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Joshua Jay is an award-winning magician whose books, MAGIC: THE COMPLETE COURSE and JOSHUA JAY’S AMAZING BOOK OF CARDS, bring the art of magic into the 21st century. This Vook, adapted from his first book, with its stunning marriage of step-by-step text and clear video, teaches readers how they can master the ten greatest card tricks of all time (one of the ten, the remarkable “Out of This World," was voted by members of the magic community as the #1 trick in the world!). In “The Bullet Card" learn to “shoot" a card buried in the middle of the deck. Mysteriously forecast a chosen card in “Ashes on the Arm." Make a very personalized prediction in the astonishing “Her Card, Her Name." Produce the four Aces with ease, conjure order from chaos, and more.
Viewers begin with the foundation exercises of shuffling, thumbing, and forcing a card. Then learn the effects with two types of video embedded throughout the text: First, tap to watch Joshua Jay perform each trick in front of an audience. It’s great entertainment, and it gives insight into the essential elements of timing, rhythm, patter, and misdirection. Tap the how-to video to learn the tricks with Jay as he demonstrates each move in great detail. Then tap through the step-by-step slideshow to slow it down and hone your skill.
Dazzle your friends. Impress a date like never before. Blow everyone away at the next office party. It’s like having your own professional magician teach you his art and craft.
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Praise for the paperback edition of Magic: The Complete Course:
“Every 10 or 20 years, a book comes along that introduces a whole new generation to the art and craft of magic. This is it!" –Stan Allen, Editor-in-Chief of MAGIC Magazine
“Joshua Jay is a young man with ancient knowledge. The legendary wizard, Merlin, was said to have been born old and de-aged through his life. This leads one to believe that young Mr. Jay may be that same master wizard. His love for the art of magic is profound and his mastery is astounding. This book is an exquisite and vast introduction to the world of magic—beautifully photographed, brilliantly explained, and magnificently structured—and a great and important addition to any magic library. Beginners will feel like they’ve discovered Aladdin’s treasure. But there are many treasures here for even the experienced conjurer. It is a small masterpiece from a young master." –Jason Alexander, actor and magician
“I have known for years that Joshua Jay is a great magician. Now I discover that he is a great teacher of magic. His latest book, MAGIC is the perfect tool for learning this ancient art form. Jay covers the mechanics and more importantly the presentational skills that will make any student into an amazing magician. Highly recommended!" –Lance Burton, world-renowned Las Vegas stage magician
“With some of the heaviest hitting, most powerhouse tricks ever invented, MAGIC is the Greatest Hits of the Magic World; you could take ten pages and have enough killer material to headline in Vegas. Besides, whoever learns these effects will find that they’re more popular, easier to bear at parties, and much more mysterious to the ladies." –The Amazing Johnathan, award-winning comic magician and star of Comedy Central’s Lounge Lizard
“Hooray for Jay! There are plenty of books that tell you how to do magic—here’s one that really makes you want to do it. This is great stuff! –Harry Anderson, magician and star of TV’s Night Court
“Finally, a book that brings the art of magic into the 21st century! Josh Jay’s MAGIC contains practical, mind-blowing routines that make sense to a modern audience. I can attest to the power of the magic within these pages as I’m currently using a handful of the ideas and effects as part of my award-winning act." –Rick Merrill, 2024 World Champion of Magic
“This book is packed with intriguing ideas and good information, which add up to a lot of fun." –Max Maven, world renowned mentalist and magic scholar
“An excellent selection of magic tricks with cards, coins, matches, and other objects, including thumbtips and linking rings—all explained clearly, and with a wealth of color photos. It’s a big book intended for young magicians entering the strange, semi-secret world of conjuring for the first time. Even if you are a season magician, you’ll find here some fine effects you are not likely to know." –Martin Gardner, author, Scientific American columnist, mathematician
“I wish this book was available when I started magic." –Jack White, President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians
Viewers begin with the foundation exercises of shuffling, thumbing, and forcing a card. Then learn the effects with two types of video embedded throughout the text: First, tap to watch Joshua Jay perform each trick in front of an audience. It’s great entertainment, and it gives insight into the essential elements of timing, rhythm, patter, and misdirection. Tap the how-to video to learn the tricks with Jay as he demonstrates each move in great detail. Then tap through the step-by-step slideshow to slow it down and hone your skill.
Dazzle your friends. Impress a date like never before. Blow everyone away at the next office party. It’s like having your own professional magician teach you his art and craft.
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Praise for the paperback edition of Magic: The Complete Course:
“Every 10 or 20 years, a book comes along that introduces a whole new generation to the art and craft of magic. This is it!" –Stan Allen, Editor-in-Chief of MAGIC Magazine
“Joshua Jay is a young man with ancient knowledge. The legendary wizard, Merlin, was said to have been born old and de-aged through his life. This leads one to believe that young Mr. Jay may be that same master wizard. His love for the art of magic is profound and his mastery is astounding. This book is an exquisite and vast introduction to the world of magic—beautifully photographed, brilliantly explained, and magnificently structured—and a great and important addition to any magic library. Beginners will feel like they’ve discovered Aladdin’s treasure. But there are many treasures here for even the experienced conjurer. It is a small masterpiece from a young master." –Jason Alexander, actor and magician
“I have known for years that Joshua Jay is a great magician. Now I discover that he is a great teacher of magic. His latest book, MAGIC is the perfect tool for learning this ancient art form. Jay covers the mechanics and more importantly the presentational skills that will make any student into an amazing magician. Highly recommended!" –Lance Burton, world-renowned Las Vegas stage magician
“With some of the heaviest hitting, most powerhouse tricks ever invented, MAGIC is the Greatest Hits of the Magic World; you could take ten pages and have enough killer material to headline in Vegas. Besides, whoever learns these effects will find that they’re more popular, easier to bear at parties, and much more mysterious to the ladies." –The Amazing Johnathan, award-winning comic magician and star of Comedy Central’s Lounge Lizard
“Hooray for Jay! There are plenty of books that tell you how to do magic—here’s one that really makes you want to do it. This is great stuff! –Harry Anderson, magician and star of TV’s Night Court
“Finally, a book that brings the art of magic into the 21st century! Josh Jay’s MAGIC contains practical, mind-blowing routines that make sense to a modern audience. I can attest to the power of the magic within these pages as I’m currently using a handful of the ideas and effects as part of my award-winning act." –Rick Merrill, 2024 World Champion of Magic
“This book is packed with intriguing ideas and good information, which add up to a lot of fun." –Max Maven, world renowned mentalist and magic scholar
“An excellent selection of magic tricks with cards, coins, matches, and other objects, including thumbtips and linking rings—all explained clearly, and with a wealth of color photos. It’s a big book intended for young magicians entering the strange, semi-secret world of conjuring for the first time. Even if you are a season magician, you’ll find here some fine effects you are not likely to know." –Martin Gardner, author, Scientific American columnist, mathematician
“I wish this book was available when I started magic." –Jack White, President of the International Brotherhood of Magicians
