Why would a bloke who snagged first place at FISM, triumphed in the $20,000 Las Vegas Desert Seminar Sleight-of-Hand Challenge, and took the top spot at the SAM Close Up Competition share all the jaw-dropping miracles he's crafted over a lifetime of performing?
It defies logic, yet here we are.
Crafted by one of magic's most prolific scribes, Richard Kaufman, and featuring a foreword by the legendary Johnny Carson, along with an intro by David Williamson, this gem is destined to sit proudly on your shelf. Don’t miss your chance to uncover all of Paul Gertner's reputation-solidifying and closely-guarded routines:
20 Coin Routines, Including:
Reverse Assembly
That's Ridiculous
16 Card Routines, Including:
Paul's Opener
Unshuffled
And Much More ...
Tea Party (A New Chop Cup Routine)
The $20 Bill in Hourglass
The Steel Balls and Cups
Triple Giant Die Production
The Ring on Hourglass
This new edition comes complete with a fresh and insightful essay from Gertner himself, reflecting on the book and his material three decades after its initial release. It’s not just a nostalgic jaunt; he dishes out seasoned insights on the magic market's evolution and how he's fine-tuned his close-up wonders. Plus, he offers some cheeky tips on conjuring new effects and staging a close-up show without the faff.
Second Edition • 220 Pages • Hardbound • Illustrated by Ton Onosaka.
