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This is the classic travelers plot from Dai Vernon, based on a handling by Jon Racherbaumer with some changes by Allan Ackerman. The four aces are lost in the deck at four different locations. You then pull out one ace from your right jacket pocket, another ace from your breast pocket, the third one from your left jacket pocket and the fourth one is left in your hand while the rest of the packet has magically traveled to your jacket pocket.

runtime: 2min 40s...

This is a fun routine that first appeared in Allan's Magic Mafia book. It is based on a Dai Vernon plot from the 60s. However, a typical 'all backs' routine requires many moves - half passes and double lifts. Here Allan has engineered a routine with a lot less moves. You could even do this routine while maintaining a stacked deck.

You show a deck that consists of cards that have backs printed on the front and back. This changes then to faces on both sides of the cards until everything goes back to normal.

runtime: 6min 30s...

This is an all time classic routine first published in Stars of Magic developed by Dai Vernon. A card is selected, lost in the deck, and then cards are shuffled together face-up and face-down mixing them into a big mess. Magically all cards turn back face-down except the one chosen by the spectator which is found to be face-up in the center of the deck.

runtime: 5min 5s

This is one of Ed Marlo's best routines also sometimes called "Miracle Ace Cutting" and was first published in Faro Control Miracles. The patter Allan uses is from Dai Vernon and tells the story of a one handed gambler who miraculously can cut to the aces.

runtime: 6min 52s

This is a tremendously visual effect developed by Dai Vernon using the Elmsley Count. The aces one by one turn face-up while the four aces are merely shown and counted. For the climax the black aces change place with the red aces while they are resting in the spectator's hand.

If you want an even more visual twisting effect, then take a look at Waving the Aces by Guy Hollingworth.

runtime: 4min 14s

Special John Guastaferro issue. John took his time answering questions we asked and also chose to give readers a little treat by explaining two amazing tricks. Also featured are Cameron Francis, Vikas Bhadola and Sapan Joshi.

Contents:

1. Color Blind by John Guastaferro : A short and quick routine of Dr. Daley's Last Ace Trick
2. Out of Sight, Inside the box by Cameron Francis : Simple and Devious handling of the Vernon Classic.
3. Pick pocket Aces: John's take on Vernon's Travellers where the cards also travel into spectator's pocket.
4. Simple sandwich by Vikas Bhadola : A simple clean sandwich trick
5. Chacha...

Special issue featuring Harapan Ong. Harapan has answered some really interesting questions and some intimate questions too. Harapan has also graciously contributed a trick called 'Triumph Squared' followed with contributions from Cameron Francis, Bizau, Sapan Joshi and Antariksh Pratap Singh.

Contents:

1. Triumph Squared by Harapan Ong - A cleverX2 approach for Vernon's Triumph.
2. Coupling by Cameron Francis - An interesting trick for couples
3. Unknown Spell by Antariksh Pratap Singh - Aces are lost and found ..... in an amusing way with a surprise at the end.
4. Chachu Triumph by Sapan Joshi - A nice handling for classic...

A stunning routine of unparalleled talent! The cups and balls with clear glasses - transparent cups. Antonio breaks new ground in close up magic with this effect. What an idea and what entertainment.

"Antonio breaks new ground in close-up magic. What a fabulous idea." - Arturo de Ascanio

"In my lifetime, I've seen some of the greatest "CUPS N BALL" routines performed by Dai Vernon, Mike Ammar, John Thompson, Charlie Miller, Johnny Paul and the many others with brilliant routines and moves & sleights. Antonio's routine is smashing and completely blew me away! You don't need an expensive set of cups for the cups and balls routine!...

Una rutina impresionante y un talento sin igual. Con este efecto, Antonio abre nuevas puertas en la magia de cerca. ¡Vaya idea! ¡Qué gran presentación!

"A lo largo de mi vida, he visto algunas de las mejores rutinas de cubiletes como las de Dai Vernon, Michael Ammar, John Thompson, Johnny Paul, y muchos otros con rutinas y pases brillantes. La increible rutina de Antonio me dejó atónito. Para hacer la rutina no necesitas unos cubiletes caros ni mucho menos. Antonio lo ha simplificado todo ¡y de qué manera!" - Joe Stevens

"Una rutina asombrosa, de una originalidad única: una...

1. ... - Peter Faro
29. Australia Day Card Stab - Errol Robinson, described by Murray Cooper
30. Twisting the Aces - Ronnay

31. Volume 3, Number 8, February, 1977, 4 pages - no cover
31. The Blueroom - editorial comments
32. Blueprint In-Print - Ian Baxter reviews:
    • Dariel Fitzkee & Fred Braue's "Dai Vernon, The First California Lecture"
32. The Blueroom - added edition
33. Fair Dice - Barry Govan
34. Matrix-2 - Woody Landers (USA)

35. Volume 3, Number 9, March, 1977, 4 pages - no cover
35. The Blueroom - editorial comments
36. The Forgetful Gambler - Tom Gagnon
38. Blueprint In-Print - Barry Govan reviews:

"Verrrry nice!" - Roberto Giobbi

"This is a gem." - Matt Field

"This looks terrific, in no small part because it addresses three items I've always been fond of: the Christ Aces, Vernon's "Aces to Order" and Semel's Pirandello Cut. ...Your approaches are fascinating ...." - Stephen Minch

Look like a card cheat without years of practice, self-denial, cheap bourbon and wild women. The most impressive thing you can do with their deck - the one they just handed you - is to discover the four aces in a variety of astounding ways. And it's even more impressive if they tell you...

In August of 1963, Dai Vernon took a twenty-hour bus trip from Los Angeles to Dallas, Texas, to deliver a lecture at the Statler Hilton Hotel.

On the way there, Vernon created an amazing effect, an effect that is relatively unknown, even today. Shortly thereafter, Vernon advertised the trick for sale.

• The Boris Wild Marked Deck concept The original explanation of Boris Wild's marking system.
• Double Revelation A memorization "tour de force" as easy to do as it is impressive for the audience.
• Inexplicable A miraculous version of "The trick that can not be explained" by Dai Vernon.
• Peek Sandwich A super clean "sandwich" effect. There is no way to make it more direct!
• The Boris Wild Memorized Deck The detailed explanation of the Boris Wild Memorized Deck. In just a few minutes, you will be able to guess the position of any card in the deck or the identity of the card...

The elusive matchbox.

A favorite of Dai Vernon. A matchbox sleeve vanishes from the performer's hand and returns to his pocket. Requires some construction but not difficult. See video below.

1st edition 2017, 4 pages.

One of Dai Vernon's favorite casual effects. The double vanish and reappearing of a coin.

1st edition 2017, 4 pages.

During the 1970's Dai Vernon demonstrated this around the Magic Castle to anyone who was interested. He was quite fond of it. It is a neat, highly deceptive, practical hole card switch using natural actions, something he highly favored.

1st edition 2020, PDF 4 pages, video 12s.

Also included is "Zauberkünste Triumph" a simple version of a Hofzinser effect. "The Viet Nam Card Trick" was routined by Bruce Cervon and Dai Vernon. No sleights, totally impromptu, and even fools magicians. "Do You Believe in Intuition" is a great routine for formal close-up shows. Finally, "Cervon's Roll Over Aces" is a truly impressive routine of cardmanship.

This recording was originally issued as a two-volume tape set. It has been...

give a polished performance. As a professional magician, I consider this book a 'must.'" - Jay Marshall

• Preface
• CHAPTER 1 Novel Effects All Designed for Close-Up Performing
  • JIM-DANDY VANISHER [Jim Shannon]
  • POP-OFF [W. Bowman]
  • A TWIST THROUGH THE WRIST [John Boyko]
  • NICKEL-PLATED [Derek Vernon
  • PURSE [Bill Nord]
  • RISE [H. G. Frank]
  • REUNION [Don Tanner
  • VARIANT [John P. Hamilton]
  • ANOTHER RISE [Carlo Rossetti]
  • GHOST THIMBLE [John A. M. Howie]
  • BOLT AND FRAME [G. Legman]
  • THE LOTUS [G. Legman]
  • LOTUS AND BOW-TIE [G. Legman]
• CHAPTER 2 Conjuring with Coins and Paper Money
  • PENNY-TRATION [Harry Baker]
  • WRAPAROUND VANISH
  • FADEAWAY
  • SITTING VANISH [Bill Simon]
  • BACK PALM SWITCH [Charles Eastman
  • SILVER-COPPER [Dr. Theodore Sack]
  • HANK DROPPER [E. Brian MacCarthy]
  • REWARD [John A. M. Howie]
  • THE HARD WAY [Stewart...

Seven more off-beat, totally impromptu card effects from the mind of Cameron Francis. Includes both written instructions and video instructions.

CONTENTS:

THE TRUTH IS IN THE MIDDLE: A "mystery card" effect where a card reversed in the middle of the deck before the trick started turns out to be the selection.

WELL TRAVELED: A "Travelers" variation that is pretty darn easy to do.

TRI THE SANDWICH: A Triumph routine and sandwich routine all rolled into one tasty treat.

OUT OF SIGHT, INSIDE THE BOX: A magical variation of Dai Vernon's "Out of Sight, Out of Mind".

FAUX SHOW: A five phased...

1. ... Out
21. Take Your Pick
23. Four In A Row
24. One Up
26. Further Thoughts
27. Additional Commentary From Paul Hallas
28. Trainee Mind Reader

1. ... First: Plants
20. (a) Leipzig Slap Plant
20. (b) Drops
20. (c) Wipes
21. (d) Under My Thumb
22. (e) Dip Plants
23. (f) Hinge Plants
24. (g) Open-Fingered Plants
24. (h) Roll-Down Plant

    III: Classical Changes

27. 1. Side-Slip Changes
28. (a) Basic side slip change
30. (b) Marlo Clip Slip
31. (c) Tabled Marlo Clip Change
32. (d) Vernon No-Palm Change
33. (e) Softy Steal
35. (f) Second Slip
35. (g) Rear-Palm Steal and Plant
37. (h) De La Torre Pin
38. (i) Cummings Steal
38. (k) Side Slip to Tenkai Palm

40. 2. Quick Tricks With the Side Steal Change
40. (a) Leipzig Hand-Off
40. (b) Picking Off the Pip

42. 3. Thumb-Clip Steals
42. (a) Basic Thumb-Clip Steal ...

1. ... First: Plants
20. (a) Leipzig Slap Plant
20. (b) Drops
20. (c) Wipes
21. (d) Under My Thumb
22. (e) Dip Plants
23. (f) Hinge Plants
24. (g) Open-Fingered Plants
24. (h) Roll-Down Plant

    III: Classical Changes

27. 1. Side-Slip Changes
28. (a) Basic side slip change
30. (b) Marlo Clip Slip
31. (c) Tabled Marlo Clip Change
32. (d) Vernon No-Palm Change
33. (e) Softy Steal
35. (f) Second Slip
35. (g) Rear-Palm Steal and Plant
37. (h) De La Torre Pin
38. (i) Cummings Steal
38. (k) Side Slip to Tenkai Palm

40. 2. Quick Tricks With the Side Steal Change
40. (a) Leipzig Hand-Off
40. (b) Picking Off the Pip

42. 3. Thumb-Clip Steals
42. (a) Basic Thumb-Clip Steal ...

• ... Change
• Pintaje Elusivo - Duck Change
• Pintaje en abanico de Boston-Lorayne - Boston-Lorayne Fan Change
• Pintaje en Formación-T - T-Formation Change
• Pintaje en la mesa de Tenkai - Tenkai Table Change
• Pintaje En Tu Cara - In Your Face Change
• Pintaje Extraño - Strange Change
• Pintaje gentil de Vernon - Softy Steal
• Pintaje insertando la carta en el mazo - Push-in Change
• Pintaje inusual de Bertram - Bertram Unusual Change
• Pintaje Jay - Jay Change
• Pintaje Marnase Convincente - Convincing Marnase Change
• Pintaje Marnase - Marnase Change
• Pintaje Mecánico - Mechanical Change
• Pintaje Metamórfico...