The Royal Road to Card Magic is a highly regarded and comprehensive book on card magic. Written by Jean Hugard and Fredrick Braué, it serves as a guide to learning and mastering various techniques and tricks using a deck of playing cards. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of card magic. The first section, "Fundamentals," covers the basic techniques and principles that form the building blocks of card magic. These include shuffling, false cuts, and various ways to control and manipulate cards invisibly. By mastering these fundamental sleights, readers can develop a solid foundation for more complex tricks.

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My first taste was from 3-years ago [Oct-3rd 2020] - I really loved that one scene in a village.

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The magic island of Ambrym

The magic island of Ambrym

Having decided not to go any further north up the island chain, we set sail for the central island of Ambrym. This island has a lot to offer – 2 active volcano’s glowing the evening sky, the weird and wonderful Rom dance, master wood carver’s and black magic – quite a combo for kiwi’s on tour J

Ambrym owes its name to Captain Cook who anchored off the island in 1774. He received the warmest welcome possible which in these parts is being gifted a large yam – the staple and most revered vegetable of Vanuatu! When handing over the yam, the locals said “hamb rim” which translated means “here is a yam” – Cook recorded that as “Ambrym” and went on drawing charts of the area and the rest is history…..

The small inland village of Fanla is famous for celebrating the Rom dance in mid July and reportedly host a 2 day festival each year. Upon arrival a few days before it was due to start we heard that there was a “rumour” that the festival was cancelled this year. No-one however could say for sure and we knew other yachts who wanted to attend, so we decided to hike up into the hills to Fanla and find out what was going on.

Upon receiving directions of where to go (only took a wrong turn once which unfortunately meant climbing the steepest hill twice) – we were advised to wait at the first clearing in the village and ask someone to take us to the High Chief Bong. We smiled to ourselves and remembered in Pentecost arriving in Homo Bay and being taken to meet Chief Willie (this is all true) – what will the next Chief be called we wonder? Anywhoo – Chief Bong turned out to be a delightful elderly man – very powerful sorcerer they say – spoke no English – and took quite a shine to Carl.

Chief Bong had reconsidered and decided they would do a one day event – in three days time. As we have mentioned before – pigs – and their tusks particularly are extremely valuable in Vanuatu – a sign of great wealth and status – and we had never seen as many tusks on one man as Chief Bong had on the day.

On the day we had 9 boats in the anchorage and an excited bunch of cruisers keen to see what Fanla and Rom dancing was all about. The festivities took place in the “nassouri” a clearing behind the village where only the guests (us) and men of the village were allowed to be. The whole village turned out to watch, but women and children lined the “fence-line” and watched from the side-lines. There are drums throughout all of Vanuatu, but only on Ambrym are these slit drums - known as “Tam Tams” so large, ornately carved and uniquely playing in a vertical position. All other drums lie horizontally. Tam Tams are only played for the Rom dance and you can see them in the background below – it’s the very large coloured vertical “slit drum”.

They put together quite a programme for the day –starting with the village elders performing a “welcome dance”.

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Minal Hajratwala first visited Fiji at age four, when she met her grandmothers for the first time and got a fishbone stuck in her foot. She returned numerous times, interviewing relatives and poring through archives to research her award-winning epic Leaving India: My Family's Journey from Five Villages to Five Continents. Called "incomparable" by Alice Walker and "searingly honest" by the Washington Post, the book won four literary awards in the United States. It opens with the story of her great-grandfather, who first migrated to Fiji in 1908.

For this edition of Moon Fiji, she was delighted to scout out local hotspots, talent, and natural beauty, underwater as well as above ground, as a PADI-certified diver. Having traveled to islands all over the world, from the Philippines to the Seychelles to the Bahamas, Minal finds that despite threats from climate change and globalization, Fiji remains one of the most welcoming and gorgeous places on earth.

A graduate of Stanford University, Minal is the author of a critically acclaimed poetry book, Bountiful Instructions for Enlightenment, and editor of the groundbreaking anthology Out! Stories from the New Queer India. She is the recipient of several writing awards including a professional fellowship at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a Fulbright senior fellowship to India. She is a co-founder of The (Great) Indian Poetry Collective. She lives in California, where she coaches writers, teaches, and lectures widely through her Write Like a Unicorn enterprise.

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By mastering these fundamental sleights, readers can develop a solid foundation for more complex tricks. The second section, "Basic Tricks," features a selection of self-working tricks that can be performed with minimal skill or sleight of hand. These tricks utilize simple principles like the mathematical properties of a deck of cards or the spectator's own choices, making them accessible to beginners.

Despite their simplicity, these tricks can still create powerful effects and amaze audiences. In the third section, "Intermediate Tricks," the book delves into more advanced techniques and sleights. Here, readers will learn about false shuffles and cuts, glimpses, forces, and different ways to control and palm cards. This section also introduces the concept of misdirection and teaches readers how to use it effectively. By mastering these intermediate techniques, readers can elevate their card magic to a higher level and create more baffling effects. The final section, "Expert Card Technique," showcases a series of challenging and advanced tricks that require a higher degree of skill and practice. This section explores sleights like the pass, the double lift, and the color change, which are essential tools for any serious card magician. The tricks in this section are more intricate and require precision, timing, and showmanship to be executed successfully. Overall, The Royal Road to Card Magic is a comprehensive and systematic guide that takes readers on a journey from the basics to mastery. It provides clear instructions, detailed illustrations, and helpful tips to aid in the learning process. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced magician, this book serves as an invaluable resource for honing your card magic skills and expanding your repertoire of tricks. By following the road paved by Hugard and Braué, anyone can become a proficient card magician capable of astonishing and entertaining audiences..

Reviews for "The Global Magic Community: Connecting with Card Magicians from Around the World"

1. Sarah - 2 stars

I was really disappointed with "The Royal Road to Card Magic." The book claims to be a comprehensive guide to learning card tricks, but I found it to be lacking in depth. The explanations were too brief and skimmed over important details, making it difficult for a beginner like me to understand. Additionally, the illustrations were not very clear, and I often found myself struggling to follow along with the instructions. Overall, I think there are better resources available for someone looking to learn card magic.

2. John - 2 stars

I have to say, "The Royal Road to Card Magic" left me unimpressed. While it covers a variety of card tricks, I found the approach to be uninspiring. The tricks themselves were mostly generic and lacked any real wow factor. The explanations were also lacking, and I often found myself having to watch online tutorials to fully understand the techniques. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking to truly master the art of card magic.

3. Emma - 3 stars

"The Royal Road to Card Magic" was a decent introduction to card tricks, but it didn't live up to the hype for me. The explanations were clear enough, but I felt that the pacing was off. The book jumps from basic tricks to more advanced ones too quickly, leaving little time for practice and mastery. Additionally, I was hoping for more original tricks and techniques, but most of the content felt derivative. It's an okay starting point for beginners, but don't expect to become an expert overnight.

4. Michael - 2 stars

I found "The Royal Road to Card Magic" to be a confusing and disjointed read. The organization of the book is not intuitive, with tricks and techniques scattered throughout without a clear progression. The instructions are often unclear and assume prior knowledge, making it difficult for a beginner like me to follow along. I also found the writing style to be dry and uninspiring. Overall, I would not recommend this book to someone looking to learn card tricks.

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