For years, Jim Swain has been the name you whisper in the dark corners of magic circles — the man behind some seriously impressive cheating techniques and classical magic that’ll knock your socks off. He doesn’t do conventions, and he’s about as elusive as a rabbit in a magician’s hat. But, for one unforgettable weekend, he graced us with his presence and recorded all his finest gems across four epic volumes, now available for instant download. And trust me when I say: this collection is absolutely CRAMMED with magic and gambling wizardry. Jim trained with the best, particularly Jennings and Skinner, and that classical, technical flair shines through in every trick. This is the ideal set for download — you’ll want quick computer access to all this juicy footage, whether you’re at home or on the move.
Volume 1 is a real standout, featuring Jim's complete Gambling Act. It’s the perfect showcase for some of his best card material, all tied together in a seamless flow that’s just a joy to behold. You see a lot of card tricks these days, but finding someone who can string together routines in a way that makes sense (and looks cool) is a rare treat. And here it is, laid out in meticulous detail.
Here’s what you can expect in this treasure trove:
Volume #1 - The Gambling Act Gambling Act Routines:
Opening Flourishes
Four Ace Revelation
Aces to Royal Flush
Dealing Demonstration (featuring the best pseudo centre deal you’ll ever see)
Playing Heavy (a total mind-blower)
Poker Demonstration
Steering
Weighing the Cards
Tells Part I
Tells Part II
Bonus Routine: Cheating at Texas Hold 'Em
Volume #2
Perfect Triumph (the ending is a killer)
Ultimate Interchange (the perfect TV trick)
Don’t Play with the Pros
Shuffle Tracking (a magician fooler)
Three Card Monte (the real work)
How Fast! (mind-blowing!)
K.I.S.S. POKER DEAL
Showdown
Swindle (performance only)
Steve Forte's Read 'Em & Weep
Steve Forte's Poker Deal (the best poker deal ever)
Volume #3
The Chop Cup (Jim's masterpiece)
Tampa Opener
Four What?
Cool Out Move
The Stop Trick (featuring the legendary Cool Out Move)
Double Stop Trick
Super Bowl Aces (Bill Malone's favourite trick)
Out of this Universe
Vanishing Aces (a mind-blower, including Jim's handling of the Riffle Pass)
Capitulating Cards (one of the greatest packet tricks ever)
Aces from Nowhere
Look an Illusion
Lie Detector
The Matching Trick (Jim's personal favourite)
Volume #4
Psychic Aces (the best Ace Assembly ever)
Cavorting Aces (Dr. Daley's classic revisited)
Invisible Palm
Ambitious Classic Revisited
Universal Mystery Card
5-7-10 (Fred Kaps' lost miracle)
Bureau de Exchange
Anastasia (the trick that baffled Larry Jennings, with a detailed explanation of Jim's handling of the Pass Palm)
Convention Trick (a magician fooler)
Coin Cut
Collins Aces (Swain's handling of this classic routine)
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