Since the days of David Devant, the idea of magically causing playing cards to move invisibly between two places has intrigued magicians and inspired them to come up with different twists and methodologies. Cards Across, as the basic plot has come to be known, is also of interest to close-up and stage performers alike because of how well a strong performance of this trick plays for audiences.
In this volume, you'll find some of magic's finest performing their own takes on this classic. We’ve got the basics covered with solid handlings from Bill Malone and Michael Skinner, and we move into the more elaborate territory where cards vanish and travel—not once, but twice, like in Dan Harlan's routine. Bruce Cervon creates a delightful mess with two signed cards that journey, while Juan Tamariz takes it up a notch by making merely thought-of cards leap from one spectator's hand to another's. And don’t miss Michael Ammar’s clever routine involving sealed envelopes, where two selected cards defy all logic by hopping from one impossible spot to another. Michael Close also brings his signature humor, making the cards travel from one ridiculously impossible place to another.
If you're on the hunt for a new version of Cards Across to spice up your close-up or platform act, consider this your treasure trove!
JUAN TAMARIZ Cards Across (Courtesy of Murphy's Magic Inc)
BRUCE CERVON The BC Cards Across
MICHAEL SKINNER Cards Across (Courtesy of Meir Yedid Magic)
Sold out
