Simon Aronson is a name that rings out across the magic community, thanks to his groundbreaking work and writings on memorized deck magic. For over 30 years, this chap has wowed the best in the business, making them sit up and take notice of this delightful little tool. Juan Tamariz puts it perfectly: "I regard my admired friend Simon Aronson as the one magician who has contributed the most to memorized-deck work since the time of Nikola. All of his tricks are models of analysis, creativity and subtlety."
Now, Simon's back with the most comprehensive showcase of this formidable utility you’ll ever see. Whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned pro, Simon’s got a treasure trove of lessons, insights, and cheeky tips to share. He kicks things off with a full routine of memorized deck effects, demonstrating how they can seamlessly come together. And yes, he’s got some clever deck switches that let you ring in the memorized stack whenever you fancy! But hold your horses—that’s just the start! In his refreshingly candid and amusing style, Simon breaks down the principles of memorized deck magic that underpin his routines.
If you're just dipping your toes in these waters, worry not! There’s a nifty primer for those who’ve never encountered this captivating art. It covers the essentials: how to commit it all to memory, which stack to learn, and how to actually practise (yes, that’s a verb, not a typo). While Simon's "Stack to Remember" (the Aronson Stack) is a bit of a superstar in the memorization world, he’s not going to shove it down your throat—this video caters to everyone, no matter which stack you prefer. (Only two of the effects demonstrated rely on the Aronson Stack, but they illustrate principles that apply across the board.)
Then, buckle up as Simon dives into a plethora of foundational techniques for the memorized deck, such as contextual deck switches, the open index, stack preservation, restoration, retained groupings, a dash of mathematics, restacking a dealt stack, the S.A. Combination, and so much more! You’ll find yourself rewinding to catch all the juicy bits—there’s a mountain of info here, plus some knockout memorized deck effects, including:
- Shuffle Tracking (unpublished)
- Two Beginnings
- Christ-Aronson Aces (unpublished)
- Routine Maintenance
- Everybody's Lazy
- Bait and Switch
- The Invisible Card
- Four Stop Intersection
It’s like taking a masterclass in the memorized deck from a bona fide expert!
"Simon's use of the memorized deck is impressive, and his locations are impossible to reconstruct even by those who use a memorized deck."
- Ed Marlo
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