Worlds Beyond
Created by: Paul Curry
Worlds Beyond is a reprint of Paul Curry's classic magic book, known for its innovative card magic and mentalism tricks. It revives Curry's lesser-known but equally powerful material beyond his famous 'Out of This World' trick. This book is ideal for magicians interested in card magic and mentalism, offering a variety of tricks that cater to different performance styles.
Key features
- Reprint of a classic magic book by Paul Curry
- Includes a variety of card magic and mentalism tricks
- Offers material beyond the famous 'Out of This World' trick
- Suitable for magicians interested in expanding their repertoire with classic yet powerful tricks
Pros
- Revives classic material from a legendary magician
- Offers a wide range of tricks in card magic and mentalism
- High-quality reprint makes it accessible to new generations of magicians
Cons
- May not contain new material for those already familiar with Curry's work
- Focus on classic tricks might not appeal to magicians looking for modern methods
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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.