Let me know what you all think. I feel as if a lot of people are buying a lot of these gimmicks and products but aren’t furthering their knowledge in the art of magic to make it more competitive and even new ideas arise. Let me know your thoughts along with 1 of your favorite tricks purchased and favorite literature book bought as well. Mine personally would be Timeless and books would be tied between Phenomenmicia and Pure Effect. Look forward to hearing what you have to say!
Well, the fact remains that all of us are humans (hopefully).
Humans love easy gratification.
Getting gimmicks and downloads is easier than turning pages and deciphering instructions.
NOW, I DO NOT claim that gimmicks or downloads are inferior to books. I'm just stating the truth. I rarely use gimmicks, so I won't speak about them, but downloads...(although I have never really purchased downloads, I admittedly HAVE watched video tutorials, and yes, on You Tube...*runs for shelter*).
You see, video downloads, whether free or not, are easier to follow, OBVIOUSLY. But that's not the only thing playing in their favour.
Libraries are closing down all over the world. Books are read lesser and lesser. In fact, e-books seem to be taking over kinda fast. In such a scenario, I have a feeling that video will soon become the library. Soon, the downloads will become the primary source of learning, because mate, change is inevitable.
So yeah...while discovering a great effect in a book is more rewarding (or at least, feels so), nothing can beat the fact that the same effect taught through a download is easier to learn and keep in mind.
My favourite book would be the Tricks of The Mind by Derren Brown.
I do not own any gimmicks or downloads (lol).