{"product_id":"card-startlers-by-paul-gordon-book-1","title":"Card Startlers by Paul Gordon - Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eNEW: Paul Gordon's \u003cstrong\u003eCard Startlers\u003c\/strong\u003e - the hardback book you didn't know you needed in 2022! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This beauty features 87 brand-new routines spread across 224 pages, all wrapped up in a stylish foil-embossed cloth cover (because why not look good while doing magic?). The pages are saddle-stitched, and it comes with head and tail bands—fancy, eh? The reviews are glowing! Magic Orthodoxy (yes, the YouTube sensation) absolutely RAVED about it. And get this—the promo\/trailer video is a first in magic publishing! Why? It shows Paul performing a dozen routines straight from the book (no dodgy edits here), and you can catch over forty more on his YouTube channel. These tricks are solid workers, mainly using a regular deck. Paul teaches in a friendly, conversational style—most tricks are taught in just one or two pages, so no faffing about! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paul Gordon, a Gold Star member of The Inner Magic Circle and recipient of The John Nevil Maskelyne Prize for Literature, knows his stuff. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCard Startlers\u003c\/strong\u003e even has a Foreword by the legendary Jeff McBride. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\" \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Dan Harlan \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Jeff McBride \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Graham P. Jolley \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Rafael Benatar \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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 delivers it to them with great humour and killer effects.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Boris Wild \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Richard Sanders \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Walt Lees \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Paul Gordon is a great performer and his effects are straight to the point. Short and sweet with his personality shining and guiding you through his magic. So much fun to watch.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- J.C Wagner \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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 characterise his approach to magic.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Ian Rowland \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Gordon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56478056907076,"sku":"CARDSTART","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/73427-full_b4bc9906-2fac-431c-bc62-a73bc66c2940.png?v=1780032289","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/card-startlers-by-paul-gordon-book-1","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}