With characteristic wit and directness, harry lorayne explains the secrets of a few simple techniques that will enable anyone to perform the most complicated magic. Watch harry lorayne himself on the tonight show with johnny carson. I picked up my copy at a library book sale back in 2006. Harry lorayne, 48 liberty street newburyport, ma 01950. The effects in this book are mostly designed for a standard strapped himber wallet that has a passthrou.
Best of friends, harry loraynes special effects, the magic book, closeup card magic, my favourite card tricks, and decksterity. The magic book by harry lorayne, other format barnes. May 07, 20 this is one of the best books for beginners who want to learn magic. Good stuff on the dvd, but i find that his writing. Detailed instructions promise quick mastery of hundreds of simple and complicated tricks using common household objects. More than 50 impromptu, any deck, effects that you will love i guarantee it. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 224 pages and is available in paperback format. In this volume alone there are over 285 card and over 100 coin effects, routines, ideas, and over 100 more effects. The magic book by harry lorayne, 9781935909989, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Detailed instructions promise quick mastery of hundreds of simple and.
The complete beginners guide to anytime, anywhere closeup magic lorayne, harry on. His the memory book has sold over two million copies, whilst in chronicles. Super memorysuper student by harry lorayne 2 editions first published in 1990 download daisy. There are sections that describe the magic of larry jennings, bro. His card magic, especially his innovations in card harry lorayne is an american magician and a memorytraining specialist and writer who was called the yoda of memory training by time magazine. Harry lorayne closeup card magic hb 1st ed 2nd louis tannen new york city. A link will be sent to you shortly after your purchases are processed. Harry loraynes apocalypse volumes 6 10 book stevens.
The complete beginners guide to anytime, anywhere, sleight of hand magic. Lifetime achievement award society of american magicians, 1994. A big day in chicago magic circles took place on april 7th. Although memory training has been around for millennia, it has seen a huge resurgence in modern times.
Harry lorayne has 47 books on goodreads with 14971 ratings. Harry lorayne is an american magician and a fabulous memory training writer and specialist. This particular effect is an anydeck, any time, impromptu, piece of card magic as are most all of the effectsroutines on the best ever dvd collection that is easy to do. Special effects by harry lorayne book penguin magic. Paul gordon interviews harry lorayne april 2020 youtube. I didnt understand all that much of it at first, but a couple of years later, a friend taught me the vernon double undercut and got me working on loraynes instructions for the faro shuffle. Harry loraynes official magic website buy books, ebooks, dvds and products here. Harry lorayne s best of friends is a great resource for learning magic from dozens of master magicians. The effects and routines youll find here are some that i purposely left out of my first book on cards, closeup card magic. His book the memory book was a new york times bestseller. Sep 11, 2008 author of how to develop a superpower memory, secrets of mind power, the memory book, good memorygood student. There are a few expensive deluxe collectors editions numbered, signed, in slip cases, etc.
The book covers a range of topics and much of the material is world class, not your standard beginners fayre. If you own or are planning to own a himber wallet, this book is a must. The father of modern memory improvement harry lorayne. Featured products harry loraynes official magic website.
Oct 10, 2008 harry, i am trying the halo cut, and while i can do a decent swing cut, when i tried to do your move following your indications on how the hand should approachi can not keep the swing part aligned like i can not keep the pressure on it and all the cards got lose. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. To go back to the start, harry had been performing table magic in a club, going from one table to the next, performing close up card tricks, while still a young man. He is the yoda of memory training according to time magazine. The magic cafe forums harry loraynes the magic book. Magic ebooks harry loraynes official magic website. I went for the deluxe editions and they are the pride of my library. With characteristic wit and directness, harry explains the secret of a. Feb 28, 2014 harry lorayne is a legend among magicians. Magic book of harry lorayne harry lorayne vanishing inc. I discovered a new move called halo cut, very deceptive and easy to learn. Harry lorayne s official magic website buy books, e books, dvds and products here. Lorayne s exalted reputation began with closeup card magic 1962, which became an instant.
However its very likely that this idea was thought before me so i dont want to expose or take credit for something that isnt mine. Harry lorayne is the most influential author, publisher, and teacher of magic routines in the world today. Its written for the beginner, but it provides enough material that will. The complete beginners guide to anytime, anywhere, sleightofhand magic. When i discovered he was also an accomplished magician i was thrilled. This is the only book of harry s that i own, and whilst somewhat old and difficult to get hold of, it is a fantastic reference book for starting out in the world of magic. This is one of the best books for beginners who want to learn magic. The best harry lorayne books have a great fan base and is absolutely admired for his outstanding contribution to the magical world of literature.
This was harrys second book on card magic where he reveals several of his best routines. Top 10 best harry lorayne books top rated harry lorayne. Id been meaning to improve my memory for awhile, but this is the book that changed everything. This book is organized into card tricks, coin tricks, impromptu magic, and sleights. Lorayne is generally considered in magic circles to be a living legend and his card magic, especially his innovations in card sleights, some originally created nearly 60 years ago, are still being used by professional magicians to this day. At the party, michael vincent turned to harry and said, you. Truly a fantastic undertaking by harry lorayne and well writtenillustrated as is the norm with harry s books.
The classic guide to improving your memory at work, at school, and at play pdf epub book. The complete beginners guide to anytime, anywhere sleightofhand magic. Best of friends, harry lorayne s special effects, the magic book, closeup card magic, my favourite card tricks, and decksterity. May 11, 2016 may 1, 2016 over the course of his decadeslong career as an author and performer, harry lorayne has connected with millions of people. In the field of memory training there is no probably about it. The magic word for magicians about magicians by a magician. The himber wallet book by harry lorayne martins magic. Theres a reason for the success of any harry lorayne book. This book is simply one of the most influential book in my magic learning and itll remain in the magic library for many years to come. Harry lorayne, one of magic s most sought after teacher, will teach anyone the ins and outs of excellent magic. That damaged copy of harry lorayne s now legendary first book was, as the saying goes, a game changer for me.
He is well known for his mnemonic demonstrations and has appeared on numerous television shows including the tonight show starring johnny carson. He is the author of many books in the learning area among them the memory book, which was on top of the new york times bestseller list for over 50 weeks. In addition to the practical instruction, lorayne provides the philosophy of magic as it has never. An oldie, a goodie, and possibly, a gigantic mistake. In this weekly series, i introduce you to my magic mentors people who have inspired me to become a better magician. Feb 21, 2009 miscellaneous magic nineteen effects that use salt shakers, matches, rings, string etc. The magic book has never before been offered as a pdf download. Harry lorayne s most popular book is the memory book. That cantakerous old curmudgeon harry lorayne may not be a character youd want to hire for a kids birthday party, but he.
The largest online magic collection of rare magic, vintage magic and new magic. A large crowd gathered to be spellbound by the great man for seven hours. The stars of magic award international brotherhood of magicians ibm, 1975. However, itll mainly benefit newcomers of card magic.
Haiwowne in the memory book, harry lorayne showed how anyone can. The magic book by harry lorayne 2 editions first published in 1977 not in library. For his ninetieth birthday, he was reminded of how many lives hes touched. To help new magicians develop their techniques, harry lorayne provides a special afterthought section at the end of each magic trick where he discusses possible problems that most beginners have with the trick he has just explained. In the magic world, harry lorayne is considered to be the best writerteacher of, entertainer with, playing cards. That damaged copy of harry loraynes now legendary first book was, as the saying goes, a game changer for me. The magic word become a friend of the magic word subscribe to the magic word magic store at the table lectures scott wells lecture items store to support the magic word the magic word merchandise magic convention guide archives. The complete beginners guide to anytime, anywhere, sleightofhand magic harry lorayne on. Harry lorayne is an american magician and a memorytraining specialist and writer who was called the yoda of memory training by time magazine. Illustrated kindle in motion illustrated harry potter b harry potter and the philosophers stone. I remember buying a harry lorayne memory book as a kid. Besides paying through paypal, you can also pay by check or moneyorder.
If you dabble at card conjuring then you will want to take a look at this. Additions, revisions, upgrading, and updating for and of. I didnt understand all that much of it at first, but a couple of years later, a friend taught me the vernon double undercut and got me working on lorayne. Harry loraynes most popular book is the memory book. A guide to remembering what to learn harry lorayne the memory book lorayne harry potter and the philosophers stone. Harry has been cherished and given the title the yoda of memory training by the time magazine. The magic book by harry lorayne 1977, other for sale. Tons of ideas and routines for using a himber wallet. Well its arrived in print, is now available, and its not just the title that makes a clear statement about that.
The complete beginners guide to anytime, anywhere closeup magic. Actual demonstrations of real people applying harry loraynes. Oct 31, 2018 the latest addition to this impressive collection of harry lorayne books is his newest title and finally. This particular effect is an anydeck, any time, impromptu, piece of card magic as are most all of the effectsroutines on the best ever dvd collection that is easy to do no real sleight of hand involved. Harry lorayne memory improvement and the magic of mnemonics. Pages from harry loraynes the magic book by conjuring arts. Lorayne s work on your computer or portable device. Magician of the year award society of american magicians, 1983. Impromptu card magic new killer effects, routines, ideas, concepts that harry has kept to myself for years are now here in his latest book. They came away sold on harry lorayne and his type of magic. The magic book by harry lorayne pdf conjuring arts.
Printdisabled access available the memory book by harry lorayne. Nearly one hundred people gathered in new york city to celebrate harrys birthday, and it was a joyous occasion. I recently thought about a simple way to make forcing a bottom card using the hindu method a little more convincing. His card magic, especially his innovations in card sleights, is widely emulated by amateur and professional magicians. It will take years to go through the entire 20 years of this publication but what wonders lie in those pages to be discovered. Harry lorayne is probably the best known, best selling, writer in the field of magic, and has been so for the past few decades. Harry lorayne is a prolific author of memory training books intended for the public, as well as writing books for professional magicians. This will be the last volume ever because there are no more original lorayne books to rewrite.
The complete beginners guide to anytime, anywhere, sleightofhand magic lorayne, harry on. The classic collection is a compilation of 4 previously published workscloseup card magic, personal secrets, my favorite card tricks, and decksterity, all written and updated by harry lorayne. The magic book by harry lorayne 1977, other for sale online. After dozens of books and millions of copies, could it really be true that this is actually harry lorayne s final book. I started with this book 9 years ago and still use it today for reference. The conjuring arts research center is proud to have partnered up with harry lorayne to be the exclusive retailer of this exciting, new format. Lorayne s exalted reputation began with closeup card magic 1962, which became an instant classic. Harry loraynes the magic book provides an excellent overview of sleight of hand magic. Volume one, bob dylan writes that he read lorayne s book shortly before breaking through as a music star after finding it in the book collection of a friend. My wife bought me his 4 volume dvd set harry loraynes best ever collection. Jul 20, 2016 today, weve managed to book, without exaggeration, the worlds foremost expert on memory and memory training.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1974, and was written by harry lorayne. Memory products harry loraynes official magic website. Closeup card magic by harry lorayne martins magic collection. Illustrated kindle in motion illustrated harry potter b harry harry redknapp harry potter 3 harry steele harry wong faq. I think it is one of the best books that harry has ever written and interestingly enough it is the only magic book he has ever written for the general public. According to time magazine harry lorayne is the worlds foremost memorytraining specialist.
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