"Without proper presentation, the best sleight of hand is nothing more than a feat of juggling." - Nate Leipzig
So, how do we nudge our card tricks out of the juggler’s realm and into the enchanting world of magic and mystery?
Enter Cartomancy for Magicians—a no-nonsense system that helps you inject an emotional punch into your pick-a-card routines.
What is it?
Cartomancy is fortune-telling or divination using a deck of cards, and it popped up shortly after the invention of playing cards. Historians even argue that playing cards may have been fortune-telling devices long before they waltzed into Europe in the 14th century. This method is one of the oldest and was all the rage for card readings in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
Pick a Card Becomes Emotional Theatre
Adding a pinch of fortune-telling to your card tricks will change how your audience experiences those effects. Trust us, it’s like adding a splash of hot sauce to a bland meal—suddenly, it’s a feast for the senses.
Easy to learn
This system—an amusing mix of basic Numerology and Tarot—was crafted by Creasey for his own performances ages ago, and it’s still in his arsenal today. No need to memorize a mountain of complex interpretations; you’ll quickly grasp the essence of any card chosen in your routines with just a handful of keywords.
The book kicks off with a bite-sized history of playing cards and Cartomancy before diving into the core system. You'll also find examples of how to sprinkle fortune-telling magic into classic effects like the ambitious card, how to expand on readings when the audience gets curious, the perks of using marked or stacked decks, and even how to conduct group readings at the close-up table.
Sold out
