Dice are fascinating objects whether used in games of chance or in the repertoire of the close-up magician. This book contains details on control methods with dice! The information can be performed as an exhibition of skill or used without expose in your performances. Holdout Work with dice is little known, but this book describes practical methods for controlling fair dice in a fair cup! Fifteen methods of controlling dice are described-most of them are sure-fire! Most can easily be mastered by any magician familiar with basic sleight of hand technique.

Illustrated with 47 line drawings to make it easy to learn the basic dice holdout methods of dice control. The book introduction is by Mike Skinner, the well-known close-up expert and longtime friend of Eddie Fechter.

Contents Include:

Introduction by Michael Skinne6

Background

Basic Information – Dice Holdout Methods, Angles, Sound, The Equipment, The Dice, The Cup, The Working Surface

Dice Holdout Method One – “relatively easy method can be quickly learned by anyone who will practice…”

Dice Holdout Method Two

Dice Holdout Method Three

Dice Holdout Method Four – Primarily for controlling one of two dice. IE: Backgammon, Craps, etc.

Dice Holdout Method Five

Dice Holdout Method Six

Dice Holdout Method Seven, – Reference to Ed Marlo’s – “Shoot The Works” book.

Dice Holdout Method Eight

Dice Holdout Method Nine

Dice Holdout Method Ten

Dice Holdout Method Eleven

Dice Holdout Method Twelve

Dice Holdout Method Thirteen

Dice Holdout Method Fourteen – Reference to cheating, “Liar’s Dice”.

Dice Holdout Method Fifteen – reference to “Bar Dice”.

Originally published in 1974. Written by Jerry Mentzer, one of the better magical writers of that time.