In the foreword to Steve Draun's lecture notes, card legend Edward Marlo wrote, "Steve is very discriminating in his choice of methods and effects. All the effects he does are direct and their plots are easily understood by laymen or magicians but their methodology is skillfully concealed from even the most knowledgeable expert." Now, for the first time in front of a live audience, you’ll catch Steve Draun—one of Marlo's finest students—doing what he does best.
PERFECT COIN VANISH - Watch in awe as a silver dollar disappears with sleeves rolled up, and both hands displayed empty (yes, even the back of the hands—how fancy!). And just when you think it’s gone, voilà! The coin reappears!
ALL BACKS ROUTINE - A spectator picks a card, only to find it has a back on both sides. Spoiler alert: all the cards are double-backed! Then, just like that, the deck returns to normal. Classic misdirection at its best!
QUICK CULL - After a spectator gives the cards a good shuffle, watch Steve find the Aces with a few stylish flourishes (you'll want to steal this move for your next pub night).
CENTER DEAL - A bluff Center Deal that’s so convincing you might start to believe the Aces are actually in the centre of the deck! (Don’t worry, they’re not.)
COUNTING PUZZLE - Magicians will spot an Elmsley Count, but the outcome will still leave them scratching their heads. The finale? It’ll even stump those who think they know better!
BLUFF ACES - Fresh spins on Marlo's classic effect that’ll keep your audience on their toes.
TRAVELERS - An updated take on Dai Vernon's classic trick. With some modern palms and subtleties, this version’s even sneakier than the original!
COPPER/SILVER - A sleek and clever handling of a coin magic staple—because who doesn’t love a classic done right?
ONE WAY DEAL - One of the tricks that put Steve Draun on the map. After a spectator shuffles an ordinary deck, the magician deals himself a full house in seven hands of 7-Card Stud Poker. Talk about a lucky streak!
TOPSY TURVEY - Steve’s take on a Marlo creation from his Riffle Shuffle trilogy. Most agree it’s the best of the bunch, and frankly, we’re not inclined to argue.
BONUS MATERIAL: CUT, PASS, CHANGE & SQUARE WORKSHOP - Dive into advanced card techniques from the master himself. These moves—like the Thumb Pass and the Mercury Change—might be a bit tricky, but they’ll have your card magic soaring above the average Joe's efforts.
