Review by ann for The Magic of Alan Wakeling by Jim Steinmeyer
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Review by Andy Martin for Matrix Poker by Jim Steinmeyer, Alan Wakeling
4 out of 5 Clever effect, Good Value, and Easy to do.This is a clever little self working effect. The price is right and you get a lot for your money: specially printed cards, purse, stage money, and routine. However, I think it would be better without the specially printed cards – it would be …
Hiding The Elephant by Jim Steinmeyer
_EF Jim Steinmeyer’s 2003 book is a journey thorough the rich history of magicians, their creations and their quest for the impossible. Starting with Houdini’s famous and infamous illusion of making an elephant disappear, Jim traces the various inventions in “optical conjuring,” from Pepper’s Ghost to Tobin’s Proteus Cabinet and the famous wonders at Egyptian …
Matrix Poker by Jim Steinmeyer, Alan Wakeling
_EF Matrix Poker is a strange game. The rules are very simple. So simple, that they’re printed on a coin purse, which the magician displays. Along with the purse, the magician lays out 16 cards on the table. Each card has a monetary value printed on it. A spectator – completely freely, without any undue …
Open and Shut Prediction by Jim Steinmeyer
_EF A wonderful effect from Jim Steinmeyer described in Genii (Vol. 69, Feb. 2006, page 24). This item originally appeared in Jim’s lecture notes, Artificial Conclusions (2003), an engrossing 36 pages of close-up material.
Impuzzibilities by Jim Steinmeyer
_EF Jim Steinmeyer’s book is a collection of 13 surprising effects, many suitable as “interactive” effects, through the medium of a page, radio, videotape or phone. It starts with his famous mathematical “Nine Card Problem” with his variations, and even includes a “3-Card Monte” and a card transposition which takes place completely in the spectator’s …
The Complete Jarrett by Guy Jarrett, Jim Steinmeyer
_EF Sixty-five years ago, Guy Jarrett self-published his notorious book on stage magic, Jarrett Magic. In 1981, the new edition was written by Jim Steinmeyer…but that was only part of the story. The 2001 edition, The Complete Jarrett, is the complete story of the original, one-of-a-kind, go-to-hell genius of stage illusion, Guy Jarrett. Every page …
Device and Illusion by Jim Steinmeyer, Hahne
_EF Jim Steinmeyer’s first book on stage illusions, containing 9 surprising and deceptive illusions and 6 stand-up effects for magicians. In each case, the emphasis is on presentation and practicality, with diagrams and dimensions so the effects can be constructed in workshops. Now a standard text on the subject, Device and Illusion has been acclaimed …
World’s Thinnest Deck of Cards by Jim Steinmeyer
_EF A “deck” of six cards in a beautifully printed card box, which seems to be the “World’s Thinnest Deck of Cards” because these six cards can be used to locate any card in the deck. The spectator thinks of any card, makes choices among the six cards, and immediately the magician can name the …
The Magic of Alan Wakeling by Jim Steinmeyer
_EF Over 300 pages, hardcover, gold stamped, beautifully produced book and winner of S.A.M. H. Adrian Smith Award! Alan Wakeling’s acclaimed magic was the “secret source” for leading professionals. His career featured stage magic, illusions, close up and stand-up effects, including several complete acts. The book contains much professional material developed and used by magicians; …