Manipulation & XCM
The manipulation of playing cards is a classic stage magic act where the magician plugs cards and entire fans out of thin air and vanishes them the next moment.
In recent years the manipulation of cards has been taken to a completely new level with stunts that look utterly impossible. Usually this new modern outgrowth is called eXtreme Card Manipulation (XCM). It is an extreme form of card flourishes. It is actually contact juggling with cards.
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Howard Thurston's Card TricksHoward Thurston Thurston explains fundamental sleights such as the Pass, Palm, Force, Change, Back-Palm and his system of expert card manipulation, which appeared for the first time in this book. It also describes a unique gimmick to make the Back-Palm almost effortless.
Thurston also lays claim to what we today call the Si Stebbins stack. He writes that it is his invention but he also thanks Si for his contributions and help. 1st edition, 1903, Henry J. Wehman; 83 pages.
| 2005 / 9 / 8 | $3.00 £2.51 €2.78 C$4.30 AUD$5.04 ₹207.60 CN¥20.64 JP¥333.20 R$11.55 | to wish list |
Fan FinaleLewis Ganson In 1949 Lewis Ganson published his first work on card fans with Arcas Publications. Later he wrote a series of articles for The Gen. Ultimately Supreme published a revised version which was Fan Finale. You should also check out Card Fans Teach-In.
1st edition 1976; 17 pages. | 2008 / 10 / 19 | $5.00 £4.18 €4.63 C$7.17 AUD$8.40 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥555.33 R$19.25 | to wish list |
Cards to Card CaseTommy Wonder This 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... | 2011 / 5 / 18 | $5.00 £4.18 €4.63 C$7.17 AUD$8.40 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥555.33 R$19.25 | to wish list MP4 (video) |
The Shrinking Fan of CardsTommy Wonder This 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. | 2011 / 6 / 4 | $5.00 £4.18 €4.63 C$7.17 AUD$8.40 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥555.33 R$19.25 | to wish list MP4 (video) |
Card FanningHarry Stanley
1st digital edition 2016, 19 pages. | 2016 / 3 / 18 | $5.00 £4.18 €4.63 C$7.17 AUD$8.40 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥555.33 R$19.25 | to wish list |
Simplified Card FanningWill Andrade An illustrated manuscript on card fanning techniques. This original manuscript was supplied by Will Andrade in conjunction with the fanning deck ("Ultra Pack") they supplied. While certain design descriptions are specific to the deck that Will Andrade sold, the techniques can be applied to other fanning decks. PDF 7 pages | 2019 / 2 / 12 | $5.00 £4.18 €4.63 C$7.17 AUD$8.40 ₹346.00 CN¥34.40 JP¥555.33 R$19.25 | to wish list |
Lewis Ganson ManipulationLewis Ganson This is a silent film from the 1950s from Harry Stanley's Unique Magic Studio featuring Lewis Ganson performing mostly card manipulation and a few other routines with silks, coins and lighters.
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length 6 min 40 seconds | 2014 / 10 / 1 | $6.00 £5.02 €5.55 C$8.60 AUD$10.08 ₹415.20 CN¥41.28 JP¥666.39 R$23.10 | to wish list MP4 (video) |
Card Fans Teach-InLewis Ganson Lewis Ganson, himself a card fan expert, teaches his bits and pieces on that subject. Learn everything from how to treat your cards for perfect fanning, one hand fans, giant fans, etc. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In series originally published by Supreme Magic Inc. Rights are now owned by Martin Breese whom we thank for the kind permission to reproduce this booklet.
[Get the full collection of all 17 Teach-Ins at a huge discount. 1st edition 1978 by Supreme; original 32 pages; PDF 37 pages.
| 2008 / 9 / 1 | $7.00 £5.85 €6.48 C$10.04 AUD$11.76 ₹484.40 CN¥48.16 JP¥777.46 R$26.95 | to wish list |
The Circle FanRicky Kinosa Most every card man can do a pressure fan and many can do one-handed fans but can you do a circular fan, one that goes around 360 degrees and closes on itself? There are a few methods in circulation. Ricky explains the one developed by Toyozane Sanada. Sanada is a very creative Japanese magician who invented among other things the Sanada gimmick which is very effective for sponge ball work. However, there is no good explanation of how to do the Sanada fan in print. You can find it demonstrated on a number of videos but there is no good explanation that teaches the technique at least not in English.
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EkafMaciej Dziegielewski "I'm not a big fan of twirls flourishes but the way Maciej does them it is really beautiful!" - Dominik MastrianniEkaf 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,... | 2011 / 8 / 13 | $10.00 £8.36 €9.25 C$14.34 AUD$16.81 ₹692.00 CN¥68.80 JP¥1110.65 R$38.50 | to wish list MP4 (video) |
Expert Manipulation of Playing CardsLewis Ganson Lewis Ganson, mostly known as author of magic books, was also himself an expert stage card manipulator. This ebook is a complete course in the art of manipulating playing cards, from back palms, to catching cards, card fans, flourishes, gimmicks and holders, and how to put it all together into a routine.
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| 2015 / 5 / 17 | $10.00 £8.36 €9.25 C$14.34 AUD$16.81 ₹692.00 CN¥68.80 JP¥1110.65 R$38.50 | to wish list |
Hard Copy: Alternative ManipulationGregg Webb Hard Copy was a magazine by Gregg Webb that ran for 13 issues starting in 2009. You will find primarily ideas on manipulation - manipulation of cards, corks, balls and other items. Includes contributions by Jeff McBride. The occasional non-manipulation effect with cards and or coins is thrown in the mix.
108 pages.
| 2013 / 9 / 26 | $19.90 £16.63 €18.42 C$28.53 AUD$33.44 ₹1377.08 CN¥136.91 JP¥2210.19 R$76.62 | to wish list PDF_facsimile |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes DVD 1Jerry Cestkowski "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 RacherbaumerYou 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... | 2011 / 8 / 20 | $20.00 £16.72 €18.51 C$28.67 AUD$33.61 ₹1384.00 CN¥137.60 JP¥2221.30 R$77.00 | to wish list MP4 (video) |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes DVD 2Jerry Cestkowski "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 CafeYou 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... | 2011 / 8 / 20 | $20.00 £16.72 €18.51 C$28.67 AUD$33.61 ₹1384.00 CN¥137.60 JP¥2221.30 R$77.00 | to wish list MP4 (video) |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes DVD 3Jerry Cestkowski "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.comYou 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... | 2011 / 8 / 20 | $20.00 £16.72 €18.51 C$28.67 AUD$33.61 ₹1384.00 CN¥137.60 JP¥2221.30 R$77.00 | to wish list MP4 (video) |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes DVD 4Jerry Cestkowski "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.ukYou 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... | 2011 / 8 / 20 | $20.00 £16.72 €18.51 C$28.67 AUD$33.61 ₹1384.00 CN¥137.60 JP¥2221.30 R$77.00 | to wish list MP4 (video) |
Manipulation with CardsPeki Peki, a highly decorated magician, explains here how you can create and learn a successful card manipulation routine for stage. This video is a German video dubbed by Peki to English.
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| 2015 / 3 / 28 | $25.00 £20.90 €23.14 C$35.84 AUD$42.02 ₹1730.00 CN¥172.00 JP¥2776.63 R$96.25 | to wish list MP4 (video) |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card FlourishesJerry Cestkowski "Fantastic book. It will influence a new generation of artists." - Jeff McBride, Las Vegas HeadlinerThe Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes is the first of its kind. This current, comprehensive treatment of fancy card manipulation (XCM - extreme card manipulation, contact juggling with cards, card flourishes and cardistry) will teach you everything from the Charlier Pass to juggling cards. This encyclopedia has already become a modern classic, the bible for anybody interested to manipulate playing cards in astounding and artistic manner. With 2,800 photographs and a wealth of informative... | 2011 / 8 / 20 | $55.00 £45.97 €50.90 C$78.85 AUD$92.44 ₹3806.00 CN¥378.40 JP¥6108.58 R$211.75 | to wish list |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes DVDs 1-4Jerry Cestkowski All four download DVDs for a lower bundle price.
[If you prefer DVD discs mailed to you then order directly from Jerry's website.] | 2011 / 8 / 20 | $70.00 £58.51 €64.78 C$100.36 AUD$117.64 ₹4844.00 CN¥481.60 JP¥7774.55 R$269.50 | to wish list MP4 (video) |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes: Ebook + DVDs 1-4Jerry Cestkowski The full flourish bundle with the ebook and all four download DVDs for a lower bundle price.
[If you prefer the printed book, all 5 pounds of it, then order directly from Jerry's website.] | 2011 / 8 / 20 | $115.00 £96.13 €106.43 C$164.88 AUD$193.27 ₹7958.00 CN¥791.20 JP¥12772.48 R$442.75 | to wish list PDF & MP4 |
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