After years of being out of print, The Definitive Sankey is finally back in stock. This hefty collection of Jay Sankey's finest tricks boasts over 500 effects across three stunning hardcover volumes.
The Definitive Sankey was one of the first big projects Vanishing Inc. kicked off when they started up back in 2009. The idea was simple—create a "greatest hits" anthology of Jay Sankey's top-notch creations. Who would have thought it would take over four years of relentless work from Sankey and his co-writers, those clever folks Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin? But hey, the end result is nothing short of spectacular—a 1600-page treasure trove of practical, close-up magic from one of the most respected minds in our field.
The first printing flew off the shelves, leaving magicians hunting high and low for second-hand copies. After countless pleas for a reprint, Vanishing Inc. is chuffed to bits to announce that The Definitive Sankey is back!
No matter what type of magician you fancy yourself as, there’s something in these books for you. With a diverse mix of effects covering all skill levels, props, and plots, you’re bound to discover heaps of material you’ll want to dive into straight away.
Got a penchant for tricks with borrowed bills? You’re in luck—there are over 30 of those! Fancy some mentalism? There are entire chapters dedicated to that, plus comprehensive sections on other crowd-pleasers like rubber bands, coins, bills, finger rings, restaurant magic, bar magic, and more. And if you’re feeling a bit lost in the performance department, Jay’s included his gem, Beyond Secrets, to help you sharpen your act.
Of course, we can’t forget the card magic. With more than 70 impromptu card tricks and a whole chapter dedicated to the torn and restored plot, there’s card magic aplenty for all sorts of performers and situations.
Every routine comes with detailed explanations and thousands of clear colour photographs (because who wants to squint at dodgy images?). Plus, there’s a nifty difficulty level indicator at the start of each trick to save you from embarking on something that’s way above your pay grade, along with a badge showing if it’s impromptu or not.
Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of material? No worries! Vanishing Inc. roped in some of the best magicians around to sift through the good stuff and highlight their top picks. Renowned creators like David Regal, Rune Klan, and Richard Sanders weighed in with their Top 10 Jay Sankey tricks. Those lists, including the page numbers for easy access, are sprinkled throughout the book, with each routine getting a handy Top 10 badge, so you can spot the crème de la crème with ease.
These hardcover beauties feature treated paper and a stylish two-colour rendering. Book 3 even comes with a comprehensive bibliography for those who want to dig deeper into specific ideas or plots.
There’s no better way to snag Jay Sankey’s best magic tricks all in one place. The Definitive Sankey gives you instant access to hundreds of routines, saving you a small fortune and a mountain of time trying to track them down yourself.
After nearly a decade of being off the shelves, you absolutely cannot afford to miss your chance to add The Definitive Sankey by Jay Sankey and Vanishing Inc. to your collection. Get your hands on a copy now before it disappears again!
