Vincent, Michael: Mastering Magic ©2012 Michael Vincent, Vincent Publications Softcover, 101 pages

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Comments: "For those of you who were unable to attend the seminar, I have decided to release the book for a short time only. This is the book that started it all, the ideas, the concepts, the revelations and secrets I have held back for a number of years...Contained within these pages are Michael's thoughts and secrets that shaped his approach to magic and the pathway he has taken to becoming one of the world's finest magicians. Michael now shares his secrets with you along with his superb rendition of Dai Vernon's famous routine "The Travelers"."

Contents (courtesy josecastro, magicbooks.be):

11 Introduction

13 Essential Secrets
16 History of Card Magic and its Practitioners
18 Classic Books
21 Card Handling and Technical Mastery
23 The Foundation Drills
28 The Essential Techniques in Card Magic
32 Studying The Classical Plots
38 The Most Magical Effects with Cards
43 The Construction and Design of Great Card Magic
55 Act Construction
61 The Dynamics of Audience Attention Control
63 Identity Driven Magic

66 Bonus
68 A Study of a Classical Plot - The Ultimate Travelers
94 Credits and Inspirational Sources
99 Last Word