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With over \u003cb\u003e150 pages and 240 photos\u003c\/b\u003e, this elegant, refined collection is comprised of \u003cb\u003e20 professional card routines\u003c\/b\u003e and five essays. \u003ci\u003eOne Degree\u003c\/i\u003e features some of the most artistic, refined close-up material to come around in ages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eOne Degree\u003c\/i\u003e explores the small, intentional improvements you can make to elevate the impact of your magic and help you connect more intensely with your audience. Too often we are led to believe that great results require massive changes. 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You will find all sorts of surprises and gems with a pack of cards, but the biggest surprise in \u003ci\u003eNukes\u003c\/i\u003e is the non-card material included. Doug has finally released his work on magic with ropes, coins, pens, spoons, and more, giving \u003ci\u003eNukes\u003c\/i\u003e a wonderful balance between card magic and tricks with other props. Mr. Edwards has even consented to release some unpublished material from some of the greatest minds in magic and mentalism: Roy Benson, Cardini, Dunninger and Zarrow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou'll learn a strange book test method Dunninger used for years, a critical detail in Roy Benson's legendary \"Benson Bowl\" routine that has never been discussed publicly. 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With more than 180 pages and 150 full-color photos and diagrams, this hard-cover volume is filled with Danny's real-world experience. He takes a step beyond his critically acclaimed DVDs to share his theory, strategy and seven unpublished routines to help you build a successful kids show. Whether you're just starting out, or you're an experienced kid show pro, you'll benefit from Danny's extensive use of child-psychology, his approach to trick selection and his multiple examples on how to deal with any room setting to maximize the impact of your show.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eKids Show Masterplan\u003c\/i\u003e, Danny teaches you the psychological techniques he uses every time he does a kids show so you can effortlessly manage young children's behavior. 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