Lorayne: The Classic Collection 3: Omissions, Additions, Decisions, Revisions, Upgradings and Updatings for and of Quantum Leaps, Trend Setters, Dingle’s Deceptions plus Numero Uno & The Great Divide.
From the flaps:
There’s a reason for the success of any HARRY LORAYNE book. In the magic world Harry Lorayne is considered to be the best writer/teacher of, entertainer with, playing cards. Mr. Lorayne’s exalted reputation began with Close-Up Card Magic (1962), which became an instant classic. That reputation grew in leaps and bounds with each succeeding book. What you have in your hands right now is his
re-write, his additions, revisions, updating/upgrading of more of his early classic books/routines—QUANTUM LEAPS, TREND SETTERS, DINGLE’S DECEPTIONS, THE GREAT DIVIDE, NUMERO UNO.
A few, of so many, unsolicited testimonials:
Buy it, read it, learn it, love it, live it. That encapsulates my feelings about ALL of Harry Lorayne’s work. – Vlad
If you’re going to learn and be inspired from/by anyone—learn from, be inspired by, the best there is! Harry Lorayne IS the BEST! – Paul Gordon
Harry, you set the bar for me in terms of what was possible and the standard to reach as far as excellence is concerned. – Michael Vincent
Harry Lorayne’s influence on how effects are written up is equivalent to Shakespeare’s influence on the theatre. – Gary Kosnitzky
Harry Lorayne’s tremendous output of high quality magic, his influence on the Art, is profound and ever-lasting as the written word itself. The “Shakespeare of Magic” might not be too much of an exaggeration! – Chrismatt
No writer of magic perhaps more gifted than Harry Lorayne. There are too many card gods to count but Mr. Lorayne is “Zeus atop Mount Olympus.” – Panlives; Magic Cafe—June 15, 2010
The best advice I can give is—buy everything that Harry Lorayne puts out. – Rimbaud
In my opinion the best card work ever assembled is Harry Lorayne’s work—every one of his tricks is a worker. – Steve Conner
Harry. You’re one of the greatest entertainers with a deck of cards I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a lot of magic in my lifetime. Your books are great—a great investment in learning commercial card magic. – Glenn Bishop
You do so much more than so many others combined. I would have given up magic if not for your books. You set the standard of how a magic book could and should be written. – Gerald Ochoa
You truly are the greatest writer and teacher in magic—ever. – Jeremy Lasky
Most of your stuff blows other magicians away: they look at me as if I’ve found the Holy Grail. – Robert E. Kimball
Any student of Harry Lorayne’s books will become a fantastic magician. Harry teaches MAGIC, not tricks, and very powerful magic indeed. – Grandpa Chet
Yours are the greatest books on card magic. Your concise instructions and insights are what truly make you the Best Teacher of card magic Ever. – Nick Macri
