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Vol. 7, No. 4, September 2011; 68 pages

Cover: Richard Sanders

5. Welcome – editor’s letter
6. Letters
7. Celebrity Magic - Leo Sayer
8. Image Rights – The Pursuit Of The Right Image – article by Mark Leveridge
12. Comedy … it’s no laughing matter – article by Graham Hey
14. It Ain’t All Magic – A guide to alternative ways to entertain children – Mark Leveridge
    • Face Painting
18. Magic Moments, the national day of magic, [October 1] 2011 – interview with Jay Fortune and Richard Leigh
19. African Magic Trick Appeal – give your un-used magic tricks
23. In The News
26. Eight Days in Edinburgh...

Subtitled: Their tricks exposed or the art of always winning

Translated from the French of Robert-Houdin, first published in 1861, by William J. Hilliar. Robert-Houdin wrote this book primarily as an expose to reduce the number of people being cheated. He writes in his preface: "Enlighten the dupes and there will be no more cheats."

This work was first translated in 1863 under the title The Sharper Detected and Exposed. In 1881 Prof. Hoffman translated it anew and brought it up to date under the title Card-Sharping Exposed. It is not clear why Hilliar would do a new translation in 1903. Perhaps he felt he could ride Erdnase's coattails after his groundbreaking...

Twelve new card routines - all using a regular deck.

• K.F.C.: A card attached to a ribbon with a sticker changes into the selection.
• Misdirection Monte: A bluff explanation of Three Card Monte ends in the revelation of a previously signed selected card.
• Broadside: Claude Chandler’s “Sideways Changing Card” receives the Duffie treatment.
• From Beyond the Veil: A two-card discovery with a little help from the spirit world.
• Biddle Wed: Another look at the classic Hofzinser plot where Kings and Queens magically marry.
• Dance Steps: More Royal shenanigans.
• Numberville: A self-worker based...

These effects are creations by Didier Dupré. After the DVD Cartemania, the DVD that made Didier famous all over the world, we now present three more routines from this clever French magician. You will love them and we predict you will use them all the time. They all use regular cards.

CONTENTS:

• JOKER INVERSION: Four blue-backed Jokers turn around several times changing direction (at the beginning they are oriented towards the performer, then towards the spectators and then again towards the performer). At the end, they change into four Jokers with different colored backs. Everything can be examined. ...

Re-Thinks is a new series of eBooks from TC Tahoe.

"I love Salt Pours, I think I have every market version, and TC’s ranks right up there with the best of them. Funny and Magical!" - Paul Romhany

"Rarely does a working pro magician release his good stuff to others. Even more rarely does he also include his pet original comedy lines and comic situations. I would dash, not saunter, to buy this series from TC Tahoe!" - Dan Garrett

TC teaches you how to make a salt pour gimmick, the best salt to use and two different routines direct from his Cruise Ship show.

1st edition 2011; 10...

Out in the Cold is the cold reading technique TC Tahoe uses, especially when he is stuck or needs to re-direct a reading. Just a few of these lines in the back of your mind and you will never be left out in the cold again.

"This book is for all psychic readers, from beginners to professionals. Every reader experiences “blanks” at times, especially when working in a busy environment with a long line of people waiting their turn for a reading. The information in this book enables you to continue talking, no matter how drained or exhausted you may be. You’ll also discover Out in the...

"The clips do look impressive." - Jonathan Townsend (the creator of 3fly)

"Radek Makar is a magical breath of fresh air when it comes to coin magic. Radek takes all the hard moves and makes them easy to learn and with a little practice, much easier to do. I love his stuff and you will too as Mr. Makar cuts himself some real space with this one and and enters the room of top coin men and shows them a thing or two or three from the East." - Marion Boykin

An effect by Nick Trost. One of the most incredible routines with two (regular) decks of cards. A spectator selects four cards from a red-backed deck, without looking at their faces. These four cards are inserted into the middle of the blue-backed deck. Now you remove four blue cards, show them to be indifferent and insert them into the red deck. The spectator’s four red-backed cards are turned over, and they are all Kings. Your four blue-backed cards are turned over to show they have changed into the four Kings! A double climax! Two regular decks are used (not supplied) and you end clean with two complete...

The full flourish bundle with the ebook and all four download DVDs for a lower bundle price.

All four download DVDs for a lower bundle price.

"Fantastic book. It will influence a new generation of artists." - Jeff McBride, Las Vegas Headliner

"The definitive book on the subject....This book oozes quality. Get it while you can. It is my pride and joy book." - Harry Scott, MagicBunny.co.uk

You might think that some of these crazy flourishes are impossible to do. You might think they are 'made up'. Well, here is your proof that Jerry can do all of them and then some. This is a performance-only download DVD. It does, however, include many invaluable suggestions for routining flourishes and making even the most mundane move look spectacular.

See the Flourishman perform every flourish in Chapters 9 through 12 of what is already...

"I've been performing card fans for years in my stage and close-up acts and often receive compliments from audience members about them. But Cestkowski embodies perfection in his fanning work that is downright intimidating." - Wayne Kawamoto, About.com

You might think that some of these crazy flourishes are impossible to do. You might think they are 'made up'. Well, here is your proof that Jerry can do all of them and then some. This is a performance-only download DVD. It does, however, include many invaluable suggestions for routining flourishes and making even the most mundane move...

"I firmly believe that the Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes is destined to become a true classic and I do not hesitate to give this book my highest recommendation. Buy this now." - Steve Brooks, Owner, The Magic Cafe

You might think that some of these crazy flourishes are impossible to do. You might think they are 'made up'. Well, here is your proof that Jerry can do all of them and then some. This is a performance-only download DVD. It does, however, include many invaluable suggestions for routining flourishes and making even the most mundane move look spectacular.

The Flourishman...

"Perhaps the top dog today is Jerry Cestkowski....Jerry has written a hefty book on the esoteric subject of flourishes that is the most comprehensive treatment extant." - Jon Racherbaumer

You might think that some of these crazy flourishes are impossible to do. You might think they are 'made up'. Well, here is your proof that Jerry can do all of them and then some. This is a performance-only download DVD. It does, however, include many invaluable suggestions for routining flourishes and making even the most mundane move look spectacular.

See the Flourishman perform every flourish in Chapters 1 through...

The Knowledge 2 is the anticipated follow up to the original set of lecture notes The Knowledge from Dee Christopher.

In this second set of notes, seven more unique concepts are attacked and many more effects are shared. The focus here is on unique gimmicks and utility items as well as effects with these tools.

There are two gimmicked decks taught, a prediction utility item that can be applied to almost anything, an amazing forcing concept based on an old magic effect turned on it's head, a shuffle-ready deck stacking system, two envelope based prediction systems that are both very easy to do and...

Re-Thinks is a new series of eBooks from TC Tahoe.

"I would recommend TC Tahoe's re-Thinks to anyone!" - Paul Daniels

"Practical, commercial routines from a successful working pro." - John Carney

"That thing you do with the chairs kills me! I watch you do it every week and I can’t tell if you have some kind of ‘influencing power’ or you really do have ESP! Either way, you are no longer welcome to our poker game!" - Paul Santley, Cruise Director Carnival Cruise Lines

In my opinion the Chair Test, as a premise, is simple strong and direct. There is no reason to mess with...

An incredible poker demonstration routine in several phases with a regular deck of cards shuffled and cut by a spectator. You are going to deal yourself several good hands including four Aces and finishing up with a Royal Flush. Incredible and so easy.

All the routines involve the four Aces. Most of them are totally impromptu and all of them use regular cards.

CONTENTS

• PROGNOSTIC ACES (Francis Haxton): A freely selected Ace in a packet of four, is the only one with a different colored back.
• DOUBLE DISCOVERY (Nick Trost): A spectator cuts the deck at random and he finds the four Kings. Finally, he finds the four Aces. A great opener for any Ace routine. Easy to do.
• ALCHEMY ACES (Aldo Colombini): An easy four-Ace assembly with a surprising ending.
• SUDDEN IMPACT (Peter Duffie): The four Aces are lost in the deck and immediately found in a spectacular way. ...

• Two Outa Three Ain't Bad
• As Ye Sew
• Thought Provoking
• Here's Looking At Ya Kid
• We All Have Our Cross To Bear
• Royal DisgrACES
• Holes Apart

PDF 11 pages

"I really enjoyed this ebook... Highly recommended!" - Raphael Czaja

"Beyond amazing!" - Andrew Galanter

John Gelasi is back with six more commerical, fun card routines featuring the 4 kings.

Fit for Kings, Too is the sequel to John's first ever release, Fit for Kings. Once again, all of these effects are easy and hard hitting, yet all are done with just a regular deck of cards.

Routines included:

Uproarious: Four Jokers change into four kings one-by-one. One king is set aside, and the other kings are transformed into the cards to complete a royal flush.

Hofzinser with a Twist: Four kings and a selected card....

The Cramp is still ten times worse than any other newsletter! Don't expect ANYTHING of WORTH! You've been warned! AGAIN, expect nothing! Plus, we’re also running late!

• BETTER NEVER THAN LATE: It is always true for “The Cramp”!
• NO CAAN DO: A Stupid Card Trick
• NO CAAN 2: Another Stupid Card Trick
• NOSEBLEED: A Stupid Gag
• OUT OF THIS COLUMN: Stupid Variations on Curry’s Out of this World!
• COIN THROUGH HOLE: A Three Phase Betcha
• HOLE PULL: Another Stupid Bet
• NOSE, EAR, AND BUTT: A Stupid Coin Trick
• PAYPHONE: A Stupid Phone Trick
• MARIONETTE HAND: A Stupid Hand Gag That...

"Not only do I like PDS…I wish I’d have thought of it! – Gregory Wilson

"Fight!" is worth the price of this ebook. It is clever, practical and entertaining. John Holt is a smart card handler.

Slippy Sandwich – a two selection sandwich routine, as well as a transposition, that doesn’t use the standard loading move.

Fourbearers – the four kings are placed to one side. Three selections are made and they appear between the kings….without the kings ever leaving the table. Includes a second, more gutsy version for the brave.

Psychic mystery card……of death – a...

"I'm not a big fan of twirls flourishes but the way Maciej does them it is really beautiful!" - Dominik Mastrianni

"Very nice combination of classic and original sleights. Nicely flowing flourish overall." - Alexander Melnik (Decemberboys)

"cool stuff dude :)" - Sebastian Skowron

"I like the card transpo-thing. :)" - Jonas Haglund

Ekaf is 'fake' reversed. The reason for this title is that these card flourishes and manipulations look stunning and difficult, but are for the most part relatively easy to do. It is therefore the ideal entry routine for somebody to get into flourishes,...