John Bannon returns with his latest collection, Very Hush-Hush, featuring forty card tricks that lean towards the mental side of things and require little to no sleight-of-hand (yes, you heard that right).
In five hefty chapters, John delves into mind-boggling location effects (some of which can even be done over Zoom—seriously), prediction tricks with and without those fancy multiple revelation bits, and performance pieces that dabble in mentalism and mindreading, along with other clever card tricks that belong in the miracle category.
And let’s talk about magic squares—because you’ve never seen one quite like this. The first chapter, Parts of the Sum, tackles Bannon's genius takes (yes, plural) on this classic brain-teaser, along with related effects. One method lets you "predict" a magic square, while another one doesn’t use numbers at all (no, I’m not joking).
Throughout the book, you’ll pick up a stash of handy sleights and subtleties, including false cuts, shuffles, and switches. And while you won’t be doing any serious finger gymnastics, you’ll still need to practise (sorry, not sorry).
Everything's wrapped up in Bannon's signature cheeky tone—think witty patter and one-liners galore—with a storytelling vibe that makes it feel more like a chat with a mate rather than a dry textbook.
This book has style, my friends.
Tell your mates it’s TLDR; then keep it all on the QT. This is one gem you won’t want to share.
A 260+ page, 7" x 10" quality hardcover, bound in cloth with a pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs.
John Bannon has been messing about with playing cards for over forty years. He’s a worldwide best-selling author of close-up magic books, including Impossibilia, Smoke and Mirrors, Dear Mister Fantasy, High Caliber, Destination Zero, and Mentalissimo.
"Very Hush-Hush is another winner from John Bannon. For those of you looking for baffling routines that won't bust your chops, or for lovers of elegantly constructed card magic, this book is a must-buy. Highly recommended." - Michael Close
