Schneider, Al: The Theory and Practice of Magic Deception ©1998, 2004 Al Schneider, MN Softcover, perfect-bound, 184 Pages

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Comments (CosanostraMagic): This book is about the most in depth, powerful information on deception that is available today. The theory goes into detail on what makes magic, magic. Every aspect is addressed. It includes, how you appear, how your voice sounds, and information about subtle hand motions that affect what your audience thinks. It discusses what goes on in your mind that affects what happens in the minds of others. This is the theory of magic deception. I cannot imagine anyone connected with magic or psychology to go wrong by purchasing this book. Every magician or student of magic certainly should. This is not a standard book on magic, you will not learn any new magic effects, what you will do is learn how to present them !

Contents:

7 Forward
9 Introduction
13 Chapter One - The Technology of Magic
19 Chapter Two - The Levels of Magic Deception
25 Chapter Three - The Basis of Magic
31 Chapter Four - Assumptions
45 Chapter Five - Direction and Misdirection
67 Chapter Six - Body Kinematics
93 Chapter Seven - Intentions
99 Chapter Eight - Clarity
115 Chapter Nine - The People Part
130 Chapter Ten - The Ego Factor
140 Chapter Eleven - Adding Impact to Your Magic
162 Chapter Twelve - The Kind of Magic You Do
170 Chapter Thirteen - Patter and Audience Control
174 Chapter Fourteen - Five Steps to Mastery
180 Chapter Fifteen - How to Use This Material