Card College 1 & 2 (4 Volume Set) by Roberto Giobbi

Roberto Giobbi’s Card College series is a revolutionary course that delves into the art, science, and philosophy of card magic. This collection has transformed how magicians learn and perceive card tricks.

In this eagerly awaited video project, Card College has been compiled into a four-DVD set featuring nearly eight hours of instructional content. “Card College 1 & 2, Personal Instruction” merges Roberto’s teachings with live performances and detailed explanations, offering a unique opportunity to learn directly from a master. You’ll discover essential techniques, subtle nuances, and practical examples that can enhance your magic repertoire.

As a leading educator in the magic community, Roberto serves as a source of inspiration for your craft. This four-disc set is unlike any other, featuring professional photography and editing that clearly demonstrate card techniques through close-ups and reverse angles, along with expert analysis of each move. It caters to both beginners and seasoned magicians, providing foundational lessons and advanced strategies alike. You’ll have the chance to engage with Roberto, witness his performances, and benefit from his expert guidance.

Throughout this set, you’ll master fundamental techniques such as squaring, cuts, grips, dealing, breaks, spreads, shuffles, false cuts, card controls, forces, glides, glimpses, key card handling, double lifts, and flourishes. You’ll also explore specialized techniques including thumb counts, buckles, palms, spread counts, top changes, crimping, reverses, and the classic force, among others. True to the Card College tradition, Roberto teaches magic in an immediate and engaging way, showcasing sleights in action and allowing you to apply them in various effects.

Produced by Frankie Glass and Jim Steinmeyer, with magic consultant Richard Kaufman, “Card College 1 & 2, Personal Instruction” exemplifies the beauty of video magic and is an inspiring resource for any magician. This set is considered an instant classic, setting a high standard in the field of card magic education.

Discover the brilliance of these DVDs: The elegance of Roberto Giobbi’s Card College course lies in its ability to elevate your skills quickly. Within minutes of learning basic card handling techniques, you’ll be ready to perform tricks that can amaze even the most discerning audiences. Roberto not only teaches the core techniques of card magic but also shares invaluable insights from his extensive performing experience. For seasoned professionals, advanced material, moves, sleights, and psychological techniques are included to refine your performances.

Card College 1 introduces essential techniques, including the Overhand Shuffle, False Cuts, Card Controls, Forces, Riffle Shuffle, Transfer Cuts, Glide, Glimpse, Key Cards, Double Lift, and Flourishes. Each sleight is thoroughly explained, accompanied by clear close-ups of Roberto’s hand positions and grips. After learning each move, enjoy Roberto’s entertaining performances that incorporate the techniques you’ve just mastered, featuring tricks like Belchou Aces Revisited, The Question Is?, Further Than That and Beyond, and Impossible! Each trick is meticulously explained, highlighting the key moves and insights gained from countless performances.

Card College 2 continues with more advanced sleights and techniques. You’ll learn Auxiliary Sleights, Hindu Shuffle, Overhand Shuffle II, Force II, Palm, Spread Cull, False Counts, Crimp, and Reverse. Each sleight is broken down into its core components, with detailed demonstrations and practical applications in Roberto’s favorite tricks, including X Marks the Spot, The Magic Phone Number, Time Machine, Twisting the Aces, the Lucky Coin, and the Psychic Stop Trick. Each segment concludes with Roberto’s insights on performance, emphasizing tips and details drawn from his extensive experience.