Contrary to popular belief, packet tricks—those cheeky little card miracles that use a handful of cards instead of the whole deck—aren’t a new fad. Sure, they hit their stride in the magic scene during the swinging 60s and 70s (thanks to Jon Racherbaumer, who coined the term “packeteer” for those in the know), but the roots of these tricks stretch all the way back to the late 1800s. And while some may scoff at the idea of a packet trick, let’s be honest: when done right, they can knock your socks off more effectively than a full deck. So, don’t underestimate the humble packet! With just a few cards and the sage wisdom packed into this DVD, you’ll be a proper “packeteer” in no time!
In Volume 1, you’ll be treated to a lineup of magicians performing and breaking down small-packet card magic that any close-up performer would gladly add to their act. Larry Jennings kicks things off with a three-card wonder that creates a visual illusion of one card melting through the others—truly a sight to behold! Next up, Martin Nash dazzles with a four-card routine where two Queens and two Jacks transform into four Queens, then four Jacks, and eventually end up as four Aces (keep up, will you?). Then there’s Michael Close, showcasing four blue-backed Jokers that one by one turn red, before flipping back to blue quicker than you can say “abracadabra.” Michael Ammar also joins the fray with a crafty swindle involving three blank-faced cards and an Ace—at least that’s what it looks like. And don’t miss the legendary Alex Elmsley, who presents the trick (and sleight) that arguably kicked off the packet trick craze. Bill Malone then gives those Aces a twist before morphing them into something entirely different. John Guastaferro rounds things off with a brilliant combo of the Hofzinser Four-Ace Problem and Paul Harris’ Reset, while Darwin Ortiz wraps up the volume with his take on Peter Kane’s classic Ace transposition trick.
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