A ubiquitous figure on the busy streets of manhattan for decades, sheridans cool demeanor and redhot magic stopped busy urbanites dead in their tracks and n. While jeff continues to perform on the continent, he has taken some time off to bring some of his creations to life. Language english paperback, 156 pages, illustrated isbn 0385128649. Books literature archives page 50 of 67 tricksupply.
Jeff sheridan is one of magic s most original thinkers and on this video, he shares some of his favorite and most closely guarded effects. Synchronicity jeff sheridan stevens magic emporium. The book also features george price, a pitch man mentioned in cellinis book, and jim moore, the photographer of sheridans street magic book. Jul 18, 2016 european street jugglers, fairground hucksters, charlatans, mediums, and mystics. By far the most dominant feature of american streets is that hardly anything happens. He authored the 1977 book, street magic and allegedly was one of the performers who inspired and taught the young david blaine after blaine saw sheridan perform in central park. Closeup, comedy, jeff sheridan, kaufman and greenberg. It was in the posh area of the upper east side of manhattan on third avenue and 61st street just next to bloomingdales department store. Sheridan began working in new york city around 1967. The sheridan course in card manipulation by jeff sheridan 3. We had a full house, but then again, the shop isnt that big. Jeff sheridan genius at work no2 card manipulation dvd.
Jeff sheridan is a master whose advanced skills have amazed even those who know card manipulation techniques. Finally, the godfather of street magic, jeff sheridan, adds some more touches and ideas to round out your education. New items special promotions subscriber only sales magic related news. He authored the 1977 book, street magic, an illustrated history of wandering magicians and their conjuring arts. He authored the 1977 book, street magic, an illustrated history of wandering.
Jeff sheridan academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. He authored the 1977 book, street magic and allegedly was one of the performers who inspired and taught the young david blaine after blaine saw. May 20, 2017 new york based artist and magician jeff sheridan is regarded as one of the preeminent u. However, he is perhaps better known for his card manipulations and his unique avantgarde performing persona which he developed per hundreds of performances in nycs central park.
A ubiquitous figure on the busy streets of manhattan for decades, sheridans cool demeanor and redhot magic stopped busy urbanites dead in their tracks and now, at last, jeff sheridan, the father of modern street magic, literally breaks his silence and shares his secrets with you. Square circle cut out front magic tricks for sale online. The sheridan course in card manipulation by jeff sheridan 3 dvd set. Jeff sheridan is an historic artist, pursuing his twin passions visual art sculpture and painting exploring a path out of modernism and magic as a performance artist and inventor in the highest traditions of theatrical and sleightofhand magic. Author edward claflin coauthor jeff sheridan street magician 1st ed. And some of the legendary stage magicians who performed street magic as robert houdin, comte, herrmann and houdini and a potrait of jeff sheridan. As popular as the concept is now, contemporary street magic can all be traced back to one time, one place and to one performer jeff sheridan.
Thats how i know it must have been at least 20 years ago that jeff sheridan sauntered into perfect magic, our magic shop, and said something like, hi, im jeff sheridan, a visiting magician and i thought i drop in to say hello. The magic towne house was a well known magic show spot on three floors at 1026 third avenue, north of 60th street, new york city in the 1970s and 1980s. Standup magic v3, worlds greatest magic stevens magic. Once or twice a year we perfect magic shop have an auction. This sharing has come in the form of local students and has now expanded to dvd and most recently ebooks. Jeff sheridan, father of modern street magic, photos.
Henry hay, in his classic the amateur magicians handbook, said of card fanning, more than any other flourish, fanning has to be taught by example rather than precept. A ubiquitous figure on the busy streets of manhattan for decades, sheridans cool demeanor and redhot magic stopped busy urbanites dead in their. A ubiquitous figure on the busy streets of manhattan for decades, sheridans cool demeanor and redhot magic stopped busy urbanites dead in their tracks and now, at last, jeff sheridan. Street magic is a great howto magic book that teaches the real secrets of closeup, underyournose, inyourface magic as seen on tv. Card fanning magic worlds greatest magic video 48069. Mentalism magic product categories stevens magic emporium. Mal cross and jeff sheridan are the two best street performers i have ever witnessed. A ubiquitous figure on the busy streets of manhattan for decades, sheridan s cool demeanor and redhot magic stopped busy urbanites dead in their tracks and now, at last, jeff sheridan, the father of modern street magic, literally breaks his silence and. Hilarious clips of gazzo having fun with his audience. So i began to collect any book and dvd containing this material such as single. Magic is one of the longest surviving forms of entertainment and is as popular today as ever. The conjurors book of stage illusions book hades dart. And some of the legendary stage magicians who performed street magic as robert houdin, comte, herrmann and houdini and a portrait of jeff sheridan.
One of the most famous books on the subject was his 1977 book called street magic which was a bestseller. Close up the real secrets of magic by david stone book. Street act 1 by jeff sheridan video download magicbox. Volume 1 the street act as popular as the concept is now, contemporary street magic can all be traced back to one time, one place and to one performer jeff sheridan. Jeff stone has been performing magic under the title of stone cold magic since the early 90s. Lost and found bill a borrowed bills serial number matches the performers prediction which just happens to. The sheridan course in card manipulation by jeff sheridan. Volume 1 the street act volume 2 card manipulation. Here are tales of the tribal shamans of north america, of hindu fakirs and oriental illusionists. Youll find a store full of street magic, levitation effects, and magic card. Watch gazzos world famous street show at the south street seaport in new york city. From the back cover, street magic is a romantic history of the worlds most elusive conjurers the itinerant magicians who, from ancient times to the present, have made the world their stage. The book also features george price, a pitch man mentioned in cellinis book, and jim moore, the photographer of sheridan s street magic book.
Jeff sheridan genius at work v3 original magic dvd. New york based artist and magician jeff sheridan is regarded as one of the preeminent u. If you want to start or improve your card manipulation, you have to have this course. Edward claflin in collaboration with jeff sheridan, doubledaydolphin books, 1977. Nov 30, 2011 4 posts published by philipmatlin during november 2011. Since his new book has come out, more power to you, the very best of david acer he thought it might be a good idea to launch his new book here at the same time as the auction. Jeff sheridan genius at work volume 3 original magic dvd. European street jugglers, fairground hucksters, charlatans, mediums, and mystics. The worlds most famous street magician in the 1960s and 70s was a magician called jeff sheridan who is based in new york. Subscribe to the newsletter be among the first to be alerted to.
Card manipulation volume 2 by jeff sheridan effect if youve ever marveled at modern card manipulators and wondered where they learned their skills, youre about to find out. A ubiquitous figure on the busy streets of manhattan for decades, sheridan s cool demeanor and redhot magic stopped busy urbanites dead in their. Jeff sheridan manipulations 2volume set new dvd ebay. Volume 1 the street act as popular as the concept is now, contemporary street magic can all be traced back to one time, one place and to one performerjeff sheridan. Jeff sheridan is one of magics most original thinkers and on this video, he shares some of his favorite and most closely guarded effects. The book street magic by jeff sheridan 1977 has been out of print for maybe 20 years. He authored the 1977 book, street magic, taught jeff mcbride and allegedly was one of the performers who inspired and taught the young david blaine after blaine saw sheridan perform. Jeff sheridan is quite a clever performer and inventor and as many of you know, jeff began the modern day movement of street magic in ny.
Sheridan is best known for his card manipulations, and for his silent avantgarde style of performance which he selfcreated in nys central park. Jeff sheridan was the pioneer street magician that authored the book street magic. Nov 16, 2011 the book street magic by jeff sheridan 1977 has been out of print for maybe 20 years. He authored the 1977 book, street magic, taught jeff mcbride and allegedly was one of the performers who inspired and taught the young david blaine after blaine saw sheridan perform in central park. Jeff sheridan collection jeff sheridan vanishing inc. He studied briefly at the school of the visual arts in nyc in the late 1960s. As popular as the concept is now, contemporary street magic can all be traced back to one time, one place and to one performerjeff sheridan. Street magic issue 284, july, 1977 fifth estate magazine. Thus, finding quality material has always been a challenge for per. Magic tricks at the lowest prices from the online magic shop for magicians. Jeff sheridan born 1948 is an american magician who started his career by specializing in street magic.
He authored the 1977 book, street magic, an illustrated history of wandering magicians and their conjuring. Notably hieronymous bosch depicted magicians performing magic trick in some of his paintings. Then, jeff mcbride, a modern master of card manipulation, goes into even more detail on the fine art of fanning playing cards. Stevens magic emporium a full service magic dealer and shop with professional magic, stage magic, closeup magic, and illusions. Street magic revealed in type a quick guide to street magic. Square circle cut out front magic tricks for sale online ebay. Note by matt sconce and paper crane productions dvd. Classic antique street magician illustrations vaudevisuals. Jeff sheridan began his career by specialising in street magic, working in new york city in the 1960s. About a decade ago he shifted focus to sharing his effects and his ridiculous sense of humor with fellow magicians. Lost and found bill a borrowed bills serial number matches the performers prediction which just happens to be goldembossed on his wallet. He authored the 1977 book, street magic, an illustrated history of wandering magicians and their. He taught many of the worlds most renowned manipulatorsand now.
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