In the world of magic literature, where there\’s an overabundance of the ordinary, every so often, a book comes along that clearly stands out from the rehashed and recycled norm. A book that, even on casual perusal, demands to be studied for a lifetime. A book that represents the life\’s work of one of magic\’s most gifted artists. It\’s a rare occurrence when a magic book of such high caliber is produced, but at long last, the wait is over. It\’s time for Al Schneider Magic. Al Schneider\’s place in magic history would be secure if the now-classic \”Matrix\” effect was all he ever created but, as it turns out, \”Matrix\” was merely the tip of the iceberg. Al Schneider has devoted his life to not only creating great magic but in uncovering exactly what it is that makes magic effective for audiences and it\’s that analytical approach to creating powerful magic that informs all of the effects taught in this landmark work. Al Schneider Magic secures his reputation as not only one of magic\’s great creators but also as one of its great theoreticians. There are tricks with coins, cards, cups and balls, napkins, bracelets, finger rings, and more. One could easily build a complete close-up act from the material presented here. And, if you think you know what \”Matrix\” is all about, wait until you read the comprehensive treatment of the effect that you\’ll find in this book, including a discussion about its complete history, the philosophy of the effect, its many variations, and more…and all from its creator. In a day and age when single-trick DVDs can cost $30.00 or more, you\’ll find more magical value in this book than perhaps any other single investment you\’ve ever made in magic. It may be that Al Schneider said it best. When asked to summarize the value he believed Al Schneider Magic held, he simply said, \”You are guaranteed to get something from this book that you will use for the rest of your life. What is that worth?\” Hard cover binding, full-color dust jacket. Al Schneider Magic Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: Some Magic TheoryChapter 1: The Five Steps of DeceptionChapter 2: Intention of RealityChapter 3: Intention of MagicChapter 4: Five Steps to MasteryChapter 5: An Important Philosophical Thought Part 2: MovesChapter 6: Coin MovesChapter 7: Cup and Ball Moves Part 3: Applied TheoryChapter 8: Expansion of Texture Part 4: Quick TricksChapter 9: Ring and PencilChapter 10: With One HandChapter 11: Vanishing CardChapter 12: Sly NapkinsChapter 13: Vanishing SaltshakerChapter 14: Ring GagChapter 15: Split Silver Part 5: Wings of MetalChapter 16: Classic Coins Across HPCChapter 17: Beyond a Shadow of DoubtChapter 18: Beyond a Shadow of Doubt for RealChapter 19: Special ExportChapter 20: Special Export PlusChapter 21: Junior Cross CardsChapter 22: Classic Cross CardsChapter 23: Flick Cross CardsChapter 24: One Half Gone Part 6: CardsChapter 25: Spread the JoyChapter 26: Card to Card CaseChapter 27: Face to Face AcesChapter 28: Universal CardChapter 29: Insurance PolicyChapter 30: Marked DeckChapter 31: Snake BasketChapter 32: Card Wipe Part 7: My BestChapter 33: Classic MatrixChapter 34: StargateChapter 35: HaloChapter 36: Cone-n-CoinChapter 37: OsmosisChapter 38: LA Street Cups