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Moments by Troy Hooser

Created by: Troy Hooser

Moments is a book of impromptu magic effects and routines, designed for close-up and parlour performances, allowing magicians to perform powerful, audience-tested magic anywhere at any time without the need for difficult sleight of hand. It is part of a two-volume set with 'Destroyers', focusing on self-working card magic, and is sold together by Vanishing Inc., featuring high production quality and accessibility for magicians of all skill levels.

Key features

  • Contains impromptu effects and routines for performance anywhere

  • Audience-tested and practical material

  • High production quality typical of Vanishing Inc. publications

  • Accessible for magicians of all skill levels with no difficult sleight of hand required

  • Sold as part of a two-book set with 'Destroyers'

Pros

  • Powerful and fooling effects

  • Clear and practical handlings

  • Ready-to-perform magic for various settings

Cons

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Effect

Moments by Troy Hooser is a collection of impromptu card magic effects. A spectator freely selects a card. The magician then reveals the chosen card in a surprising and impossible way. The routines are designed to be performed anywhere with any borrowed deck. The magic happens quickly and leaves a strong impression on the audience.

Full details

Moments is one book in a two-volume set. The other book is called Destroyers. Both books are sold together. Moments focuses on impromptu magic. This means you can perform the tricks with any deck of cards. No special props are needed. The effects are short and powerful. They are designed for real world performance. The material has been tested in front of audiences. The handlings are practical and direct. The book has high production quality. This is standard for publications from Vanishing Inc. Magic.

Who should consider the trick

This book is for magicians who want strong card magic they can do anywhere. It is good for performers who like impromptu magic. It is also good for magicians who perform for real people. The material is practical and powerful. It is accessible for magicians of all skill levels. If you want to be ready to perform at any time, this book is for you.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The routines in Moments are designed to be performed without difficult sleight of hand. Many effects use simple methods. The focus is on clever thinking rather than complex moves. This makes the material suitable for beginners and experts. You do not need advanced card skills to perform most of the tricks. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.

What magicians say

JS Magic gave a positive review of the two-book set. He said the material is "audience-tested, practical, and powerful." He also said the magic is "accessible for magicians of all skill levels." He described the effects as "strong, audience-tested magic with clear, practical handlings." He believes the set is "a fantastic investment" for any serious magician.

What people are saying about Moments

ChampionMagic says...

The material is not just a compilation of tricks but contains strong, audience-tested magic with clear, practical handlings. [...] The effects in Moments are highlighted for their impromptu nature, allowing a performer to be ready to perform strong magic anywhere, at any time.

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