SCRIPTING MAGIC BY PETE MCCABE
The book contains essays and interviews with a laser focus on scripting . The book is easy to read and very entertaining .
Perhaps scripting is not the first part that comes to mind when you buy a new trick . But , after reading this book it might be .
Not only does the book explain scripting and presentation principles , and why you should adopt these principles . It also adds examples and variations on a wide variety of tricks . Michael Ammar , Jon Armstrong , Eugene Burger , Max Maven , Vic Sussman , Jamy Ian Swiss , Teller and many others are sharing their thoughts on presentation . Studying these fine performers and how they think about their magic is educating . Scripting Magic contains definitely something for everyone .
Unfortunately , the book is out of stock in a lot of places , but when you find it - buy it !
Rating : 5 / 5
PANIC BY AARON FISCHER
The Effect : You show the 4 kings and put them in your pocket . You then show a full deck in your hand . With no sleight of hand or funny moves , the kings are back in your hand and you produce a full deck from your pocket .
Difficult rating : Very easy to do .
Verdict : This is a great trick . Packs small , plays big . There is some cleanup to do , but for a strolling performer the cleanup can easily be done walking to the next group . The gimmicks are well made and will last for a long time . I actually do this in front of the mirror and fool myself .
Rating : 4 / 5