240 NEW routines & 416 Jam-packed pages Cloth-Covered Saddle-Stitched hardback.
So, here we have Card Foolers, a hefty tome packed with 240 NEW (or never-before-seen) routines that you can actually perform. Yes, you read that right—routines that won’t leave you scratching your head in confusion. Many are sleight-free or a doddle to master, and the rest rely on good old standard sleights. Forget about full-deck setups, memorised decks, or any of that faff with passes and false deals. Paul Gordon insists this is his finest work to date. And trust us, it’s jam-packed with foolers. No fluff, no empty pages, no padding. Oh, and there’s a cheeky coin trick, a Himber ring idea, some number/matrix tricks, anagrams, and a few cheeky adult routines (buyer beware!).
Paul’s writing style is refreshingly straightforward. Most tricks are explained in a single page—often less. Short and sweet, but packed with detail. And just like his last gem, Card Startlers, the promo video shows Paul performing 23 effects without any suspicious editing. WYSIWYG, folks. Card Foolers includes a thorough sleights section, but you’ll need at least a basic grasp of card magic to dive in. Fear not, even if you’re just starting out, there’s plenty here to keep you busy. After all, 240 powerful foolers is a mountain of magic in one book. Paul has always claimed (and he’s not wrong) that each new release is better than the last. His last book, Card Startlers, was a hit, and Paul believes Card Foolers surpasses it.
The best response we've ever had from a laymen audience at Penguin Live was that from Paul Gordon performing at the bar during his Penguin Live Lecture." - Dan Harlan
"Paul Gordon is a modern master of close-up magic. His extensive knowledge and ability to create visual and stunning routines is unmatched in the world. He is one of the best teachers I've seen with cards, and I'm always inspired by his creativity. I've been collecting his magic for years, and he always motivates me to become a better magician. I recommend Paul Gordon's extraordinary tutorials to all of our students at The Magic and Mystery school. His plots, presentations and direct methods are fine examples of modern card magic entertainment." - Jeff McBride
"Paul Gordon is a most unusual Magician. Not only does he possess great skill and ability but has a dynamic style and personality which can win over the most critical audience. He leaves audiences speechless with amazement, and exhausted from laughter. You don't see that very often." - Graham P. Jolley
"Paul Gordon's lecture was full of truly practical and effective material that caught the attention of even those who are not into cards. Every single piece is worthy of study, great impact with a minimum of effect and many wonderful ungimmicked solutions. Very inspiring." - Rafael Benatar
"It is rare to see a magician who can entertain an audience that much with just a deck of cards. But Paul Gordon is one of them! His shows are as funny as the magic he performs is strong. Paul perfectly knows what the spectators enjoy and deliver it to them with great humor and killer effects." - Boris Wild
"I always love watching Paul Gordon perform. He has such great energy and really knows how to excite a crowd with just a deck of cards...which is not simple to do, He's got a special gift of being able to perform some real sleight of hand while maintaining constant entertainment and comedy throughout. No easy feat with just an ordinary deck of cards!" - Richard Sanders
"Paul Gordon held some fifty people enthralled as he demonstrated some items from his books. His command is phenomenal. With his showmanship and personality power he makes card tricks entertaining and meaningful. He has them hanging onto his every word; not just for a few minutes but for an hour or so! Watch Paul Gordon perform to see what proper card magic looks like and the response it gets." - Walt Lees
"Paul Gordon is a great performer and his effects are straight to the point. Short and sweet with his personality overshining and guiding you through his magic. So much fun to watch." - J.C Wagner
"Lectures don't get much more entertaining or satisfying than this! It wasn't just a lecture of great, practical material, it was also a lesson in how to present a magic lecture. Every performance was polished and sure-footed; every explanation clear and well-rehearsed without stumbles or fumbles. Throughout, Paul maintained the energy, pace, fun, and enthusiasm that characterize his approach to magic. " - Ian Rowland
