Harry Lorayne's "Best of Friends VOL 3" is now out. Bottom line up front: BUY THIS BOOK!!
Here's some of the contributors: Allan Ackerman, Richard Vollmer, Max Maven, J.K. Hartman, Peter Duffie, Michael Ammar, David Regal, Martin Nash, Joshua Jay, Howie Scharzman, Bob Farmer, Simon Lovell, Aldo Colombini, Doug Edwards, Jeff Altman, Nick Pudar, Sol Stone, Paul Gordon, Kostya Kimlat, Gregory Wilson, Ian Baxter, Bob King, Joe Rindfleisch, Justin Higham, Michael Vincent, Steve Cohen, Tony Noice, Tom Craven, Randy Wakeman, Harry Lorayne…and more!
Harry decided to go with photographs in this volume since it went so well with his Personal Collection (ANOTHER GREAT BOOK). The format is the same as the other two in the series with a brief bio and Harry's teaching of the effect, along with his personal touches. I went immediately to the end of the book to read what Harry had to say, since he tends to tuck gems away there. Funny: He says Don't just read this BOOK!!. I think he knows I peeked. There are card effects (the bulk of the book), a spooky cork trick by Sol Stone and much more.
I honestly can't say enough good about Harry Lorayne. His magic books occupy an entire shelf in my office and his was one of the first magicians' books I purchased as a budding sleight of hand artist (Personal Secrets). I've written Harry on several occasions and he kindly replied to each and every letter. A signed copy of Genie magazine adorns my magic den- with Harry on the cover. In our day where guys in jeans act as Blaine-wannabe's Harry still stands out as a class act and teacher. I think this is because he is a) A classy guy and b) He really cares about the quality of the material he produces, rather than doing a kamikazee book; those who swoop in, dump bad routines, and then leave.
You can buy it from me at my Ebay Store or email me (magicetc@comcast.net) and it is yours for $77.00 plus 7.50 postage (US). International orders email me first for postages.
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