{"product_id":"practicing-the-art-of-magic-book","title":"Practicing the Art of Magic - Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevate your magic skills from practice to mastery with this practical guide by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eClemens Ilgner.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book offers a unique approach to practicing sleights and routines, drawing on the author's background as a classically trained musician and incorporating sound psychological studies. If you're looking to rehearse more effectively, make progress, and gain additional confidence in your performances, this guide is for you. Ilgner shares insights and practical strategies developed over years of experience in both music and magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey areas covered in the book include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractical Practice:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLearn how to clarify and refine the individual components of sleights or moves through methodical repetition. Understand the importance of focused practice sessions and avoiding over-practicing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThoughts on Daily Practice:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGain valuable tips on practicing with concentration, the effectiveness of regular short sessions versus infrequent long ones, reducing complicated techniques, developing a practice plan, creating a dedicated space, and utilizing \"cold practice\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRhythm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplore how inconsistent rhythms can give away secrets and how using a metronome, inspired by musical techniques, can help you control tempo and make actions appear more natural. Specific exercises are provided for practicing the Second Deal and the Elmsley Count in time with a metronome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSponge Ball Vanish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStudy and practice the convincing false transfer originally by Rezvani and popularized by Roy Benson, with specific rhythmic instructions compared to beats in 4\/4 time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePasse Sponges (AKA \"10\"-Count):\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLearn the sequence of this frequently performed sponge ball trick, emphasizing the importance of a convincing fake transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCoins:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExplore how sound plays a crucial role in coin magic, from concealing actions to enhancing the magical effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVisual Timing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePractice synchronizing actions with your gaze and imaginary movements to make vanishes and productions more deceptive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClick Pass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLearn Gabi Pareras' clear version of this technique, which uses sound to simulate the transfer of coins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFour Coins to Glass:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA routine using the sound of coins landing in a glass to emphasize their magical travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVariations:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDiscover how creative variety in practice, such as using different props or adjusting tempo, leads to better learning outcomes and increased flexibility. Includes variations on the Shuttle Pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReduction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaster complex sleights by splitting them into simpler manipulations and practicing them individually before reassembling them. Learn about \"rotating attention\" as described by Gerhard Mantel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWand Spin Vanish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePractice this classic vanish by first mastering the core move, then adding the wand, and finally the spin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChance Decides:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBreak out of practicing only what you're good at by using random selection of techniques to work on, helping anchor information in long-term memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMental Skill Training:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUtilize visualization and relaxation techniques, such as Progressive Muscle Relaxation, to rehearse actions mentally, improve precision, and train subconsciously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerformance Anxiety and Stage Fright:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFind exercises and tips for reframing nervousness and transforming negative thoughts into positive affirmations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTools, Tricks and Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA collection of helpful aids for practice, including balance boards, the Pomodoro Technique, finger trainers, larger props, hand exerciser balls, the value of a teacher, metronomes, pass trainers, Baoding balls, mirrors, the Matchbox Method, humming, and video recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideo links are provided to illustrate many of these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForeword by Gene Anderson with an Introduction by Marc DeSouza.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the First English Edition -hardcover with dustjacket, 141 pages with full color photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H \u0026 R Magic Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68043020861668,"sku":"szs1793413398026","price":32.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/0103\/5492\/files\/practicing-the-art-of-magic---book_1.png?v=1793413409","url":"https:\/\/willowbarktoner.shop\/products\/practicing-the-art-of-magic-book","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}