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This is the final book in the series but it has some of his best effects. If you can only get one book in the series, it's a tough choice between this and book 1. Some of the great tricks that you'll get in this book are:
Bleached Blackjack: A card trick that couldn't possibly be done without gaffed cards, but it is. With a regular deck, you move the pip on an ace to another location on the card.
The Bizarre Vanish: A great finish to the Bizarre Twist. A spectator holds onto a card which is sandwiched sideways between two others. Suddenly, the card they are holding vanishes.
Leaf: Tear a leaf off of a tree or a plant and then instantly restore it
Instant Reply: A trick that was seen on David Blaine's first TV special.
There are a ton of other great effects in this book. Some of them you will probably never use, but there are a lot that are so great you'll want to do them all.
This is one of my favorite sets of books. You will learn a lot of magic and technique in these books. you will also learn a lot of psychology and presentations. There are so many close up tricks in this book you will wonder where to start. This is a book you will refer back to time and time again. Add to cart and prepare to get busy. If you liked the first two you have to have this one.
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Must have series
by Akela from Southeast PA USA on 04/05/2010 21:26:35
This is a must-have for any street performer. This series of books is loaded with professional routines. You can easily adapt many of the moves you learn in this book to your own routine. This is a book that will help magicians become good magicians and good magicians become great magicians.
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Awesome
[Verified buyer] by Anonymous from California on 04/03/2010 00:11:25
This is an awesome book and part of an awesome book series. I have been doing magic for ever and just got these. I wish I got them a long time ago. They are good for any level magician. It is also my first book I learned from and it is a lot better than DVDs. GET THIS NOW! I recommend the others too.
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Get All 3!!
[Verified buyer] by Anonymous from Ireland on 04/02/2010 12:52:25
What can be said about Paul Harris's Art of Astonishment set? Imagine a set of books that cater to most every magician's needs!! These books contain amazing effects, and within them, you will find a number of effects for most any setting. The three volumes are comprised of the best of Paul's books, as well as new material. So many people rushed to get the True Astinishments dvd set when it came out, but how many have not checked out where it began?
For me, this was an incredible investment. I got superb card material - re-set, las vegas leaper, bizarre twist, galaxy; some brilliant mentalism routines - deep thought, angel case as well as some excellent pieces of astonishment - shape of astonishment, counterfeit spectator, fizz master, twilight. Talk about bang for your buck!!
I don't think I could give this set any higher of a recommendation.
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