![]() Those who know Harry will already be aware that he is an entertainer first and foremost. Honed by experience : What we find inside reflects the results of a lot of fine-tuning and experience. But as he approached the age of 90, Harry realized that the "Take it to the grave" cliche was not part of his thinking. In the foreword he indicates that one of the things that prompted this book was a desire to hold nothing back, something that he had had done in writing previous books. No holding back : There are more than sixty chapters in the book, each devoted to a different trick or utility move. For me that is a personal touch that makes this an even more prized possession among the magic books that I own. There are also some great pictures of newspaper clippings and other vintage advertising material featuring Harry.Īutograph : As always, if you order this directly from Harry himself, upon request he'll gladly include his autograph for you on the front page, along with a short note of well-wishes. It's a delight to see black and white photos of him in his prime together with his wife Renee, or alongside other giants of magic like Dai Vernon. What I especially enjoyed about this volume is that many vintage pictures of Harry and his contemporaries are included. Photos : There are plenty of pictures that accompany the text, with almost at least one or more on every page, to ensure that we can follow specific moves or handling that is described in the text. Each trick ends with some of his "Afterthoughts", where he gives further ideas and tips. ![]() Typically Harry begins by introducing something about the background or main idea of the effect, and then runs you simultaneously through the performance and method. The Table of Contents at the start of the book gives a good overview of what's inside, making it easy to return to your favourite parts, and to navigate what's inside.įormat : To ensure everything is easy to follow, each trick begins at the top of a page. Between Harry's initial "Foreword" and closing "Last Word" are six sections into which the material has been divided, with around 10 items in each. Sections : The layout and formatting has been done very well. There are almost 250 pages altogether, so there's a ton of content between these covers, and no space has been wasted. The pages are bound together with the highest quality of binding, making it a joy to turn through the pages. Printing : This book has been produced by his own company, Harry Lorayne Inc, and everything about it screams quality. Underneath the dust cover is a fine volume with beautiful black hardback covers. It's a lovely hard cover book that comes with a quality dust cover jacket, with a retro poster featuring Harry in his younger years on the front, and many endorsements of his books on the inside. So I was very pleased that the original Jaw Droppers! book has now had a reprint and is now available again, and that's the book that this review is about.Ĭover : The first thing that impresses you with this book is the quality of the book itself. I wasn't quick enough to get a copy, but I was fortunate to get its sequel Jaw Droppers! Two which was published in 2017. Harry Lorayne's first Jaw Droppers! book came out in 2015, and it was a hot commodity with magicians. And in his two Jaw Droppers! books, he's sharing his secrets with others. That's exactly the kind of thing that Harry himself has often achieved in his card magic routines. Closely related words and phrases include shocker, thunderclap, marvel, wonder, and bolt from the blue. " Synonyms include bombshell, stunner, and surprise. He's amazed audiences around the world with his remarkable feats of memory and with his card magic.Īccording to Merriam-Webster, the word jaw dropper means " something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected. But if you know anything about Harry Lorayne and his incredible career, you'll already know that the word "amazing" has often been used to describe him as an entertainer. To be performing and teaching jaw dropping magic at that stage of life is truly amazing. For most of us, it will already be an accomplishment to be alive at the age of 90. I've been associating the word "jaw dropper" with Harry Lorayne ever since I saw the incredible Jaw Droppers lecture that he delivered in 2016 in connection with his 90th birthday. View Member Profile Send Email Find Member's Topics Find Member's Posts Send Instant Message EndersGameĪ superb volume of card magic from the legendary Harry Lorayne
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