Comments:

In the early 1960s, the intriguing idea emerged to explore the transformation of playing cards. While the concept of change is not new—evident in classic effects like diminishing cards—there are boundaries to what spectators will accept in card magic. They may find it plausible for a card to shrink, but the notion of a card morphing into a triangle, pretzel, or bowl of Farina is far-fetched. Thus, constraints are essential. Starting from a simple premise, a variety of ideas were developed within these reasonable limits. The initial section of this manuscript revisits a November 1, 1967, document, discussing effects such as a bridge-sized card making contact with a poker-sized card, which then transforms into a poker size.

Contents:

1. Combinations

19. Part Two