{"id":17703,"date":"2022-02-10T09:46:43","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T02:46:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magicstore102.one\/product\/martin-gardner-impromptu-aka-encyclopedia-of-impromptu-magic\/"},"modified":"2024-01-07T15:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T08:06:19","slug":"martin-gardner-impromptu-aka-encyclopedia-of-impromptu-magic","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/magicstore102.one\/?product=martin-gardner-impromptu-aka-encyclopedia-of-impromptu-magic","title":{"rendered":"Martin Gardner \u2013 Impromptu AKA Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic ( Instant Download )"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Description<\/h2>\n
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The greatest collection of small magic ever assembled by legendary thinker and writer Martin Gardner, with thousands of effects, stunts, gags, gimmicks, and more.<\/p>\n

864 pages<\/p>\n

40-page color section<\/p>\n

Completely new layout<\/p>\n

More than 1700 effects and stunts<\/p>\n

1200 extra items compiled by Gardner<\/p>\n

Over 2600 illustrations, including 900 explanatory drawings<\/p>\n

Gardner\u2019s notes and annotations<\/p>\n

40 Gardner letters<\/p>\n

Early Gardner magic booklets<\/p>\n

Hundreds of vintage illustrations<\/p>\n

Interviews with Martin Gardner<\/p>\n

Essay on the history of impromptu magic<\/p>\n

Spellbinding cover by the legendary STERANKO<\/p>\n

New introduction by Gardner<\/p>\n

Essays by Teller, John Fisher, and Mark Setteducati<\/p>\n

Categorized and indexed for easy access<\/p>\n

Printed on luxurious matte-finish acid-free paper<\/p>\n

Hardbound and Smyth-sewn<\/p>\n

\u201cThe articles make a fascinating overture\u2026 An improvement on Gardner\u2019s original layout\u2026 A goldmine\u2026 This is a book of ideas, ideas that will inspire\u2026Profusely illustrated\u2026 A monster of a book you will turn to repeatedly in the years to come.\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0David Britland, Genii<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cAs with all Miracle Factory publications, Impromptu is a beautiful book, with cover artwork by Steranko and a beautiful layout.\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Will Houstoun, The Magic Circular<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cA beautiful monument to the life and magic of Martin Gardner and impromptu magic in general. To me, this is a no-brainer purchase. Highly recommended.\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Magic Magazine<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cWow! Great!\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Harry Lorayne<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cMartin Gardner\u2019s Impromptu is one of the most beautiful books I have ever encountered.\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Don Albers<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cAbsolutely gorgeous. Beautifully designed and full of detail.\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Gary Antonick, New York Times<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThere will never be a greater book in magic.\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0John Fisher<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cA really beautiful edition of a book that deserves to be called a classic. So many ideas to challenge and inspire us!\u201d
\n\u2013\u00a0Eugene Burger<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cMartin Gardner was one of magic\u2019s greatest prospectors, and this massive book is filled with treasure. Some of that is buried deep. But even if you opt for a cursory excavation, you\u2019ll come up with a wealth of ideas \u2013 literally more than you can imagine.\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Max Maven<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThe most amazing book of magic ever. The attention to detail on both the book and the packaging are simply the best. I hope you are busy working on another masterpiece.\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Dexter Cleveland<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cI haven\u2019t been able to put it down since I received it. I can\u2019t tell you how many bits of business I\u2019ll be getting out of this book. What a fabulous reference. Thanks, Todd!\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Mike Thornton<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cA mind-blowing volume that exceeded my high expectations!\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Michael Mode<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cThe improved Gardner book is phenomenal, filled with gems that will fool your audiences as well as magicians. I\u2019ll be referencing it often for new ideas and material!\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Jade<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cA huge achievement! Like all Miracle Factory releases, the design and presentation is excellent. I look forward to many quality hours reading and learning from this important work.\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0David Linsell<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cA lifetime of work that will take a lifetime to get through and another lifetime to perform! Amazing!\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Doug Scheer<\/b><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a deep dive down the rabbit hole into the magic worlds Gardner composed. This is a fascinating work one can explore for years.\u201d<\/i>
\n\u2013\u00a0Arthur Otney<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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