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Automata is a collection of effects based on self working magic. WAIT - I know what you're thinking... Counting and math, OH NO!!!
No Indeed!!! Yes, the principles behind most of these are based on tried and true mathematical principles which, in their original form, are not particularly performable, but take a look at what R. Shane has done with them!
The subtitle of this book is Self-Working Miracles With A Sense of Humanity! That says it all. Here are simple methodologies enshrouded in awesome presentations that make the "tricks" into magic theater that entertains, amazes and inspires. R. Shane begins each effect with a treatise on the original method and effect and then explores variations on the theme. R. Shane is also a master at finding a hole and plugging it up. He finds the "flaw" in a method that prevents it from being a masterpiece, and finds a way to seal that hole so the mystery won't escape.
In this book, you will find complete performable routines and literally DOZENS of variations on each one. This is NOT ONLY a book of effects ready to perform, but an exploration in creativity and adaptation.
Automata takes the effort out of the method and allows you to focus everything on presentation!
Pages 140
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Pentalogy
by R. Shane
When Magic Becomes Theatre...
Pentalogy is almost 500 PAGES long with ZERO FLUFF!
Pentalogy is a collection of FIVE smaller books that R. Shane wrote and released over the course of five LONG years!
Pentalogy is a powerful set of routines of easy to do, NON-finger flinging close-up magic that is more accurately called Close Up THEATRE!
Pentalogy is filled with themes, stories, effects and ideas that provoke emotion and involvement. From the romantic to the frightening, from the bizarre to the beautiful. R. Shane has poured his heart and soul into this collection of real pieces of magic that he has tested and performed.
Pentalogy is real, useable magic that has been used in front of real audiences!
Here is an excerpt from the book's Introduction:
We can count. ONE. TWO. THREE. FOUR. FIVE. There are exactly five books, approximately five hundred pages, and nearly a hundred effects...
... Shane is a working magician. His presentations are not in the tradition of those tending to be seated in a nineteenth century library mixing tricks with brandy snifters and literary devices. He tries out his words on people in a variety of circumstances and prunes, prunes and prunes. The plots are not just potent, but also clear and to the point. Because the circumstances of a working professional do not encourage a lengthy dissertation or rambling story unaccompanied by visible enticements, the performances engage the audience right from the beginning. And let me add, contrary to some of us in this mode of magic, Shane neither pontificates nor preaches. He is having a whale of a good time and desires that the audience will too. Pick out any script and you will realize that his spirit is infectious.
The tricks? They are for close up and stand up performance. And Shane is well acquainted with both classic and contemporary methods and effects. The props are varied, to say the least. Sure, he employs playing cards and coins, but also a great many other uniquely and especially constructed vehicles. He relives upon different approaches to method, using what fits the demands of the effect, sleight of hand, gimmicks and/or subtlety. The tricks reveal a strong search for practicality. And they have been performed. Over and Over. Shane's discussions of his experiences and revision are extensive and stimulating. ...
- Robert E. Neale
"This book is for you... I simply cannot give Shane's work anything but my highest recommendation."
- Larry White
"Cleverly written, solid thinking, skillful wit and charm... [This] is a masterful production... this is destined to become a classic."
- Ed Solomon
"The content is a distillation of some of the finest work I have run across in my 50 years in and out of magic."
- Gregory Chmara
"If you are a bizarrist, get this book as soon as you can. If you think you're a bizarrist, get this book now! If you think bizarrists are creepy guys who walk around all day in black cloaks with long pointy beards and pentagram jewelry, I think you'll enjoy seeing the field in a new light, and might even find yourself drawn to it."
- Andy Leviss
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Slasher
by R. Shane
This Packet trick KILLS!!!
Imagine weaving a tale of close-up horror and suspense, as well as getting to spoof those Hollywood horror movies at the same time.
Slasher has been the most requested effect from R. Shane's book, Pentalogy- and now we are proud to release it.
Effect
Four photos of cheerleaders are shown, along with twelve blank cards. The four cheerleaders are placed on the table in a row and each picture is covered with three blank cards.
The performer, playing the part of the horror movie "Slasher", attempts to "kill" one of the cheerleaders, but the cheerleader is found to have left the pile, escaping the "slasher's" evil and gory plan; she's found to have joined another cheerleader in another pile. This continues, with the poor "slasher" failing miserably at his goal.
Finally, the "slasher" viciously and violently attacks the last pile of cards; turning that pile over, all four cheerleaders are found horribly disfigured and dismembered. The performer though explains that he really isn't a "maniac slasher", and no matter what the spectators saw, it was "only a movie". The dismembered cheerleaders are shown to be completely intact, restored to their normal state of anatomical correctness.
Yes, a commercial packet trick which has been performed by Shane MANY times in table hopping settings.
Easy to reset, and at the end the ladies can be easily magically restored to their former "beauty."
The instructions are very thorough including complete script and story-line ideas. Full performance rights and a set of the cards.
Note- for those who have the book Pentalogy- the handling has been altered a bit from the original to be cleaner and work with fewer cards.
Also included are refresher notes on the simple sleight that is required. Something commercial, comical, topical, and maybe just a tiny bit disturbing!
Click on the following thumbnail image to get a full-size printable flyer for Slasher!
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Tractare
by R. Shane
Sequel to 'Automata', from the author of 'Pentalogy'!
In 'Pentalogy' we learned about Shane in an ENOURMOUS body of work that focused on simple methods wrapped in AMAZING dynamic sometimes bizarre, fun or disturbing presentations. Each of these had been audience tested again and again and all had Shane's unmistakable mark of creativity among them.
In 'Automata,' Shane presented a series of his creative ideas, based on self working mathematic principles, given a mask of humanity through awesome presentations and stories!
Here, In Tractare (A Latin word that means "To Handle") we continue that exploration. Second of a three part series that started with 'Automata,' Tractare features magic that is easy to do, based on a subtlety or simple move, but nothing that really requires slights or finger flinging. Here you are able to beguile your audiences while making them smile, laugh, engage and become PART of your show!
Contents Include:
Eyes, Ears, Nose, and... Irresistible Force Gypsy Remains Possibility Zilch Through With Things Something and Something Priceless Mystery Dishware Runs Amok Table Rasa...Yes and No The Little Things In Life Making Janus Jealous String and Things Non-Stop Flight
Pages 154 - Softbound
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