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Magic books for every budget

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the magician in your life, or perhaps a little magic for yourself? This video is a fantastic guide to navigating the world of magic books, offering recommendations for every budget. The creator provides a tiered breakdown, starting with affordable stocking stuffers and scaling up to luxury library additions. They highlight gems like Carl Fulves' self-working series, reprints of classics like 'Expert at the Card Table' and 'Expert Card Technique', and modern resources like Darwin Ortiz's 'Designing Miracles'. The video also delves into mid-range options like John Guastaferro's 'The Nth Degree' and premium picks such as Bruce Bernstein's 'Unreal' and David Regal's 'Approaching Magic'. A key recommendation is Don's Magic & Books, a great source for both new and out-of-print titles, and the creator encourages viewers to explore their Erudite Magic newsletter for further discussion. Finally, they point out a fantastic free resource: 'Magic in Mind', a collection of theory insights. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned performer, there's a magic book out there for you, and this video is a great place to start your search!

Key points

  • The video provides a tiered breakdown of magic book recommendations based on budget.

  • Don's Magic & Books is highly recommended as a source for magic books.

  • The Erudite Magic newsletter offers further discussion and engagement.

  • Many of the books have full reviews available on the creator's YouTube channel.

  • The creator emphasizes that books are not listed in any particular order within each price category.

  • The 'Magic in Mind' ebook is a free resource for magic theory.