Module 1 – Part 5: The Shoulders of Giants
Benji
Part 5: the Shoulders of Giants
Let me make this super-duper clear from the outset:
Everything that you get out of my Skyscraper Method can and SHOULD be directly credited to the men on this page…not me!
Without the work of these giants, I would never have been able to piece this course and methodology together.
Here they are:
1. Juan Tamariz
For being Juan.
What more do I need to say??
2. Simon Aronson
For introducing me to so many of the ‘key’ concepts and ideas that make up the structure of the memorized deck.
3. Pit Hartling
For demonstrating how to use the mem deck to create magic’s most beautiful routines and ideas—and being willing to discuss those ideas with some random English lad.
4. Michael Close
For showing me how to THINK about the memorized deck.
5. Ed Marlo
For introducing me to the power of faro shuffles. Game changer!
6. Woody Aragon
For showing me how to adapt the memorized deck to your style and character.
7. Chan Canasta
For inspiring me to start this whole journey!
8. Asi Wind
For A.A.C.A.A.N – maybe the greatest version ever!
9. Patrick Redford
For giving me my favorite stack.
10. Matt Baker
For getting me excited about math! That might be the biggest achievement on this list…
While there are many more magicians I highly respect, these are the 10 who have impacted the way I see and use a stacked deck the most.
Do yourself a favour and pick up their work, study their performances, and see how you can apply their unique insights into YOUR magic.
Alright. Homages paid.
Let’s talk about WHAT the Skyscraper Method is…