Since its VHS debut, this gem has been the talk of the magic town, and magicians have clamoured for the Daryl Encyclopedia of Card Sleights to make its glorious leap to DVD. Well, here it is! Each volume is neatly chaptered with clear menus, so you can scoot straight to any sleight or explanation you fancy (no more endless scrolling — it's like magic for your remote!).
This 8-volume collection is the ultimate reference for card enthusiasts of all stripes. It’s not just a series of flashy tricks; it’s a crash course in the nitty-gritty of card magic, arming you with the know-how to tackle any situation (because let’s face it, you never know when a card emergency might strike). Daryl’s years as a top-tier magician mean you’re not just learning moves; you’re absorbing wisdom from one of the best in the biz.
Volume Eight Contains: Switches & Changes (continuing from Vol 7); The Flicker Change (John Cornelius) and its variations; The One-Handed Bottom Deal Change (Daryl); The Eidetic Change (Marlo/Cornelius); The Top Change, including Mechanics and handy tips; Various methods for misdirection (because who doesn’t love a good distraction?); A different grip for the Top Change Packet Switches; The Bottom Drop Off Switch (Brother John Hamman); Stiff to Snapper (Blackjack Change); The Braue Add-On (Fred Braue) and its variations; Ace Assembly; Ambitious Aces and their variations; Rising Crime (Daryl); The Vernon Add-On (Dai Vernon) and its variations; The Block Turnover (Brother John Hamman); Spectator Stops at the Kings; Block Turnover Variations (Daryl); The Breakless Block Switch (Daryl); Miscellaneous; The Matchbox Easel; The Wind-Up Gag; The Spread Cull; Four-of-a-Kind Prediction; Folding a Card (2 methods); Doubling a Card Flourishes; One-Hand Cuts (2 packets); The Cannibal Card Cut; The Reach Across Cut; The Stretch Cut; The Pivot Around Cut; One-Hand Cuts (3 or more packets); The Triple Charlier Cut; The Triple Reach-Over Cut; Daryl's Super Duper Cut; Miscellaneous Flourishes; Daryl's Hot Shot Cut; The Frank Shields' Four-Card Display; Making Double-Faced & Double-Backed Cards (peeling cards).
