The shortest distance between two points is a line. This principle, applied to magic, was advocated by Ted Annemann in his magazine The Jinx. It is o this concept that the effects and routines in this book are based.
Arthur Setterington is one of England's top magical performers, writers and magical inventors. Imagine a small (8") box penetrated on all four sides by numerous rods, in a manner that shows that nothing larger than a matchbox could be inside. And yet, when the rods are withdrawn, various large objects are produced and placed on a special stand, making an unbelievable display. And there are seven other great effects which are just baffling!
This book is intended for magicians who have already made a study of card magic. The many effects presented here will keep both the beginner and professional intrigued, as you'll find that Smith's explanations of the presentations are most worthy.
This is a book of card, coin and rope magic, with some new twists. Included is a full color sheet for Dayton's Diminishing Card Fan, where a non-existent card fan appears to shrink at each pass of the hand. A full patter routine is presented for The Soldier and The Deck of Cards, which is a simple, yet effective trick that could be used by Gospel Magicians. There are some cute ideas for smaller effects, and detailed instructions and creating several special packs.
The author, whose writings and magical innovations are well known in England, now gives you something new. A book that reads like a Damon Runyin script. Nine original and novel close-up pocket tricks which are performed by The Stranger and revealed to you by Matt, the know-it-all spectator.
The following tricks are fully revealed: Royal Quartet; Secu-Ring; Push Through; Matchless Penetration; X-ray Coins; Bolting Dice; Thought Reflections; Six Key Mystery; and Death Card.
Special illustrations by Nelson C. Hahne detail all the effects.
