Everything you need to make you a great cups and balls worker. This routine was designed as a teaching exercise to illustrate effective narrative flow in routine construction, and in this sense, its quite good. This is one of the most amazing magic series i own, thanks to these dvds im now working on the vernon wand spin, im proud of my success with this utility move. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Magic of michael ammar, the by michael ammar quality magic. Dec 02, 2008 i learned this routine while attending a magic lecture given by michael ammar. In the mid90s, when infomercials first coming on the scene, producer, marty weismann, sought michaels expertise for the magic program icebreakers which sold on television to the mass market.
Feb 23, 2007 one of the best magicians for closeup, in this video of cups and balls. The complete cups and balls hardcover 1998 by michael ammar author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Charlie miller, cups and balls, exclusive, general, l and l publishing, michael ammar. The complete cups and balls by michael ammar magic book 1st ed autographedoop. The complete cups and balls by michael ammar martins. Its better to get the book and dvd, but if youre cheap, the book is the best cups and balls book for beginners in cups and balls. Magic of michael ammar, the by michael ammar quality. Michael ammar teaches classic magic of the cups and balls with great dvd, and world class products. Jan 17, 2008 long thought to be completely outofprint we have located a box of the original deluxe collectors edition of the complete cups and balls. Photographs by hannah ammar, design by barbara palmer.
As a cups and balls beginner, this dvd was invaluable. Another look at the routine from the magic of michael ammar, with more concise text but more photographs. Personnally, i like michael ammar s routine more, because i dont busk, so its more practical for me. Rather, it is complete in that it provides all the essentials for learning the cups and balls, including sleights, wand. Get to the move youre looking for with just a simple click, advance or rewind, frame by frame, to see every subtlety and nuance. Check out the complete cups and balls with michael ammar vol. Michaels magic encompasses a full spectrum of performance genres. Ive been working with the second level routine from michael ammar s the complete cups and balls, volume one. Michael ammar always puts out the best instructional dvds.
At least watch, learn, and get a feel for vernons routine. Each layer is then revealed in the pattern perfect for your everevolving level. Get to the move youre looking for with just a simple click, advance or. One of the finest works on the cups and balls ever done.
Buy the complete cups and balls with michael ammar vol. He is best known for his expert teaching on his magic dvds in particular, the easy to master card miracles titles that are staples in magic shops around the world. Rather, it is complete in that it provides all the essentials for learning the cups and balls, including sleights, wand spins, williamsons striking vanish, and another look at dai vernons cups and balls routine, among others. Michael is a master performer and a master teacher. Complete cups and balls, the by michael ammar publisher.
This is the routine he performed for the worlds greatest magic v. Gold foil embossed, leatherbound, with leather slipcase. A question that might sensibly be asked is how much do the dvds of the same name by michael ammar relate to the book and the answer is very much so. Michael produced a book and two dvds entitled the complete cups and balls and these are widely regarded as the best source of study on the topic. The card magic of lepaul paperback book, detailed instructions. Where to learn cups and balls routine theory11 forums. The cups and balls is a performance of magic with innumerable adaptations. Buy the complete cups and balls 1st ed by michael ammar isbn. On august 26, 2010, outside magazine cited ammar as the goto source for magic instruction. Ammar takes you through all of the important details necessary to execute this classic of magic.
From building blocks to blueprints, youll be able to construct any type of routine needed. Jul 14, 2011 finally, there is the sixty page bonus of brief essays from renowned practitioners of the cups and balls including bob sheets, gazzo, paul gertner, tommy wonder and david williamson. This is the absolute best of michael ammar all in one volume. The magic of michael ammar by michael ammar martins magic. We grew up on ammars brand of highly visual, doable magic. Plusthree cameras watch from perfect angles showing the e. The cups and balls magic illusion is universally acclaimed as the effect which should be studied by every magician. From building blocks to blueprints, youll be able to construct any type of. Michael ammar encore 3 magic book, autographed ebay. Michael ammar cups and balls book buy the complete cups and balls 1st ed by michael ammar isbn. The complete cups and balls by michael ammar martins magic.
The complete cups and balls with michael ammar vol. Feb 17, 2002 i learned michael s great routine from the joe stevens tape he made many, many years ago. His easy to master dvds may look a little outdated, but the magic on them inspired an entire generation and are just as relevant today as they ever were. Get to the move youre looking for with just a simple. Most magic shops this nearly 175 page, hardcover book is a great overview on one of magics oldest effects, the cups and balls.
To maximize results, michael ammar separated all the fundamental. One of the best magicians for closeup, in this video of cups and balls. The complete cups and balls by michael ammar magic book 1st edition closeup oop. Complete cups and balls, the by michael ammar quality magic. To maximize results, michael ammar separated all the fundamental information into an appropriate series of layers. This long outofprint book has become an international classic. To maximize results, michael ammar separated all the. Street gambling variations performed by conmen we known as bunco booths. With six commercial standup routines, 12 powerful utility sleights and devices, four reputation making routines, eight incredible essays, michaels cups and balls routine and much, much more. Complete cups and balls, the by michael ammar quality. A typical cups and balls routine includes many of the most fundamental effects of magic.
Signed and numbered by michael ammar and adam fleischer. Complete cups and balls volume 2 by michael ammar dvd. Youtube is also another great place to see other people performing the cups and balls and doing it well. Basic skills, such as misdirection, manual dexterity, sleight of hand, and audience management are also essential to most cups and balls routines. Complete cups and balls by michael ammar magic collectibles. Complete cups and balls volume 1 by michael ammar dvd.
Yes, there are other books on the subject that are considered classics but note that i wrote for the beginner. The cups and balls is universally acclaimed as the effect which should be studied by every magician. In the mid90s, when infomercials first coming on the scene, producer, marty weismann, sought michael s expertise for the magic program icebreakers which sold on television to the mass market. The complete cups and balls by michael ammar magic collectibles. Final loads were easy for him since he has bear claws for hands lol. The word complete in the title is not because this book is. This book is the absolute best of michael ammar all in one volume. I bought the book and the tapes when they came out because at the time, richard kaufman and i were discussing the possiblility of a complete cups and balls video that would have taught many older routines that are in print, but not on video. This large 328 page, hardbound book has become a classic of magic literature. Magic by michael ammar quite simply, ammar is the best teacher of magic alive today. Lot of 4 magic books clever close up practical encyclopedia complete course. From building blocks to blueprints, youll be able to construct any type.
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