Larry Becker's magnificent opus, "Stunners!," was first published in 1992. In 1993, at the Society of American Magicians annual convention in New Orleans, Larry Becker received the Milbourne Christopher Foundation Literary Award for this outstanding contribution to the art of Mentalism and Magic. The first hard bound edition sold out in 90 days at a retail cost of $235. So did the soft cover edition in 1996 at $100. "Stunners!" has become a collector's item bringing anywhere from $300 to $500 and more on eBay.
Now, after ten years, you can not only enjoy this masterly work, you'll be able to delve into the many variations, improvements and new routines created during the years following the publication of "Stunners!" In addition, this exciting new book also includes detailed instructions and presentations for many of Larry's commercially produced effects.
"Stunners-Plus!" contains every word of the original "Stunners," including the explanation of Larry's death defying "Russian Roulette", plus new material for a total of more than 100 killer mental routines using books, coins, paper currency, cards, pencils, pens, watches, newspapers, boxes, props, no props, and so much more. You'll get some of the most baffling and entertaining mental effects ever created, all bearing the Becker hallmarks of maximum entertainment potential and simplicity of working. These inexplicable mental mysteries are guaranteed to catapult you to a higher plateau as an entertainer. "Stunners-Plus!" is packed with improvements to such routines as Casino Royale, Ultimate Flashback, Serial Killer, Sneak Thief plus many new powerhouse effects created over the decade following "Stunners!" These outstanding professional, stage, cabaret and close-up routines are explained in great detail as only Larry can explain them.
And if that isn't enough to whet your appetite, imagine peering into the inner workings of Larry's many commercial products. The presentational ideas alone would make this one of the greatest educational journeys you've ever taken. Material like the Chameleon Chest; the Versadex, Blockbuster, Incredible and Insight wallets; PsiClops; Casino Light; Zenneristic; UTC Control; Virtuosity; Marker Mentalism and much more!
The original "Stunners!" material is freshly typeset, preserving and updating all the original art and illustrations. "Stunners-Plus!" is a massive 675+ page volume, published in 8-1/2" x 11" format, soft cover, perfect bound and printed on easy reading non-glare paper. "Stunners-Plus!" is a must for mentalists from amateurs to professionals. For magicians who want to make the transition, there's no better place to start.
$169.50
plus pack & post
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