Who says lightning can’t strike twice? Well, it certainly did with John Guastaferro’s Second Storm, the follow-up to his hit Brainstorm from 2003. This gem serves up Guastaferro’s signature close-up magic—strong, clever, and downright entertaining, making it a brilliant choice for both strolling and formal gigs. John’s creativity has won him accolades from magicians around the globe; as Jon Racherbaumer puts it, “Second Storm demonstrates John's unique ability to transform effects into 'extraordinary moments.'” Buckle up, because this collection features fresh card and non-card effects, along with spicy new twists from John’s 2005 lecture notes. Plus, you’ll get exclusive Brainstorm Breaks—quick ideas to kick your creativity into gear.
Quick Draw - A cracking visual opener using just a pencil and a finger ring. Check out John's clever Ring Load and Drop Link!
Tricycle Cards - Watch as four "baby jokers" grow up in this delightful packet trick. Craft the nifty gaff in mere minutes (seriously, it's that easy).
Teeter Totter Aces - Your spectators lend a finger to find the four Aces. Perfect for strolls—who doesn't love a bit of audience participation?
Famous Aces - John spills the beans on his jaw-dropping Ace assembly, where the Aces vanish from their packets and come together inside the card box. Trust me, this is the one everyone's raving about!
Jokers To Go - Two Jokers in the card box swap places with the spectator's card. Simple, yet effective.
Remote Possibilities - Use a 52-on-1 card as a TV remote to find the spectator's selection. A clever twist on the ambitious card plot, with a cheeky surprise ending.
Fair Trade - Watch the four Aces flaunt their mind-reading skills before they transpose with the four Kings. Talk about a switcheroo!
QuickPocket - The signed Kings are stashed in four different pockets, then—boom!—they swap places with the spectator's signed Aces. Includes two variations (because why not?).
The Eerie Truth - A random card is chosen with a few rolls of dice. Your written prediction matches the selected card, then you reveal the eerie truth that the whole trick never happened! (Mind blown, right?)
BONUS: Vino Aces - Featured on L&L's World's Greatest Magic series, John's "Vino Aces" is a spectacular presentation piece based on the classic "MacDonald's Aces." Ideal for both close-up and parlor settings.
BRAINSTORM BREAKSBonus ideas and effects
Cigarette Pack to Cards - A quick, visual opener where a pack of cigarettes magically morphs into a deck of cards. Neat, eh?
The Stress Test - An ingenious card revelation using—yep, you guessed it—a stress test card.
Trans-Pocket Switch - Show a card in your pocket before it’s actually there. This simple, yet cheeky switch has a few clever applications.
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