You will not
believe how much stuff this book contains. Let me count ...
Sorry, I lost count. However, the table of contents take up five(!) pages. That's how big this book is.
Larry Jennings'
name is well-known in the magic world. Classics such as "The
Visitor", "Ambitious Classic" and "Open Travelers", are all expertly explained in this book.
Jennings' strong
side was to streamline his magic. Making the effect very clear, and
the method as direct as possible. He was a student and friend of Dai Vernon's,
and this shows through in his routining. Every move is motivated and
natural, and nothing is left out.
Apart from the
routines, all sleights used are described and credited accordingly.
The book also has references to where routines and sleights were
originally published and by whom.
Jennings came from
the raw sleight of hand-era, so expect some real knuckle-busters
throughout the pages. There are, of course, a lot of easier routines
and sleights in the book as well.
When I got this
book, I didn't know where to start. There was so much content! I
assure you though, that no matter where you dive in, you'll find
something of interest.
"An absolute must for all lovers of the poetry of magic." -Dai Vernon
288 pages, hardbound with
dustjacket, with over 440 excellent illustrations by Tom Gagnon and
over 80 effects and 90 sleights fully explained to make learning easy. I didn't lose count this time.
Reviewed by Erik.
