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Written by Enrico Varella
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Thursday, 22 February 2007 |
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[Enrico Varella is the founder and editor of The Quantum Ring, the official newsletter of IBM 115, Singapore since 1995. He has been published in The Linking Ring, and The Encyclopaedia of Card Forces (by Lewis Jones). He has received credit for his creation, the Tiepit (a jacket-less topit) in Bob Fitch's The Topit Workshop 3-DVD set (Kohler Magic). He is currently completing his omnibus of his Tiepit principles and application.] In my last essay, which was more a summary of Bob Chua's Close-Up lecture on Misdirection Principles and Applications (3 February 2007), I briefly mentioned some specific principles of misdirection. I also introduced the concept of a 'System of Integrated Deception'.
Integrated Deception, my own jargon for the 'Misdirection Package' (coined by close-up magician, David Williamson), is a holistic combination of method, influence and applied psychology. Tommy Wonder wrote in his Book of Wonder (Hermetic Press) that 'we cannot perform magic unless we understand human psychology'. Human communication, and thus psychology, combine verbal and non-verbal language. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 February 2007 )
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Written by Enrico Varella
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Thursday, 22 February 2007 |
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- by Enrico Varella
(Based on Bob Chua's Lecture on the 3rd February 2007 SMC Gathering) [Enrico Varella is the founder and editor of The Quantum Ring, the official newsletter of IBM 115, Singapore since 1995. He has been published in The Linking Ring, and The Encyclopaedia of Card Forces (by Lewis Jones). He has received credit for his creation, the Tiepit (a jacket-less topit) in Bob Fitch's The Topit Workshop 3-DVD set (Kohler Magic). He is currently completing his omnibus of his Tiepit principles and application.] Magic without misdirection: can this premise work? Can we perform magical effects without the principles of misdirection? The answer seems YES. However, can misdirection enhance the impact of the magic being presented? |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 February 2007 )
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Written by Bob Chua
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Thursday, 22 February 2007 |
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Card Magic
by Bob Chua - http://www.conjurer.net
A common phrase used by impressed laymen to a good magician is a sheepish "I will never play cards with you".
How does one be be proficient enough in card magic to be credited with such awestruck respect? In essence, a tall building requires a strong foundation and a doctor needs good knowledge about medicine. Thus, an entertaining magician needs to be able to perform his card routines well and without hesitation. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 01 March 2007 )
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