Absolute Magic is a book written by Derren Brown, a renowned magician and illusionist. This book was published in 1992 and serves as a comprehensive guide to the world of magic and illusion. Brown takes the reader on a journey through the various aspects of magic, exploring its history, philosophy, and techniques. In Absolute Magic, Brown emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychology behind illusions. He delves into the concept of misdirection and how it can be used to manipulate the audience's perceptions. Brown argues that magic is not simply about the tricks themselves but rather the experiences they create for the spectators.
"As best as I can remember this, since it was 12 years ago�� Okay, back in the summer of 2002. A WOTC employee that also judged on the Pro Tour and lots of local events had the idea that mini MTG cards would be such an awesome thing. So Judge Anon got with a friend of his that did the typesetting for the MTG sets and asked for his help in making up 2 decks to help pitch the idea at an upcoming meeting. So typesetter Anon made up the sheets for each deck at the corporate office in Renton, WA. There was 2 decks a U/B/R Tog deck with Shadowmage Infiltrator and a R/B/G deck called Angry Dog. He made 4 sheets total, 2 for each deck. So Judge Anon chops up 2 of the sheets and makes the decks and goes and presents the idea. It was well received, but too many other projects were going on at the time, so the idea got shelved. So the cards and the 2 sheets were split up between the judge and the typesetter. The judge kept the angry dog sheet left over and the typesetter got the tog sheet. The tog sheet was also cut up and a lot of the cards the typesetter had was given to his girlfriend at the time. These cards were traded away over time to my understanding. The cards the judge kept, it�s unknown what he did with them if he still has the deck or not. The last uncut sheet left was of an Angry Dog deck. One day judge Anon was talking to a local TO/Judge who he worked with a lot at events about the mini card concept. He wound up giving the uncut Angry Dog sheet to this Anon who said that it was an awesome idea and he would frame it. To my knowledge no other sheets or decks were made. Though it is possible I suppose. As far as the ones that were chopped up for decks I don�t know if anyone has a complete deck, maybe the judge Anon still has his but the other two were scattered out. But that is how the idea came about and those were the first and probably only decks made for the mini cards. Enjoy� Anon"
I also want to add, that this is also probably the case for the Mini Magic cards, as I showed my seller for these and she laughed at the story I provided you from the gentleman who has the last uncut sheet, and said Chel just made them for fun, cause they used to party a lot together in the late 90 s and early 2000 s. The list of the Atog Deck, made of Blue, Black and Red cards included, Flametongue Kavu Planeshift , Psychatog Odyssey , Shadowmage Infiltrator Odyssey among others.
Brown argues that magic is not simply about the tricks themselves but rather the experiences they create for the spectators. One of the key themes of the book is the idea of magic as an art form. Brown posits that magic should not be seen as a mere novelty or a series of secrets that need to be revealed.
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The list of the Atog Deck, made of Blue, Black and Red cards included, Flametongue Kavu (Planeshift), Psychatog (Odyssey), Shadowmage Infiltrator (Odyssey) among others.
Instead, he argues that magic should be appreciated for its aesthetic value and its ability to evoke emotions and provoke thought. Throughout the book, Brown shares his own experiences and insights gained from years of performing magic. He provides practical advice on how to develop one's skills as a magician, including tips on showmanship, audience interaction, and creating a personal style. Absolute Magic has received widespread acclaim within the magic community and is regarded as a seminal work in the field. It has inspired many aspiring magicians and continues to be a source of knowledge and inspiration for those interested in the art of illusion. In conclusion, Absolute Magic by Derren Brown is a book that explores the world of magic from a philosophical and practical perspective. It delves into the psychology behind illusions and emphasizes the importance of magic as an art form. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the intricacies of magic and illusion..
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