Making the Cut is absolutely jam-packed with close-up magic that’ll leave your audience scratching their heads while making even the seasoned magicians around you do a double-take. Ryan has a knack for breaking down the effects in a way that even your nan could understand, and the illustrations make every little move crystal clear. In between the tricks, you’ll stumble upon Ryan’s musings on performing, magic, and some cheeky insights for those who are doing the hard graft in the trenches.
Contents include:
The Pivotal Peek -This is the move that has made Ryan a household name (well, in magic circles anyway). A brilliant peek executed while holding the deck in a slightly dodgy position. It’s so smooth you’ll think it’s invisible, and the description is spot on. Ryan also shares two cracking effects that use this little gem.
When In Doubt, Read a Palm -A cracking opener that combines a palm reading spectacle with a deck of cards. (Because why not?)
A Lesson in Gravity -A sandwich plot that involves some rather ingenious specially printed cards, which Ryan explains how to whip up.
Fraternal Bond -From an ordinary shuffled deck, a magician somehow predicts the outcome of future events. (Spoiler: it’s magic, not a crystal ball.)
Sense-sational -An impossible location that involves three spectators. The presentation is so commercial you might just start charging for it, and the multiple methods will leave even fellow magicians scratching their heads.
Fing-jit-su -A presentation for Pit Hartling's Finger Flicker routine, shared here with full permission (cheers, Pit!).
Sprung & Dagger -A card stab routine that uses cards and a rubber band. (Yes, you read that right.) It’s a fresh spin on a classic plot.
Misfit Queens -A cheeky take on Jon Racherbaumer’s version of a Hofzinser plot. Trust us, it’s a good one.
Foregone Conclusion -A clever twist on the invisible card plot. Plus, you’ll learn a nifty control by Jon Racherbaumer (yep, permission granted).
And there’s plenty more where that came from... Effects involving name tags, 4 of a kind productions, Frixion pens, and a whole host of other surprises.
Pages: 113 - 8.5" x 11" - Hardcover - Black and white illustrations
