All In by Allan Ackerman & Vanishing Inc.

‪@VanishingIncMagic‬ recently published Allan Ackerman's first major book in 30 years. This is a diverse book with a TON of great card magic. Let's talk about it together.
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⏳ Timestamps:
0:00 - Stick Around 'til the End
0:39 - Who is Allan Ackerman?
1:37 - Don's Magic & Books
2:35 - What are the books like?
4:09 - How are the tricks?
5:31 - Are there illustrations?
6:17 - Who would like these books?
8:05 - Memdeck work
8:30 - Things I didn't like?
9:11 - Is there value?
10:03 - Secret book within a book

[@ScottRSmith1964]

These are the most beautiful books! I love that these books are oversized, unlike many of the Vanishing Inc books. I’ve had the pleasure to hang with him in St. Louis at the amazing Gateway Close-Up Convention in April. At this last Magifest you could see Allan hanging in the lobby with anyone that wanted to spend time with him. He is friends with anyone that sits at his table. The content in these books are outstanding for anyone that loves card magic. Not only does he reference the history of the tricks he does, but just as thoroughly referenced in his books. The history that you learn from Allan is invaluable. You can learn the history of all his work and you might even figure out how to create your own version of these tricks. Allan is the friendliest of the master magicians. His friendliness also comes through in the books. I’ll be digging through these books for years to come. Don’t miss out on these amazing books.

[@EruditeMagic]

He is a great guy!

[@MasterMagicShop]

Very Good Review Allan Ackerman is my mentor! I helped develop several of these card techniques and routines with him. I have been mentored by him since I was 15. He is one of the world's greatest card magicians!

[@kennomagic]

You are SO lucky to have that background and that personal connection to Allan.

[@jonahberg9280]

i know you work for vanishing inc but imho Dons magic and books remains the Goat. hes awesome

[@EruditeMagic]

💯👍

[@georgeyounts9391]

Eugene Burger said there are many rooms in the house of Magic. &IMHO the card room is never ending. Happy for those who are Happy for this..... À chacun ses goûts!

[@EruditeMagic]

You're not wrong 😄

[@donunicycle]

The Ackerman book arrives in my shop tomorrow (Monday).

[@EruditeMagic]

That's great!!

[@ScottRSmith1964]

I would have ordered it from Don’s Magic and Books, but I needed it the convention to have Allan sign them.

[@donunicycle]

@@ScottRSmith1964 Me too, Scott. No guilt here n

[@ScottRSmith1964]

@@donunicycle I remember. We are book nuts at heart.

[@kalvheps5973]

Mmmmm!Birthday coming soon.Like the look of these two books.Luv card magic!Cheers Jeff.

[@EruditeMagic]

I think you'll like these, Kalvin!

[@jennifermagic7984]

Great job reviewing Allan's new book set. It's a compilation of all the out of print lecture notes he's produced over the years along with new material -- all edited by Lovick.. I can't wait to get my copy! :) I am really interested in the A&D Sandwich routine and can't wait to read it in the book. Also thanks for mentioning my free e-book on page 50.

[@RobertBallMagician]

Allan is such a wonderful card magician. These books look well worth the price.👍😊👍😊

[@EruditeMagic]

I hope you get a chance to check it out, Robert!

[@davidlamarca899]

Great book in cardmagic..Allan is a great master

[@EruditeMagic]

Indeed!

[@donunicycle]

Las Vegas Kardma has been a favorite for years.

[@EruditeMagic]

Do you have a favorite routine or idea from it?

[@donunicycle]

@@EruditeMagic Gemini Twins.

[@EricSleightly]

The books are fantastic.

[@EruditeMagic]

Aren't they, though??!

[@Jim_S.]

Definitely want to get this set, but I just got a couple of big books that I need to look through first. I'm sure it will end up on my doorstep at some point this year.

[@EruditeMagic]

I'm sure it will!

[@jonahberg9280]

how difficult is the magic within these pages ?

[@jonahberg9280]

This or vallarino what’s your pick?

[@matthewtolman4772]

Are there many mem-deck routines in these books? Or is it primarily his thoughts on stacks and the one he prefers?

[@JasonMagic]

There is mem-deck routines in this book :)

[@EruditeMagic]

He discusses memdeck options and reasoning in a separate chapter, but within the tricks, there are routines that require a memdeck.

[@jonahberg9280]

Is this a must have in your opinion

[@EruditeMagic]

No. I think it's a "nice to have," but not a "must have"

[@kennomagic]

I suggest a different label of "extremely nice to have ". A strong variety in methods, style and difficulty.

[@pyratemage]

Speaking of Vanishing Inc., I just had a thought...does VInc have an outlet for returns, or somehow "used" items?

[@EruditeMagic]

Nope. Where books are concerned (my area of interest), Don takes care of that!

[@BobbyBerosini2uber]

Gg

[@EruditeMagic]

Lol. I'm so used to playing chess, this means "good game" to me. Not sure what you meant...😄🤷