For over two decades, Jon Racherbaumer has been a fixture in the world of close-up and card magic. From his initial offering, The Artful Dodges of Eddie Fields, to a dozen notable tomes like Marlo Without Tears, At the Table, Card Finesse, Gaffed to the Hilt, The Ascanio Spread, and Arch Triumphs, he’s been busy shaping the card magic landscape. Not to mention his magazines, Hierophant, Kabbala, and Sticks & Stones, which were all about stirring the pot and getting magicians to think—and sometimes squabble. And let’s not forget his column "At The Table" in M-U-M, which had its fair share of fans.
Now we present the first installment of the thought-provoking Cardician Trilogy: Cardfixes. This isn’t just another collection of tricks; it’s a treasure trove of fresh ideas for the modern card magician. Whether you're a performer, an avid spectator, a collector, or just someone who likes to keep up with what’s buzzing in the card magic scene, this book has something for you. Inside, you’ll find a variety of tricks ranging from the no-skill-required to the mind-bogglingly complex. Expect miracles, both gaffed and ungaffed. With over 200 pages and more than 50 items, each accompanied by 156 crystal-clear photographs, Cardfixes is a visual feast. It also features notable contributions from the likes of Ron Bauer, Nick Trost, Larry Jennings, Dave Solomon, Simon Aronson, Bob Stencel, Gene Castillon, Terry Lagerould, Paul Diamond, and more.
Contents:
Foreword
Ramble
Ayes of the Gods
Torque'd and Topped
Olram Catches A Card
A Stripper Catches A Card
Tossing Lunch
When Collectors Become Catchers
Visual Retention Sandwich
What's The Point Of This Departure?
Fixing The Vegas Split
Predictable Princess
Of The Psychic Princess Presentation
Fuddle Aces
Late-Night Arising
Sudden Sandwich
What About Hummer's Number?
Waylaid Assembly
A Case For Hofzinser
Marlo's Third Solution To Hofzinser's Card Problem
Homing Kings
Sandwich For Stebbins
Boozy Poker Revisited
Post-It Prediction
Figures Versus Prefiguration
Biddling Brown In The Round
Crossing A Princess
Surreal Monte
Backing The Universal Card
The Zen Two-Shooter
Rising Robbers
A Night In The Big Easy
Mexican Addition
The Dreamy Dream Clock
Beat The Clock
Hop-Skip-Jump
Stranger Siamese Strangers
Spectator Card To Wallet
Unstacked Peek-Look-Think
Unhappy Students
Fixing The Gazinta
Reversing The Field
If You're Going To Peek, Look, and Think, At Least Pique, Hook, and Link
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