In this second volume, you'll find a delightful mix of material that spans from close-up to stand-up, and from the mind-bogglingly easy to the head-scratchingly difficult. Expect cards, coins, ropes, tape measures, and even bills—it's a right ol' smorgasbord of audience-tested magic! And just to add a cherry on top, we've thrown in some performance clips from Joshua's one-man show, a deep dive into practical memorised deck magic (that won't mess up your stack), and a cheeky making-of featurette.
Shrunken Revelation: This gem has graced national television in four countries and snagged first place in Marvin's Magic video competition at FISM 2000. Watch as four Kings magically appear on four packets, only to visually shrink down to miniature cards. (Yes, it’s as cool as it sounds.)
Printing (Performance only): Enjoy Joshua's electrifying take on Dominique Duvivier's classic effect—it's a real showstopper!
Inflated Transposition: A dollar bill transposition with a cheeky kicker—impromptu, a doddle to do, and ideal for those walk-around gigs.
Heightened Senses: Predict any spectator's height using an "X" on a tape measure. Trust us, the method is as clever as the result is impressive!
The Lampshade (performance only): Straight from his one-man show, this is Joshua's much-lauded chop cup routine, performed to music with a lampshade and a bulb. (Just wait till you see it.)
Pulling My String: The ultimate opener for any rope routine. Stretch a tiny rope over seven feet... right before your audience’s very eyes!
Dear Journal: This trick bagged the IBM creativity award in 1998. A "journal" deck is shown, each card sporting a different journal entry. Joshua not only divines a chosen "journal" card but also reveals what’s scribbled on it!
Plus: Princess in my Wallet, Invisible Coin Purse, Jumbo Homing Card, Prediction Piece, Combined Interests, and an in-depth chat about memorised deck magic—straight from the working magician’s perspective. You’ll learn how Joshua works his deck, an incredibly sneaky in-the-hands false shuffle, and routines that won’t wreak havoc on your stack.
Extra Feature: A behind-the-scenes documentary that lifts the curtain on what went on behind the cameras during Close-Up. Up Close.
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