Dancing With The Cards by Michael Breggar eBook DOWNLOAD

Award-winning columnist Michael Breggar returns with his signature blend of quirky and professional card effects that are almost self-working. This time, it’s all about the cards, and as always, you’ll pick up not just the tricks but the subtleties, tips, and nuances that make your magic not only easy but downright astonishing and engaging!

"Michael provides recognizable forms for the simplicity and cleverness of the methods to secretly nourish the engaging and amusing themes he has chosen to anecdotally share—not as tricks per se but as congenial curiosities... which is a difference that truly makes a difference!"
- Jon Racherbaumer

"Michael Breggar's continuing contribution to magic is a revelation - commercial plots, devious methods and, most valuable, quirky and engaging presentations! Dancing With The Cards is a must read for card lovers everywhere!"
- Liam Montier

"Michael has given us a real gift with Dancing With The Cards in so many ways. First of all, the tricks themselves are non-heavy, 'sleightly' speaking, and easily within the grasp of the beginner. But the presentations (as always) are what separate the magus from the archmagi and the pedestrian from the prestidigitator. Michael gives us entertaining, multi-faceted presentations that will endear and enchant any audience. Moreover, his writing style keeps you entertained as you learn. But the subtleties thrown in the mix should not be overlooked, as they are what professionals are made of (if you don't mind me ending a sentence with a preposition). A delightful book of (mostly) card tricks, and I guarantee you will find something to put into your performing repertoire, even if it is a suggested move or subtlety. Highly recommended."
- Scott Wells

The footsteps within...

The Third Attribute: A thought-of card effect that feels like real mind-reading. Did I mention you need not touch the cards?

That Flippin’ Contest: A charming follow-up to The Third Attribute effect. This version of the classic "Sloppy Triumph" adds a relaxed comedic twist.

The Pasteboard Tango: A shuffled deck is cut in half, and your helper keeps one half. They randomly set aside 5 or 6 cards to the beat of the music, and you do the same. Miraculously, the random cards match!

52!: This number represents the staggering ways a full deck of 52 cards can be arranged (more than the number of stars in the known universe, no kidding). The spectator makes several decisions based on selected cards leading them to a final choice. Despite the odds, you’ve predicted it!

The (Un)Usual Suspects: "Card calling" routines abound, and while the method here is ancient, this effect—where you name the cards chosen by five volunteers—feels as fresh as tomorrow’s news.

Occupation Hazard: A splash of dark comedy using cards that bear names of undesirable occupations. Framed as an employment aptitude test, your assistant somehow avoids the grisly job!

Face Your Fears: Steinmeyer meets Freud in this psychological gem. Spectators sift through 25 cards listing common phobias, find their biggest fear, and after a shuffle, they spell out two phobia names—only to end up with the card that names their deepest fear. All phobias are different and spell with varied letters. Astounding, if not slightly unsettling!

The Wry Detector: My twist on the classic "lie detector" routine. A card is selected, and your volunteer can choose to lie or tell the truth about three attributes. You’ve got a little gadget that not only reveals the "real" selection but causes the "lied-about" card to flip in an unused deck!

Unmarked Cards: One of my favorite openers. A spectator draws any card they think of on a blank card. Suddenly, the blank deck from which the card came becomes fully printed, and their hand-drawn card appears between cards of the same suit and value.

My Favorite Things: You display a selection of coins, and your helper examines and chooses one. Similarly, they select a playing card and sign its face. Why is the coin your "favorite"? When flipped over, it bears a mini version of the selected card... complete with the spectator’s signature!

My Birthday Card: A self-working, personalized take on the classic "diary effect." And yes, it’s funny!

Plus, a section filled with great subtleties and "pro-tips," alongside some of my favorite non-move moves!

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