Tobias has taken a good, hard look at the crowded world of card magic and decided to shake things up a bit. In his debut book, he argues that magic should be modular—like a jigsaw puzzle that you can mix and match depending on the gig or the mood you’re in (or how much you’ve had to drink). Inside these pages, you’ll discover over 30 tricks, ideas, moves, and the occasional hare-brained scheme designed to both amuse and bewilder. Expect everything from commercially viable effects to late-night magician shenanigans.
This book is essentially Tobias' brain laid bare for your perusal. Some tricks are a walk in the park, others will send you to the gym for some sleight-of-hand training, and a few are so self-working they practically do the magic for you. If you’re into quirky concepts, intricate moves, and a dash of mathematical wizardry, you’re in for a treat.
Spanning nearly 300 pages (and featuring more than 10 video tutorials for those tricky bits), the routines include:
Hofzinser Orgy
The Eye Test
Mister Joker Man
Target Practice
Slow Burn
The Red and the Black
Openly Predictable
No. 16, Copperbeach Avenue
Discrepancy Aces
No Chan-Ce
The Posing Pack
New Girl Poker Deal
Dead Cutter
Centre Deal Demo
Luck of Magic
And as if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also find three insightful essays on the performance of card magic, the full scoop on some of Tobias' most deceptive sleights (think Full Cover Dribble Pass and Automatic Card Shift), plus a bonus section called The Vault, which is packed with over fifteen quick effects and cheeky methodological ideas. Go modular today! (Seriously, you’ll thank yourself later…)
The Book:
336 pages
Beautiful hardcover book
16 x 24cm / 6.3 x 9.5 in
3 Monkeys publishing - 2024
Quotes:
"A cornucopia of new and novel ideas from outside the box, penned by a skillful aficionado of the pasteboards" - Roger Curzon
