{"product_id":"dancing-with-the-cards-by-michael-breggar-1","title":"Dancing with the Cards by Michael Breggar","description":"\u003cb\u003eFOR THE FIRST TIME IN HUMAN HISTORY ... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMichael Breggar's inexplicably popular tomes are now gracing the shelves of magic shops around the globe as \u003cb\u003ePHYSICAL COPIES\u003c\/b\u003e! Yes, you heard right—every one of Michael's Pulitzer Prize-losing masterpieces, from The Five Roads to Vegas to Raiders of the Lost Card, is up for grabs at your go-to magic emporium. (And likely at that dodgy shop you avoid, too!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll books (with the exception of RAIDERS) come personally SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDancing with the Cards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning columnist Michael Breggar is back, bringing you his trademark quirky yet astonishingly professional, nearly self-working card effects. This time, it’s all about the cards. As usual, it’s not just the tricks; it’s the subtleties, tips, and nuances that transform your magic into something that’s easy, jaw-dropping, and genuinely engaging!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon Racherbaumer\u003c\/b\u003e - Michael lays out recognizable forms that highlight the simplicity and cleverness of his methods, ingeniously weaving together engaging and amusing themes presented as congenial curiosities—not just tricks, but a delightful difference that truly matters!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiam Montier\u003c\/b\u003e - Michael Breggar’s ongoing contribution to magic is nothing short of revelatory—commercial plots, devious methods, and, most importantly, amusing and quirky presentations! Dancing With the Cards is an essential read for card enthusiasts everywhere!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Wells\u003c\/b\u003e - Michael’s given us a treasure trove with Dancing with the Cards. The routines themselves are light and easily approachable for novices, but it’s the presentations that distinguish the magus from the mere magician and the pedestrian from the prestidigitator. Michael serves up entertaining, multi-layered performances that will charm and captivate any audience. Plus, his writing is as entertaining as it is educational—don’t underestimate those subtleties; they’re what separate the pros from the rest (yes, I’m aware of the preposition thing). A delightful collection of (mostly) card tricks, and I guarantee you’ll find something to add to your performing repertoire, even if it’s just a clever move or subtlety. Highly recommended!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside you’ll discover...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Third Attribute.\u003c\/b\u003e A thought-of card effect that feels like genuine mind-reading. And did I mention you don’t even need to touch the cards?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThat Flippin' Contest.\u003c\/b\u003e A brilliant follow-up to The Third Attribute. This version of the classic \"Sloppy Triumph\" adds a delightful dash of relaxed comedy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Pasteboard Tango.\u003c\/b\u003e A shuffled deck is split in half, and your helper keeps one. They randomly set aside 5 or 6 cards in time to the music. You do the same. Spoiler alert: the random cards match!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e52!\u003c\/b\u003e This number highlights the sheer volume of ways a full deck can be organised (more combinations than stars in the known universe). The spectator makes a few choices based on selected cards, leading them to a final selection that you’ve predicted, despite the odds being astronomical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe (Un)Usual Suspects.\u003c\/b\u003e \"Card calling\" routines are a dime a dozen, but this effect, where you name the cards chosen by five volunteers, feels refreshingly modern, even if the method is as old as time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOccupation Hazard.\u003c\/b\u003e A sprinkle of dark comedy in this routine, using cards with names of occupations nobody wants. Framed as an employment aptitude test, your assistant somehow picks the one job that doesn’t involve anything grim!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFace Your Fears.\u003c\/b\u003e A nod to Steinmeyer meets Freud. Your spectator browses through 25 cards listing common phobias and identifies their biggest fear. After a shuffle, they spell out two phobias (which may or may not be theirs)—but in the end, they land on the one card that names their true phobia. All phobias differ in letter count, making it psychologically astounding (and likely a tad disturbing!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Wry Detector.\u003c\/b\u003e My take on the classic \"lie detector\" routine. A card is picked, and your volunteer can choose to lie or be honest about three attributes. But you’ve got a nifty gadget that exposes the truth and makes the \"lied about\" card flip over in an untouched deck!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnmarked Cards.\u003c\/b\u003e One of my favourite openers. A spectator draws a thought-of card on a blank card, and lo and behold, the blank deck transforms into a full set with their hand-drawn card nestled between others of the same suit and value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Favorite Things.\u003c\/b\u003e You display a selection of coins, and your helper chooses one. They also pick a playing card and sign its face. Why is this coin your \"favourite\"? When flipped, it reveals a mini version of the selected card—complete with the spectator’s signature!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMy Birthday Card.\u003c\/b\u003e A self-working twist on the classic \"diary effect\" that makes it all the more personal—and funny!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlus, there’s a section filled with brilliant subtleties and \"pro-tips,\" along with several of Mike's favourite non-move moves!","brand":"MICHAEL M BREGGAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56478437409092,"sku":"DANCINGWITH","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0943\/1826\/4644\/files\/79259-full_7b62c177-2fb2-4513-aad5-091c06d8628f.png?v=1776837184","url":"https:\/\/www.handpickedmagic.com\/products\/dancing-with-the-cards-by-michael-breggar-1","provider":"Hand Picked Magic ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}