Following the huge
success of "Pure Effect", Derren Brown offers a detailed study of
the most difficult task facing any close-up magician: how to make magic convincing.
This is a rich and witty journey through the thinking of Britain's foremost
current magical performer, whose television specials have revolutionised mentalism
and drawn massive viewing figures.
"Absolute Magic"
offers the profoundest thinking, expressed in the most memorable and vivid prose,
and is a necessary modern classic for the magician or mentalist striving to
make his performances more powerful. This is a manifesto for performing excellence,
not a mere collection of routines. But those who study it carefully will find
much practical information, not only on close up magic (Derren's emotion packed
presentation for the floatiing ing, for example) and mentalism, but also Derren's
unique approach to theatrical pick-pocketing.
"If the author's
previous book, pure effect was a challenge to the status quo of close-up magic,
then absolute magic is an outright call to arms... he wants not only to alter
the way we do our art and, but he wants to transform the way we think and
feel about it... Mr, Brown also posses considerable experience with pick-pocketing,
a subject he explores in some technical as well as theatrical depth. There
is some excellent instruction here... this is some of the most pragmatic contents
of the book, which still serve as a vehicle for Mr. BRowns thoughtful consideration
of artistict issues." - Jamy Ian Swiss in Genii Magazine March 2000
Originally privately
published by the author, "Absolute Magic" was only available directly
from Derren via his password protected website.
Warning: This is
not a book for the casual reader, nor one who is easily offended! 251 pages
