A number of people have asked me recently about gift ideas for magicians, so below we have some suggestions. Christmas is on the way. Here are some more ideas for your wish list from Bicycle-Cards.co.uk
Our first suggestion is for a youngster just getting interested in magic and looking for their first set. This collection includes some great card magic and coin magic and would make an excellent introduction to the art. £29.99 (here’s another alternative for only £24.99 in a cool shoulder bag).
Our second suggestion is for a magic enthusiast. He probably has a box of magic stuff he never uses, and you don’t know what to buy him. Well Think by Shin Lim has only just hit the shops in the UK. It’s a stunning new card prediction effect and looks devestating. £24.99
Our final suggestion is a wonderful magic book. It is something we’ve mentioned before, but we mention it again because it would make a great Christmas present – in time for the new year. Secret Agenda is a collection of 366 daily readings to make you think more deeply about your magic. Full of wonderful tips and stimulating ideas, but the author of the famous Card College series of books. £34.99 for a year’s worth of learning!
PS – don’t forget you can have a chance of winning some classy Bicycle Cards in our Christmas Competition!
A new month, a new year, a new decade! Welcome to 2011. Sorry this post is later than normal – but we wanted to share the DB quote yesterday! Here are some more recommendations from Bicycle-Cards.co.uk
Regular readers will know that we are a great fan of Roberto Giobbi’s excellent Card College books and the ‘Lighter’ volumes. Well now, for those of you who prefer to learn via DVDs, he has started producing Card College DVDs. The first two volumes are out now for £95.95 for a 4 DVD set. (and don’t forget you can still get 15% off until Jan 4th!)
FlightCase is a nice little signed card to card case effect by the ingenious Peter Eggink. And what’s even better is that it is currently reduced to only £12.99
And if you can’t wait another minute before trying your new trick out, why not download Cameron Francis’ excellent little trick Duped. Lots of magic in a short space of time – in the hands, instant reset, no special cards – sounds like my kind of worker. Only £6.99
More recommendations from Bicycle-Cards.co.uk
With Christmas just round the corner we thought we would slightly branch out of our usual kind of recommendations. I first got started in magic when I was bought a magic set when only 7 or 8 years old. This Mindfreak Magic Kit would be a great present for a young magician – or someone just starting out in magic. It looks to be significantly better quality than the plastic rubbish that you pick up in the supermarket – so could be a great way to start someone off. All sorts of card magic, close-up magic and street magic. My only question is about how well known Criss Angel is in this country. I have seen it elsewhere for £69.99 but at MagicTricks.co.uk it is only £49.99
(For lower price alternatives you might consider looking here).
If you’re looking for more in the way of stocking fillers, these Bicycle Transducers (LAVA Edition) would be a really unusual deck of cards for anyone interested in card magic. This limited edition pack is designed by the k3 studio in Japan. £6.95
And if you’re the sort that would rather curl up with a book (and I’m one of them) – this would make a WONDERFUL and most unusual Christmas gift. It’s a beautifully produced book of ‘daily readings’ from Roberto Giobbi – 365 readings covering all aspects of our wonderful art – from the technical mechanics, to business strategy, and more general thoughts and tips. A goldmine from the author of the wonderful Card College series of books. Secret Agenda will keep you stimulated all the year round. £35.95
Regular readers will know I am a big fan of Roberto Giobbi’s work – if you are in to card magic then they are the books to read. His Card College books are modern day classics and are an essential starting point if you are serious about learning card magic.
Some years ago, he published Card College Light where the emphasis is on subtlety and presentation and hardly any sleight of hand is required. These, he suggests, are good routines to develop performing confidence, without needing to worry about the technical aspect of our art.
This first volume was followed up by Card College Lighter, and the final volume of the trilogy is now available in the UK.
Card College Lightest is available now for only £24.99. Another 18 routines taught in the same clear style as the previous two books – this comes highly recommended.
