Just finished reading.. and I LOVED IT. To me there's hidden information in this book. He takes you through the entire process how to get on stage, what tricks to do, and how to get off. Read every single word.
-Ryan Schlutz
"Card in lemon, and card stab.. worth the price of the book."
-John Guastaferro
"It's a book I've been waiting for. It's a book YOU'VE been waiting for.. even if you didn't know it. 13 fantastic card miracles."
-John Lovick
"I'm immediately putting it into my card work. It is so good... incredibly well presented."
-Jon Armstrong
CARD MAGIC STEPS TO THE STAGEBooks on card magic are as common as pigeons in a park (and just as full of surprises). While there are thousands of tomes out there with card tricks mostly aimed at close-up magicians (let’s face it, they’re great for small gatherings), what about those of us who dream of dazzling bigger crowds and raking in the dosh? The selection of tricks fit for parlor, platform, and stage performances is a bit thin on the ground. But fear not, because *Standup Card Magic* has arrived to save the day! Finally, we have a compact and no-nonsense guide packed with the know-how for entertaining everyone from banquet-goers to corporate bigwigs and theatre audiences. All this wisdom flows from the brain of Roberto Giobbi, a world-class magician and teacher who knows how to work a stage like a pro.
Roberto Giobbi isn’t just any author; he’s the award-winning, internationally respected genius behind *Card College*, *The Art of Switching Decks*, *Secret Agenda*, *Confidences*, and a host of other essential reads for card enthusiasts. In *Standup Card Magic*, Giobbi zeroes in on the psychology, showmanship, spectator management, sleights, tricks, and presentations tailored for those moments when you find yourself on stage before a larger crowd.
Giobbi kicks things off by defining standup card magic and how it struts its stuff differently from close-up magic. He covers how to engage a bigger group of spectators, pick the right volunteers (not just your mate who thinks he’s hilarious), and how to get them on stage without causing a scene. Then there’s a juicy discussion about the sleights that work best in standup and stage performances. Following that, you’ll find detailed explanations of some of his finest standup card routines.
Every bit of material in this book comes straight from Giobbi’s professional repertoire, refined over countless performances before international audiences. If you’re a card magician ready to step up your game for larger gatherings, you’ve finally got a book that speaks your language. *Standup Card Magic* doesn’t just hand you the tricks and techniques; it also guides you on how to expand your repertoire, where to dig up more standup card magic, and the best ways to transition your close-up tricks to the stage. This book is your comprehensive guide to professional-grade standup card conjuring, revealing how to elevate your card magic and capture the attention of larger audiences.
