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The Topit Book by Michael Ammar

Title: TheTopit Book

Author: MichaelAmmar

Publisher: Secret Service

Publication Date: 1983

Hardcover

Book Size: 9 X 11 ¼

Pages: 119

Edition: First Edition

Book Condition: Excellent-Like New!

Dust Jacket Condition: Excellent-Minor Shelf wear

Here is an original1983 first edition of the Michael Ammar hardbound book, \"The Topit Book.\" Thisbook was written by Michael Ammar, published by Secret Service,and comes with a foreword written by Dai Vernon. The book covers everything youneed to know about using the Topit. Chapters on the Psychology and Constructionof the Topit, Basic Topt Actions, Moves, Endings,Professional Applications, and an entire chapter on the Topit work of MichaelWeber, Bob Fitch, and Harry Levine. Magician Michael Ammar teaches all theins-and-outs of using this powerful magic utility device - designed to empowera magician to take his performance to a new level.

MichaelAmmar

Michael has beenteaching magicians magic since 1980 when he started giving lectures andultimately \"lecture tours\" (not very common back then). He pioneeredan interest in the Topit by publishing The Topit Book in 1982. He has sincepublished best selling magic books such as The Magic of Michael Ammar, TheMagical Arts Journal and The Complete Cups and Balls.

He is best knownfor his expert teaching on his magic DVD\'s - in particular, \"The Easy toMaster Card Miracles\" titles that are staples in magic shops around theworld. He began video instruction alongside Dai Vernon in the \"VernonRevelations\" series over 30 years ago. He has authored more than 50 videoinstructional titles, ranging from beginning level: Icebreakers and ExcitingWorld of Magic to the most advanced level: The Complete Cups and Balls and The Topit DVD.

His Televisioncredits include \"The Tonight Show\", \"The Late Show with DavidLetterman\" and \"The Worlds Greatest Magic.\"

TABLE OFCONTENTS:

Dedication

Foreword by Dai Vernon

Chapter 1 - TopitPsychology and Construction

1.1 The TruePower of the Topit

1.2 When to usethe Topit

1.3 ComfortZones

1.4 TimeMisdirection

1.5 Why Now forthe Topit

1.6 Precautionswhen using the Topit

1.7 Topit Styles

1.8 The OpenTopit

1.9 SewingInstructions

Chapter 2 - Basic Topit Actions

2.1 The DownwardToss

2.2 The Smash

2.3 The DirectToss

2.4 The OpenPalm Toss

2.5 The UpwardToss

2.6 The Pinch

2.7 The Circle

2.8 Minus OneToss

2.9 The Gesture

2.10 A CoveringMotion

2.11 Back andForth

2.12 Muscle Passto Topit

2.13 Keeping theCoat Open

2.14 Bracing theCoat

Chapter 3 - Moves

3.1 TheAppearing Coins

3.2 VanishingOkito Box

3.3 Four SignedCards to Wallet #1

3.4 Four SignedCards to Wallet #2

3.5 HandkerchiefDeck Switch

3.6 Cards intoCase

3.7 Ball andSilk Vanish

3.8 Topiting Fantasio

3.9 StrikingVanish a la Topit

3.10 VanishingCigarette

3.11 Smashing

Chapter 4 - Endings

4.1 Smashing CoinMagic

4.2 ColorChanging Silks

4.3 MatrixKicker

4.4 Coins Across Ending

4.5 Kicks withOkito

Chapter 5 - Contributors

5.1 MichaelWeber-Topit Design

5.2 Weber: Silverwhere?

5.3 Weber: A Deep Circle

5.4 Weber: Shelless

5.5 Bob Fitch:Psychological Spheres

5.6 HarryLevine: Impossible Transposition

Chapter 6 - Professional Routines

6.1 TheVanishing Deck

6.2 The CrookedDeck

6.3 AlmostPerfect Ring Flight

6.4 TheElectrostatic Coin

6.5 Time Machine

6.6 Coin inBottle

6.8 Broken &Restored Watch

6.9 FabulousFour Coin Routine

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