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The Complete Workers - Ebook Download

The Complete Workers - Ebook Download


$74.95 USD
by Michael Close

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(Both PDF and EPUB formats included with purchase.)

The Complete Workers Ebook

Michael Close's Workers series contains some of the most commercial, entertaining, and powerful magic ever published – repertoire spanning almost thirty years (1978-1996) of professional performing in real-world conditions. Michael has held nothing back. You’ll learn the “how” and the “why” behind every routine.

What’s New in the Updated Version?

My coin routine, Two Ahead, was inadvertently omitted from Workers 5 when we initially laid out The Complete Workers Ebook way back in 2004. You’ll find it in this updated version.

Although there isn’t any new material, you will find annotations from 2004 and new thoughts from 2021. These annotations consist of commentary, behind-the-scenes information, tips and suggestions, references to further developments found in my later ebooks, and explanations of inside jokes. I just can’t stop thinking about these effects. 

The Printable PDF is 500+ pages and searchable. The EPUB file can be read on any e-reader, desktop computer, or tablet.

$74.95
(With the Complete Workers you will receive an EPUB file, a PDF file, an MP3 file for the Dungeon Trick, and a README File.)

** If you have previously purchased this ebook from us, login to your account, add this product to your cart and enter code WORKERS2024  at checkout to receive your updated version for free. **

Review by Jamy Ian Swiss

While swimming in a small sea of outstanding and timeless magic volumes produced by creators with distinct and original voices, I am compelled to add that The Workers Series by Michael Close is every bit as important a contribution to the literature of magic as is The Books of Wonder, and would have readily been recognized as such had the entirety been issued all at once in substantially produced volumes like The Books of Wonder, rather than over a period of years in five comb-bound instalments.

The Workers books are loaded with useful close-up material, both card and non-card, and serve as extraordinary teaching manuals of how to select good effects, sound methods, and smart construction, accompanied by creative presentations that are delightfully and sufficiently eccentric as to serve as good teaching examples but that won’t readily fit most other performers – an excellent state of affairs from which to learn how to become one’s own unique artist. And beyond all of this, the Workers books are probably the best examples in the entire literature of close-up magic of the art of routining magic – of building entertaining multi-phase and multi-faceted routines out of individual, integrated effects. This is the kind of magic that entertains audiences, holds their attention, and from which you can build a magic show – not merely a quick shock or a stunt, or a reality TV spot.

 

 

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03/13/2023
Eamonn
United Kingdom United Kingdom

Complete workers 1 to 5 ebooks.

These are a must have for someone if you are serious about performing in the real world. The complete workers 1 to 5 contain a goldmine of advice , thoughts , and strong effects for the ‘ worker’. These can only make you a better magician. Very highly recommended!.

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01/07/2022
Dale M.
United States United States

Must Have

Widely regarded as the 'go to' resource for working magicians for a reason. Complete Workers 1-5 is the best set of books available. Michael didn't 'invent' the term "Workers" - but he gave it meaning. If you are a 'worker' or just care about your art, these are the books for you and you can get them all in a single download. This is a must-have.

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01/12/2022

MichaelClose.com

Thanks for the kind words, Dale. I'm happy you find the books to be useful. - Michael www.michaelclose.com

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08/15/2021
Sebastian T.
Argentina Argentina

A classic updated

So, I own the original spiral-bound booklets from the nineties, then all the updated digital version. Why? Because inside the Workers series are timeless classics that are still used in my shows. Also the essays are a lesson in theory themselves. The updates are not cosmetic, they are evolutions of the thinking process of Mike, so it's great to read how his mind and aproach to magic has been improving since the last 30 years. This massive book is a modern classic and it will be for decades onwards. Although you don't perform none of the tricks of this book, just by reading carefully and understanding the concepts it will make you a better magician.

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08/22/2021

MichaelClose.com

Hi Sebastian: Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad the Workers series continues to be a valuable resource. - Michael Close www.michaelclose.com

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06/17/2021
David S.
United States United States

Top 10 all-time great magic book

The workers series was always a great book with excellent tricks, incredibly clear and detailed descriptions, terrific advice and deeply thoughtful essays. It is a book I come back to often because it is so well written and fun to read. The updated version has some interesting new comments and comes with an ePub version that is easier to read on mobile devices.

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06/18/2021

MichaelClose.com

Thanks for the kind words, David. I'm glad the Workers series continues to be a valuable resource for you. - Michael www.michaelclose.com

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04/28/2021
Lexington L.
Canada Canada

This is a great book so far

This book is rlly good,the tricks in it are great,and it has very good info on things with all 5 volumes in it,I think its a great addition to any collection

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05/11/2021

MichaelClose.com

Thanks. The Workers books contain some of my favorite creations. Michael - MichaelClose.com