Get ready to dive into the card magic realm of Ryan Matney. This isn’t just any card magic; it’s the kind that’s garnered rave reviews from legends like John Bannon (who kindly penned the intro), Max Maven, Peter Duffie, and David Regal. They’ll tell you what sets Ryan apart: meticulous attention to detail, clever solutions to tricky problems, and the ability to sidestep complicated sleight of hand whilst keeping the punch of the effect intact. (Impressive, right?)
Within this book—Ryan's debut major collection—you'll discover 50 tricks that are as easy to do as they are fun, with over 30 making their print debut. All are perfectly within reach for the average magician. Each trick comes complete with a full script, so you can slot them into your act without a hitch.
Expect to find Ryan's neo classics like "Amara Rises Again" and "The Whitechapel Solution," along with fresh gems such as "Triple Proof," a jaw-dropping card revelation, and "Christmas Cards from Jersey," an in-the-hands Four Ace Production from a deck shuffled by the spectator. (That’ll impress your mates.)
Also making its first appearance is "The Mind of a Cheat," a dead easy yet wildly entertaining peek into the thought processes of a cheat, and "The Wheel of Endings," which just might be the one card trick you’d choose if you were limited to only one. (No pressure!)
Final warning: You are about to encounter the card magic of Ryan Matney. It’s a whimsical world of quirky plots, eccentric presentations, and thoughtful construction. Once you unearth these secrets, there’s no going back.
