|
Ahead of the Pack
A Summit Meeting in the
Rarefied Atmosphere of Jack Avis and Lewis Jones
When two of the finest creative thinkers in magic get together, there is an inevitable outpouring of theory, digital skill, originality, and presentation that opens new avenues of performance. These are guaranteed to delight the close-up magician be he beginner or advanced practitioner. Here for the first time, two giants of conceptual magic combine to chronicle their creative ideas - the result of long, all day, regular weekly meetings that have taken place over a matter of years. Wherever a pack of cards is shuffled, Jack Avis and Lewis Jones have been acclaimed world-wide for their original writings and contributions in magazines, books, and other sources of high profile magic. Ahead of the Pack is a book that will undoubtedly stir the blood of true magic aficionados everywhere. In the pages of this book you will find devilish thinking that comes from a half century of passion and commitment to the creation of stunning magic in the mould of Dai Vernon, Ed Marlo, Alex Elmsley, John Ramsay, and Al Koran. Here you will find gems that have been guarded secrets for ages, hitherto lodged in volumes of hand-written notebooks. Lewis Jones's amazing telephone effect Mystral is a mind-reading principle in which "people can make a free choice of virtually anything". And Jack Avis releases for the first time a totally new handling of the Centre-Tear that requires no palming, and no turning away for a secret glimpse - a method that will surely be welcomed into the repertoire of mentalists everywhere. Just two highly imaginative ideas from an original and creative magic duo that together with sixty other new ideas, moves, and routines, will unquestionably find their way into the annals of 21st century quality magic. What they say about Ahead of the Pack: Knowledgeable
readers will need no reminder from me that Jack Avis and Lewis Jones are two of
the most creative card enthusiasts around ... I can’t imagine any cardician not
wanting this book, and certainly I recommend it. However, if you do mentalism,
this book is a must Jack Avis and
Lewis Jones have authored a book that is unique in the multi-faceted
opportunities for entertaining with cards that it presents. You will fool people
with tricks from this book. Ahead of
the Pack works on many
levels. Pros will find routines that could enter their working repertoires. The
hobbyist will find a ton of tricks to puzzle their magic buddies. And those who
enjoy creating variations will find fertile ground to explore here. Ahead of
the Pack should be in your library. The physical
quality of the book is beautiful, the writing concise, easy to follow and
entertaining, the illustrations first-rate and the material excellent. What more
can one want? The book represents excellent value, and I recommend it highly. ... such a
beautifully produced book. I started reading it last night and couldn't put it
down - such a diverse variety of material. I devoured the
book over the weekend and am very excited by the contents. This is a valuable
addition to my library! It is not
often that I read a magic book that is such a wealth of information. "Ahead of
the Pack" comes unreservedly recommended. It's wonderful
on all counts, and I've uncovered several items that will immediately enter my
repertoire, a very high hit rate. Avis and
Jones, who meet once a week for magic sessions, have come up with some unique
approaches to standard material, as diverse as twists on the double lift and the center tear. I further found that two minds intrigued with magic can devise some
nifty routines, as well. "I love cards,
but I really love mentalism! Ahead of the Pack is packed with top end material
in both categories. I can't make you read it, but if you don't you will soon be
fooled." These are the creations of
two well-read, intelligent, clear-thinking, knowledgeable gentlemen with an
ability to create - and an appreciation and respect for - good, strong,
easy-to-follow magic. I recommend this book to you. 288 pages
£26.50 (plus p&p: UK £2.50. Europe £3.50. Elsewhere £6.50) To place your orderOrdering Information
|
