Al Schneider Magic by Al Schneider

In the world of magic literature, where there's an overabundance of the ordinary, every so often, a book comes along that clearly stands out from the rehashed and recycled norm. A book that, even on casual perusal, demands to be studied for a lifetime. A book that represents the life's work of one of magic's most gifted artists. It's a rare occurrence when a magic book of such high caliber is produced, but at long last, the wait is over. It's time for Al Schneider Magic. 

Al Schneider's place in magic history would be secure if the now-classic "Matrix" effect was all he ever created but, as it turns out, "Matrix" was merely the tip of the iceberg. Al Schneider has devoted his life to not only creating great magic but in uncovering exactly what it is that makes magic effective for audiences and it's that analytical approach to creating powerful magic that informs all of the effects taught in this landmark work. Al Schneider Magic secures his reputation as not only one of magic's great creators but also as one of its great theoreticians. 

There are tricks with coins, cards, cups and balls, napkins, bracelets, finger rings, and more. One could easily build a complete close-up act from the material presented here. And, if you think you know what "Matrix" is all about, wait until you read the comprehensive treatment of the effect that you'll find in this book, including a discussion about its complete history, the philosophy of the effect, its many variations, and more...and all from its creator. 

In a day and age when single-trick DVDs can cost $30.00 or more, you'll find more magical value in this book than perhaps any other single investment you've ever made in magic. It may be that Al Schneider said it best. When asked to summarize the value he believed Al Schneider Magic held, he simply said, "You are guaranteed to get something from this book that you will use for the rest of your life. What is that worth?" Hard cover binding, full-color dust jacket. 

Al Schneider Magic Table of Contents 

Introduction 

Part 1: Some Magic Theory 
Chapter 1: The Five Steps of Deception 
Chapter 2: Intention of Reality 
Chapter 3: Intention of Magic 
Chapter 4: Five Steps to Mastery 
Chapter 5: An Important Philosophical Thought 

Part 2: Moves 
Chapter 6: Coin Moves 
Chapter 7: Cup and Ball Moves 

Part 3: Applied Theory 
Chapter 8: Expansion of Texture 

Part 4: Quick Tricks 
Chapter 9: Ring and Pencil 
Chapter 10: With One Hand 
Chapter 11: Vanishing Card 
Chapter 12: Sly Napkins 
Chapter 13: Vanishing Saltshaker 
Chapter 14: Ring Gag 
Chapter 15: Split Silver 

Part 5: Wings of Metal 
Chapter 16: Classic Coins Across HPC 
Chapter 17: Beyond a Shadow of Doubt 
Chapter 18: Beyond a Shadow of Doubt for Real 
Chapter 19: Special Export 
Chapter 20: Special Export Plus 
Chapter 21: Junior Cross Cards 
Chapter 22: Classic Cross Cards 
Chapter 23: Flick Cross Cards 
Chapter 24: One Half Gone 

Part 6: Cards 
Chapter 25: Spread the Joy 
Chapter 26: Card to Card Case 
Chapter 27: Face to Face Aces 
Chapter 28: Universal Card 
Chapter 29: Insurance Policy 
Chapter 30: Marked Deck 
Chapter 31: Snake Basket 
Chapter 32: Card Wipe 

Part 7: My Best 
Chapter 33: Classic Matrix 
Chapter 34: Stargate 
Chapter 35: Halo 
Chapter 36: Cone-n-Coin 
Chapter 37: Osmosis 
Chapter 38: LA Street Cups