The Paper Engine/Totally Out of Control - Any Reviews?

darosa.justin · Nov 28, 2007

Hey,

Im planning on getting either one or both o these books. Can soemone post a review or just gimme some info on the books? Thanks

APassivePoke · Nov 28, 2007

I don't have either, but I haven't heard anything but great reviews for both of them. Totally Out of Control has some coin stuff and some card stuff, while The Paper Engine is all cards. That's about all I know.

meauxfeaux · Nov 28, 2007

There is a wider variety of routines and types of magic (i.e., cards, coins, rope) in Chris' book, "Totally Out of Control".
Aaron's book, "The Paper Engine" is a smaller, slimmer volume consisting of theory and practice. The tricks taught build on the sleights and theory presented in the book.

I'd consider the latter more of a text book and the former a collection of some great, fun material.

AlexKistner · Nov 28, 2007

Theres material in kenners book that will really get u excited about magic and what you can do with it. There are some videos around this site of people doing stuff from the book . it was one of the first books i bought and its still gold now.. get em both you cant go wrong..

nicolaspalacios · Nov 28, 2007

where will u buy Totally out of control? i want that book 2.

Sean_Raf · Nov 28, 2007

There's actually a UK based site that still has it listed, I've ordered it and they emailed me saying they're hoping to have some back in stock in the next few weeks and asked whether or not I would like a refund or to wait.

I was like:

I'll wait!!!!

- Sean

Jack The Magician · Nov 28, 2007

Here's an extensive review for The Paper Engine -- http://forums.theory11.com/showthread.php?t=1592.

nicolaspalacios said:
where will u buy Totally out of control? i want that book 2.

There's one currently on eBay that you may want to check out. I might put in a bid myself.

Cheers,
JTM

monark · Nov 28, 2007

I have Totally Out of Control, and I must say that it is filled with a plethora of great material. I can't speak for The Paper Engine as I dont' have it (it is on my Christmas List though!), but I'm sure it's also great.

Crisco · Nov 29, 2007

Totally out of Control is one of my favorite books in the whole wide world!

MitchellStafiej · Nov 29, 2007

http://www.jakobrecommends.com/?p=31

You're welcome!

Mitchell

DavidMisner · Nov 29, 2007

My review is posted above, but I'll post here anyway. Paper Engine has to be one of the best books an experienced magician can own, because it provides so much new material. I don't own Totally Out of Control, but I've only heard great things. If I get it for Christmas like I hope to, I'll post a review.

//David.Misner::