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Thayer's 21st Century Mindreading Act
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Jeffrey Whiting (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 06 May, 2026)
As a keen devotee and practitioner of Two Person codes, I’m always interested in historical methods of this particular branch of mentalism.
Carrington’s 21st Century Act, originally known as the Psycho Act, offers an innovative take on the concept of coding and Q&A. Rather than use 26 separate codewords for the 26 letters of the alphabet, you only have to learn 4 code words, plus 5 prefixes…greatly reducing the learning curve for an act of this nature.
The use of these prefixes also gives you more flexibility in coding with NATURAL sentences rather than some stiff, overly formal dialogue. Likewise, conformation codes are sent with 10 codewords and 2 prefixes. For certain doubled letters/numbers and specific questions, additional words are suggested.
Of particular interest to both historians and modern mentalists are the lists of typical questions and queries. They are arranged logically with alphabetical, common sense abbreviations ie BS (Business Succeed?)
It’s not all-encompassing, or claims to be, but it’s more than enough for real-world applications.
If you come across a question you can’t code, just ask them to see you for a private session later!
I’m reminded of a similar situation with Volta’s Question & Answer act, which gives codes for 180(!) questions - encyclopaedic but too unwieldy for practical purposes, in my opinion.
Disadvantages?
This ISN’T an article act, although Carrington does suggest how to use it as such, but counsels it’s more of a “knockout” ending rather than a full feature!
And yes, some of the language sounds archaic and awkward today, but with his structure, I’m sure any neophyte code act can adapt it to their purposes
The Discoverie of Witchcraft
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gregg Webb (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 03 May, 2026)
Probably the original source of a lot of our magic and also the philosophy behind it. Every magician owes it to themselves to ground their knowledge with the background of knowing how it began, what it is all about, and why it exists, and how it works. I can remember David Roth, who was the first one on the scene to get really enthused by this book, telling people when they asked who invented a certain trick, "It's in Scott." There are many parts to the book, from the early explanations of the supernatural, to tricks, to demonology, to how to avoid being hauled before the Inquisition. Students of magic should start at the bottom. The foundation.
Elliott's Last Legacy
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gregg Webb (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 03 May, 2026)
Somebody might like this, but my impression is that the items described seem like Rube Goldberg inventions to me, and besides the fact that I don't like a lot of apparatus in my magic, I don't think these would actually work in a real-world, practical way. The old magazines called these things "pipe dreams", meaning that if you smoked some opium first, you might like these apparatuses better, or maybe that the person doing the inventing was high on something when they thought of them. In any case, that phrase is not a compliment, and unfortunately, because they need props that don't exist, one can't even try the tricks out without having a working machine shop at hand and the ability to make the odd props. Truth be told, I was expecting more card tricks and practical ones.
Gems of Mental Magic
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gregg Webb (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 03 May, 2026)
This book is from 1935, so you need to update a few things here and there. For example, carbon paper is used in one trick, but you don't see it around much today, but rest assured there is a very good type in art supply stores for transferring a drawing to the canvas for a painting...in fact it looks like it was drawn with a pencil, so is useful to mentalists, and there are more modern papers to make a copy with no visible method, etc. But in general the book outlines some very good mental feats using some very good mentalism principles, explained very well. There are codes and systems that must be learned, and in fact a whole system for memory taught. Bear in mind that these feats require a real show, and a stage, and at least one assistant required for most of the "experiments". But if doing a big show of a mental nature is for you, you really need to have this download. Arthur Buckley is known for his thinking and explaining, and Mr. Cook brings his own expertise to the mix. Remember...not for walk-around strolling, or close-up, or small groups. Stage-size mentalism.
(Contact)Less is More ACAAN
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Richard Weber (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 02 May, 2026)
One magician friend saw me perform this and said "too much process". But I've shown this to lay friends and it has been a stunner. I'm a mathematician, so I introduce the effect with the line "I've always been interested in random numbers." Despite the process you see in the video the payoff/process ratio is good. A strength of the effect is that the spectator does all the work.
Fake Memory Test
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Jürgen Festerling (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 01 May, 2026)
The trick is very interesting and well done. However, the listing doesn't mention that an extra deck of cards is required for this.
110 Tricks with a Stripper Deck
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by MICHAEL MORRELL (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 27 April, 2026)
Exactly what I was looking for.
Paper to Bills
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Jim Short (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 27 April, 2026)
It's a good thing this is a free download, since all it does is point the reader to a Linking Ring magazine that has an explanation of the effect.
More Than Meets The Eye
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Jim Short (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 27 April, 2026)
Mr. Harlan is an experienced and accomplished performer and it shows in this manuscript. He gives incredibly solid advice on building an act. Performing and describing a performance are two different skill sets. Most performers aren't good writers. Fortunately for us, Mr. Harlan, in addition to his great performance skills, is also a very good writer. The material is described clearly, and he goes not only into the 'what, but also the 'why'.
Please note that there are no tricks explained. This is a how-to on taking the material you already know and organizing it into a solid show. Dan also requires you to do some homework. It's not at all difficult, and it is the driving force behind creating a good act.
ESPecial Double Divination
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Jim Short (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 27 April, 2026)
There is nothing new here, but it's a solid piece of mentalism. It's nice that the cards aren't marked in any way.
If I were to perform this for other magicians I wouldn't use the CIRCLE /CROSS /WAVY LINES /SQUARE /STAR setup Mr. Czaja suggests, as that is well-known (for the neophyte it would have been nice to explain why that order is used). For a lay audience that setup is fine.
Ropesational
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Jonathan Brown
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 26 April, 2026)
I first learned this routine from this booklet in 1973. After seeing Richard Mis as well as Russ Douton perform it at a magic gathering. I had to learn it..it had and has everything for a great rope routine! Multiple cut and restored, sliding and vanishing knots, jumping ends! Long before Daryl or Fiber Optics, this was the original multiphase rope miracle! And there was no rope to replace, it lasts for years!
However, this booklet was the only way to learn it at the time. (Now I think Alan Sands teaches it as a download). And despite the many illustrations in the booklet, it is not an easy thing to learn. When I first started to learn it, I would repeat it 20 times a day for several months, until it got into my 'bones'. I've been doing it for over 50 years and I have edited the routine somewhat. That is part of the beauty of this booklet is that you can shorten the routine and use just one or two phases if you wish. I have taught it to a few performers on an individual basis, but having this booklet to refer to definitely makes the learning curve much smoother. I don't always include this in a show anymore, but it is always in my bag as a backup! A small miracle that is good for several minutes of startling entertainment and humor! My highest recommendation!
Fred Kaps' Currency
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by jeff lefton (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 23 April, 2026)
Very good trick. Enjoyed the manuscript.
Tested Ten-Card Poker Deal
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by jeff lefton (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 23 April, 2026)
good. clear presentation. Nice routine.
Adamathica
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Jandy Erxman (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 17 April, 2026)
It's ACAAN. The method is fooling if you have the means of secretly obtaining the number. But the trick has an immense amount of dealing. You deal the whole deck at least twice. It's boring.
Big Easy Card Cunning
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Will Yates (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 16 April, 2026)
The tricks are very good, but I'm giving it 4 stars because the crediting is abysmal.
Water and Oil
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by David Walker (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 16 April, 2026)
For $5, the method taught here is indeed clever—it is in my opinion more like a 16-card 'Packet Out of This World' presented as an Oil and Water routine. It is 'easy to perform' once you understand the moves, but getting there is a struggle.
The Pros: The 'Double Separation' move is a very smart way to sort cards. It plays much larger than a standard 8-card Oil and Water.
The Cons: Audio Quality: The vocal track is extremely low and buried under jarringly loud music transitions. Between the volume and the creator’s accent, the 'thorough explanation' mentioned in the ad was almost impossible to follow.
Technical Handling: I had to visually decode the Elmsley Count and Double Lift sections because the audio was so poor.
Misleading Title: This is much more of an OTW effect than a traditional Oil and Water.
If you are an experienced card worker who can learn by watching hands, it's worth the $5. If you are a beginner who needs clear audio to learn, look elsewhere.
Water Wizardry
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by David Walker (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 16 April, 2026)
Review: Water Wizardry by Dave Arch
Format: MP4 Digital Download (Instructional Video)
Water Wizardry is a professional-grade routine that proves you don't need expensive gimmicks to create a "stage-filling" miracle. Dave Arch, known for his Craft Store Magic philosophy, provides a masterclass in how to turn a few cents' worth of paper sacks and a bottle of water into a piece of theatrical "transportation." The routine focuses on one paper cup but another one is required for the easy DIY gimmick. Another cup or container is used to pour the transported water to ''prove'' it actually transported from one bag to the other.
The video instruction is clear and deliberate. Arch doesn't just show the "how-to"; he demonstrates the logistics of handling the cup of liquid, which is often the most intimidating part for a performer. By focusing on the physical choreography, he ensures that the performer feels secure and the "dirty work" remains invisible.
The highlight of this download is the masterful pacing. Arch avoids the common mistake of rushing the setup. He allows the "Transportation" narrative to breathe, giving the audience time to process the departure of the water before revealing its arrival. This deliberate speed makes the magic feel like a natural phenomenon rather than a suspicious sleight-of-hand trick.
This is the ultimate "Pack Flat, Play Big" routine. Because it uses everyday items, it works equally well in an intimate living room or a larger parlor/stage setting.
Pros: Reliable method, extremely low reset cost, and highly engaging narrative. Cons: Requires a steady hand and attention to the specific "pacing" taught in the video to be most effective and amazing.
Final Verdict For $10, this is an incredible value for any "worker" looking for a reliable, audience interactive, non-card routine. It rewards the performer who values presentation and audience connection over complex finger-flicking.
Paint Brush Color Change
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Jordan Petersen (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 15 April, 2026)
No picture instructions, but that's ok because I still want to learn the paint brush color change
Streamlined Newspaper Prediction
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by David Calhoun (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 11 April, 2026)
Interesting improvement over the previous "stack as you tear" work.
Bloom Miracle Poker Machine
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Alexander Straker (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 04 April, 2026)
The best version of this effect ever created by far, far simpler than the old Al Stanger calculator where the Texas Instruments machine needed to have the batteries maintained or you lost the program. The effect itself has always been a reputation maker but this dedicated and compact simple device with a clearer input and output system elevates the magic and makes it practical. Fantastic!
The Sphinx Volume 22 (Mar 1923 - Feb 1924)
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Ian Hirst (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 03 April, 2026)
Fantastic value
Alone and Deckless
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Jackson McClean (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 03 April, 2026)
I am one of the youngest Junior members of the Academy of Magical Arts housed at the Magic Castle. The description does not tell you it involves math, as well as there being a lot of “funky” ideas that don’t really work while performing to a group of people who know what a deck of cards is. (you do not do the math, the spectator does (I’d say is worse))
Giveaway Magic for the Hometown Magician
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Joel Howlett (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 22 March, 2026)
A great tool!
Thanks for making these giveaways available.
Come and Go Dice
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gregg Webb (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 19 March, 2026)
I've certainly gotten my wish for more tricks with dice. It is great to mix things up and not just do cards, cards, cards. Of course, there are coins, and rubber bands, and things, but dice are very cool and fit in especially with gambling themes, which many card effects are about.
Come and Go Dice
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by hal barlow (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 17 March, 2026)
This is basically Gad About Coins with dice. If you don't already do that sort of routine, this is a nice one to learn.
Encore 3
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Charles H. Temple (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 17 March, 2026)
Brilliant usable magic.
Shadow Sequeira Stack
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Alex Hall (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 17 March, 2026)
Major advantage is frankly its price.
What you get:
Several tetradestic or pesudo-tetradestic (somewhat tweaked) stacks, with formula for card-number and number-card conversions, as well as prior/latter card. As advertised.
A super-brief introduction of Unknown Mentalist's concept, Clock Principle, with permission. Guess there is some underlying algebraic structure, some sort of group or ring or something that remains undiscovered, but I am not that much of a mathematician to find out what. As the Clock Principle underlies UM's popular manuscript "Karma Stack", it might be said that you received some essence of that ebook with kind permission.
What you DON'T get:
The "shadow" concept itself. Dr Solka gave examples so I managed to figure out much of how the shadow operates, but that is no replacement for a real introduction. I anticipated a monologue or at least a paragraph discussing the shadow, so readers may judge if full research into the concept (discussed in Solka's other work "Im Schattenreich der Spielkarten") is worth the effort (mind you, that book doesn't have English translation, at least not available on lybrary!).
ACAAN calculations. Admittedly, the advertisement didn't say this, but Mr. Larry Finley in reviewing "Si Stebbins Pro" by same author, pointed out that "a shadow stack such as 7QS or the Sequoia stack" facilitates quick ACAAN calculations. I mean not the slightest offense to Mr. Finley, but this manuscript about the shadow sequoia stack DID NOT introduce ACAAN calculation formula. It is possible that I misunderstood Mr. Finley who referred to something else, or that said formula exists but was hidden in the shadows of Im Schattenreich der Spielkarten. Pun intended.
Non-rotational suit arrangements. Not that I care much about systems that tamper with rotational arrangements, for these often burden the calculation, and a real memorized order (Mnemonica for example) would be better if your routine, like the Nikola style of restoring order from shuffled pack which involves CALLING OUT order of cards, puts the sequence under fire. Yet, a brief introduction or discussion would make the manuscript more comprehensive.
A stack that "stands out". Tetradestic stacks with card-positon and position-card calculations are not rare in the magic literature, and this ebook does not disclose much information that makes its stack superior to, say, the Karma. As I've said, such advantage may do exist, but saidly is not present here.
So basically, if you just want a "card _-_ positon and prior/latter card" stack at a low price, this is a decent purchase. If you are interested in reverse-engineering and discovering properties (instead of incorporating them into your stack), this may also be worth exploring. In other cases, I kindly advise caution.
Alex.
Dicesp
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gregg Webb (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 10 March, 2026)
This is great because we need more dice tricks, I think. So, using them with ESP cards is perfect for a break from cards and coins, for sure.
Sometimes the jokes are just for me
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by DARRIN COOK (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 10 March, 2026)
Master Payne has written a funny and thought-provoking set of lecture notes (more like a short book) largely on the subject of character-driven, story-based prop magic. It’s interesting to see what he does with the die box, for example, or the Tenyo spots card and Chinese sticks. All of these have entertaining, engaging presentations that make sense.
He stresses the importance of knowing what tricks your character would not do, not because they’re too difficult or too expensive, but because they’re inconsistent with your character and theme, which is explained in a section devoted to those subjects. He concludes with a section of tricks and a bibliography of sources for act and character development. I liked his version of the card stab.
Telephone Bill
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Tim Brown (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 09 March, 2026)
So, I read this 3x, no, 3 1/2x first. Then I practiced it 10x in a row. It worked every single time. This is the type of material that I really enjoy. So strong. So (so-called) obviously impossible to do. Yet it works. Hands off.
Oh, I forgot to say that I don't mind mental effects that involve cards, but my tendency doesn't really sway me in that direction. This one right here? I'm feeling like never leaving the house without a deck again! This lends itself to being done in person so well, and/because you never HAVE to touch the cards. And I love the fact that it really is so strong that it can be repeated!
Shooting Card
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by DARRIN COOK (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 01 March, 2026)
I knew nothing about Daryl Hurst, but I am really pleased with this booklet, which is very well done, including plenty of pictures to illustrate the effect, as well as pictures of Mr. Hurst performing the routine.
Clearly, this is an effect that has been performed and honed for decades, resulting in a “packs small, plays big” effect. When a working pro like this says he closed birthday shows with this routine, I pay close attention.
There is some great advice on how to force a card, and gives you tips and precautions that only come from repeat performances. The reader also learns the evolution of the trick and the thinking behind it, as well as gains insight into the magician himself.
The handling is simple and a presentation is included. I think this routine would be easy to adapt to one’s own handling and presentational style. I had all kinds of ideas as I was reading—the effect is clear and lends itself to a stage or parlor setting.
I look forward to getting other routines by Mr. Hurst.
Hugard's Magic Monthly
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gregg Webb
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 25 February, 2026)
I acquired several bound volumes of Hugard's, in the 1970's. I was learning magic in those days, and I remember those books were a big part of my education. I wouldn't hesitate to urge anyone to get these at a great deal. Hugard was such a great writer and teacher that you feel like you are getting personal instruction from a real gentleman from magic's golden past.
Dice Any Number
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Kevin Needham (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Saturday 21 February, 2026)
As much as I would like to rate this effect 5 stars, I must take away a couple for the 2m2r problem that this trick acquires. Too much to remember.
Cup and Ball
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by joe danciger (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 20 February, 2026)
Good practical magic
Mnemonica for Everybody
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by thomas de bernede (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 13 February, 2026)
Great and instructive.
Dunninger Talk
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by thomas de bernede (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 13 February, 2026)
Great audio! Good quality and amazing advice from the legend himself.
Artful Mentalism: Three Secrets
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by thomas de bernede (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 13 February, 2026)
Great download for anyone interested in performing mentalism in professional settings!
Artful Mentalism
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by thomas de bernede (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 13 February, 2026)
Great download for anyone serious about mentalism with two legends!
Coloring (Blow) Book
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Jim Kleefeld (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Friday 13 February, 2026)
This is worthless. It is 40 seconds long. In a video, he shows you how to flip through the Magic Coloring Book, the world's most common and well-known kidshow prop. He gives one tip, which is absolutely the most common tip given by anyone who mentions the prop in any book or lecture.
Free Will Switch
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Kevin Peshick (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Wednesday 11 February, 2026)
I wish people would disclose that this uses holding things behind your back. I never like me, or the spectator, doing things behind their back, nor under the table. Besides that, nothing new to see here. Yes, there is a story for those who can't make up stories on their own. Blah.
3 Miracles
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Ryan Higgins (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 09 February, 2026)
All amazing effects. My favorite is the impossible billet switch.
Test Conditions
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Ryan Higgins (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Monday 09 February, 2026)
This is an excellent ebook. The Mardi Gras mask is priceless.
The BTM Stack
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by laurent kubaski (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 08 February, 2026)
The author claims that the BTM Stack is a "Unique innovation with no precedent in historical stacks" even though this stack is almost the same as Patrick Dessi's CPAP stack published in 2009 (BTM uses the CHaSeD order and CPAP uses the SHoCkeD order) which itself is a variation of Richard Osterlind's Breakthrough Card System published in 1983.
Not only that, but the "brief summary of other stacks" section - which doesn't even mention the well-known Breakthrough Card System - is riddled with errors:
- The first printed record of a deterministic stack is not 1786 but 1593 (in "Giochi di Carte Bellissimi di Regola, et di Memoria").
- The first printed reference of the eight king stack is not 1888: for example, the earliest English reference is 1805 (in "The Expositor").
- The Nikola card system does not require "rote memorization" since the author provides a mnemonic system to learn the associations.
- The Bart Harding stack is not "Similar to Stebbins": the concepts are completely different.
- the Spanish edition of Mnemonica was not published in 1990 but in 2000.
- etc...
Because of all those reasons, I don't recommend this product: readers interested in an alternative to the Si Stebbins stack that's easier to learn than the Breakthrough Card System should have a look at Patrick Dessi's CPAP stack (2009) or Doug Dyment's DAO stack (2010).
75 Tricks with a Stripper Deck
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gary Filson (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 03 February, 2026)
Al Stevenson's "75 Tricks with a Stripper Deck" is a classic book on stripper deck magic. It is easy to read and definitely an important book for any magician interested in card magic. I am glad to have it in my library.
110 Tricks with a Stripper Deck
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Gary Filson (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Tuesday 03 February, 2026)
This book is partially based on Al Stevenson's "75 Tricks with a Stripper Deck" but obviously includes additional ideas. It is very well written and definitely worth reading if you are interested in the stripper deck. It is easy to understand and I am glad to have it part of my magical library.
My Favorite Coin Magic with the Expanded Shell
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by DARRIN COOK (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 01 February, 2026)
This book is full of worker material, richly illustrated with clear color photos. He offers alternative endings and practical advice, such as coin selection and performing at banquet tables. There’s a very clever and useful idea for using a coin purse to ring in a gimmick or extra coin.
Interestingly, he has one routine with the same basic handling but multiple formats, such as coins across, coins to glass, and a rarity, a stand-up coins through table.
Nothing is knuckle-busting. He works out of fingerpalm. If you want to perform coin magic at a paid gig, this is a great resource.
The Mark of Abigail
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by Ken Pope (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Thursday 29 January, 2026)
You will need to print/engrave wood cards. I am a magic hobbyist at best. I collect magic tricks and dream of performing in front of my family. Just a dreamer. But it is fun! Am I right!! This trick seems simple enough and gives you more time to perform.
Dancing Handkerchief
Overall customer rating: ★★★★★reviewed by MARK LeBERTHON (confirmed purchase)
Rating: ★★★★★ (Date Added: Sunday 25 January, 2026)
Nearly worthless. 3 short videos showing various gimmicks to insert in a handkerchief, taking less than 2 minutes combined. No performance, no advice.