Bringing simplicity to a complex world: The key strategies of magic revealed. “Reading this book will make you revise all the magic you do. I know of no other book in magic that is better food for thought.” (Rafael Benatar)“This book is brilliant!” (Michael Frohnmeyer)“The content and format of this book are unique. Roberto is a brilliant thinker, whose opinions will shape magic for years to come.” (Bob Farmer)There is far more to a trick than its mechanics and presentation.In this book, best-selling author Roberto Giobbi discusses the essential ingredients of artistic magic, the hallmark of all successful magicians. Never before have these closely guarded secrets been identified, named or explained in such a detailed yet succinct manner, all in a single volume. The concepts are illustrated with a first-rate trick, technique or presentation from Roberto’s working repertoire, written in a clear, engaging style.Studying this book will change the way you view and practice magic.SHARING SECRETSThe 52 Most Important and Practical Strategies in Magic Hardback with full-color cover 160 pages printed and bound to the highest standards, with sown pages, round back and headband printed on acid-free, matt paper for easy reading includes an elegant and practical book-band ca. 100 photos and drawings 15 first-rate tricks 53 polyvalent concepts over 60 techniques and subtleties Here are some of the topics covered:Strategies Active and Passive Techniques Actus Interruptus Artistic Magic Butterfly Effect Emotions in Magic Intelligent Movements Invisibility Look-Ma-no-hands Magic Atmosphere Memory Editing Morphology in Magic Presentation and Plot Space-Information-Continuum Waiter’s Theory Performance Pieces Coins Through Table in Glass The Marvelous Book Test CardSpeak Visible & Invisible World Seeing is Believing Daley’s Great Card Discovery Dice & Aces Ectoplasmic Aces Novel Card to Wallet Oil & Water…and More Water The Trick That Can Be Explained Triple Prediction