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Forged by Fire by Christoph Borer


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More than 40+ professional routines from one of the world's most innovative magicians.

In his home country of Germany, Christoph Borer is a legend. He's published multiple magic books, all of which received unanimous praise from the community. Yet, outside of his bestselling trick "Get Sharky", English speaking audiences have not had much exposure to him. That all changes with Forged by Fire.

Vanishing Inc. has meticulously translated Christoph's strongest routines into English, enabling a broader audience to enjoy his brilliance.

Forged by Fire contains 40+ professional routines that have all been performed and refined in front of real audiences. By introducing creative twists and unique props, Christoph has masterfully made classic ideas feel brand new.

This exceptional book offers something for everyone from close up to parlor and stage, mentalism, and even magical storytelling. It would be simply impossible for any magician to not walk away with at least a few new favorite routines.

In one effect, words written by a participant impossibly change colors right under their noses. In another, you and a participant find each other's thought-of cards.

"My Magical Friend" is a mind-blowing prediction where the audience works together to create an address that appears printed on a parcel that's been on the table the whole time.

"Tear Off" is bound to be a favorite for many of you. A corner is torn off their chosen card. The deck is then spread to reveal that every card now has a missing corner. As an unexpected kicker, you then show their selected card has been magically restored. It's now the only unharmed card in the whole deck.

You're also really going to love "Firebrand". Christoph's next-level creativity is on full display as he reimagines an iconic card trick into a much larger parlor piece using a book. An antique coin is wrapped in tissue and placed on an old book before being ignited into a burst of flames. It's then revealed that the coin melted through the cover, landing neatly on a page that was selected earlier.

This is just a small sampling of the dozens of incredible routines you'll find in Forged by Fire.

Of course, since Vanishing Inc. is the world's leading producer of magic books, the book itself is also breathtaking. This 268-page, linen hardback beauty will pop on your bookshelf. All of the routines have also been carefully translated to perfection by Maxwell Pritchard and are supplemented by 100+ illustrations.

Forged by Fire is one of those books you'll find yourself returning to for inspiration for years to come. Get your copy of today!

Details

  • 268 Pages
  • 40+ Routines
  • 100* Illustrations
  • Linen Hardback (6in x 9in)
  • Ribbon Bookmark

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(This review is for Forged by Fire by Christoph Borer)


This book reminds of “The Definitive Mental Mysteries of Hector Chadwick.” Not because they are both from Vanishing inc or because they are both well written attractive books, but because if you don’t use a particular effect, you will use the methodology in that effect for another effect you have always wanted to do. If you don’t use the methodology the author provides you with, you will definitely use the presentation. Check out “Impossible.” When I read it, I thought, “Somewhere Ted Annemann is smiling” I have used this method before, but never in a card stab effect. So simple and yet so entertaining.

Christoph Borer is an extremely creative writer and performer. While some of these effects are certainly not “magician foolers,” they will all mystify and entertain audiences. Magic is supposed to be entertaining. Many performers have forgotten this. If you want to improve your storytelling skills, this is the book for you. Fans of close up, parlor and stage effects will all get a great deal out of this book.

Even when the method used for a effect is not new, cutting edge or innovative, you will find yourself saying, “I would’ve never thought of using that method in this way.” For example, I have played around with using a dry erase pen as the method behind a few effects with limited success and after reading this book, I now know just where I went wrong.

In “The Runes of Goddess Freyia,” “Travel Brochures” and “Leah,” Christoph gets more mileage out of a dry erase maker than anyone I have ever seen.

He also makes good use of the “out to lunch principle” in “ Technical Color Pencil” and “The Contract.” I think most performers are going to avoid “Technical Color Pencil” because the story or the patter for the effect comes from a very old gag. It is precisely for that reason that the audience is going to be invested in this effect. Do not overlook it.

He has a lot of good ideas on Equivoqe. Those of you that dislike “danger monte” effects will still love “ Undercover Rose.”

Yes, “Firebrand” if performed properly, could be a showstopper, but you have probably already heard about that.

Who would like this book? People who love mentalism with cards. People who hate mentalism with cards. Fans of Bizarre Magic, fans of story telling magic and anyone who wants to develop strong presentations to entertain paying audiences.

I predict that those of you who do not purchased this book will regret it. Someday, you will be tempted to buy it on Ebay for $300!

Who the hell am I to review a book. After all, I am just another “hobbyist.” If you looking for a rather in depth review please check out Erudite Magic. If you’re not watching this channel and subscribing to the newsletter, you should be. Suffice it to say, I think Max Maven would have loved it!

https://youtu.be/6DpvZY28YMg?si=HoBJ6-Sa95wb1aWl
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