Customer Reviews

“One of the best well-structured and very well-defined books regarding magic I have read in a long time.” — Howard Hamburg

After three years of dedicated effort, Lorenz Schär proudly presents Cards Against Reality. This project has transformed from a simple booklet into an extensive guide featuring some of Lorenz’s favorite card tricks and techniques.

Written in English and meticulously edited by Steve Beam, this stunning hardcover edition spans over 160 pages filled with innovative magic routines and sleight of hand techniques, all illustrated with more than 100 detailed images by Florian Aeschlimann. Additionally, it includes insightful magic theory and non-card related moves.

Magicians of all levels will find valuable content in Cards Against Reality, which showcases tricks and techniques such as:

• Longitudinal Slide Shift
• The Merrow-Shuffle
• Satisfriction
• Go-Stop
• One For Mr. Mayhew
• All Bags
• Coincidencia Banal
• Kool and the Gang

A triple threat of magical content featuring impactful effects, clever concepts, and an engaging title. Highly recommended. — R. Paul Wilson

“Lorenz gives reality a swift kick in the backside with this glorious book. Take that reality!” — Ricky Smith

“I thoroughly enjoyed everything in the book – the material is fantastic, and I learned at least one new move, subterfuge, or ruse in every routine!” — Jack Carpenter

“The perfect example of how exceptional magic is crafted from countless little details, subtleties, thoughtful techniques, and clever ideas.” — Pierric

“The book is okay, but the proofreading is epic.” — Steve Beam