Which should I choose?

Apr 6, 2011
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Lansing, MI
I am looking to purchase two books from vanishing magic inc, as I have 65.00 in gift cards to their website from christmas. I am looking to get one or two books, and have narrowed my list down to five. Which two do you think I should get? I am looking for knowledge on scripting, routining, psychology, misdirection, etc. I care a lot less about tricks and sleights than those subjects. Any help choosing would be appreciated, as would any other suggestions within that price range. I have a bit of a collection and do not feel like posting all that I currently own, if you have a suggestion simply make it and state why. If I have it, I have it; if I don't, I'll look into it.

-Reflections by Helder Guimaraes
-Dear Mr Fantasy by John Bannon
-Roadrunner Cull by Kostya Kimlat (This is the only sleight I am considering, as my cull is quite weak and this book sounds wonderful, is it worth it?)
-Five Points in Magic by Juan Tamariz
-A Book in English by Woody Aragon

Thanks a lot guys!

Tyler Rouss
 
Jul 27, 2010
128
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Chicago, Illinois
If you want theory, then the obvious choice is Five Points. Dear Mr. Fantasy my personal favorite of that list, but there is no theory. The roadrunner cull is a two-volume DVD set, where each volume is $45
 
Apr 6, 2011
540
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Lansing, MI
I ended up going with five points, as well as Secrets of Improvisational magic. The second one was just the book that best fit into my price range and the material I was looking for, I couldn't find much about it online. Sounds interesting though!
 
That does sound interesting!

Juan Tamariz writes a little bit about improv magic in Mnemonica, he talks about creating unique and one time performances that are original and never repeated again. I found that very interesting and all I have to say is I am not even a good enough performer to pull off something like that entertainingly.

Enjoy the books and let me know how they are!
 
Dec 29, 2011
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I was going to suggest 5 points too, I've asked the same question before and was told to go with that.
 
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