Magic with dice has been around for centuries, and although not as prolific as cards, these intriguing spotted cubes have the capacity to absolutely enthral an audience in a close-up setting.
Here is an astonishing dice routine put together by Ian Baxter, actively performing this gem since the early 1960's and as he likes to point out, frequently responsible for prompting some very well-paid bookings. He has performed this routine literally hundreds of times over the decades.
Now retired, Baxter has decided to release this personal favourite to the magic fraternity. Carefully detailed instructions painstakingly describe every move; nothing has been omitted. Visual and captivating, audiences watch in awe as dice cavort from hands to pocket several times and then finally vanish.
Necessary skills? Not nearly as demanding as you might think. If you can execute a French Drop with a coin, you can tackle this showpiece with impunity.
Loosely based on Gerald Kosky's fine routine How Many? this seasoned revision brings it right up to date with memorable bonus moves. For sheer entertainment at the table, this routine never misses!
As Baxter comments in his closing paragraph, "Artistry is the prime focus here, eyepopping entertainment and a visual feast for your audience..."
1st edition 2026, PDF 5 pages.
word count: 1444 which is equivalent to 5 standard pages of text