6 beautiful effects that are Stronger than The Hulk!
When I was a kid, I purchased magic books from the 1800s by Prof. Hoffman, Herrmann, Jean Robert-Houdin, and a host of other magicians who I’ve never heard of before…these books were old, with very yellowed, brittle pages, with art-work that was quite intricate and very Victorian.
But what stood out most to me, were how many times these books would mention performing in, or retiring to “the drawing room”…this term really intrigued me.
Beginning with the now out-of-print and much sought-after Card Craft, the release of each new book from J.K. Hartman has been welcomed by discerning card handlers the world over for his direct effects and deviously simple handlings. Now, spurred by an underground handling by Tomas Blomberg and a yearlong correspondence with Gordon Bean, Mr. Hartman has turned his attention to a single plot: the fabled Any Card at Any Number.
The eight routines in CAAN Craft-clearly described by Mr. Hartman and ably illustrated by Tony Dunn-are already being hailed as a bravura display of creativity, and the many new moves,
Comments: From the Introduction, “This book is a sequel to Card Craft Collected Trickery 1991, and After Kraft More Card Trickery 1995… The book comprises 60 separate items (not including extensions and variations Incorporated in the text).”
Contents (numbers are not page numbers until Ch5):
ii Introduction
Imagine a mystery box that’s NOT a box.
Imagine a prop that goes EVERYWHERE your mobile phone goes.
Imagine a gimmick that looks NOTHING like the gimmick
“I know it’s hard to IMAGINE, right”? YET ALIBI IS ALL THESE THINGS.
Whether you’re completely new to card magic, or you’re a seasoned conjurer, this tutorial for the Circus Card Trick is the perfect starting point for performing meaningful, powerful magic.
Within this explanation from one of our favorite close-up magicians, Jared Kopf, are the basic method and mechanics for achieving the effect, as well as several lesser known principles and presentations.
Described in both Expert Card Technique and the Royal Road to Card Magic, both by Hugard and Braué, the Circus Card Trick is “an ancient snare used by circus grifters against the gullible and
J.K. Hartman is back again with 60 brand-new effects in his latest book, Card Devilry. We invite you to revel in the wicked fun and mischief of these clever effects.
Known for short, clever routines, this prolific magician has long been a mainstay in the libraries of card magicians, and this new volume should not be the exception. Hartman once again brings his signature style and clarity to new effects that you’ll soon be testing on spectators. Included are sections on impromptu card magic, stacked effects, mental magic, and gaffed effects. In addition, Hartman provides new utility moves that you’ll likely be incorporating into your existing routines.
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