The Magic of Michael Ammar is a foundational text in modern magic, from a pivotal figure in the art - named by Magic Magazine as "one of the most influential magicians in the 20th Century" Michael Ammar has won magic plaudits and awards galore, performing for presidents, royalty and celebrities worldwide, with a powerful commercial style that is detailed within this very book.
This large, extensively illustrated book covers the very best of Ammar's work, with dozens of finely crafted magic performance pieces for close up, stand-up, casual and restaurant settings, with full scripting and presentational notes, including his legendary Cups and Balls routine. The book also includes essays that dig deep into Michael's unique philosophy in the art, as well as detailed instructions on Ammar's proven methods for making your magic memorable, and even how to negotiate higher performance fees with proven real-world advice, and even practical worksheets.
The Magic of Michael Ammar is a deep cut through the work and mindset of one of magic's very best performers and thinkers, including material that is now ubiquitous because of it's inarguable excellence, Ammar even shares secrets passed to him from his mentor, Dai Vernon, on how to develop your skills in magic to their highest standards.
If your magic is ready to go to the next level, The Magic of Michael Ammar contains all the material necessary to get you there.
Introduction (by David Copperfield)
Foreword (by Michael Ammar)
Preface (by Mike Maxwell)
CHAPTER 1: Cups & Balls
Stand-up Cups & Balls
The Dai Vernon Wand Spin
CHAPTER 2: Utilities
Retention Vanish
Amazing Coin Vanish (by Rick Anderson)
Fingertip Coin Vanish (by John Carney)
Ultimate One-Finger Spellbound
Corner Switch
Bottom Deal Force
Wiped Clean #1
Wiped Clean #2
Clip Card Vanish
Cut And Restored Rope Replacement
Side Steal
Thumb tip Finesse
CHAPTER 3: Eight Philosophical Essays On Magic
In The Men's Hut
Super Group
I've Got Rhythm
The Unspoken Performance
Lying: The Unconscious Dilution Of Impact
Get More Rubals From Your Magic
I'm In Training
Have No Mercy
CHAPTER 4: Social Workers
This'll Flip You Out
Coin On Ceiling
Card Matrix
Snort But Sweet (by Bob Chesebro)
Silver Certificate (by Lou Gallo)
Coin In Pen Cap (by David Williamson)
CHAPTER 5: Restaurants
New Wave Coins Across (by Mike Gallo)
Reverse Matrix (by Davld Williamson)
The Vanishing Glass
Coins Through Table Kicker (by Mike Gallo)
Now Cut That Out (by David Williamson)
Switching Sandwiches
Torn And Restored Cigarette #1
Torn And Restored Cigarette #2
Ring Band-It
Did You Order Salt Or Pepper
Bluefield Debut
Broken And Restored Rubber Band Finesse
The Linking Headbands Pinch
CHAPTER 6: Reputation Makers
Pencil Thru Quarter
The Iceman Cometh
Card Cubes
Let's Hit The Bottle
CHAPTER 7: Stand-Up
Silk To Egg
Indoor Baseball
Signed Bill In Light Bulb
Billy. The Hypnotized Balloon
The Two Card Trick
Haley's Comet
CHAPTER 8 Magic Management
Custom Cue Sheets
Show Sheets
Personal Project Planner
Booking Sheets
CHAPTER 9: Classic Renditions
The Thumb tip Bill Switch
The Crazy Man's Handcuffs
CHAPTER 10: Bonus Chapter
False Count With Coins
Multiple Coin Production
Double Colour Change
Kointakey
Inversion (by James Lewis)
Incredible Coins Across
The Vernon Theory Of Artistic Advancement: An Essay
Challenging Your Experiences: An Essay
Where Do You Stand?: An Essay
On Magic Competition - Part One: Technical Preparation
On Magic Competition - Part Two: Mental Preparation
Pencil Thru Quarter Finesse (by David Williamson)
CHAPTER 11: Making Magic Memorable
The Development Of Style
Eight Principles For Making Magic Memorable
CHAPTER 12: Negotiating Higher Performance Fees
Negotiating
The Three Stages Of Negotiation
Nine Gambits
