A riotous compendium of bar bets and cheeky tricks that Diamond Jim Tyler has gathered during his escapades over the years. This isn’t just a rehash of old favourites; you'll find fresh gems that haven’t graced print until now. The 3rd edition landed in March 2016.
Within these pages, you’ll learn how to pull off hilarious and astonishing feats using nothing more than ordinary objects—you know, the stuff you’ve got lying around your house or lurking in the nearest restaurant. This collection is stuffed with bar bets, brain teasers, gags, puzzles, and magical effects that Diamond Jim has amassed over the last two decades. Many classics have been given his unique spin and trademark humour (thank goodness, we were getting bored of the same old tricks).
The book is a neat little 3 by 5 inches, bound in black faux leather, complete with silver gilt edges and a stylish black ribbon marker. Inside, you’ll find 75 effects, 128 pages, and over 100 illustrations to keep you entertained. The foreword is penned by the illustrious Martin Gardner, which is basically a seal of approval. This book is designed to slip into your shirt or trouser pocket, perfect for those spontaneous nights out where you want to impress (or confound) your mates.
FOREWORD
"A number of books have been published on what magicians like to call 'betchas'. I myself have written a few of them. None comes close to the collection that Diamond Jim Tyler has obtained from his experience in working restaurants and bars for the past twenty years, from earlier books, and from his friends and acquaintances. What you now hold is only the tip of an iceberg - the first volume of a projected series.
"Who is Diamond Jim Tyler? Besides being my friend, he is a Texas magician, and a top performer, one who has a wealth of novel ideas up his sleeves. He has invented dozens of magic effects sold world-wide and is best known for his book and DVD Pockets Full of Miracles.
"For this volume Diamond Jim has collected seventy-five betchas, brain teasers, gags and simple magic effects that can be performed with such common objects as coins, toothpicks, glasses, dollar bills, dice and other things found around the house. Some are old, some new, and some presented here for the first time. And you will get a chuckle out of the joking asides with which Jim concludes most of his items.
"Diamond Jim has even carefully selected a tongue-twister for the title of his new book. And I betcha can't repeat it three times rapidly!" - Martin Gardner
