Welcome back to the magic buffet, where Close-Up, Up Close Vol #2 by Joshua Jay serves a smorgasbord of audience-tested magic that’s as varied as a magician's wardrobe. This volume is a delightful mix of styles and difficulty levels, showcasing everything from cards to coins, ropes, tape measures, and even bills. You know the drill—if it's in here, it’s been put through the wringer of real performances.
Included are some dazzling performance clips from Joshua's solo show, a deep dive into practical memorized deck magic that won’t mess with your stack, and a behind-the-scenes featurette that peeks into the magic-making process.
Shrunken Revelation: This gem has graced national television in four different countries and snagged first place in the Marvin's Magic video competition at FISM 2000. Four Kings pop up on four packets and then undergo a visual shrinkage to become mini cards. Just try not to lose them!
Printing (Performance only): Witness Joshua’s explosive take on Dominique Duvivier's classic. It's a masterclass in handling with a twist!
Inflated Transposition: A dollar bill transposition that comes with an impromptu kicker—easy to do, and perfect for walk-around gigs where you want to leave them guessing.
Heightened Senses: Predict any spectator's height using an “X” on a tape measure. The method is as clever as the effect! You’ll feel like a height-related psychic.
The Lampshade (performance only): Straight from his one-man show, watch Joshua’s chop cup routine set to music, featuring a lampshade and a bulb. Who knew lighting could be so entertaining?
Pulling My String: A fantastic opener for any rope routine. Stretch a tiny rope over seven feet—visually, of course. It’s magic, not a circus act!
Dear Journal: This award-winner (IBM creativity award, 1998) features a “journal” deck with each card displaying a different entry. Joshua not only reveals a selected card but also what’s written in it—he's practically a magician-turned-psychic!
Plus: Princess in my Wallet, Invisible Coin Purse, Jumbo Homing Card, Prediction Piece, Combined Interests, and a thorough discussion on memorized deck magic from the standpoint of a working pro. You’ll pick up Joshua’s intricate in-the-hands false shuffle and several routines that keep your stack intact, so you can keep wowing them.
Extra Feature: A behind-the-scenes documentary that captures all the shenanigans that went down during the making of Close-Up, Up Close. Because who doesn’t want to see the bloopers?
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