When you dive into the world of magic literature, you can't help but trip over the name of Dr. Jacob Daley—especially if you're into card magic. This chap wasn’t just a New York plastic surgeon; he was also a keen amateur magician, hobnobbing with sleight-of-hand legends like Dai Vernon and Charlie Miller. A proper innovator, Dr. Daley had tricks published in Stars of Magic and Annemann's Practical Mental Effects, among others. Tragically, he passed away too soon in 1954 at the age of 56, but not before he left behind a gem of a transposition effect involving the red Aces and black Aces. Dai Vernon took this idea and immortalised it in The Dai Vernon Book of Magic as The Last Trick of Dr. Jacob Daley.
This DVD presents you with six performers, each bringing their own flavour to Dr. Daley's masterpiece. They all start with Daley's straightforward yet powerful premise—two cards swapping places with a pair held by a spectator. First up, we have Bill Malone, who kicks things off with the version he learned at 18 and still performs today—simple, direct, and packing a punch. Then, Daryl gets clever with a card count from another context to streamline his handling. Gregory Wilson follows with a two-phase routine that sets up the unsuspecting spectator for the big reveal, while Dan Harlan throws in a guessing game before landing the lethal blow. Michael Ammar sticks to tradition but adds some nifty nuances, and Martin Nash wraps things up by disguising the transposition in a cheeky card game.
When you pull off a miraculous object swap, it’s bound to raise a few eyebrows. But when that swap happens right under the spectator's nose, the reactions are downright spectacular. With the stellar performances and clear explanations on this DVD, you’ll be ready to pull off the impossible with just four playing cards—no rabbits required!
Dr. Daley's Last Trick - Bill Malone The Last Trick of Dr. Daley - Daryl Weighted Aces - Gregory Wilson Intuition - Dan Harlan The Last Trick of Dr. Daley - Michael Ammar Dr. Daley's Last Trick - Martin Nash
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