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The Magic Cafe Forum Index Books, Pamphlets & Lecture Notes The Ofcial "Book Of The Year" Thread -
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Posted: Dec 6, 2016 09:30 pm
Jamie D. Grant 0

Heya Everyone!

Wow, where did that year go?! Well, here we are and I think it's safe to say we're all excited to be here! So let's get started! Before we
ofcially get rolling, let me say that I am happy and honoured to host/moderate yet another year. I'm going through a big move for
Jan.01 (from a big city to a small one) so I won't be doing too much updating until that rst week in January. Luckily I can copy and
V.I.P. paste the rules from previous years and I trust everyone to take part, have fun, and make this awesome for all of us! Good luck!!
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I'd also like to say that the Book of the Year thread usually gets the most "hate". I wish I could explain why, but every year there is some
sort of drama or negativity that I do my best to try and avoid. I'm a bit older now, though, and realize that I can't, no matter what I do, so
I'll just say that this thread is meant to be joyous, celebratory, and fun. That's it. If it offends you, if you don't agree, or if you just hate the
idea of it- I have no right to tell you those feelings aren't valid. I just ask that you leave those of us here that don't feel that way to carry
on our merry way. I hope we can agree that that's the best course for all of us.

Alright, let's go!

Hiya Gang!

Without further ado...

It's that time of year! Who will win The Tarbell for 2016?!

What is your favourite book that was released in 2016?

Please submit up to 3 entries and we'll tally them up on Feb.01.

1.
2.
3.

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And, gang, I know rsthand how much of an impact this thread will have on someone's life. Seriously. The prestige from this little thread
will drive their sales through the roof. So please let's take this seriously, say nothing but nice things, and have fun! We're going to
change someone's life!

RULES:
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If you follwed the Trick Of The Year thread last year, things got a little bit complicated. What started out as a fun thread between pals
several years ago has turned into a HUGE event and, you know what? That's a good thing! It shows that the art of magic is alive and well
and that we're all passionate about it!! I think next year we might end up going to some sort of panel judging but, for this last year, we'll
keep it to the old voting system one nal time and see how we do. That said, to help reduce drama (we can never eliminate it, I'm afraid)
let's try and keep to the following...

Vote with Book Title and the Writer Name. Please submit 3 Entries(if you're able).
 If you have been selected and want to encourage your pals to take part...

You must have 50+ posts on the Magic Caf for your vote to count. If you're new, that gives you over 2 months to join in the community
and share in our passion.

It is impossible to police or enforce a "no asking your clients, friends, etc to vote" rule and, personally, I think it's silly to ask people not to
share their excitement. How can you have a contest if you're not allowed to talk about it?! On that note, I ask that you please...

Don't offer nancial incentives.

Encourage people to vote for 3, if possible (I know it's harder to nd 3 books in a single year than an effect) not just one.
Limit the number of your announcements to 3 times.

I trust people (perhaps that's a fault, lol) but I also trust the voting public to choose what they truly feel is the best and not just what
soemone tells them to do.

Lastly, this is a thread for JOY. Let me be clear- HAPPINESS! Any post that is not a vote or is something positive, I will ask for it to be
deleted. There are other places on the Caf (Right or Worng) for political disussions. But they won't be here.

Sweet Marie- wish me luck (I mean for moderating this thread), lol...

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PREVIOUS WINNERS of The Tarbell

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2000: no voting took place

2001: no voting took place
2002: no voting took place
2003: no voting took place
2004: no voting took place
2005: Dear Mr Fantasy, John Bannon
2006: Power Plays, Mike Power
2007: Session/547, Joshua Jay
2008: Approaching Magic, David Regal
2009: Magic: 1400s to 1950s, Mike Cavenry
2010: One Degree, John Guastaferro
2011: Researching
2012: Luca Volpe, Emotional Mentalism
2013: The Approach, by Jamie D. Grant
2014: A Piece of My Mind, by Michael Murray
2015: The Black Project, by Looch
TRICK OF THE YEAR: Industrial Revelation, BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Approach, The AIP Bottle, and my new book Scenic 52, can all be found over here: SendWonder.com
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Posted: Dec 7, 2016 04:39 am
jmbulg 1

1. The Jerx, Volume 1

2. Pit Hartling: In Order to Amaze
3. Jack Parker's 52 Memories, second (revised) edition by A. Gladwin.

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Belgium
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Posted: Dec 7, 2016 09:43 am

Joe Roberts 2

1. The Jerx, Volume 1 - Andy

2. Handsome Jack, Etc - John Lovick
3. Secrets of So Sato - So Sato and Richard Kaufman

Special user
556 Posts

Posted: Dec 7, 2016 04:11 pm

Poof-Daddy 1

1. Faro Poetry - Nicolas Pierri

2. Mentalissimo - John Bannon
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 Posted: Dec 7, 2016 05:14 pm
stevenamills 0

The Secrets Of So Sato - Richard Kaufman

The Aretalogy Of Vanni Bossi - Stephen Minch

Mentalissimo - John Bannon

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385 Posts

Posted: Dec 8, 2016 08:21 pm

KevinKM99 0

1. Handsome Jack - John Lovick

2. Mentalissimo - John Bannon
3. Secrets of So Sato - So Sato and Richard Kaufman

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73 Posts

Posted: Dec 9, 2016 12:29 pm

Craig Logan 0

1. Asymptotes by Ben Blau

2. V by Manos
"A wizard is not to be made in a day." -Professor Hoffmann (Modern Magic)

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Michigan
494 Posts

Posted: Dec 9, 2016 09:18 pm

rasp 0

I feel slightly guilty with my nominations as I helped with all three books, but, that aside I have based my choices on the content of each
and in no particular order, they are............

1. Harpacrown by Mark Chandaue.

2. The Intrepid Rogue's Manual of Deception by Atlas Brookings.
Special user 3. V by Manos Kartsakis.
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Posted: Dec 10, 2016 07:32 am

Distracted-Artist 0

1. The Jerx, Volume 1

2. Blomberg Laboratories

Jon

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UK
95 Posts

Posted: Dec 10, 2016 08:45 am

Anthony Black 0

Only two for me this year.

1) Devil May Care - Iain Dunford

2) Mel Mellers - The Travelling Trickster
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Posted: Dec 11, 2016 12:42 am
neocatalyst 0

1. The Jerx, Volume 1 - Andy

2. 52 Memories - Jack Parker
3. In Order to Amaze - Pit Hartling

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71 Posts

Posted: Dec 11, 2016 06:52 am

Tom G 0

1. 52 Memories - Jack Parker

2. Mentalissimo - John Bannon

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Posted: Dec 11, 2016 10:21 am

252life 0
 The Intrepid Rogue's Manual of Deception by Atlas Brookings

I also came across a new book that looks promising..Practical Mental Effects or something.
I think it may have some longevity about it
Not one usable effect in the book of course...
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Posted: Dec 11, 2016 10:44 am
Gorgeous 0

1. The Jerx Volume 1 by Andy

2. Harpacrown by Mark Chandaue
3. The Intrepid Rogue's Manual of Deception by Atlas Brookings

New user
94 Posts

Posted: Dec 11, 2016 11:43 am

252life 1

Ok, I'm getting the distinct impression that I really need to checknout The Jerx...
A theme is already emerging

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Ninth Circle, Hades
711 Posts

Posted: Dec 11, 2016 08:55 pm

sgtgrey 0

1. In Order to Amaze - Pit Hartling

2. Stand Up Card Magic - Roberto Giobbi
3.Secrets of So Sato - So Sato and Richard Kaufman

Special user
Austin, TX
758 Posts

Posted: Dec 11, 2016 10:29 pm

Cardguy52 1

1. The Jerx Volume 1 by Andy

2. In Order to Amaze by Pit Hartling

Loyal user
216 Posts

Posted: Dec 12, 2016 05:45 am

Michael Zarek 0

1. The Jerx Volume 1 by Andy

2. Harpacrown by Mark Chandaue
3 Jhana by Watkins
Reader discretion is advised.

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Sweden
872 Posts

Posted: Dec 14, 2016 12:50 am

TazBo 0

1. Faro Poetry - Nicolas Pierri

2. In Order To Amaze - Pit Hartling

Loyal user
UK
298 Posts

Posted: Dec 14, 2016 09:32 am

magicthree 0

1. Mentalissimo-John Bannon
2. Faro Poetry-Nicolas Pierri

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