The Magic of Tim Conover by Tim Conover
Created by: Tim Conover
Key features
Multi-volume set compiling a lifetime of professional close-up magic work
Includes 'The Magic of Tim Conover', 'The Mentalism of Tim Conover', and 'The Cylinder & Coins' volumes
Contains complete, audience-tested routines with detailed presentations and scripting
Focuses on elegant, practical magic requiring solid sleight of hand foundation
Features specialized props including variations of the Okito coin box
Designed for serious performers, not beginners
Represents a foundational resource for building a professional reputation
Pros
Treasure trove of professional-caliber material
Complete routines with detailed presentations and scripting
Elegant and practical magic that's highly performable
Sturdy physical production
Exceptional value for dedicated magicians
Preserves legacy of a significant magical thinker
Material you can build a reputation on
Cons
Significant financial investment required
Utilitarian physical production with dense text
No color photographs
Not suitable for beginners
Requires construction or sourcing of specialized props
Difficulty level might be prohibitive for hobbyists
Effect
The Magic of Tim Conover books contain professional close-up magic routines. Audiences see a performer execute elegant and practical magic with everyday objects like coins and cards. The effects are complete performances with strong presentations.
Full details
The Magic of Tim Conover is a multi-volume book set. The main volumes are 'The Magic of Tim Conover', 'The Mentalism of Tim Conover', and 'The Cylinder & Coins'. An optional notebook volume is also available. The books compile Tim Conover's professional close-up magic work. The material includes complete routines with detailed scripting. Many routines use specialized props, such as variations of the Okito coin box. Performers may need to construct or source these props. The books have a sturdy, utilitarian physical production. They contain dense text and do not have color photographs.
Who should consider the trick
This material is for serious performers. It is aimed at magicians with a solid foundation in sleight of hand. It is not suitable for beginners. Dedicated magicians looking for professional-caliber material will find value. Hobbyists or those new to magic may find the investment and difficulty prohibitive.
Information on how difficult it is to perform
The magic assumes a solid foundation in sleight of hand. The routines often require specialized props. Performers need a willingness to work with and construct these items. The material is not beginner material. The density of the text may feel daunting to some readers.
What magicians say
Erudite Magic reviewed the set. The host described the books as a "treasure trove" for the serious student. He loved the volume and quality of the material. He noted the books contain audience-tested routines. He said the material is the kind of magic one can build a reputation on. He felt the physical production was utilitarian. He also noted the lack of color photographs. He argued that for a dedicated performer, the value is exceptional. He compared it to acquiring a lifetime of mentorship. For the hobbyist, the investment might be prohibitive.
What people are saying about The Magic of Tim Conover
EruditeMagic says...
The books are noted for containing not just tricks, but complete, audience-tested routines with detailed presentations and scripting. [...] For magicians committed to the craft of close-up performance, this publication is framed not just as a set of books, but as a foundational resource.
Review videos
Tim Conover: the books
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