Book on Magic: STRONG MAGIC - 2nd edition

After 1000 copies sold of the first edition, here is finally the cult book by Darwin Ortiz translated into French by MAGIC DREAM editions by Richard Vollmer: Strong Magic - 2nd edition! A modernized cover for equally incredible and knowledge-rich content! Strong and convincing magic! I won't cut corners: Darwin Ortiz's book seems to me to be a major book in the history of prestidigitation and more particularly that of close-up and should appear read and annotated in the library of any magician who respect. In a word, I would say that it is to table magic what Magie et Mise en scene is to magic in general, that is to say the Bible. The author, an internationally recognized specialist in card magic and gambling cheating, analyzes in detail and with a finesse of mind supported by over thirty years' experience, the presentation of the close-up with the aim of producing the maximum impact on the spectators, that is to say, to make it both entertaining and totally inexplicable, in other words, to create a feeling of impossibility in their minds while entertaining them. Attention ! Strong Magic is NOT a book on the theory of magic, but a TECHNICAL MANUAL and more precisely an in-depth and incredibly detailed study (the summary of the book alone occupies more than half a dozen pages!) dramatic and psychological techniques that it is essential to know and implement if one wants to influence the spectators and produce in their minds the expected effect. Thus, Darwin Ortiz provides the reader with a whole panoply of concrete and practical tools, the operating methods of which he explains, to give spectators a unique experience based on the sensation of the impossible becoming reality. You will notice, throughout the pages of this fascinating book, that these tools put at the service of the presentation, offer at least a field as fertile and stimulating as a book of tricks and tricks and as rewarding. May all magic lovers who aspire to be a magician and not a trickster immerse themselves in this book: they will never regret it! This book is so much more. To be a trickster or to become a magician… The magnitude is not the same and the impact of what you do will be increased tenfold by becoming aware of all that Darwin Ortiz explains in Strong Magic. Everything will take on a new dimension. This book is almost worth reading with a pen in hand! A final word about Richard Vollmer's translation: if it is almost superfluous to point out the care and scrupulousness he has put into it, as always, showing himself to be both master of the language and enemy of - almost to achieve an exemplary clarity, I would however not miss this opportunity to praise his unalterable respect for language and magic and the concern he has always shown for the dignity of these two professions. Strong Magic is fun to read and will leave you perplexed but driven by a desire to do better, to do things differently. FEATURES : Magnificent book published by MAGIC DREAM, Translated into French by Richard Vollmer, 450 pages - Format 16.5 x 23.5 cm, Hard cover. IN THE PROGRAM : Introduction Magic as Mystery reach the emotions The art of storytelling Part One – THE EFFECT: Clarity Objective of clarity Interpretation The selection Ease the burden on spectators Clarification techniques The conviction The dynamics of belief Conditions The convincing subtleties …etc The suggestion What is Suggestion The atmosphere The reinforcement …etc The importance of meaning The game Extrasensory perception Credibility …etc The meaning linked to the context The essential elements The risk …etc The dramatic structure attention grabbers Progression surprise and suspense The fall …etc Part Two – THE CHARACTER: character functions Character VS Magic character and effect .. etc Create your character Find your character …etc The character in front of the audience your words Your shares …etc The style The elements of style How to create your own style …etc Part Three – THE NUMBER: The structure Opening tower Power up …etc The unit The character The accessories …etc The variety The theme The accessories …etc The improvised performance Part Four – THE PUBLIC: trust the public The audience experience Feedback …etc The time element The timing Rhythm The beat …etc Spontaneity The reactions provoked …etc The mastery of attention The tools of attention control directing attention …etc The audience Attention span …etc The wizards The importance of assistants The qualities of a good assistant …etc troublemakers The Psychology of the Disruptor The theorist The Challenger …etc The unexpected Training and rehearsals The failures …etc To finish … Darwin's laws.