No one who loves close up magic should be without this classic book, now in
its third printing. This far reaching and influential work contains many magical
masterpieces including Gary’s Touch Force, his Paradise Counts, his remarkable
work on the Kosky change, some unbelievable coin concepts, as well as many essays
on the real work.
From easy to master gems to more advanced sleights and routines, Close Up Illusions
was quietly introduced in the early 80’s and went on to become a cherished
collector’s reference work. Now Gary Ouellet’s genius is once again
available to the magic fraternity.
More importantly, it explains the philosophy behind close up magic, from the
man who was selected as one of the century’s 100 most influential magicians
by MAGIC Magazine.”
Thirty two chapters of original, powerful magic
From the acclaimed author of the Masters of Magic series, consultant for David
Copperfield, and the star of over two dozen teaching videotapes comes a remarkable
collection of innovative, theatrical close-up magic, taught in the clear and
entertaining manner for which Gary Ouellet has become so well known! Close-Up
Illusions is a classic, vast in its scope, incisive in its advice, exciting
in its concepts, fabulous in its magic. Some of the new concepts include:
- FLASH DECK: An instant, bare-handed production of a full deck of cards!
- THE GOSSAMER DISSOLVE: A beautiful four coin vanish, and Gary’s heretofore
unpublished finale to "The Silver Passage"!
- DREAM GLASS: A stunning impromptu glass suspension.
- MANEATER: A direct, commercial and astounding version of The Cannibal Cards!
- THE PUSH-PINCH SPONGE BALL VANISH: You must see it to believe it!
- THE TOUCH FORCE: This caused a sensation when it was first released in Genii
magazine!
- THE SILVERDUST ROUTINE: A dazzling one coin routine featuring the eye-popping
Toss Change!
- NETHERWORLD: An impromptu, no sleight version of Out of this World that
Gary has been sitting on for 20 years!
And much, much, much more!
- MUM Magazine called it "The close-up magic book of the year, maybe
several years!"
