More Self-working Cards: 88 Foolproof Card Miracles for the Amateur Magician (Dover Magic Books)

Card magic has captivated man for many centuries. Today | it remains the most popular area of legerdemain | accounting for half of all tricks performed by magicians.Now Karl Fulves | noted writer in the field of magic | has compiled a new treasury of foolproof card tricks | the definitive sequel to his popular Self-Working Card Tricks. This book contains a wealth of new material — captivating and baffling card wizardry that will amaze your audience and astonish even accomplished magicians.Fulves shows you how to perform such classic card maneuvers as Miraskil | The Open Prediction | Flip Top and The Jaks Two-Deck Trick. Clear | easy-to-follow directions | complemented by 96 instructive illustrations | help guide the novice through each trick.Chapters on special areas of card magic and technique include: Impromptu Card Tricks; Two-Deck Card Tricks; Telephone Tricks; Telepathy with Cards; Riffle-Shuffle Setups; and Gambling Secrets.Neither great dexterity nor long hours of practice are required to master tricks offered in this collection — all succeed instantly by virtue of the step-by-step instructions.Discover how this rich assortment of self-working tricks will mystify and delight friends and relatives — anyone intrigued by the ancient appeal of card magic.