet
CHAPTER EIGHT: Magic Management
- Custom Cue Sheets
- Show Sheets
- Personal Project Planner
- Booking Sheets
CHAPTER NINE: Classic Renditions
- The Thumbtip Bill Switch
- The Crazy Man's Handcuffs
CHAPTER TEN: Bonus Chapter
- False Count With Coins
- Multiple Coin Production
- Double Color Change
- Kointakey
- Inversion by James Lewis
- Incredible Coins Across
- The Vernon Theory Of Artistic Advancement: An Essay by Michael Ammar
- Challenging Your Experiences: An Essay by Michael Ammar
- Where Do You Stand?: An Essay by Michael Ammar
- On Magic Competition - Part One: Technical Preparation
- On Magic Competition - Part Two: Mental Preparation
- Pencil Thru Quarter Finesse by David Williamson
CHAPTER ELEVEN: Making Magic Memorable
- The Development Of Style
- Eight Principles For Making Magic Memorable
CHAPTER TWELVE: Negotiating Higher Performance Fees
- Negotiating
- The Three Stages Of Negotiation
- Nine Gambits