The Pages Are Blank by Michael Feldman - Book
A remarkable hardcover book bursting with real-world card magic that
challenges everything you've ever been told about performing magic.
Michael
Feldman has spent his entire career pushing back against the notion
that magicians should hide their skills. His performances break the
fourth wall and invite audiences into a world where he openly tells them
he's using trickery to deceive and entertain them. He doesn't ask them
to believe that magic is real, but rather find proof that it's not. The
result is a genuine feeling of astonishment for every audience,
including Penn & Teller during his appearance on Fool Us.
Across the 186 pages of The Pages Are Blank,
Michael shares 19 of his most cherished creations. These devious
effects don't follow the traditional structure and often rely on
off-beat and creative methods to leave your audiences questioning
reality.
This book is broken into two main parts. The first of
which features Michael's go-to effects. These are the routines he
performs regularly in both his professional and casual work. There are
innovative routines like "False Dichotomy" where two people seemingly
experience the same card trick differently before both realities are
proven to be true, as well as fun and quirky takes on classics like Card
Under Glass and Triumph.
Along the way, you'll also be treated
to a variety of original techniques and moves like a powerful two-card
peek and a clever palming technique. Undoubtedly though, the standout
for most magicians will be Michael's deck switch. As you can see in the
trailer, this might be one of the most deceptive deck switches ever
created.
You'll then dive into the second part of the book where
Michael shares his work on using duplicate signed cards. After
dedicating 25 years to exploring this idea, he has developed some truly
remarkable creations. There's an unbelievably fair Anniversary Waltz
where you can see both faces, a signed card color change, an impossible
tranpso that happens under their finger and so much more.
There's no filler in The Pages Are Blank.
Every page of this beautiful hardcover book is dedicated to teaching
you a true worker that Michael has perfected in front of real people.
There's something for all skill levels and nothing that is out of the
reach of anyone willing to put a bit of practice.
With the release of The Pages Are Blank,
Vanishing Inc. further cements its position as the leading producer of
premium magic books. This stunning hardback book is perfectly laid out
with detailed explanations and photographs. Each effect is also
complemented by choreography and a helpful snippet summarizing key
points you can easily reference as needed.
This neo-classic
magic book is a must-read for any card magician. It is a book you find
yourself returning to often. Grab a copy of The Pages Are Blank by Michael Feldman now!