Download or read book Corporate Illusions Made Easy written by J. C. Sum and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the best-selling, "Urban Illusions" and "Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows" comes another specialty illusion book written specifically for the working Corporate Magician - "Corporate Illusions Made Easy"! J C Sum, one of Asia's top professional illusionists and illusion designers, shares ten original illusions that have been custom-designed for product launches, media events, tradeshows, conferences and road shows across Asia Pacific & Europe over the last 20 years. From making corporate executives appear, producing new products, launching corporate logos and staging motivational stunts, the illusions in the book are simple to build, effective in design and practical to stage in non-traditional performance environments. All illusions are professional level effects and take into account realistic budgets, size, logistics, venue and staging constraints typical of corporate events. Best of all, no prior illusion knowledge is necessary to understand, build and execute the illusions. New illusionists will be introduced to known as well as original illusion methods and ideas that they can execute with confidence. Experienced illusionists will find original practical solutions for common requests from corporate clients that they can use immediately. In the first illusion book of its kind, it also includes an extensive discussion on presenting illusions for corporate events, the role of the "Corporate Illusionist," how to go about building the illusions in the book as well as incorporating corporate messaging into the illusions. If you book a launch, conference, awards dinner or tradeshow with just one idea from this book, you will recoup your investment in the book many times over with a single engagement. Contents include: Examining Illusions for Corporate Events - The Role of the Corporate Magician/ Illusionist Different Types of Corporate Events & Venues How to Build the Illusions in this Book The Arrival: A Self-Contained Surrounded VIP Appearance Showcase: An Elegant Production of a Product in a Clear Display Case Rising Identity: A Unique Way to Introduce a new Corporate Identity or Logo Corporate Restraint: A Motivational Escape Illusion Performed by a CEO Global Crossing: The Teleportation of a CEO Executive Travel: A Magical Transformation of Corporate Executives The Sword Box: Metaphor Incorporating Corporate Messaging with an Illusion Jeweled Revelation: A Big Effect for a Small Item Production The Conference: The Appearance of a Committee of People on Stage A Big Reveal: The Magical Production of a Large Inanimate Product "Corporate Illusions Made Easy" features detailed illusion construction plans, full illusion presentations and corporate messaging & customization.
Download or read book Costumes Accessories Props and Stage Illusions Made Easy written by Barb Rogers and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transform common people into superheroes, movie stars, witches -- whatever illusion you want to create. Creative costuming is all in the details. One garment can take on many totally different looks depending on how you accessorise it. Over the years, the author has learned all the tricks about how anyone can turn leftover clothing into fabulous costumes. This book's numerous drawings explain in detail the costuming process of 'turning straw into gold'. It shows you how to design illusions that you never thought possible. Yes, you can easily do all this -- and at a minimum expense! This is another Barb Rogers must have book for your library of costume ideas.
Download or read book How to Be an Illusionist written by J. C. Sum and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-02 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you always wondered how to be an illusionist? Do you wish to perform on a large stage for thousands of people? Maybe you are a working magician specializing in close up or stage magic and are looking to put together a bigger show for a special event? "How to be an Illusionist" is a first-of-its kind introductory reference guide on performing a modern illusion show in today's entertainment & pop culture market. In this comprehensive guide, you will learn step by step how to put an illusion show together, regardless of whether you perform illusions for fun, as a hobby, part-time or professionally. You will receive a goldmine of information that will empower you with practical knowledge to take on the world of grand illusions; including a primer on over 100 well-known illusions performed today with credits. The reference guide consists of 10 modules of information that is worth thousands of dollars' to the performing illusionist and has taken years of experience to learn and develop. It features over 80 full-colour photographs of a dozen international illusionists in performance including David DaVinci (USA), David & Abi Haines (USA), Kyle Knight & Mistie (USA), Miguel Gavilan (Spain), Hector Ruiz (Spain), Remy Savary (France), Adeline Ng (Singapore), Daniel Ka (Spain), Sam Powers (Australia), Jason Bishop (USA), Jay Mattioli (USA) and Sean Alexander (U.K.)."
Download or read book Masters of Deception written by Al Seckel and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rings of seahorses seem to rotate and butterflies seems to transform into warriors right on the page. Astonishing creations of visual trickery by masters of the art, such as Escher, Dali, and Archimbolo make this breathtaking collection the definitive book of optical illusions. Includes an illuminating Foreword by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hofstadter.
Download or read book Ultimate Illusion Collection written by J. C. Sum and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From making a motorcycle appear while surrounded by an audience, to making a car materialize within an empty enclosure to walking through a giant industrial fan, this is the ultimate collection of professional illusions for the modern illusionist! J C Sum is a professional illusionist and widely regarded as one of the most prolific modern illusion designers in the world today. The "Ultimate Illusion Collection: Trinity Edition" is the 3rd edition of J C's illusion omnibus; 100% reformatted, expanded and updated into a single massive tome. The Trinity Edition contains the latest versions of J C's entire collection of illusions detailed in his professional illusion book trilogy, "Illusionary Departures," "Equilateral" and "Urban illusions," including new images as well as brand new illusion designs. In addition, all the stage acts & illusions detailed in his book "Illusionism" are included in this collection. These are specialty illusions designed with mentalism plots. As a bonus, the secret method of J C's first mega illusion, "The Impossible Teleportation," where he teleported 50 stories in 5 seconds in front of more than 9000 people, is outlined at the end of the book, along with a discussion on creating a mega stunt. The illusions have been sorted and divided into nine categories, classified according to illusion effect & genre, to make referencing easy. This will allow the reader to cross-reference methods, ideas and presentations between similar illusions easily. All illusion designs are detailed with full building plans, detailed fabrication instructions, material lists, performance and presentation notes. Almost 70 illusions are explained including: ILLUSION SYSTEMS & UTILITIES: Deceptive Base Work, Black Art Case Table, Black Art Table Slide, Fourth Dimensional Exit, Motion Delayed Vanish/ Appearance, Modern Flight Case Table and Light Pillars. APPEARANCES & VANISHES: Crystal Striptease, Light & Space, Light & Space II, Benchmark, Dekolta's Dilemma, Singular, Ultimate Victory Cartons, Graffiti Girl, Reinvent The Doll House, Back Door Appearance, Branded, VIP Trunk, Ghost Cabinet, 12-Girl Cabinet and Revollusion. PENETRATIONS: Visual Displacement, 6 Inches, Steel Displacement, A Walk Through The Winery, Slicing Through and Wind Passage. METAMORPHOSIS & ESCAPES: Reinvent The Sub-Trunk, ATA Sub Trunk, Crystal Metamorphosis, Chain Reaction and Fortress. BOX JUMPERS: Reinvent The Zig Zag Girl, Multi-Vide, Seven By Half V2.0, Wall 2 Wall and Squeezed & Skewered. MENTALISM ILLUSIONS: First Impressions, Unseen Forces, Shatter, Paycheck, Wedlock, Psychometric Touch, Jumbo Visible Deck, Fashion Statement and New-Age Spirit Cabinet STAGE ROUTINES: Creation Of Life, The Time Machine and Sweepstakes. COMEDY ILLUSIONS: The Vanishing 'Tiger' and Hiding In Plain Sight VEHICLE PRODUCTIONS: Ultimate Full Throttle, Bluff Appearance and Phantom Car Appearance. CREATING THE MEGA STUNT: The Impossible Teleportation (Teleporting 50 Stories In 5 Seconds) Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Download or read book Illusions written by Madeline J. Reynolds and published by Entangled: Teen. This book was released on 2018-11-06 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dear Thomas, I know you're angry. It's true, I was sent to expose your mentor as a fraud illusionist, and instead I have put your secret in jeopardy. I fear I have even put your life in jeopardy. For that I can only beg your forgiveness. I've fallen for you. You know I have. And I never wanted to create a rift between us, but if it means protecting you from those who wish you dead—I'll do it. I'll do anything to keep you safe, whatever the sacrifice. Please forgive me for all I've done and what I'm about to do next. I promise, it's one magic trick no one will ever see coming. Love, Saverio
Download or read book The Illusions of Entrepreneurship written by Scott A. Shane and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2008-10-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are far more entrepreneurs than most people realize. But the failure rate of new businesses is disappointingly high, and the economic impact of most of them disappointingly low, suggesting that enthusiastic would-be entrepreneurs and their investors all too often operate under a false set of assumptions. This book shows that the reality of entrepreneurship is decidedly different from the myths that have come to surround it. Scott Shane, a leading expert in entrepreneurial activity in the United States and other countries, draws on the data from extensive research to provide accurate, useful information about who becomes an entrepreneur and why, how businesses are started, which factors lead to success, and which predict a likely failure. The Illusions of Entrepreneurship is an essential resource for everyone who has dreamed of starting a new business, for investors in start-ups, for policy makers attempting to facilitate the formation and survival of new businesses, and for researchers interested in the economic impact of entrepreneurial activity. Scott Shane offers research-based answers to these questions and many others: · Why do people start businesses? · What industries are popular for start-ups? · How many jobs do new businesses create? · How do entrepreneurs finance their start-ups? · What makes some locations and some countries more entrepreneurial than others? · What are the characteristics of the typical entrepreneur? · How well does the typical start-up perform? · What strategies contribute to the survival and profitability of new businesses over time?
Download or read book Urban Illusions written by J. C. Sum and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It is rare that illusionists will share the wealth of knowledge and insight that J C does in this book. For those who wish to use illusions in their work this book is simply invaluable. "Urban Illusions" is a much-needed collection of modern illusions for today's audiences and J C provides an essential new voice in the area of illusion design." - Franz Harary "Urban Illusions" is a stunning collection of professional illusion designs from one of the most prolific illusion designers in the world! Besides being one of Asia's most successful illusionists, J C Sum represents a new generation of illusion thinkers. The book explains 10 cutting edge illusions that are modern in design, building methods and materials. There are no conceptual illusions, ideas or notions detailed in the book; only practical and prototyped illusions that can be built. J C Sum performs many of the illusions in his live shows and on TV across the world. As "Asia's Most Famous Illusionist" (The Straits Times), J C is known for his cutting edge style and modern urban illusions. This book details the methods and detailed building plans for some of his most well known illusions such as "Crystal Metamorphosis" and "Revollusion."
Download or read book The Illusion of Conscious Will written by Daniel M. Wegner and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2003-08-11 with total page 725 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novel contribution to the age-old debate about free will versus determinism. Do we consciously cause our actions, or do they happen to us? Philosophers, psychologists, neuroscientists, theologians, and lawyers have long debated the existence of free will versus determinism. In this book Daniel Wegner offers a novel understanding of the issue. Like actions, he argues, the feeling of conscious will is created by the mind and brain. Yet if psychological and neural mechanisms are responsible for all human behavior, how could we have conscious will? The feeling of conscious will, Wegner shows, helps us to appreciate and remember our authorship of the things our minds and bodies do. Yes, we feel that we consciously will our actions, Wegner says, but at the same time, our actions happen to us. Although conscious will is an illusion, it serves as a guide to understanding ourselves and to developing a sense of responsibility and morality. Approaching conscious will as a topic of psychological study, Wegner examines the issue from a variety of angles. He looks at illusions of the will—those cases where people feel that they are willing an act that they are not doing or, conversely, are not willing an act that they in fact are doing. He explores conscious will in hypnosis, Ouija board spelling, automatic writing, and facilitated communication, as well as in such phenomena as spirit possession, dissociative identity disorder, and trance channeling. The result is a book that sidesteps endless debates to focus, more fruitfully, on the impact on our lives of the illusion of conscious will.
Download or read book Optical Illusions for Quilters written by Karen Combs and published by American Quilter's Society. This book was released on 1997 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world of optical illusions has fascinated artists for centuries, and quiltmaker Karen Combs has been intrigued by them for years. In Optical Illusions for Quilters, she unravels the mysteries of optical illusions as applied to quilting, some of them for the first time. Masterpiece quilts are used to explain each illusion and quilters are shown how to apply these principles to their work. Though Karen's focus is on quilting, these principles can be applied to other creative mediums. In an easy to understand manner, she encourages readers to use their imaginations, listen to their inner voices, and apply their new knowledge as they become masters of illusions.
Download or read book Grande Illusions written by Tom Savini and published by Imagine (PA). This book was released on 1983 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions written by Jonathan Stephen Harris and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2017-11 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From impossible shapes to three-dimensional sketches and trick art, you won't believe your eyes as you learn to draw optical illusions in graphite and colored pencil. Perfect for beginning artists, The Art of Drawing Optical Illusions begins with a basic introduction to optical illusions and how they work. Jonathan Stephen Harris then guides you step-by-step in creating mind-blowing pencil drawings, starting with basic optical illusions and progressing to more difficult two- and three-dimensional trick art. Perspective and dimension are difficult to capture for both beginning and established artists, but now you can hone those skills in the most unique way possible, while also exercising your mind with these brain-boosting, unbelievable tricks!
Download or read book Neurological Examination Made Easy E Book written by Geraint Fuller and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neurological clinical examinations are some of the most intimidating procedures medical students, junior doctors and residents have to perform. This book’s clear, succinct explanations and simple/memorable line drawings, along with top tips/common mistakes boxes, combine to demystify the subject and offer straightforward guidance. The spectacular success of the book over many years demonstrates that it succeeds more than any other resource available. This 6th edition will ensure the content remains as fresh, current and easy to interpret as ever. A concise and lucid explanation of how to examine the nervous system. Copiously illustrated with clear line diagrams and flow charts. Instructions are clear and systematic – what to do, what you will find, and what it means. New simplified line drawings have been added. The new edition contains an expanded summary of how to perform a complete neurological examination. The book will be available on the StudentConsult library.
Download or read book The Knowledge Illusion written by Steven Sloman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The Knowledge Illusion is filled with insights on how we should deal with our individual ignorance and collective wisdom.” —Steven Pinker We all think we know more than we actually do. Humans have built hugely complex societies and technologies, but most of us don’t even know how a pen or a toilet works. How have we achieved so much despite understanding so little? Cognitive scientists Steven Sloman and Philip Fernbach argue that we survive and thrive despite our mental shortcomings because we live in a rich community of knowledge. The key to our intelligence lies in the people and things around us. We’re constantly drawing on information and expertise stored outside our heads: in our bodies, our environment, our possessions, and the community with which we interact—and usually we don’t even realize we’re doing it. The human mind is both brilliant and pathetic. We have mastered fire, created democratic institutions, stood on the moon, and sequenced our genome. And yet each of us is error prone, sometimes irrational, and often ignorant. The fundamentally communal nature of intelligence and knowledge explains why we often assume we know more than we really do, why political opinions and false beliefs are so hard to change, and why individual-oriented approaches to education and management frequently fail. But our collaborative minds also enable us to do amazing things. The Knowledge Illusion contends that true genius can be found in the ways we create intelligence using the community around us.
Download or read book Modern Appliqu Illusions written by Casey York and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award-winning quilter and appliqué designer brings fine art principles to 12 stunning quilts in this surprisingly simple step-by-step guide. Casey York pushes creative boundaries in the quilting world with her graphic, contemporary designs and patterns. In Modern Appliqué Illusions, she combines easy quilting methods with the fine art secrets of depth and perspective to create modern quilted optical illusions. Though these sophisticated look like museum pieces, they are designed for everyday use. In Modern Appliqué Illusions, you will learn to create landscapes that recede into the distance, objects that look three-dimensional, even fish that seem to swim underwater—all with easy raw-edge appliqué and straight-line machine quilting! Hand stitching finishes the appliqué with a clean look that still has a handmade feeling.
Download or read book Kidz Gospel Illusions written by Randy Burtis and published by Tyndale House Publishers. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With step-by-step instructions (that include photos and scripts!), Gospel Illusions makes it easy for ANYONE to add object lessons and illusions to children''s ministries, Sunday School classes, homeschool curriculum, and more. It features over 35 illusions that are sure to make your kids go--WOW! But more importantly, they will help share the Word of God in a creative and memorable way. Have you ever tried an object lesson and found yourself wondering, Am I doing this right? Most object lesson books are hard to follow since they don''t include photos! Imagine having one that does! Gospel Illusions: Object Lessons You Can Do Includes: Step-by-step instructions for over 35 illusions Photos showing how to do each major step Scripts on what to say Discussion questions to help kids apply key lessons to their lives Whether you are new to illusions or a pro, you''ll find new object lessons to use! You don''t need to practice for hours, crossing your fingers that it will hopefully work. These illusions are quick, easy, and typically require less than 10-15 minutes of practice. Plus, each illusion has a one- to five-star rating for difficulty, so you can conveniently find the right one for your skill (and comfort) level. Unlike other object lesson books, Gospel Illusions: Object Lessons You Can Do uses everyday items that are around your house, saving you time and money. Please note: Illusions are not your average object lesson. They include a Sha-Bam! moment that the kids didn''t see coming, capturing their attention and helping them remember key truths! Softcover, fully reproducible, ages 5-12, 288 pages, 8 3/8 x 11 inches, ISBN 9781628628166. 7 Key Features of This Easy-to-Do Object Lesson Book for Sunday School Step-by-Step Instructions & Process Photos. There are lots of great object lesson books out there, but not all of them SHOW you how the lesson should look. Enjoy having process photos AND detailed instructions for every step to guide you through each illusion easily! Scripts. Comes with scripted dialogue cues on how to explain the significance and lesson behind each illusion. Discussion Questions. Includes relevant reflection questions for each illusion to help kids apply key truths to their lives. Unique Categorization. Wonder which object lessons are safest to try first? No need to wonder. Gospel Illusions'' star rating icons help you find one for your skill level. Anyone Can Do These! From volunteers to teen teaching assistants, these object lessons are simple and easy to follow, using step-by-step instructions and household materials. Age-Appropriate. Save time and money when you have ONE object lesson book for grades K-8! Simple enough for kindergarteners to understand and engaging to pre-teens, these object lessons will wow and astound just about any kid! Expert Advice. Written by experienced children''s pastor and professional illusionist Randy Burtis, Gospel Illusions is packed with fully scripted, easy-to-do object lessons and optic illusions. About the Series Instant Bible Lessons series offers a variety of Bible lessons to help kids grow closer to God in a hands-on way, using interactive activities. Age-appropriate, fully reproducible, and flexible, these books are packed with everything you need to teach the truths of God to children. The series offers lessons for children ages 2-12. The Instant Bible Lessons Series is a must for church or home use. About the Author Randy Burtis, born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, became a follower of Jesus at age fifteen. Since that time, his heart''s desire has been for children''s ministry. His goal is that each child would know they are loved, valued, and accepted; that teachers would be trained to fulfill their mandate to disciple kids; and that parents would be equipped to love their kids into God''s kingdom. To that end, he has traveled to hundreds of churches, spoken at hundreds of camps, and served as a children''s pastor for twenty-five years. He currently serves in Canada''s largest evangelical church, Centre Street Church, where he oversees kindergarten through fourth-grade children and their families. He is also a professional illusionist, having performed thousands of shows for over twenty-five years. Randy is married and has two daughters who joined his family through adoption.
Download or read book Magic Tricks Made Easy written by Darien Clemons and published by Spotlight Media. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Supreme Magic Book for Learning Jaw-Dropping Magic Tricks With Videos Included! Have you ever seen a magician pull a rabbit out of a hat? Or maybe they were able to find your card after shuffling it back into the deck? These types of magics tricks make everyone go, "Wow!" and erupt into applause! In this book, you'll discover: The Foundations of Magic: Learn every great magician's secrets and master any kind of magic with easy to understand step-by-step instructions and illustrations. You'll never run out of tricks to perform! How to Become a One-Person Magic Act: Become a master magician who can craft his props too! Blow all your friends and family away with countless amazing magic tricks that are hard to figure out but easy for you to learn. Let boredom become a thing of the past with extremely entertaining and exciting magic tricks! No matter how old you are, it's never too early (or too late) to master the art form of magic! Dive in to page one and start learning. Don't forget to access the bonus videos included. You can find more information on those in the beginning of the book. Scroll up, Click on "Buy Now," and Start Today!
