1983
Written by John Carney
Work of John Carney
57 pages (Paperback), published by Magical Publications
Illustrated with drawings by Steve Carlson
Language: English
30 entries
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John Carney Preface - "The Forgotten Page"
Dai Vernon Introduction
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John Carney The Logic of Deception essay on magic as an art
Also published here 5
John Carney Simple Coins Across coins travel from hand to hand, final coin to spectator's hand
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Charles Morritt Purse Palm brief
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John Carney Study essay on how to practice and adapt routines
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John Carney Gaffed Coins Across with shell
Inspired by 12
John Carney Presentation essay on audience management and routining
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John Carney 1/2 & 2/4 half dollar changes into 2 quarters and then back again a number of times
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Dai Vernon A New Coin Change brief
Related to 16
John Carney The Importance of Concepts discussion on importance of magic principles and references for further reading
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John Carney The Logical Bill Trick three coins produced from bill, bill changes denomination at conclusion
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John Carney Effect essay on effect objectives, presentation and performance style
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John Carney Card in Matchbox lighter changes to matchbox into which the selected card ends up (uses duplicate)
VariationsAlso published here 27
John Carney Hindu Force Handling
Related to 27
John Carney Conviction essay on power of belief and consistency of action
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John Carney Straightforward Card in Balloon impromptu, balloon bursts in contact with hot match
Variations 30
John Carney Routining thoughts on routine construction
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John Carney In the Hands Monte monte sequence - last phase has money card penetrating hands and deck onto spectators hand
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Carmen D'Amico D'Amico Spread brief
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Tony Kardyro, Edward Marlo KM Move brief
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John Carney Naturalness thoughts
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John Carney, S. W. Erdnase Full Deck Vanish extension
Inspired by 39
John Carney Moves - Use and Abuse thoughts
Also published here 44
John Carney Kitty's Treat coin routine "explained" via surprise appearance of mouse
Variations 45
John Carney Entertainment thoughts
VariationsAlso published here 48
John Carney Crystal Sugar sugar cubes routine, turn into a crystal
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John Carney Crystal Flash crystal inside handkerchief lights up over selection
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John Carney Respect for Art thoughts
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John Carney In Conclusion
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