Ah, Nick Trost – the maestro of card magic that doesn’t require you to be a contortionist. His approach is all about clever principles and sneaky moves, steering clear of those ridiculous sleights that make your fingers feel like pretzels.
In this gem of a book, you’ll find 122 of his finest tricks, along with some cheeky variations from other magicians who clearly recognise genius when they see it. Most of these tricks have been plucked from his illustrious column in The New Tops, alongside his manuscripts, books, and other magical musings. And don’t worry; everything has been polished and spruced up just for this edition. Oh, and let’s not forget a sprinkle of new, unpublished delights to keep your card game fresh and your audience scratching their heads.
Among the treasures inside are delights like Double Pinochle with an Elevator Finish (yes, you read that right), Matched Picture Cards, Eighteen-Card Poker, and Blind-Sight. Each trick is laid out with instructions so clear, even your nan could follow them, and they’re complemented by 161 crisp illustrations from the talented Joseph K. Schmidt.
Here’s a taste of what you’ll be diving into:
Coincidences
Court Cards
The Four Aces
Gambling Tricks
Revealments
Special Decks
Packet Tricks
ESP Cards
And as a cherry on top, there’s an appendix of handy sleights and subtleties – because who doesn’t love a good appendix?
This is Nick Trost's most comprehensive collection of card magic yet. We’re confident you’ll find plenty of tricks here that’ll earn you a round of applause (or at least a polite nod) from your mates.
