Confident Deceptions is the brilliant debut from Jason Ladanye, who learned from the great Darwin Ortiz (no pressure, right?).
This gem combines magic and gambling demonstrations in a way that’ll make you rethink your entire approach. With 18 effects crammed into 240 pages of this hardcover beauty, Jason’s knack for refining routines until they pack a serious punch is on full display.
Sure, some effects might make you sweat a bit (cue the dramatic music), but fear not! Jason’s detailed explanations and helpful photographs make the learning curve feel less like a cliff and more like a gentle hill. You’ll be putting in the work for effects that are so offbeat and clear, they’ll leave your audience baffled (and possibly questioning their own sanity).
Expect to pick up finesse tips on moves you already know, alongside polished material you’ll want to sneak into your own card routines. This is the kind of book that deserves your careful study (and maybe a cup of tea).
Long gone from shelves until now, this is your chance to grab Confident Deceptions again. The material remains the same, but the paper stock has had a classy upgrade, and it’s been resized so it fits snugly next to Jason's second book Game Changer on your shelf (because we all know how important a tidy shelf is).
"A cardician whose passion for the subject is second only to the uninhibited skill he has worked hard to achieve. He brings a refreshing perspective to the subject. His material and virtuosity sparkle with raw power and energy." - Michael Vincent
"A master of artifice, ruse, and subterfuge at the card table. Within these pages is offered up some of the finest constructions I've seen, masterfully routined for maximum impact and pure entertainment in the tradition of Darwin Ortiz and beyond." - Jack Carpenter
