Who says lightning can’t strike twice? Welcome to John Guastaferro's Second Storm, the follow-up to his beloved Brainstorm DVDs from 2003. This gem keeps the close-up magic flowing—strong, imaginative, practical, and downright entertaining. It's just the ticket for strolling and formal close-up gigs. John’s creativity has earned him accolades from magicians across the globe. As Jon Racherbaumer puts it, "Second Storm demonstrates John's unique ability to transform effects into 'extraordinary moments.'" Buckle up for a collection of never-before-seen card and non-card effects, along with fresh twists from John's 2005 lecture notes. Plus, don’t miss out on John's exclusive Brainstorm Breaks, where he’ll nudge your creativity into overdrive.
Quick Draw - A cracking visual opener using just a pencil and finger ring. Features John's signature Ring Load and Drop Link (mind the fingers!).
Tricycle Cards - Watch as four "baby jokers" come of age in this delightful packet trick. You'll whip up the clever gaff in mere minutes.
Teeter Totter Aces - Your spectators help find the four Aces with just a finger push. Ideal for a stroll through the crowd (or a quiet pub).
Famous Aces - Witness John's stunning Ace assembly, where the Aces vanish from their packets and mysteriously find their way back into the card box. This one's the talk of the town!
Jokers To Go - Two Jokers in the card box swap places with the spectator's card. It's as cheeky as it sounds.
Remote Possibilities - A 52-on-1 card acts as a TV remote to find the spectator's selection. A clever twist on the ambitious card plot, with a surprise ending that’ll raise eyebrows.
Fair Trade - The four Aces show off their mind-reading prowess before swapping places with the four Kings. Magic with a brain!
QuickPocket - The signed Kings are placed in four different pockets, only to instantly switch places with the spectator's signed Aces. Two variations to keep things spicy.
The Eerie Truth - A random card is chosen using a few rolls of the dice. After revealing that your written prediction matches the chosen card, you drop the bombshell that the trick never happened! (Plot twist!)
BONUS: Vino Aces - Featured on L&L's World's Greatest Magic series, John's "Vino Aces" is a breathtaking presentation piece based on the classic "MacDonald's Aces." Perfect for close-up and parlor settings alike.
BRAINSTORM BREAKSBonus ideas and effects
Cigarette Pack to Cards - A quick, visual opener where a pack of cigarettes magically transforms into a deck of cards. (No smoking involved, I promise!)
The Stress Test - An ingenious card revelation using a stress test card. Great for those high-pressure situations!
Trans-Pocket Switch - Show a card in your pocket before it's actually there. This simple yet sneaky switch has plenty of clever applications.
