Magic & Conjuring: page 141

An effect by Roy Walton. The most colorful packet trick ever. What a fantastic routine this is. A packet of four blue-backed cards (say all 8 of Clubs) changes to red-backed cards, then to green backs and then to yellow. Then the four cards are one of each color and, for a stunning finish, the four cards change into the four Aces (or blank cards or Jokers)!

Requires regular cards with different colored backs.

The performer shows a menu card from a restaurant listing various foods. Anyone is invited to come forth and secretly write the name of any food from the menu on a blank index card and drop it face down on a plate.

NO FORCES OR RESTRICTIONS. The performer says the special of the day at the restaurant is two for the price of one. To get the special the performer has to order the same item. Performer than secretly writes down his choice from the menu on another index card and drops it on another plate. Once this has been done the performer and participant exchange plates and both show the...

These tracks have been created with the most modern sound design by professional studio musicians. The styles available on this volume are: Pop, Dance, Technical Beats, Dubstep, Mystical Beats, Industrial, Orchestral, Ambient, as well as Jazz/Funk.

These tracks have a medium to fast beat and are perfectly suited for shows, videos, YouTube and other productions.

Volume 3 includes a total of 30 tracks.

Excerpt from the license agreement:

Este libro se basa en una idea completamente nueva e inusual. Contiene una colección de excitantes efectos de lectura mental en los que el Libro mismo hace el rol de intérprete. Tú, el Lector, eres el espectador de la actuación del libro para cada efecto, para decirlo de alguna manera. Seguirás una serie de instrucciones simples y claramente escritas que te llevarán a escoger una carta, un número, un símbolo, un nombre, etc. Luego, tras seguir las instrucciones, continuarás a la página indicada y para tu total mistificación y diversión, encontrarás que el libro sabe exactamente...

Alchemy ran for a brief two years and was much loved by its subscribers. Appearing every two months it was also a unique magazine in that it was what is called a "house" magazine put out by not one magic dealer but two, Practical Magic and PH Marketing. There were no columnists, just tricks. There were 92 tricks described in just 12 issues.

Being a past editor of the magazine Paul has picked out what he thought were the best card contributions, nineteen in all. If you missed the magazine, you will find these effects worthy of your attention. For the most part, these are easy effects to do....

Where to start and what's important.

This is a well thought out and compact introduction to card magic by Paul Hallas. He teaches you the most important sleights and tricks that go along with these sleights.

From the introduction:

THE HYPNOSIS SYSTEM
"Make the Spectator forget something they just signed"

A spectator signs a business card where a few signs/objects/suits/names/etc. are written. This Spectator must memorize their order. The signed business card is given to another Spectator. The Performer suddenly "hypnotizes" the first Spectator (by clapping his hands for instance or whatever). The First Spectator must repeat what he saw on the business card but he will always forget one of the objects! Much fun watching the reactions of the audience and of the "victim"!

THE DIE IS CAST
"Make the Spectator lose...

Get ready for five high octane, visual business card effects! From the introduction:

Effects:

Another Merger -- A two signatures and...

Wesley James' 7 DVD set, "The Man Who Knows Erdnase", on the enigmatic book The Expert at the Card Table by Erdnase has been met with controversy. Discussions about Erdnase generally do lead to heated debates, be it the discussions about his identity as well as discussions about the techniques taught in the book and their applicability, history and execution.

Wesley James is undoubtedly an informed card expert with decades of experience who had the guts to put his thinking, believes and information on the table. He made a sincere attempt at trying to make Erdnase more accessible. It is Erdnase through the lens of Wesley James...

An amazing coincidence that goes beyond ACAAN.

Effect: The performer shows a blue deck of cards and shuffles it until he feels psychically inclined to stop. He really does not know the order of the cards. The deck is returned to its case and given to a participant to hold. The performer never touches the blue deck again. A red deck is now shown and shuffled by the performer. He has a second participant freely select a card from the red deck. The participant may change his mind, as there is no force. Next, a number is obtained by chance. No mathematics are involved and there is no force of...

A stunning routine that you'll enjoy performing and your spectators will love to watch. The performer shuffles a blue-backed deck. A spectator selects a card (say the 8D) and signs it on the face. The card is then lost in the deck. Three blank-faced cards with red backs are shown and the performer says that he will print an exact duplicate of the selected card. A back of a red-backed card is erased so that now it is blank and a blue back is then printed on this card. A duplicate of the selected card is then magically printed on the face of this blue-backed card. Wait a moment! To have an EXACT...

Three packets of cards are introduced. Three spectators each select a card from the packets and these cards are seen to be the only cards with DIFFERENT COLORED BACKS!

Requires three blank-faced cards.

An examination of the classic "Cards Across" effect which discusses and explains many methods and presentations from "thought of" cards traveling to "signed cards" or those with different colored backs. If you've used this effect, want to use it or need a great routine for your show, this is essential reading.

Contents

• Introduction
• Early Cards That Travel: Detailing and comments on methods by Robert-Houdin, Devant and Ponsin.
• Cards Being 'Thought Of' Travel: Detailing Zen's method and variants, Paul Curry's variant, Henry Hardin's Kings Kards and Jacob Daley and Annemann's Acme Thought Card Pass.
• Some Thought on Plot Variations
• Selected Selections:...

"ACAAN with a mental shake"

Gerard likes the ACAAN plot. Whether it is impromptu or formal, closeup or on stage, it always has a strong impact. There have been loads of methods since Mr. Berglas presented this effect in the mid 70's. For this manuscript, Gerard wanted a 100% hands off solution, direct, practical, with NO sleight of hands and doable on stage or closeup and, if possible without knowing the card nor the number. The result is not a card trick but more of a mentalism effect.

EFFECT:

The performer places a boxed deck of cards in full view. He won't touch it again. Four presentations...

Professional magician, Paul A. Lelekis, provides "workers" with another array of eight time-tested effects that he has been performing for many years – PLUS a BONUS routine! Paul broke new ground with this amazing – yet easy to do trick! Complete patter included.

Color photos of Paul's hands explain everything in detail.

A variety of time-tested effects are included that any performer will love to include in his/her repertoire. These are fun, interactive, professional effects that will bring your magic to new levels.

The routines are:

1. Torn & Restored – A BIG winner with the...

Seance for the Undead: a Duet of Unusual Magicks features two new routines from the slightly disturbed mind of Paul Voodini. Both routines combine elements of the psychological and the esoteric with more traditional (but very simple) conjuring techniques. This is bizarre magic that is designed to entertain, enthrall and, yes, scare a parlour audience!

The first routine is entitled Raising the Dead. This is a seance-based routine that combines both the psychological elements that Paul Voodini is famous for along with some small pieces of illusion.

The vampire has long been a source of fascination...

From the Preface:

These are detailed explanations of sleights and subtleties with cards used in many tricks and routines. They come with tips, history, applications, etc.

CONTENTS:

• GEMINI COUNT (Bro. John Hamman)
• FLUSTERED (Eddy Taytelbaum)
• VARIATION ELMSLEY (Jonathan Townsend)
• ROLLING FLUSHTRATION (Keith Bloomfield)
• HABACK COUNT (Max Maven)
• SPIRIT COUNT (Gene Castillon)
• CUT FORCE (Robin Robertson)
• CATO (Bob Hummer)
• BLOW AWAY CHANGE (J.K. Hartman)
• FALSE CUT (Jean Pierre Vallarino)
• CROSS COUNT FORCE (J.K. Hartman)
• RIFFLE FORCE (Arthur Finley)

These are detailed explanations of sleights and subtleties with cards used in many tricks and routines. They come with tips, history, applications, etc.

CONTENTS:

• FULL DECK FALSE SHUFFLE (G. W. Hunter)
• MIRAGE COUNT (Larry West)
• CHARLIER SHUFFLE (Charlier)
• CUT-DEEPER FORCE (Ed Balducci)
• DIMINISHING COUNT (Daryl-Maddison-Biet)
• HAMMAN COUNT (Bro. John Hamman)
• THE LAUGHING COUNT (Aldo Colombini)
• CRISS-CROSS FORCE (Max Holden)
• BACK SPREAD (anon)
• BRAUE ADDITION (Fred Braue)
• SMALL-PACKET FALSE SHUFFLE (Bro. John Hamman)
• RUMBA COUNT (Jean-Pierre Vallarino)

These are detailed explanations of sleights and subtleties with cards used in many tricks and routines. They come with tips, history, applications, etc.

CONTENTS:

• ELMSLEY COUNT (Alex Elmsley)
• JORDAN COUNT (Charles T. Jordan)
• SIVA COUNT (Jack Avis)
• OLRAM SUBTLETY (Ed Marlo)
• DOUBLE UNDERCUT (L. L. Ireland)
• REVERSE DOUBLE UNDERCUT (Bob Haskell)
• BRAUE REVERSAL (Fred Braue)
• FLIP-FLOP FORCE AND CONTROL (Bro. John Hamman)
• PROPHECY FORCE (Bill Simon)
• FLUSHTRATION COUNT (Bro. John Hamman)
• OMEGA COUNT (Jeff Busby-Karl Fulves)
• ASCANIO SPREAD (Arturo de Ascanio)

Two effects are described, both with a 'Queen gets penetrated by another card' plot. The first effect can live inside a regular deck. The second effect is a small packet trick. Both effects require some preparation, but all you need is a knife and tape. The gaffed cards are very clever allowing for beautifully visual effects.

1st edition 1984, 1st digital edition 2012, 10 pages.

This manuscript describes how you can use sound covertly for mentalism and magic. With a bit of practice you can make it as useful as a nail writer. This is a unique method that gets little mention in the mentalism literature. Here you have a complete course that will show you how to practice and how to turn it into an entire act.

1st edition 1970, 1st digital edition 2012.

New fun and commercial card effects. Get both volumes of Just Cards for one reduced price.

Volume 2 of John Gelasi's Just Cards series is here, featuring more commercial, workable crowd-pleasing effects using regular cards.

Just Cards: Volume 2 contains 5 new card effects, covering a wide variety of plots. All of the routines are effective and hard-hitting, yet relatively easy to do. You're sure to find something that you'll love performing.

Contents:

F Sharp: Four kings disappear one by one from a packet of red cards and appear all together on the table. For the second phase, the kings are used for a killer elevator-style routine that leaves you totally clean; lots of magic...