Who says lightning doesn't strike twice? Brace yourself for John Guastaferro's Second Storm, the sequel to the beloved Brainstorm from 2003. This collection dives deeper into John’s world of close-up magic—where strong, creative, practical, and entertaining effects reign supreme, making it perfect for both strolling gigs and formal close-up venues. Magicians around the globe have sung John’s praises for his originality, and as Jon Racherbaumer aptly puts it, "Second Storm demonstrates John's unique ability to transform effects into 'extraordinary moments.'” Get ready for a mixed bag of card and non-card effects, along with fresh twists plucked straight from John's 2005 lecture notes. Plus, don’t miss his exclusive Brainstorm Breaks, where he tosses out bonus ideas to spark your creative juices.
Quick Draw - A visual opener using just a pencil and a finger ring. Features John's signature Ring Load and Drop Link. Trust us, your audience won’t see it coming.
Tricycle Cards - Watch as four "baby jokers" grow up right before your eyes in this delightful packet trick. Master the clever gaff in mere minutes.
Teeter Totter Aces - Spectators help find the four Aces with just a gentle nudge. Perfect for those casual strolling gigs.
Famous Aces - Experience John’s jaw-dropping Ace assembly, where the Aces completely vanish from their packets and magically reunite inside the card box. This is the one everyone’s buzzing about!
Jokers To Go - Two Jokers inside the card box change places with the spectator's card. Simple, yet effective.
Remote Possibilities - A 52-on-1 card serves as a TV remote to track down the spectator's selection. A clever twist on the ambitious card plot with a finish that’ll leave them chuckling.
Fair Trade - Watch as the four Aces show off their mind-reading skills before they transpose with the four Kings. Because why not?
QuickPocket - Signed Kings are tucked away in four different pockets, only to switch places with the spectator's signed Aces. Two variations included for your mixing pleasure.
The Eerie Truth - A random card is selected via a few rolls of the dice. You’ll show that your written prediction matches the chosen card, only to reveal the eerie truth: the trick never really happened!
BONUS: Vino Aces - Featured on L&L’s World’s Greatest Magic series, John's "Vino Aces" is a spectacular presentation piece that puts a fun spin on the classic "MacDonald's Aces." Perfect for close-up and parlor performances alike.
BRAINSTORM BREAKSBonus ideas and effects
Cigarette Pack to Cards - A quick, visual opener where a pack of cigarettes instantly transforms into a deck of cards. Talk about a smoking effect!
The Stress Test - An ingenious card revelation using a stress test card. Because stress is just part of the job, right?
Trans-Pocket Switch - Show a card in your pocket before it’s actually there. This simple yet deceptive switch has several clever applications. Your spectators will be as baffled as you are!
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