Is it possible? One card move that easily allows you to do a key, a force, a false cut, a steal, a switch, and an updated version of the Glide?? One simple sleight when you need a locator, an angle-proof palm, a lapping device, an open prediction, a card to pocket effect, or even a book test???
It sounds unlikely that all this could be achieved from one easy-to-do utility move; but it's true. It's called the PARAGON.
How hard is it? You will master it in minutes. Like so many great ideas, this one has been hiding in plain sight. Now it is available to you in all its variations; simple, direct and ultra-practical!
In addition to the move itself, the author also includes ten solid PARAGON-related effects guaranteed to wet your appetite!
This is the author's abstract of his doctoral dissertation, submitted as part of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Mathematics at Duke University. In it, he explores the classic problem in permutation theory based on the Riffle Shuffle and Cut. The Faro Shuffle and the permutations related to the Out Faro and the In Faro are fully defined in theorem.
In addition to the Faro Shuffle, he explores Q-Dimensional Decks and includes references for his work.
Because this is not a book of general interest to magicians, only a limited number have been printed.
"Just got Person To Person. It is a lovely, well produced book!
... DIALOGIC is worth the price of the book. Why didn't I think of that?"
- Lee Earle
Lewis Jones has created an entirely new approach to mental effects over the telephone. The results will confound anyone - laymen and magician alike - whether they have experience in telephone magic or not.
There are a total of 14 effects presented in this book. It has been conveniently divided into two sections. The Solo Performer section has 5 effects for you to do. They are self working and don't require the memorization of coded, numbers etc.
The Duo performer section contains 9 effects done with a medium on the other end of the phone. These effects will really blow the competition out of the water!
"The last effect in this book is impossible, yet it works. The medium is able to divine as many as seven cards, Freely Chosen, while talking to the spectator(s). Be aware that this effect is not for the lazy. There is a code within a code that needs to be remembered. But even here, Mr. Jones has supplied a memory aid so that you do not have to mentally keep track of everything that is happening. His method is as effective as his effect."
Another specialty magic book, this time using the telephone and phone directory. The first part of the book offers some exiting mental and psychic tests. In the second part, there is a terrific collection of comedy stunts and gags using a telephone.
This is one of the last works by The Amazing Maurice before his untimely death, and is one of the best collections of his work published to date. There are eighteen stunts to choose from, especially good for parties and small gatherings.
