Experience the Art of Magic with Ben Hart's Debut Masterpiece - The Darkest Corners Book

Ben Hart, the rising star of magic, has stunned audiences with his captivating performances on Britain's Got Talent, sold-out theater tours across the UK, and a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Now, he shares his expertise and creativity with the magic community through his debut book, The Darkest Corners. This 300-page masterpiece is a treasure trove of original magic, filled with wisdom and insights gained from hundreds of performances. The book is a comprehensive guide to developing a stage show, with practical advice on structuring and refining your performances.

The Darkest Corners is a treasure trove of innovative and awe-inspiring tricks, including Hart's signature piece, where a signed silk appears in a peach. You'll also learn how to perform a mesmerizing trick with a real Venus Flytrap and the best lottery prediction you've ever encountered. What's more, you'll discover several effects that can be performed over the radio, pushing the boundaries of magic like never before. One of the most impressive feats is the ability to make an egg appear from a scrap of paper, leaving audiences bewildered and amazed.

Beyond the tricks and illusions, The Darkest Corners offers valuable insights and knowledge, tucked away in essays and personal statements. Ben shares his expertise on how to craft a stage show, utilizing camera projection to create an immersive experience and exploiting blind spots to leave audiences stunned. This book is a game-changer for anyone seeking to elevate their parlor magic performances.

The Darkest Corners is a stunning 300-page book, complete with vibrant full-color illustrations and an embossed rainbow foil reflective cover. This is a book that demands careful study, offering a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for magicians seeking to refine their craft. With its focus on finished parlor effects, this book fills a significant gap in the industry, providing a valuable resource for magicians of all levels.

Ben Hart's inspiration is deeply rooted in magic's past, yet his presentations are modern, artistic, and tantalizing. His methods and material selection draw from the best of magic's heritage, updated with a contemporary twist. Highlights of the book include "A Shot in the Dark," where a spectator locates a burned match in a box of unburned matches, and "Melocoton," where a signed silk changes into the pit of a peach.

From "Incubation," his signature effect that propelled him to fame on Britain's Got Talent, to "Hart to Hofzinser," where a chosen card appears rolled inside a spectator's wedding ring, each effect is a masterclass in creativity and showmanship. With "The Human Lottery Machine," the audience generates a random four-digit number, which the magician then regurgitates, solidifying his reputation as a master of magic. Written in collaboration with Neil Kelso, this book is a must-have for any serious magician seeking to elevate their craft.