Al Schneider on Clairity

[Matthew Field]

The best thing I've read in a long time is Al Schneider's "Schneider Technique" column in the February Genii devoted to "Clarity." I consider it must reading for every serious magician.

Also -- check out the mini flip book on the upper left hand pages of the Burgoon article. It'll have you wiping your, er, eyes.

Matt Field

[Guest]

Perhaps you would enjoy Schneider's complete 'book' that's posted online at

http://www.worldmagiccenter.com/Theory/ ... Magic.html

It kept me up late several nights in a row! --Asrah

[Guest]

Al is a true gift. I love watching him work, and his clear vision and simple, to the point writing style is refreshing. I always learn or re-learn something important reading his thoughts on magic and performance. He has been very generous in sharing with the fraternity as well.

Thanks, Al.

[Frank Tougas]

Al is indeed generous. His web sit as noted above not only has a lot of great magic to see but an entire "book" on the art of misdirection.

This can get any magician wanting to improve to think. A great piece of work. I always look forwaed to articles about theory - tricks are okay but they can become a bit boring.

Something that has been added in just the past few days is a coin trick. Not just a demo but complete instructions - what's up with that?

[Richard Kaufman]

Frank is referring to Al's new trick "Supernova," which is a real killer.
Watch the demonstration, but do NOT read the explanation for a few days!

[Jonathan Townsend]

Originally posted by Richard Kaufman:
Frank is referring to Al's new trick "Supernova," ...!

I watched the thing three times before deciding to investigate the method. Afterwards I had to watch it again to confirm the things I had seen though not noticed. A good lesson. Thanks Al!

[Jeff Eline]

Intersting article. I like the final line, "Good magicians won't rush an effect. They will understand the needs of their audience and give them what they really want."