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Alex Elmsley isn’t just another name in magic; he’s a titan of close-up artistry. And the Tahoe Sessions? Well, it’s a treasure trove for those who appreciate the craft. Captured in 1998 by Louis Falanga, this collection showcases Elmsley’s genius in all its glory. Sure, he’s a bit older here, but his magic? It’s as smooth as ever, brimming with the kind of energy and wisdom you’d expect from a legend. If you’re not familiar with Elmsley, prepare to have your socks knocked off by his brilliance.
With four volumes packed to the brim with stunning card tricks, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better bang for your buck. Each volume features tricks that were groundbreaking back in the day and still inspire variations today: “Between Your Palms,” “Diamond Cut Diamond,” “Dazzle,” and a deep dive into the early Elmsley count material.
Does Elmsley still have it? Absolutely! Just take a look at his ridiculously clean (and tricky) rear-palm card to wallet, or his fan steal. He’s a master technician and creator, and while he may not be the loudest personality in the room, his charm and wit shine through effortlessly.
Keep an eye out for his Cups and Balls routine. Even if you don’t adopt his method, the creativity behind his bizarre final load—pouring mountains of loose salt from the cups—is a masterclass in ingenuity. And don’t miss “Dazzle,” possibly the greatest packet trick ever devised. For the ultimate two-deck effect, “The Red and the Blue” is where it’s at.
Volume One
Four Card Trick
New Four Card Trick
Interview - Early Days
Twisters Flush
One Poor Lion
Separating the Men from the Boys
Interview - The Professor
Power Poker
Spectator Aces
Economy Class Departure
Interview - Vernon and the Ghost Count
Dazzle
Volume Two
1002nd Aces
Repulsive Aces
The Elmsley Rising Card
Interview - The Faro Shuffle
Brainweave
Underworld
Interview - More on the Faro
Collinspell
The Floating Ladies
Cross-25
Volume Three
Fan Prediction
The Red and the Blue
Interview - Presentation
A Strange Story
Color Filter
Interview - Stage Manipulation
Multiplying Aces
En Voyage
Color-Changing Faro Shuffle
Interview - What is Good Magic?
Moveless Follow the Leader
Card to Wallet
Volume Four
Fate's Datebook
Diamond Cut Diamond
Interview - Creativity
Pack of Lies
Half-Pack Vanish
Torn & Restored Newspaper
Between Your Palms
Multiple Mind Reading
The Four Blanks
Interview - An Encounter
The Cups & Balls
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