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Pockets Full of Miracles: Secrets from the Repertoire of a Professional Close-Up Magician

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This book not only has great tricks, but killer routines, with all the details. Most magic books have sketchy instructions with lots of bugs and mistakes, but Diamond Jim is a detail-oriented author, and I appreciate that. There is a difference, of course, between great tricks and killer tricks, and this book is a serial killer. I still have several of the tricks contained herein on my to-learn list.

Diamond Jim's book is an incredible book for all magicians. Whether you're just starting out or have been doing it for years, this book gives insight and, step by step, teaches you what you need to know to master the magic. It's a must read!

Having been a professional magician for the past 17 years, I've read many books on magic. In my opionion, "Pockets Full of Miracles" is the best on the subject. It is beautiful, well-written, and has great photographs. It will help the beginner or the advanced magician by giving them clear-cut explanations to some of the many amazing effects in the professional repetoire of Diamond Jim.

If you read only one magic book this year, make it "Pockets Full of Miracles." You, and your audiences, will be glad you did.

This is truly the book for all magicians of any caliber. I have personally read and performed every trick in this book. Diamond Jim has tweeked every description so that it is written for beginners and not belittling to professionals. I would most definately recommend this to every magician to add to their catalogues.

P.F.M.is a wonderfuly written book on the art of Magic.This book has a lot of useful pictures and a glossary.The explaination are clear and vivid,Iwas able to understand it with out having to ask my 11 year old for help.I purchaced two of these books,one for me,and one for my 11 year old step-son.Some of the tricks you will be doing the same day, and others you will need to practice some.We have had lots of fun doing these tricks for our family and friends.

If you are a budding magician or someone who likes and appreciates "real magic", you'll love this book. The author takes great pains to explain how each trick is accomplished and better yet, he explains the entire process. Part of the mystique in performing any trick is the banter and body movements performed by the magician. Mr. Tyler explains how the entire "performance" is executed, not just the trick.

I highly recommend this book as a personal reference book or a great gift that will be enjoyed by all. After you read it, you'll be hoping that there is another version in the works . . . gimme more!

This is an excellent book for anyone who enjoys close-up magic. The instructions are consise, and there is clear photographic instruction. The tricks cover a variety of items: cards, coins, string, mentalism, and more. The tricks range in difficulty from basic to advanced, however all the tricks in the book can be mastered with practice. With the exception of a few items, most of the material required to perform the tricks are things you probably already have. I think the book has something to offer every level of magician. I was very impressed, I think you will be too!

I found this book to be an enjoyable and informative magic book. I am certainly not a magician myself but I thought the book was laid out well and the illustrations were professional and useful. If you are looking for a guide to help you learn in your quest for becoming a better magician or you just want to know a little about one of today's top magicians, then I would certainly recommend this book.