Trick of the Month – August 2012

admin — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:01:41 +0000

The summer is upon us so think of all the extra time you’ll have to learn some new magic tricks…
Our first suggestion, The Bumblebees has a vague summer connection, and we like the musical links too. Woody Aragon is a clever Spanish magician and this is one of the routines which helped him win first prize at the International Day of Magic last year. A card routine with a difference featuring bumblebees and a surprise ending… £29.99

Cards are always our homeground here at Bicycle-Cards.co.uk – and here is a stylish new deck produced by the USPCC. The Criss Angel connection will put some off, but the Baroque Deck looks good and promises to handle well. £6.99

This DVD seems to be causing a lot of interest in the magic world. The Blinking Effect is a DVD from Jean-Luc Bertrand with a whole close up routine on it. The reviews are praising its high production values and the thinking which goes into it. We’ve not seen it ourselves yet, but it certainly sounds interesting. £33.99

And a BONUS recommendation since it is summer! I love to take a good book away with me when I go on holiday, and this year I will be taking Performing Magic by Tony Middleton. This is not a book of tricks, but a study of how to perform it in the real world. I’ve already started having a sneak peak and it looks very good. You will need to invest some effort into working through this, but if you are serious about improving your performance it will be worth the time and the money. £67.50

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Trick of the Month – December 2010

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:01:25 +0000

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

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