Master the Art of Close-Up Card Magic

“Close-up card magic captivates audiences right before their eyes, offering an immediacy that larger performances can’t match. Experienced magicians agree that the best way to learn audience engagement is when they are just inches away.” — Karl Fulves.

Karl Fulves, a leading authority in the magic community, presents Self-Working Close-Up Card Magic, a comprehensive guide for beginners featuring 56 proven tricks that are perfect for intimate gatherings like parties and family events. These tricks are easy to learn, requiring only a standard deck of cards and a few common items such as a coin or rubber band. This close-up style of magic is an excellent way for novices to develop their audience interaction skills.

The collection includes “openers” that grab attention and set the mood for the performance, memory tricks that create the illusion of extraordinary recall, gambling tricks that showcase the performer’s control over cards in games of chance, and “gimmicked” cards that deliver stunning visual effects. Each trick is accompanied by straightforward, step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations, making these crowd-pleasing performances accessible to all, without the need for extensive practice or advanced skills.