Godzilla Takes the Magic Card Game to New Heights: Prepare for Epic Fights

Godzilla magic cards are a unique and exciting addition to the world of trading card games. These cards feature various iconic monsters from the Godzilla franchise, such as Godzilla himself, Mechagodzilla, Mothra, and King Ghidorah. What sets these cards apart is their fusion with the popular trading card game, Magic: The Gathering. Each Godzilla magic card is a crossover between the Godzilla universe and the Magic universe, resulting in a thrilling combination of fantasy and kaiju battles. These cards contain powerful abilities that can impact the game in significant ways. They possess a double-sided structure, with one side showcasing the iconic Godzilla monster and the other side featuring a traditional Magic: The Gathering card.

The later chapters in the book are the most valuable for a beginner, or any magician. Chapter 15: Ten Basics of Good Magic. Chapter 16: Ten Classic Moments in Magic History. Chapter 17: Ten Dead Magicians Worth Knowing. Chapter 18: Ten Things to Say When Things Go Wrong. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Get More into Magic. At the very end are useful appendixes. Appendix A, for example, lists some good Magic Stores, Publishers, Societies, and Magazines. Apendix B offers a glossary of magic words, letting you in on the lingo.

There are easy tricks, body tricks, geek tricks, clothing tricks, office supply tricks, money tricks, restaurant tricks, matches tricks, pick a card tricks, party tricks, rope tricks, etc. OK, you can call me Percy Pedant, but I do have an instinctive dislike of the for Dummies concept due to its failure to differentitiate between stupidity and ignorance.

They possess a double-sided structure, with one side showcasing the iconic Godzilla monster and the other side featuring a traditional Magic: The Gathering card. This allows players to use these cards either as Godzilla-themed creatures or as regular cards within their decks. The artwork on Godzilla magic cards is truly outstanding.

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Magic for Dummies book by David Pogue, boasts “over 90 easy-to-perform tricks using everyday items like money, silverware and playing cards!” and “Includes favourite tricks from 35 top professionals magicians” Also Lance Burton is quoted on the front saying “A book that all magicians of any age and level of experience will cherish and refer to for years to come”

I got this as a Christmas present, The RRP is £18.99 but you can get it for £9.49 here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Dummies-s . 842&sr=1-1

Difficulty: 1-2
(1=Easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)

This is a book aimed at beginners so most of the effects in here are pretty easy.

The author is joined by a collective of magicians including Jeff McBride, Johnny Thompson and Lance Burton amongst others. For the purpose of this book they are known as the advisory pantheon and contribute tricks. There’s an introduction on each at the start and their tricks are credited in the trickography at the back
Also included sprinkled throughout the book are advice and anecdotes on the fundamentals of magic as well as icons informing you of needing to do prep work, misdirection, acting etc next to each trick point to enhance the effect.
The book is 369 pages long, 18 chapters in all but the last 4 are to do with advice and history and magic events in history.
My favourite chapters in this book are the ones on cards and building your own card trick which contains both forces and reveals and the chapter on mentalism.
I particularly enjoyed the torn and restored toilet paper effect in chapter 14, “Don’t show me the money” in chapter 3 where the magician puts down three $1 dollar bills and one $20 dollar bill on the table and turn his back and the spectator switches the bills and then the magician tells them to keep taking bills off the table until there’s only one left which is the $20) I thought that was fun, same with “give me a ring something – and a string” where the magician hooks a ring on a looped string and with a couple of twists he manages to pull the ring off the string even with both ends wrapped around the spectators thumbs. I decided to skip a lot of this book because I didn’t like the tricks because I didn’t think they were real magic but I’ve gone into more detail about that below.

I would recommend it for beginners only who want to get something easy to get started with as not to put them off magic but unfortunately this book did because a lot of the stuff included are more gags than magic or tricks that are really easy to figure out or are impractical but there are a few chapters which I did enjoy and a few more tricks from other chapters I enjoyed as well but I didn’t think these justified the price of the book, I probably wouldn’t have bought this book if I hadn’t got it as a present, however it did give me plenty of ideas and taught me the basics of magic.
3/10

"Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken"
"Self improvement is masturbation of self destruction"

by Replicant » Nov 11th, '07, 20:35

I agree with your summary of the book. I got this when I was first starting out in magic and thought it was ok; like you say, there are a few gags and jokes in the book which I don't really care for. Definitely not worth the RRP of £19-odd, in my opinion, but typically for a Dummies book, it is quite an enjoyable and humorous read.

Check my review index for an existing review on this book. http://www.talkmagic.co.uk/ftopic1759.php

by memorire » Nov 2nd, '08, 08:23

I disagree with the review. This book does have some very strong effects in it. Perhaps they are even too good for the general public.

In my opinion its a very good introduction for a beginner and thats how it should be rated. for a beginner i would rate it 9/10 (the amateur magicians handbook having 10/10)

@reviewer. if it taught you the basics of magic then it has fulfilled its purpose. why such a low rating?

by Alraune » Nov 2nd, '08, 10:38

Most reviews of the book are positiv. I personally agree with the negative one here.
I got this book to start with magic and I didn't. Years later I made a second try with the Royal Road and Wilsons Complete Course and those beginners book are simply on another level than the Dummy-book. It includes some nice gags but nothing you can really use in a performance (and thats what IMHO is the reason for learning magic).

by Misanthropy » Nov 4th, '08, 16:40

I gave it a low score because as you said there are much better beginner books out there and it did put me off a little because some of the things in it were really dumb but maybe I was a little harsh and should have given it 5/10

"Sticking feathers up your butt does not make you a chicken"
"Self improvement is masturbation of self destruction"

by drewj » Feb 4th, '09, 23:07

I got this for my daughter when she was about twelve and expressed a (passing) interest.

OK, you can call me Percy Pedant, but I do have an instinctive dislike of the 'for Dummies' concept due to its failure to differentitiate between stupidity and ignorance. However, I was pleasantly suprised by this. There are some strong effects here, and quite a lot of the sort of filler material of gag/fun stuff things that you might used between tricks. The writing style is quite relaxed, without overdoing the folksy feel that could be a problem.

All in all, about a 7 out of 10.

Incidentally, my daughter decided that her future lay in the audience side of things. Unusually, she really preferred not to know how things were done.

I would recommend it for beginners only who want to get something easy to get started with as not to put them off magic but unfortunately this book did because a lot of the stuff included are more gags than magic or tricks that are really easy to figure out or are impractical but there are a few chapters which I did enjoy and a few more tricks from other chapters I enjoyed as well but I didn’t think these justified the price of the book, I probably wouldn’t have bought this book if I hadn’t got it as a present, however it did give me plenty of ideas and taught me the basics of magic.
3/10

The talented artists have captured the essence of each monster and brought them to life on these cards. The attention to detail and the vibrant colors make these cards a visual delight for fans of both Godzilla and Magic: The Gathering. Godzilla magic cards have been met with great enthusiasm from both longtime Magic players and fans of the Godzilla franchise. The combination of these two beloved universes creates a unique and exciting gameplay experience. Players can choose to build a deck solely focused on Godzilla monsters or include these cards in existing decks to enhance their strategies. In addition to the aesthetic appeal and gameplay value, Godzilla magic cards also hold significant collectible value. As crossover items, these cards are sure to become sought-after additions to any trading card game collection. Their limited availability and unique designs make them highly desirable for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Overall, Godzilla magic cards offer an exciting fusion of two iconic universes. With their stunning artwork, powerful abilities, and collectible appeal, these cards provide a thrilling and immersive experience for both Magic: The Gathering players and Godzilla fans..

Reviews for "Dominate the Game with Godzilla Magic Cards: Unleash Chaos on Your Opponents"

1. Jane - 2/5 - I was really excited to try out the "Godzilla magic cards" as a fan of both the franchise and card games. However, I was left disappointed. The artwork on the cards was beautiful, but the gameplay itself just felt lackluster. The mechanics were confusing and poorly explained, making it difficult for me to fully enjoy the experience. Additionally, the balance of the game felt off, with certain cards being incredibly overpowered. Overall, I found "Godzilla magic cards" to be a missed opportunity and not something I would recommend to others.

2. Mark - 1/5 - I have played many card games before, but "Godzilla magic cards" was a huge letdown. The concept of combining Godzilla with a Magic-style card game seemed interesting, but the execution fell flat. The rules were convoluted, making it difficult to understand how to play properly. The cards themselves felt unbalanced, with some being extremely powerful while others were practically useless. Furthermore, the art on the cards, while visually appealing, didn't match the theme of Godzilla well enough. Overall, I found the game to be frustrating and not enjoyable at all.

3. Sarah - 2/5 - As a fan of the Godzilla franchise, I was excited to try out "Godzilla magic cards". However, I found the gameplay to be underwhelming. The mechanics and rules were confusing, and the game didn't provide enough guidance for new players. The artwork on the cards was stunning, but that was the only positive aspect I could find. The lack of balance in the cards made the game feel unfair, and it quickly became frustrating to play. I wanted to like "Godzilla magic cards", but unfortunately, it just didn't live up to my expectations.

4. Alex - 1/5 - I found "Godzilla magic cards" to be a poorly designed game. The rules were overly complex and difficult to grasp, even for someone experienced in card games. The mechanics felt clunky and poorly balanced, leaving me feeling frustrated and confused. The theme of Godzilla was interesting, but it felt more like a marketing gimmick rather than an integral part of the game. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with "Godzilla magic cards" and would not recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and engaging card game.

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