The Magic of Johnny Thompson
Created by: Johnny Thompson
The Magic of Johnny Thompson is a collection of magic tricks and performances by the legendary magician Johnny Thompson. This book covers a wide range of magic types including close-up, stage, and mentalism, offering insights into Thompson's unique approach and methodology. It's a must-have for magicians looking to delve into the mind of one of magic's greatest performers.
Key features
- Collection of tricks and performances by Johnny Thompson
- Covers close-up, stage, and mentalism
- Insights into Thompson's unique approach and methodology
Pros
- Topnotch set of Magic books
- A lot of great material
- Enjoyed learning from Johnny Thompson's process
Cons
- Price to Value ratio might not be justified for some
- Not as much of Johnny Thompson's thinking as expected
- Most of his material might not be performed by the average magician
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2024 Magic Book Rankings
This video offers a candid rundown of the creator's top and bottom five magic books from 2024. Highlights include 'The Particle System' for simplifying memorized deck magic, 'Switch' for its innovative bill transformations, 'The Nth Degree' for its practical walkaround tricks, 'Worlds Beyond' for reviving Paul Curry's classics, and 'The Definitive Sanki Reprint' for its exhaustive look at J Sanki's magic. On the flip side, the creator points out shortcomings in 'Diamonds of Performance' for being too theory-heavy, 'Magic Between Friends' for not justifying its price, 'The Magic of Johnny Thompson' for falling short of hype, 'A Floren Spun' for its narrow focus, and 'You Are All Terrible' for its excessive profanity and lackluster humor. The review is balanced, acknowledging each book's merits while explaining the rankings. Plus, there's a plug for Don's Magic & Books as a go-to for rare magic book finds.
Takeaways:
- The creator ranks their top and bottom five magic books from 2024.
- Top picks include books on memorized deck magic and bill transformations.
- Least favorites are critiqued for price-to-content ratio and niche appeal.
- Don's Magic & Books is promoted for rare and out-of-print magic books.
- The video provides honest reviews with a focus on practical value for magicians.