The Elusive Illusive Ebook by Ben Daggers: Professional Card & Coin Magic Routines & Techniques
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- Master 10+ professional card & coin magic routines for close-up and parlor performances.
- Learn innovative techniques, including Ben Daggers’ acclaimed “Drop Shuffle” (full-deck false shuffle).
- Dive into three insightful essays on magic theory, creativity, and performance.
- Suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned magicians.
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Unlock the secrets of captivating magic with “The Elusive Illusive” Ebook by Ben Daggers. This digital compendium reveals professional card and coin magic routines, innovative techniques, and profound theoretical insights from a globally recognized magician. Crafted from years of real-world performance and audience interaction, this ebook is an invaluable resource for magic enthusiasts and performers seeking to elevate their craft.
Why Choose The Elusive Illusive Ebook?
Professional-Grade Magic Routines
Discover over 10 meticulously refined showpieces that blend stunning illusion with engaging entertainment. Whether you perform close-up or parlor magic, these routines, refined through countless live performances, are designed to captivate and amaze any audience.
Groundbreaking Techniques
Master original sleights and methods that will enhance your dexterity and deception. Learn the acclaimed “Drop Shuffle,” a remarkably convincing full-deck false shuffle, and the “OPOD” (Outjogged Pushoff Double), a natural, tension-free double turnover that will become your preferred method.
Deep Dive into Magic Theory
Beyond tricks, “The Elusive Illusive” features three thought-provoking essays. Explore Ben Daggers’ unique perspectives on creativity, the art of performance, and the psychological nuances of magic, offering a window into a master magician’s mind.
Explore the Contents: Routines & Illusions
Prepare to expand your repertoire with a diverse collection of card and coin routines, ranging from simple to complex, each designed for maximum impact:
Card Magic Highlights:
- Tribute: A thrilling gambling-themed routine where you deal a royal flush while blindfolded, transforming the one-handed shuffle into a pivotal plot point.
- Soft Centre: A spectator-shuffled deck yields a freely chosen card from its center, followed by its mate, and finally all cards of the same color.
- Triumph for Two: An interactive plot where both you and a spectator sort a face-up/face-down shuffled deck, culminating in a surprising dual resolution.
- Hands Off ACAAN: Multiple spectators mix the deck, isolate it, name a card and number, then reveal the chosen card at the chosen position without your touch.
- One Track Mind: Your audience member becomes a shuffle-tracking master, locating a named four-of-a-kind from a genuinely shuffled deck.
- Mirror, Mirror: An engaging “Do As I Do” plot elevated into a theatrical piece suitable for any audience size.
- Technicolour: Showcase card-cheating skills, culminating in a stunning, visual reveal where the backs of all cards change color.
- Illusion of Control: Control a selected card and then cards of the same value to any named position in the deck, before restoring the entire deck to perfect order.
Coin Magic & Other Illusions:
- Invisible Sleeves: Three coins magically pass from one hand to the other with impeccable cleanliness, aided by an unseen garment.
- Uncommon Sense: A whimsical routine demonstrating superhuman sensory skills, then inexplicably replicated by a spectator.
- Babel Coins: A captivating narrative piece where coins visually transform into different currencies, backed by an amusing tale.
Core Techniques & Sleights:
- Ben Daggers’ Drop Shuffle: A genuinely deceptive full-deck false shuffle that appears perfectly natural and casual, making it one of the most convincing ever seen.
- OPOD (Outjogged Pushoff Double): A natural, tension-free double turnover eliminating the need for breaks, creating an extremely convincing illusion of a single card.
Insightful Essays on Magic Philosophy:
Deepen your understanding of magic with three practical essays that challenge conventional thinking:
- The importance of adopting a layperson’s perspective.
- Ben Daggers’ nuanced thoughts on the classic force.
- A compelling exploration of finding new inspiration in your oldest material.
What Magicians Are Saying:
“Ben is clever, practical and charming; and his magic has the same attributes as its multi-talented creator.”
— Guy Hollingworth
“This is not just a book of tricks. This is a window into the world of Ben Daggers.”
— Luis Olmedo
“Buy this book, then lock yourself in a room for a few weeks and give it the time it deserves. The magic, the writing, the thinking… WOW! I love it.”
— Paul Gertner
“What a wonderful book! What a wonderful magician!!! I will do some of his routines for sure!”
— Hector Mancha
Elevate Your Magic Today!
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring illusionist, “The Elusive Illusive” Ebook by Ben Daggers is an indispensable addition to your digital library. Its rich blend of practical, audience-tested magic, innovative techniques, and insightful theoretical essays will undoubtedly inspire and significantly improve your performances. Transform your magic with the wisdom of Ben Daggers.
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Prepare to be amazed! “The Elusive Illusive” by Ben Daggers unveils captivating magic. Discover remarkable effects & techniques, straight from a magician’s playbook!
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Discover the Magic of The Elusive Illusive by Ben Daggers
Step into the enchanting world of Ben Daggers with The Elusive Illusive, a captivating hardcover book that unveils the secrets behind some of the most spellbinding magic tricks ever performed. Crafted from years of global exploration and audience interaction, this book is a treasure trove for magic enthusiasts and performers alike.
Why Choose The Elusive Illusive?
- Exclusive Content: Over 10 professional showpieces that blend entertainment with illusion, perfect for both close-up and parlor performances.
- Innovative Techniques: Includes the acclaimed “Drop Shuffle,” a remarkably deceptive full-deck false shuffle.
- Engaging Essays: Dive deep into the mind of a magician with thought-provoking essays on creativity, performance, and the art of magic.
What’s Inside?
Explore a variety of routines that use both cards and coins, ranging from simple to complex, each designed to captivate and amaze. From “Tribute,” a thrilling gambling-themed routine, to the visually stunning “Technicolour,” this book offers something for everyone.
Praise from the Magic Community
“Ben is clever, practical and charming; and his magic has the same attributes as its multi-talented creator.” – Guy Hollingworth
“This is not just a book of tricks. This is a window into the world of Ben Daggers.” – Luis Olmedo
Enhance Your Magic Collection
Whether you’re a seasoned magician or a curious beginner, The Elusive Illusive is a must-have addition to your library. Its blend of practical magic, innovative techniques, and insightful essays will inspire and improve your performances.
To be an interesting magician, you must first be an interested magician. Driven by his endless curiosity, Ben Daggers has traveled across the globe seeking inspiration from both inside and outside of magic. After carefully nurturing simple ideas into full-grown routines, he is finally setting some of his most cherished creations free with The Elusive Illusive.
As Pit Hartling wrote in the foreword, Ben’s magic is pure and simple. He has spent years refining it in front of real audiences in both his private work, as well as his weekly show with Ponta the Smith and Takeshi Taniguchi. The result is magic that is clear in plot, direct in method, strong in effect, and, most importantly, playful and engaging in presentation.
“Ben is clever, practical and charming; and his magic has the same attributes as its multi-talented creator.” Guy Hollingworth
In The Elusive Illusive Ben shares the most remarkable effects he’s managed to trap, train and refine over the years. Across the 218 pages of this gorgeous hardcover book, you’ll find more than 10 professional showpieces that are as entertaining as they are magical. They are accompanied by three thought-provoking essays and several original techniques, including his highly-acclaimed “Drop Shuffle” which is one of the most deceptive full-deck false shuffles we’ve ever seen.
Ben gives you a front-row seat to the routines, techniques, and theory that comprise his professional work. It’s a fascinating blend of pure magic effects and theatrical multi-phase performance phases for both close-up and parlor work in both formal and informal settings. Some use cards, some use coins. Some are difficult, some are not.
Any fans of strong, creative and entertaining, and inspiring magic will want to read The Elusive Illusive by Ben Daggers.
“Buy this book, then lock yourself in a room for a few weeks and give it the time it deserves. The magic, the writing, the thinking… WOW! I love it.”Paul Gertner
“What a wonderful book! What a wonderful magician!!! I will do some of his routines for sure!”Hector Mancha
“Beware, there is more to Ben Daggers than meet the eye. Like him, his magic is at first sight sweet, funny, honest, humble and charming, and then you begin to realise, little by little how clever, thought out and strong it is. Magic that needs your time and study to profit by all the details involved. Under its light cover, The Elusive Illusive is a very deep book.”Pierric
“Many people know I love magic books, but over time, I’ve become more and more selective. ‘The Elusive Illusive’ is one of those I love having in my collection, among my exquisite selection of best contemporary magicians.”Javi Benitez
“This is not just a book of tricks. This is a window into the world of Ben Daggers. A world full of details, depth, and personality. I’ve seen Ben perform some of the wonders inside these pages, and they are simply magic.”Luis Olmedo
Contents of The Elusive Illusive
Tribute
A unique gambling-themed routine in which you demonstrate your otherworldly ability to shuffle a deck and deal the four Aces with one hand while blindfolded. As you deal two poker hands, the first three cards to your spectator are Aces. But, you fail to find the fourth one. You then reveal in a shocking surprise that it’s because you’ve managed to deal it to yourself as part of an even stronger hand—a royal flush. All those hours practicing the one-handed shuffle finally go to good use as “Tribute” transforms the move from a mere fancy flourish into a pivotal component of an exciting routine.
Soft Centre
From a spectator-shuffled deck, a freely-selected card is lost in the pack before being dealt from the center. You then extract its mate in the same fashion before finally dealing every card of the same color from the center in a dazzling display of skill.
Triumph for Two
A deck that has been shuffled face up into face down by the audience is divided in half between you and a helper. You both then race to see who can sort the cards the fastest. Unfortunately, they never stood a chance because yours is instantly fixed while theirs remains a mess. That is until a surprise ending where they somehow replicate your feat and magically make all their cards face the same way.
Invisible Sleeves
Three coins pass from one hand to the other in the cleanest way possible, all with the apparent help of an invisible jacket.
Hands Off ACAAN
Multiple audience members help you mix a deck before it is isolated in a wine glass and a card and number are named. You then let the spectators remove this amount of cards themselves, eventually revealing that the chosen card is at the chosen number.
Ben Daggers’ Drop Shuffle
A perfectly choreographed and casual full-deck shuffle that genuinely looks and feels as if the deck is being legitimately shuffled. It’s one of the most convincing complete deck false shuffles you’ll ever see and is surprisingly easy to do.
One Track Mind
A member of your audience is revealed to be a shuffle-tracking master that successfully finds a named four-of-a-kind from a shuffled deck.
Mirror, Mirror
An engaging routine that elevates the “Do As I Do” plot into a memorable piece of magical theater that can play for audiences of any size.
OPOD (Outjogged Pushoff Double)
A natural, tension-free double turnover that eliminates the need for a get-ready or to hold a break. The relaxed movement creates an extremely convincing illusion of a single card. This is destined to become the double lift of choice for many readers of this book
Technicolour
An exciting routine in which you showcase how a magician could use their unique skills to cheat at a card table. You hide cards invisibly in the palm of your hand and demonstrate how you can quickly glimpse any card. The routine culminates with a stunning kicker where, as a tongue-in-cheek exposé of card marking, you make the backs of every card change color.
Uncommon Sense
A zany, slightly over-the-top routine in which you demonstrate how you can use all five of your senses to perform incredible feats of skill and magic. Thanks to some unorthodox props, your spectator is then able to replicate them.
Illusion of Control
A selected card is controlled in just one shuffle to a spectator’s desired location in the deck. You then control the cards of the same value in a similar fashion to any named position in the deck. Finally, the whole deck, which was undeniably mixed up just a moment prior, is shown to have returned to perfect order.
Babel Coins
A beautiful piece of coin magic wrapped up in an amusing and fascinating tale. Special elixirs from various countries allow you to unlock your ability to visually transform coins into a different currency.
Essays
Also included are three insightful and practical essays regarding the importance of thinking like a layperson, Ben’s thoughts on the classic force, and a compelling look at how sometimes the best inspiration can be hiding in your old material.
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