The Right Reasons to Buy Magic Books
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- Let's talk about why magic books are not good investments, but what are some good reasons to acquire them!
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⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Magic books as investments
0:22 - Why don't magic books hold value?
1:21 - What if there's an exclusive secret?
1:58 - Reduce your risk buying magic books
2:49 - Why buy magic books at all?
3:14 - Support the artists
4:17 - A calculated gamble
4:57 - The ultimate reason
5:26 - A Story
6:12 - The struggle and advice
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You need to have an episode about this topic from Andi that he posted today. This is so exciting that I can’t stand it! You could give us an Easter Egg about the new 3 volume set coming out. Come on, it’s killing me.
From Andi Gladwin:
“Sorry - I’m not typically coy on these things, but delivery times and launch schedules make it a little tricky to give concrete release plans. But …
Sankey: early next year
Marlo’s Magazines: middle of next year
New upcoming books include Lance Rich’s incredible Neon Dreams and a large three volume book set from a magic legend that nobody is expecting!”
Maybe it’s time for another interview?
My philosophy, much like yours, is you can never have too much resource material. For me, it’s not knowing the tricks in the books as much as it is having the tools available at hand WHEN I need them. For example, I have never wanted to do silk magic…well not until a few weeks ago. Yet I have had a set of Rice’s Encyclopedia of Silk Magic on my shelf. Even though I had never really studied silk magic before, when I needed the information, it was at hand.
Also, having worked with a number of “big” names, I always had to have an extensive working knowledge of magic…much more than I could ever keep in my head, so having a large library is important for any research that I needed to do.
Books are important…but you’re right, don’t buy them thinking they are a “monetary investment”, instead approach them as an investment in your knowledge of the art.
Jonathon
I luv card magic books.I don’t care about the monetary value.I buy them for learning the tricks and the entertainment value.Its a great hobby and fun.Why do we do any hobby?Because we luv it!I like the way an author can have a particular style in how they construct routines.Some are subtle and some are knuckle busting.Some are works of art.The genius of some of these inventors is astonishing.Something that can teach you something that seems almost like a miracle to others is quite wonderful.The right magic book can be one of the luxuries of life ❤.
Absolutely, Kalvin!
I thoroughly enjoyed this video and your discussion, Jeff. Knowledge and skill are forms of human capital, so Magic Books qualifies an investment (as are many forms of educational tools). The return to skill can be a higher wage, but it can translate into non-market return that is much higher to quantify. It's the higher quality of life and infinite joy of being one with the art form.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love magic books first orher then DVD's. Great upload. 😊👍😊👍😊
🙌 absolutely, and thanks!
How about an episode on bargain priced books?
I recently purchased Paul Daniels Adult Magic book for under £3.00.
Not a bad idea - although I've already done one you may want to check out: czcams.com/video/d7P7ShxjIbM/video.html
It's rare for any book to hold it's historical value. I've been trying to reduce the size of my own library and most of them are worth pennies. The one exception are the rare art photography books I bought in the 70's that had small print runs. Fortunately, I didn't buy them expecting to make money. I bought them to read them,
It's rare for *anything* to hold it's value as a possession. For all the stories of that one beenie baby that was worth so much, that same person held their entire house hostage with items that were worthless. 😄
Love your videos! Different viewpoint. Love them, never intend to sell them. If you include DVDs, between DVDs and books both, pretty much everything that I do comes from these books. Did I say that I love them too? Love your videos too and thanks!
Thanks, Steve! Glad to hear you love your books 👍
The most valuable book I have is a signed copy of Tangled Web. It's priceless for me.
What makes it priceless to you? Just curious.
"The best investment you can make, is an investment in yourself"
Great quote 👍
In times when scanners doesn't cost much, books are really nice to have, nothing more. I reduced my normal book storage to one shelf. Why? I scann all! books. This means I destroy them during the scanning process. But then I can create a searchable index for all those books. I read the books, then up to the scanner. 10 Minutes later, my electronic shelf has one more book. If I can get a book as ebook, I'll never buy the paperware.
Interesting! What books do you still have in physical format on your shelf?
@@EruditeMagic Typically, the new books are kept there until they have been read or at least browsed through. I generally don't scan books without knowing what's inside. This is the only way I can maintain an index for myself. Otherwise, the shelf is about 3.5 meters long, so roughly 11 feet. There are also a few book nooks with magical content and some books that are more like sculptures. And a few collector's items, books that I usually bought more for their appearance than their content.
There are book scanners that do the job without need to destroy the original book.
I buy books, magic and otherwise, because i love books. i don't care how much they are worth. money will mean nothing when i'm dead.
"I feel the same way. However, I put it more stringently: The content is the book. That's what has a practical value. The rest is a matter of fondness or even collecting passion. Well, and usually just dust collectors on the shelf."
Probably true!
I'ts curious how leaking roofs are a thing in America. I hear about it from time to time.
I have never heard about someone having a leaking roof where I live.
Where's home? If it's the desert, I swear... ;)
There probably are a few leaking roofs here as well. But it's so rare that it's not a thing. I only hear about it from America. I live in Sweden.
I like your youtube channel. I learn a lot from it.
@@barkbagarn -- If you live in an older house and it's built on sand or softer soil, you're going to get settlement/subsidence. So even when your roof is built out of good Welsh slate that can last a few hundred years, you're going to get leaks in your roof. The structure moves, gaps open up, the rain gets in.
Also, tiles get blown off in storms, flashing around the chimneypot deteriorates, wooden fascia and ridge boards rot -- all these things create leaks. Houses need maintenance. If you don't maintain them, you'll get a leaky roof.
What gets me is how instantaneously these books rise in price after going out of print.
I guess magicians just have too much money and it's just burning a hole in their pocket.
Magic books might be a bad investment, but being a magic book dealer seems like it would be quite profitable!
FOMO 🤷🏻
Good point!