Breath by Mat Parrott

An In-Depth Look at the Gilbreath Principle

First introduced by Norman L. Gilbreath in 1958, the Gilbreath Principle revolutionized the world of magic. This groundbreaking concept allows performers to hand a deck of cards to a participant for shuffling, yet still achieve astonishing effects. Best of all, these methods are self-working, hands-off, and free of gimmicks. Sadly, the magic community has largely overlooked its full potential, leaving it to be rediscovered by the dedicated few.

BREATH delves into the remarkable capabilities of the Gilbreath Principle, detailing its mechanics and presenting over 20 unique routines. Unlike earlier explorations, this work extends beyond card magic, incorporating a diverse array of objects.

Each routine is designed to be self-working, but don’t underestimate their simplicity. The straightforward techniques outlined in this book enhance your performance, often requiring minimal intervention.

By the conclusion of this text, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the Gilbreath Principle and be equipped to craft your own routines.

“A must-buy text for any magician interested in self-working, high-impact magic.” – Alan Rorrison

“If you enjoy self-working oddities that unfold in the spectator’s hands, this is a must-see. A fascinating exploration of a captivating principle.” – Ben Williams

“An excellent resource for a complex yet underutilized principle, made accessible with numerous creative ideas.” – David Jonathan

If you’re seeking impactful, self-working, hands-off magic, this book is essential.

Contents Include:

• OUT OF BREATH: An Out of this World style routine
• LIQUOR IN THE FRONT: A hands-off Blackjack cheating routine
• POKER IN THE REAR: Perfectly producing four Royal Straights from a shuffled deck
• UNNAMED POKER ROUTINE: Revealing Royal Straights from a shuffled deck
• THEIR TELL: Identifying every card in a participant’s hand from a shuffled deck
• REVELATION: Revealing a chosen card from a shuffled deck
• POKER PREDICTION: A chosen poker hand is predicted in a sealed envelope
• D.A.I.DO: A Do As I Do style routine
• WHAT’S IN THE HAND: Naming every card from a shuffled deck
• PREDICTION TWENTY-ONE: Matching cards predicted from a blackjack hand
• DOUBLE POKER PREDICTION: A poker hand is predicted from a shuffled deck
• PERFECT PREDICTION: A deceptive version of What’s in the Hand
• MULTI-PHASE ROUTINE: A multi-phased routine using previous methods
• IT’S OKAY: An idea involving a thoroughly mixed deck
• ESPECIALLY BAD NAME: Creating two perfect hands from mixed Zenner cards
• ESPREDICTION: Matching five selected Zenner cards predicted in an envelope
• TURN TO PAGE 394: A captivating book test
• MONEY ON THE MIND: Predicting the total of selected bank notes
• SCRABBLE SELECTION: Predicting the word formed from mixed letter tiles
• SMASH AND CRACK: A playful routine involving multiple eggs
• MINTAGE: Revealing the date of a randomly selected coin