A Day Book of Magical Secrets
Secret Agenda is your ticket to a year-long jaunt through the mind of Roberto Giobbi!
Every day, you’ll crack open a new door in Giobbi’s brain and be greeted by a delightful surprise—a fresh trick, sleight, technique, tip for performance, business strategy, or an illuminating insight, all plucked from the musings, experiences, and notebooks of a full-time international performer who also happens to be one of magic’s most respected educators.
In Secret Agenda, the esteemed author of the Card College series has crafted a treasure trove for magicians that stands apart from the usual magic fare.
This hefty tome houses 366 articles, one for each day of the year (plus a little bonus for leap years, because why not?). The plan is simple: read one article each day and get ready to enjoy, learn, absorb or be challenged by fresh ideas and insights throughout the year.
For over forty years, Roberto Giobbi has been knee-deep in the world of magic, soaking up knowledge from the vast international literature and some of the greatest performers. His sources? Oh, just a few legends like Fred Kaps, Ascanio, Juan Tamariz, Lennart Green, Vanni Bossi, David Williamson, and a few more who didn’t quite make the cut (not that we’re bitter).
Giobbi has meticulously documented all he’s learnt over the years. Secret Agenda is not just the musings of one performer; it’s a rich compendium of invaluable insights, gathered from the sharpest minds in magic, past and present, laid out idea by idea, day by day—like a daily dose of magic wisdom for you to chew on.
While the book does delve into card magic (obviously), it doesn’t stop there. Expect to find nuggets on coin and close-up magic, platform and stage conjuring, theory, philosophy, and even a dash of humour (because who doesn’t need a giggle whilst practising?). Secret Agenda casts a wide net, ensuring there’s something worthwhile for every magician out there.
We’ve made sure this unique work has a fitting presentation. Secret Agenda comes in a large, luxurious volume, beautifully bound in ornate foil-stamped cloth, complete with a handy book ribbon. It’s a treat for the hands and a feast for the mind, offering enjoyment well beyond just one year, with advice that could last a lifetime.
424 pages in decorated hardcover binding.
