CLOSE-UP CARD ROUTINES

CLOSE-UP CARD ROUTINES

This category doesn't just deal with single tricks, oh no, this playlist will detail ROUTINES, or a series of tricks interlaced into perfect sequences. Think of them as ACTS.

Having these handy enables you to launch into a pre-planned series of effects without worrying about what's next or how to get into the next piece.

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CLOSE-UP CARD ROUTINES
  • The Vanishing Card Box

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    It's always been a fave effect of mine, this mini playlist feature various methodology and routines centering around the premise of the card box just... disappearing

    This is a new playlist focusing on this classic effect and also added a brand new twist that makes it much more convincing...

    N...

  • HAMMAN CHEESE

    Hey you!

    Ok it took me a while to decide to tip this routine as it's still a part of my working repertoire, but I love you and you deserve it! :)

    I also love routines that fill you up, that feed you, bloat you (and the audience) that's why I call this HAMMAN CHEESE - I also call it that as it ...

  • THE HOLEY
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    THE HOLEY

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    Welcome to one of my all time fave routines... a series of startling visual card effects fused into a perfect card act.

    You will find a fusion of established ideas and original twists, not only has each effect been given the Valentine touch, but at the end I'll show you how to present this as a ...

  • THE TUNED DECK - FOR WHEN YOU NEED TO ABSOLUTELY KILL...

    Movie + 1 extra

    When the going gets tough, the tough get TUNED DECK.

    What would you do if the audience constantly wanted to shuffle the deck themselves, right after you'd performed your most perfect pass and control? Or change their perfectly forced card over and over? Or refuse to take their eyes off your ha...

  • 2 THREE EXTRAS ELMSLEY COUNT

    Learn the Elmsley count, the right way!

    The Elmsley count is a powerful and very important move, and you can either do it right or... well there is no 'or' you HAVE to learn it properly. It will be worth the effort!

  • SWEET COLOR CHANGING DECK ROUTINES

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    Here we look at a bunch of different routines, some classic some brand new, as we investigate this plot and build the greatest routine. Terrific visual magic, and not hard to do... plus extra bonus surprises within the explanations..:)

  • LAZY MAGICIAN'S CARD ACT

    One of my all time favorite no sleight of hand card tricks.

    No matter how many times the audience cuts the pack you are able to tell them exactly where their card is. A favorite with Al Koran and others, this is a hands off miracle class trick!

  • PRINT-ENTIOUS
    Movie + 5 extras

    PRINT-ENTIOUS

    Movie + 5 extras

    Every month we feature one awesome effect or playlist that you may have missed while viewing MOTG.

    If you love packet tricks as much as I do, you’re gonna love this. A powerful, interactive trick packet with visual eye candy. It’s also the first trick I marketed as a download.

    If you want to ...

  • A Multitude of Angels - A two part series

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    Let’s talk the rising cards,

    For me, my favorite method, started in Card Manipulations by Jean Hugard, and then the Tarbell course, there were numerous variations throughout the decades, the best (in my mind) being Jeff Mcbride’s Kundalini Rising and David Britland‘s Angel Card Rise handling. ...

  • 2 FOR 1! DIPPY MAGNET & ULTIMATE MAGNETIZED CARDS

    Welcome to Harbin's Dippy Magnet and Ultimate Magnetic Cards.

    This trick has fooled some of the greatest minds...

    The method is pure Harbin... I've made small changes to the presentation and added my truly clean and impossible card location technique that I, humbly, think kicks the impact up t...

  • ACES - THE COLLECTION - 30 videos!

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    There may be more versions of the 4 ACE plot than any other effect… 1000’s seem to exist, read almost any magic book and you may find any number of versions.

    I have thoughts - strong thoughts - on this trick and its various variations. I love the idea of it, as it’s not a ‘pick a card effect. I ...

  • TRIBUTE TO MENDOZA

    A wonderful creator of magic and mentor to many wonderful magicians. I've long been a fan of the late John Mendoza's work.

    This little video is my tribute to John, I'm tipping a handling / presentation of one of my all time favorite card routines of his.

    If you have a basic knowledge of card s...

  • THE AMBITIOUS CARD Pt1 & Pt2

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    The Ambitious Card, a classic effect, one that has inspired a million variations, and a pure example of JAZZ magic. It’s an effect I always used in walk around and to close my award winning Magic Castle Close Up.

    NOTE: see bottom of this description for correct crediting of TILT.

    Within thi...

  • AMBITIOUS CARD PT 3 - SPECIAL EFFECTS

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    Now I get to the advanced stuff. Variations on the Ambitious Card designed to take it to another level. Visual pops, flourishes and ideas for other moments that can be applied to your personal Ambitious Card routine.

    This includes, sleights, gimmicks and new twists on classic gaffs and markete...

  • THE FINE MESH COLOR CHANGING DECK ACT

    Ok, so, here I'm tipping my personal Color Changing Deck routine. A combination of incredibly strong effects guaranteed to stun an audience.

    I feel lucky that I knew Max Maven that was he kind enough to allow me to explain his FINE MESH routine, once a marketed effect, as it's an integral part o...

  • KB CC DECK

    I consider this the grand daddy of Color Changing deck routines, along with some terrific Valentine additions. It's also the primer for the Fine Mesh Routine

  • 7 - ULTIMATE PERFECT CARD STAB

    We have discussed many many versions of this classic plot, and I've analyzed and researched far and wide to discover the true secrets of method and presentation.

    Here, I have finally put together the method that I believe is the cleanest and most dramatic.

    Even though I will delve deep into t...

  • THE NEW VANISHING CARD BOX

    I've used the basic 'Ken Brooke' Vanishing card box for over 40 years, and I discussed my 'pull it from the extra pocket' version in the Palm and Recovery video that I love...

    But

    I always wanted the box to be clearly seen around the entire pack before it vanished.

    The goal being to pick it u...