Ebook - Card Magic For The Enthusiast by Paul Hallas

Unlock a world of captivating card magic with 'Card Magic For The Enthusiast' by the acclaimed Paul Hallas. This comprehensive PDF resource isn't just a collection of tricks; it's a deep dive into original thinking, innovative techniques, and highly deceptive routines designed to elevate your card mastery, regardless of your current skill level. Prepare to experience card magic that is both accessible and profoundly impactful.

Unleash Your Card Magic Potential

Inside this 125-page PDF, you'll find a treasure trove of 28 meticulously crafted card routines. From engaging 'Oil and Water' variations to clever sandwich effects and powerful coincidences, Paul Hallas shares a diverse array of magic that is both practical for performance and profoundly entertaining. Each effect is presented with clarity, ensuring you grasp the subtleties that make these routines truly magical. Prepare to astound your audience with effects like 'Under Pressure,' 'Traveler in Time,' 'The Dudeney Coincidence,' and many more, each designed to leave a lasting impression.

Master Essential Sleights and Theory

Beyond the incredible tricks, Paul Hallas generously shares his groundbreaking innovations and refined handlings of crucial card sleights. Learn the nuanced details of 'Pinky Ovette,' 'Center Double Control,' and 'Simple Double Card Control' directly from a master. These techniques are presented with practical applications, allowing you to integrate them seamlessly into your existing repertoire or build entirely new effects around them. Furthermore, delve into the thought-provoking essay 'Thoughts on Multiple Card Revelations,' offering historical context, fresh ideas, and inspirational concepts that could spark your next great magical creation. This section alone provides immense value for any serious student of card magic.

Elevate Your Craft with Proven Material

Praised by industry luminaries like Jim Canaday and Rick Carruth, 'Card Magic For The Enthusiast' is lauded for its high-quality material, deceptiveness, and sheer entertainment value. Whether you're a beginner seeking reliable, impressive card tricks or an experienced magician looking for fresh, original material and refined techniques, Paul Hallas delivers. This book provides a solid foundation of engaging routines and advanced insights, ensuring your card magic performances are more impactful and memorable. Invest in your magical journey and discover the secrets that will make you a truly exceptional card magician.

Original Specs

"This is loaded with stuff that is both simple to do and deceptive (not to mention entertaining). Would I recommend this book? You betcha!" - Jim Canaday, The Magic Portal
"There's way more here than simply 28 tricks between two covers. There's an assemblage of original thoughts and methods from a consummate professional you can buy for a trifle." - Rick Carruth, The Magic Roadshow.

"In addition to killer tricks, Paul also provides his innovations and handlings of useful sleights, including Pinky Ovette, Center Double Control, and Simple Double Card Control. His essay Thoughts on Multiple Card Revelations provides ideas, history, and context, and ends on an inspirational idea that someone is going to read and run with: Could it be you?" - Anthony Vinson, The Magician's Forum.

"I am very confident to inform you that the quality of material in this book is definitely well above average." - Alex Hui, The Magic Café.

Contents:

• Under Pressure
• Traveler in Time
• Being in the Right Place
• Up/Down Oil and Water
• Assembly Reverse
• Simple Addition
• The Marriage
• Repeat Bluff Sandwich
• Foursome- Moresome
• Before-Some
• Wouldn't Play Cards with You
• Streamlined Jumbo
• The Dudeney Coincidence
• Soft Curve
• The Special Spectacles
• The Tree of Knowledge
• Direct Gypsy
• A Cato Named Klondyke
• Pinky Ovette
• Center Double Control
• Simple Double Card Control
• Thoughts on Multiple Card Revelations
• Fate or Fortune
• Squaring the Circle
• Dominant Arthur
• Combo
• Magic for Distant Friends
• The Last Word

1st edition 2019, PDF 125 pages.
word count: 35238 which is equivalent to 140 standard pages of text