I always do signed card effects. To most people a deck is ruined if a card is signed or missing. People are really shocked when you ask them to write on the card, this really seems to draw people to...

Just wanted to start a thread for those looking for good card books with minimal sleights. I thought it might help those looking.


* Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond
* The Card Magic of Nick Trost
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Awesome reply. I think you just need to quote the source for the material. Any conversations specific about the material itself should be over the phone, thru a pm, or on skype .... but not a public...

I bought Mnemonica and didn't use it because I couldn't do a perfect faro shuffle. I image the other stacks have similar requirements. Something to think about.

Good Advice .... I see review my videos all the time and catch a lot of issues I didn't realize I was having or doing.

[cough] Larry Jennings

Agreed, but sometimes it's nice to have effects that don't require a set up. Like an ACR routine or the Biddle Trick.

I would suggest

The Secrets of Brother Jon Hamman - There are lots of good effects that don't require advanced sleights, but are very powerful. The book is very sleight intensive but they are...

I may catch flak, but I don't like the card college light series. They all seem to involve a good deal of set up. I don't find it practical to have so much set up involved. I was under the impression...

- Dear Mister Fantasy book John Bannon - A good book that has new takes on many of the classic tricks. I prefer his book "Smoke & Mirrors". I like Mr. Bannon and this he has very good effects.

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Book just arrived in the mail. I have thwarted the magic mail thieves again!!!

I searched for a long time for this book as it was out of print. I just wanted to mention the "warehouse" found 3 new copies recently.
Well it looks like they are down to two now.

Can't wait to...

I use to shy away from gimmicks ... mainly because I didn't want to tote around a lot of crap. I tend to use gimmicks more in the winter because I have a coat with many pockets (only 2 visible). Some...

Which 4 routines?

I am just saying that many people feel it's wrong to learn from DVD's. There is nothing wrong with using a DVD if it helps you learn. There is nothing wrong with learning from books. There is nothing...

I picked up Eugene Berger's "Mastering the Art of Magic"

I am about 120 pages deep, but it is the best book I have read so far on magic. It has great information about misdirection, hecklers, and...

So you don't use doubles, double backers, or gaffed cards?

I understand what you are saying about it being the author's presentation and everyone has a unique style. The different ideas on scripts certainly help. It also helps to here thoughts, ideas, and...

I just read a sample of one degree and it looks brilliant. I will also look into the Tommy Wonder books. Thank you for the suggestions.

I have been learning magic for 2 years now. I have quite a few DVD's and books. What I have noticed is most books or DVD's seem to leave out the information not related to the method of the trick.
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