In this second volume, you’ll find a delightful mix of magic that ranges from close-up wizardry to stand-up spectacle, with tricks that vary from a doddle to a head-scratcher. We’re talking cards, coins, ropes, tape measures, and even bills—there’s something for everyone here (unless you only like parrots, in which case, sorry!). And rest assured, all this material has been audience-tested and approved—because if the punters aren’t laughing, what’s the point? Included are performance snippets from Joshua's one-man show, a deep dive into practical memorised deck magic (that won’t mess with your stack), and a cheeky making-of featurette.
Shrunken Revelation: Joshua has wowed audiences on national television across four countries with this gem, and it even snagged first place in the Marvin's Magic video competition at FISM 2000. Watch as four Kings appear on four packets, only to visually shrink to miniature cards—magic that’ll have them gasping!
Printing (Performance only): Prepare to be amazed by Joshua's explosive take on Dominique Duvivier's classic.
Inflated Transposition: A dollar bill transposition with a cheeky kicker—it's impromptu, easy, and just the ticket for walk-around pros (or anyone who fancies a bit of casual magic).
Heightened Senses: Predict any spectator's height with an "X" on a tape measure. The method is as clever as the effect—Ingenious!
The Lampshade (performance only): Fresh from his one-man show, this is Joshua's celebrated chop cup routine set to music, featuring a lampshade and a bulb (it's not what you think!).
Pulling My String: The ideal opener for any rope routine, watch as a tiny rope stretches over seven feet—visually!
Dear Journal: This trick bagged the IBM creativity award in 1998. A "journal" deck is displayed, each card flaunting a different entry. Joshua doesn't just divine a chosen "journal" card; he even reveals the entry written on it!
Plus: Princess in my Wallet, Invisible Coin Purse, Jumbo Homing Card, Prediction Piece, Combined Interests, and a thorough discussion on memorised deck magic—from the perspective of a working magician. Discover Joshua's devious methods, including an incredibly deceptive in-the-hands false shuffle and several routines that won’t disturb the stack.
Extra Feature: A behind-the-scenes documentary detailing the shenanigans that unfolded behind the cameras during the making of Close-Up. Up Close.
