The first and original English books to contain material on magic costume changes ever published in the World were written in 1911/1912 by Will Goldston. In 1911 he published "The Magicians Annual" and in 1912 in "Exclusive Magical Secrets" in which 5 different Quick Change methods based on one tear away seam: The hook and eye fastener.
In the last century Quick Changes have been described in more than 10 English books. The German book "Quick change" (published in 2003) was the most intensive publication to date and contained on 80 pages 5 different tried and tested methods of fastenings – methods for holding the materials closed, and ways to open them, the so-called "tear-away"seams. Well known Russian quick change artists termed one of the 5 methods of fastening as a "revolution".
In the new English book "Quick Change" 15 different methods of fastening are described.
Finally a multiple costume change with six costumes from preparation and through the handling is presented with a series of 48 photos. In addition this comprehensive book contains effects which employ different methods which can be used by magicians performing all genres of magic, even close-up:
The Color Changing Tie
The Multiple Colors Changing Bow Tie
The Color Changing Shirt
The Color Changing Sleeve
The Appearing Color Changing Dress Scarf
Never before has there been such an extensive treatise on the subject.
"Your book is THE reference to 'Quick Change'...No other one of this quality exists...really, all my congratulations for this beautiful work."
- Valerie Mageux, Quick Change artist (Sarmoti Award winner)
"An important book filled with unique information on many costume effects. Quick Change is an essential textbook for every stage magician, and I highly recommend it."
-Jim Steinmeyer, Illusion Designer
"QUICK CHANGE is a book that's truly meant to be used and studied. It's a reference work for anyone looking to add costume changes to their act on any scale. Recommended."
- MAGIC Magazine
"This is the first attempt at a comprehensive study of Quick Change techniques for men's costumes and with little else available at the current time the authors have provided a starting point for anyone looking to add a Quick Change or costume change to their act."
- Magicseen Magazinemultip
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