Synthesis and Secrets: A Magic Book in Four Acts by Michael Kras

Michael Kras is one of Canada's most intriguing young magicians and theatre artists, and Synthesis & Secrets is his debut book featuring 20 close-up effects lavishly illustrated by Sara Froese, plus 9 short essays on the synthesis of magic and theatre.The tricks and techniques are a perfect representation of Michael's creative style: punchy, uncluttered, and economical pieces of sleight of hand that are practical and not terribly difficult to do.The first section is a comprehensive treatise on his famous Kras Change: a clever and versatile move that functions as an eye-popping visual change or subtle switch of a playing card. Used by magicians all over the world, this practical move and its applications - including transpositions, inversions, and transformations - have never been covered in such detail.The second section - A Debt to Paul Harris - features material inspired by an icon of creative close-up magic. Visual card and coin effects serve as thoughtful variations of Harris c