{"product_id":"the-first-law-of-gyronomonics-an-illustrated-lecture-jim-steinmeyer","title":"The First Law of Gyronomonics: An Illustrated Lecture - Jim Steinmeyer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe First Law of Gyronomonics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare, early set of \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003emagic lecture notes published in 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e by the legendary stage illusion designer and author \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eJim Steinmeyer\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eRather than a law of physics, the title is a creative name used by Steinmeyer to introduce his original principles of stage deception, routing, and prop mechanics. The notes feature several of his prominent early illusions and routines, including:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Gyronomonics\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – A signature, small tri-section illusion featured in his early lectures where a portion of an assistant's body is visibly turned end-for-end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Two Sided Triangle\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – An elegant stage routine utilizing clever spatial perspective.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Knot Unexpected\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – A deceptive, visual rope routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Black Confetti\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – An exploration of the theatrical utility and subtlety of stage cleanups, later expanded into his lecture notes titled \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eThe Vicissitude of Black Confetti\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Needles\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – A classic routine also published under the title \"Dangerous Cocktail\" in Tony Andruzzi's \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eNew Invocation\u003c\/em\u003e magazine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003eSteinmeyer is widely regarded as one of the most prolific minds in modern magic, having designed iconic illusions for Doug Henning, David Copperfield, and Siegfried \u0026amp; Roy. Copies of this short, illustrated booklet are highly sought after by magic collectors and historians.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"AHmQrc\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSED, stapled, 16 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ec.1988\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Don's Magic \u0026 Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55523654861091,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/3518\/7770\/files\/IMG_3768Large_110a7326-c3e1-44f3-a008-f61174d4b264.jpg?v=1787857835","url":"https:\/\/donsmagicandbooks.com\/products\/the-first-law-of-gyronomonics-an-illustrated-lecture-jim-steinmeyer","provider":"Don's Magic \u0026 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}