Prepare yourself for a treasure trove of magic, lovingly curated into one magnificent tome by the legends John Lovick and Jean-Pierre Vallarino, courtesy of Vanishing Inc.
Now, if you haven’t heard of Jean-Pierre Vallarino, don’t worry—you’re not alone. He’s one of the most talented magicians to ever grace this planet, yet his name might not ring a bell. That’s because there’s never been a proper collection of his finest work—until now!
In Vallarino, you’ll find an oversized, beautifully bound hardback book that spans 320 pages, brimming with truly astounding close-up magic. You won’t just learn a few tricks here; you’ll immerse yourself in over 60 routines that have dazzled audiences across the globe. Finally, Vallarino spills the beans on his award-winning FISM act (yes, you heard that right!).
From classic Sandwich Routines to Ace Assemblies and everything in between, this book is your new best mate. It caters to card enthusiasts and coin aficionados alike, ensuring there’s something here for everyone.
But that’s not all—Vallarino's got 25 original sleights up his sleeve. You’ll discover the ins and outs of his Rumba Count, nifty palming techniques, and an extensive look at his legendary tabled shuffle work. This is basically a buffet for those who fancy innovative sleight-of-hand wizardry!
Vanishing Inc. has gone all out with Vallarino, setting the bar for magic literature yet again. It’s their most lavishly photographed book to date, featuring over 2,000 stunning images captured by the talented Sophie Duval, all paired with John Lovick’s crystal-clear explanations.
In a nutshell, Vallarino crams more visual, jaw-dropping, and practical close-up magic into one book than you’ll find anywhere else. Get ready to be entertained for years—this is a reference you’ll keep coming back to!
Foreword (Jean-Pierre Vallarino)
Introduction (Carlos Vaquera)
Sleights, The Vallarino Way Rumba Count Hypnotic Rumba Count Elmsley Count Variations Vallarino's Count Ping Pong Optical Center Steal Revolutionary Control Staircase Multiple Shift Four-Card Add-On Vallarino's L.M. False Spread-Shuffle The Vallarino Force Jump Change Italian Palm Cascade Four-Card Control and Palm Ribbon Spread Palm Top Palm Bottom-Palm Subtleties Lateral Bottom Steal Quick Palm and Perhaps a Switch Come Back Three Color Changes Vallarino's Strip-Out Vallarino's Strip-Up J.P. Spread Pass
Ace Assemblies Ultimate MacDonald's Aces Vallarino's Leader Aces Neutrino Aces Four Jacks Squared Progressive Aces Believe It or Not
Packet Transpositions Fast Four Transpo Jump Transpo Wall Aces Left or Right
Spectator Cuts to the Aces Spectator Cuts to the Aces 1 Spectator Cuts to the Aces 2
Coincidences Coincidence The Thinking Card
Ace Productions FISM Aces Crossed Arms Flower Ace Production Slide Jumping Ace Production Iris Ace Production Wrist Production Surprising Flying Production Reality or Fiction Four Cuts, Four Aces
Triumph Variations Aces Triumph A Royal Triumph Color Shuffle Mystery Card Routines Nonsense Dream Wonder
Collectors Routines Collectors Fast Collectors
Miscellaneous Card Tricks Ultimate Wild Card Reset Strong Shortcut English Poker Trio Bluff Card or Money Cost $4 Magic Wallet Vallarino's Ambitious Card Visual Lift Surprise Double Inversion Vallarino's Pocket Pocket Transpo Vallarino's Everywhere and Nowhere In Memory of Geoff Latta Triple Travel New Traveling Aces
