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Magic card tricks : how to shuffle, control and force cards, including special gimmicks and advanced flourishes, all shown in more than 450 step-by-step photographs / Nicholas Einhorn ; photography by John Freeman.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London Lorenz Books 2017.Description: 96 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780754834281
  • 075483428X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 793.85 23
Contents:
Basic card techniques -- Shuffling cards -- Self-working card tricks -- Controlling a card -- Card tricks requiring skill -- Forcing a card -- Special gimmicks -- Advanced flourishes.
Summary: Cards are internationally recognized symbols, and the scope for creating illusions with a deck of cards is huge. They can be made to appear, disappear, change suit, multiply, defy gravity, and a lot more besides. This book begins with an introduction to magic, emphasizing the importance of keeping the secret and how to practise performing. There are step-by-step instructions showing how to perform a wide range of card tricks, including basic techniques, how to shuffle, control and force cards, self-working card tricks, card tricks requiring skill, special gimmicks and advanced flourishes. The book is ideal for both the hobbyist and the more serious performer.
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Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Waimate Event Centre - Long term storage Non Fiction 793.85 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan Not for loan A00767721

Includes index.

Basic card techniques -- Shuffling cards -- Self-working card tricks -- Controlling a card -- Card tricks requiring skill -- Forcing a card -- Special gimmicks -- Advanced flourishes.

Cards are internationally recognized symbols, and the scope for creating illusions with a deck of cards is huge. They can be made to appear, disappear, change suit, multiply, defy gravity, and a lot more besides. This book begins with an introduction to magic, emphasizing the importance of keeping the secret and how to practise performing. There are step-by-step instructions showing how to perform a wide range of card tricks, including basic techniques, how to shuffle, control and force cards, self-working card tricks, card tricks requiring skill, special gimmicks and advanced flourishes. The book is ideal for both the hobbyist and the more serious performer.

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