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Fibonacci PrincipleMaciej DziegielewskiDon't be misled by the title of this effect. It is not a new mathematical method. This is a purely sleight-of-hand effect. However, it uses the Fibonacci sequence as a presentational tool. Effect: The magician explains the idea of Fibonnacci's Numbers which are numbers in the following integer sequence: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, ... (every next number is a sum of two previous numbers). This sequence appears in many spheres such as: art, nature, science... Performer introduces a deck of cards in random order. The card is freely selected by the spectator. Before the card is placed... | $5 to wish list | |
Thirty Years Ago: Contributions to the New PentagramJon RacherbaumerThese are Jon Racherbaumer's contributions to the New Pentagram Magazine from 1979.
articles first appeared 1979; 14 pages | $5 to wish list | |
Real-Gone AcesJon RacherbaumerThe 'Real-Gone Aces' problem is a side branch of the classic four Ace trick. In the classic you place four aces on the table, then put three indifferent cards on each ace, and magically all aces end up in the same pile. In the 'Real-Gone Aces' plot which was originated by Marlo, after correspondence with Neal Elias, three aces vanish to join an isolated leader ace. If this plot appeals to you then you will learn a good number of variations on it in this ebook. And I am sure, if you are the kind of guy or gal who enjoys reading such detail filled descriptions of finesses and fine points, then... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Olram AcesJon Racherbaumer
Olram Aces is a tribute to the genius of Edward Marlo which shows how Marlo's lifetime work steadily influenced Jon. The presentation makes maximum use of the gaffs and the Aces in the non-leader packets disappear in different ways that are successively stronger. It has been audience-tested on laypersons and magicians. In typical Racherbaumer style you also get a history on the Ace Assembly plot starting with The Discoverie of Witchcraft. 1st edition 2009; 10 pages. | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Ladies on the LooseJon RacherbaumerThis routine was inspired by a magician’s challenge that it was unfeasible and unadvisable to perform several Ace Assemblies in a row for lay audiences. In fact, he argued that most Four-Ace Assemblies are neither entertaining nor interesting to layman because they are essentially magician’s exercises. This synergism is an exercise based on an opposite view; however, a key lies in presentation. The performer ostensibly is relating a bit of history regarding how a card trick was performed in the 16th century. In the course of the explanation, he acts as a proxy for skeptical spectators who... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Hofzinser's Lost Ace-ProblemJon RacherbaumerKarl Fulves published in Pallbearers Review an unsolved card problem wherein an Ace having the same suit of a previously selected card changes into that selection. The puzzling aspect of this problem was this: The four Aces are shown, mixed, and tabled face down. Nobody knows the order or disposition of the Aces, not even the spectator. Jon describes eight solutions each with its own trade-offs, strengths and weaknesses. Jon concludes his manuscript with: The Hofzinser Lost Ace Problem is a good example of a card problem that intrigues magicians because it lends itself to "creative noodling" and... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Hands Hof!Kyle MacNeillFrom creative magician Kyle MacNeill comes a completely hands off Hofzinser Ace trick, and much, much more! From the Introduction: One thing that I am usually missing in my effects is commerciality, and hence I wanted to try to create a routine that was simple, easy, straight – to the point, and generated pleasing reactions. One plot that I have always loved is the 'Hofzinser Ace Problem'. I have played with it countless times, using a play on words in ‘Hoffee Chew’ (American Dream, 2010), and in ‘Hoffee Beans’ (Zany, 2010). However, I recently have wished to create a Hofzinser... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Gene Castillon's Redoubling the Double CutJon RacherbaumerGene Castillon presented this lecture at a meeting of Ring #27 IBM in the early 70’s, calling it "The Double Undercut Routine". This routine was designed to feature only one sleight or move—the Double Undercut. To prove the versatility and usefulness of this one move, Gene incorporated into one routine a series of different effects all accomplished by this one move. As you will discover, there are magic appearances, a simple sandwich prediction, several Ace tricks, a poker deal, and a simple triumph trick. When recently asked to lecture again, Gene pulled out his old lecture notes and was surprised... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Modern Card ManipulationCharles Lang NeilTable of Contents
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Sealed MysteriesBurling HullThis is one of the earliest publications which has Burling Hull's Svengali deck described. Hull called it originally the "Cards Mysterious". Even in this early publication he complains about unauthorized copies being sold by unscrupulous dealers. A hundred years later and nothing has changed. We still have magic retailers and manufacturers producing and selling illegal and unauthorized copies of magic products. One thing has changed though over the last 100 years - the use of Bicycle cards. Hull writes: One of the objections to the trick is that the design of the backs are that of Bicycle... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
BeKyle MacNeillBe is the latest ebook from creative young magician Kyle MacNeill, and contains 7 commercial card effects, 2 new sleights, and one troubleshooting idea. It is 6 months in the making, and also contains a cool new principle of magic. From the Intro: Don’t you just love it when an idea, a spark of interest, a breakthrough just materialises in your mind, for you to pick up, expand, and stretch into something amazing? My idea was fashioned when in a Chemistry class. One minute you are half – listening to the complex and uninteresting audio, which almost is depicted internally as a haze... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Cards to Card CaseTommy WonderThis is a beautifully motivated opening effect for a card manipulation act. A deck of cards is introduced. The cards are taken out of the case. The cards and the case magically switch places several times. Besides the clever gimmick it is really a lesson in how to motivate the various effects in the performance. Wonder demonstrates how this effect of a deck of cards switching place with its case can be turned into a wonderfully motivated episode rather than an unmotivated series of effects. Wonder finds a good reason for every sequence that turns a simple trick into a story and thus beautiful... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Torn and Restored CardTommy WonderThis is Tommy Wonder's improved version of a Paul Harris 'Torn and Restored' card effect. You truly only use one card. There is no additional card or piece of card that is used as gimmick. You take one card tear it into four pieces and restore it. Of course, there are many little tips and bits of business Tommy Wonder addresses - all of which are lessons you can apply to many other effects. Tommy Wonder also teaches a very important lesson on putting things into your pockets which will make this action much more natural. runtime 13min | ★★★★★ $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Master SpellerVictor FarelliThe performer borrows a pack of cards, which, if desired, may be thoroughly shuffled either by the lender or by another spectator. Without arranging the cards in any special order, and without "sighting" any of them, the magician deals four packets, of five cards each, face down on the table. The entire procedure is exactly as if a game of poker or nap were about to be played. Any member of the audience selects one of the four hands. No force, direct or indirect, is employed. The three packets not chosen are returned to the pack. The person holding the selected hand is requested to choose... | $5 to wish list | |
Dr. StrangetrickMichael CloseThis is Michael Close's version of the famous 'card warp' theme where a card turns inside out while being pushed through a bill. This effect is also taught on Michael Close Signature Effects. | ★★★★★ $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Dancers at the End of TimeMichael CloseA wonderful card routine with a musically themed presentation. You first produce the four Aces. The Aces capture the four Kings, and after an interlude where the Aces and Kings change place, all eight cards change to eight Jokers. This effect is also taught on Michael Close Signature Effects. | ★★★★★ $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
The Shrinking Fan of CardsTommy WonderThis is the classic 'Diminishing Cards' effect, but completely revamped Tommy Wonder style. The gimmick is ingenious and allows for an extremely visual effect. The cards are held in a nice fan and are gradually getting smaller in full view. There is no squeezing and exchanging of cards. The fan simply shrinks in size including the card faces and indexes. The clever gimmick does it all. Video explains how to gimmick is constructed and it is used. | ★★★★★ $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
The Frog PrinceMichael CloseA cursed card the Jack of Diamonds is folded into an origami frog. Spectator chooses a card from the deck, say the Seven of Clubs. The frog finds the Seven of Clubs in the deck. The climax is the transposition of the two cards. The Seven of Clubs turns into the Jack of Diamonds, and when the origami frog is unfolded it is the Seven of Clubs. This effect is also taught on Michael Close Signature Effects. | ★★★★★ $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
InventionsKyle MacNeillKyle MacNeill’s 10th Ebook is Inventions, and it contains 7 tried and tested effects, a colour change created by Kyle MacNeill and Cameron Francis, and a troubleshooting method – a completely new take on the Impromptu Invisible deck plot.
The contents: Tricks
1. Transmogrify V.2.0 | $5 to wish list | |
The Really, Really Perfect Blackjack DealMickey MaceMickey Mace has released another one of his favorite effects. In The Really, Really Perfect Blackjack Deal, the performer speaks of the proliferation of casino gaming across the US, and mentions how, with a bit of magical help, anyone in the audience can become an expert blackjack dealer. A volunteer comes forward and is handed a stack of 7 or 8 casino chips. The performer takes a deck of cards and removes four cards placing them face down in a row. The volunteer is then asked to place four of the eight chips in a row next to the four face-down cards – four bets, for four hands of blackjack.... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Rubber Bands for Shuber Blades (5 pieces)Chris WasshuberWe received so many requests for these rubber bands that we decided to offer them separately from the Shuber Blades. The blades will hold forever, but the rubber bands will eventually deteriorate or break. With this package you can get replacement bands for your Shuber Blades. You will get 5 replacement rubber bands. Each rubber band is custom made from a transparent synthetic rubber. They are 0.75" (~2cm) wide. Their flat length is 3.7" (~9 cm). They fit the Shuber Blades perfectly but have also many other uses. I sometimes use these rubber bands without blades. It doesn't give you the same protection... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Gyrater: Floating and Spinning DeckDevin KnightThe performer has a card selected, no force, and returned to the deck. The deck is shuffled and 7 or 8 cards are dealt face down into an arc shape. The performer introduces his card case and says this is his pet, CASEY. Casey is well trained and can find selected cards. That is because he is a pointer. (Pun Intended.) The performer holds the card case above his hand and says, "Casey stay." The card case remains suspended in the air. The performer says, "Chase your tail." The deck revolves 360 degrees in the air. Performer says, "Play dead," the card case drops into his hand. The performer... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Simple ACAANIan BaxterFive approaches to the popular 'Any Card At Any Number' problem that rely more on subtlety than sleight of hand. As the title implies, the approaches are uncomplicated and well within reach of the beginner in card magic. One of Baxter's most popular titles. From the Preface: The evergreen Any Card At Any Number equation continues to attract new and novel approaches from card experts of all levels. This modest manuscript unleashes five techniques of my own devising, each the result of reading Ken Krenzel's inspiring book Relaxed Impossibilities. With a careful text by Stephen Minch, the chapters... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Poker TellsDevin KnightEffect: The performer states that some card players seem to have psychic ability. These card players can correctly sense the cards in an opponent's hand. The performer says he would like to try an experiment to see if a participant has this ability to detect playing cards sight unseen. He shows four opaque envelopes and removes the four aces from a deck. The four aces are then placed inside the envelopes and mixed so the participant has no idea which envelope contains which ace. The envelopes are placed in a row in front of the participant. The participant is asked to guess which ace is in... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list |