Carney Knowledge

Book
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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Creators Title Comments & References Page AA Categories
John Carney Preface - "The Forgotten Page"
Dai Vernon Introduction
3
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
Variations
 6
Charles Morritt Purse Palm brief
 		6
John Carney Study essay on how to practice and adapt routines
 		10
John Carney Gaffed Coins Across with shell
Inspired by
 12
John Carney Presentation essay on audience management and routining
 		15
John Carney 1/2 & 2/4 half dollar changes into 2 quarters and then back again a number of times
 		16
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
 		19
John Carney The Logical Bill Trick three coins produced from bill, bill changes denomination at conclusion
Related to
 21
John Carney Effect essay on effect objectives, presentation and performance style
 		26
John Carney Card in Matchbox lighter changes to matchbox into which the selected card ends up (uses duplicate)
Also published here
Variations
 27
John Carney Hindu Force Handling
Related to
 27
John Carney Conviction essay on power of belief and consistency of action
 		29
John Carney Straightforward Card in Balloon impromptu, balloon bursts in contact with hot match
Variations
 30
John Carney Routining thoughts on routine construction
 		33
John Carney In the Hands Monte monte sequence - last phase has money card penetrating hands and deck onto spectators hand
 		34
Carmen D'Amico D'Amico Spread brief
 		35
Tony Kardyro, Edward Marlo KM Move brief
 		36
John Carney Naturalness thoughts
 		38
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
Also published here
Variations
  • The MMS Circular, No. 119, Nov. 1984
 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
 		56
John Carney In Conclusion
57
Data entered by Rajesh Jethwa, November 2013.