Approaching Magic

Approaching Magic is a book by David Regal that includes magic effects that can be present in a variety of settings, from close-up to stage. In addition to cards and coins, there are routines that utilize objects as diverse as glasses of beer, pairs of socks and marshmallows(2008). Royal Road to Card Magic Author David Regal Publisher Blue Bikes Productions, Inc. Photographs Leslie Davis Regal Layout Design Jonathan Levit Publication Date 2008 Language English Pages 505

Contents

   Page 1: Forward by Michael Weber
   Page 5: Introduction by David Regal
   A DECK OF CARDS
       Page 011: Flight Attendants
       Page 016: The 5280 Opener
       Page 020: Context
       Page 022: Off Beat Aces
       Page 026: Stand-Up Showdown
       Page 035: Going and Gone
       Page 042: Never There Aces
       Page 048: The Automatic Computerized Deck with Spell-Check
       Page 053: Goodwill
       Page 055: Getting to Know You
       Page 060: Hidden Powers
       Page 063: Right and Wrong
       Page 068: King Back
       Page 077: CONDITIONS & IMPACT
       Page 083: COCOA
       Page 097: LUCK
       Page 111: A HOOK UP
       Page 116:      Not Quite Dead
       Page 124:      The Haunted Pack
   RENUMBERATION
       Page 129: Visual Magic
       Page 131: Consolidation
       Page 136: An Attractive Vanish
       Page 142: A Quite Good-Bye
       Page 147: Brass-Ackwards
       Page 154: Restored Credit
       Page 159: The Money Cup
       Page 165: Strolling Abroad
       Page 173: Laptop Printer
       Page 176: Paper Money
   MORE THAN A DECK OF CARDS
       Page 185: Illusion vs. Reality

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