In the realm of magic, the Bottom Change was a groundbreaking creation, followed by the equally impressive Top Change. Despite their historical significance, many contemporary magicians dismiss these classic techniques in favor of newer methods. This perspective is misguided; the Top and Bottom Changes remain among the most powerful and adaptable card sleights available.

Magic Christian, a dedicated student of the legendary J. N. Hofzinser for over two decades, has honed these sleights through countless performances. He has not only mastered them but has also innovated upon them, enhancing their application beyond traditional boundaries. With his unique handlings, he demonstrates how one or multiple cards can be discreetly swapped with others in the deck, all without drawing attention.

The culmination of years of research and practice is detailed in The Top Change. This resource will elevate your card magic to extraordinary levels, guiding you into the elite world of card manipulation.

As an internationally acclaimed magician and multiple FISM award winner, Magic Christian possesses unparalleled expertise with the Top and Bottom Changes. In The Top Change, he imparts his extensive knowledge, enabling readers to swiftly master these essential techniques and explore limitless possibilities, affirming the Top Change’s status as the ultimate card sleight.

“I had the privilege this week of reading Magic Christian’s new book, The Top Change – The Monarch of Card Sleights. This manuscript is a scholarly work on an extraordinary card move. He covers dozens of variations and techniques, and this book is destined to become the definitive work on this subject. I highly recommend the book and can say after reading it; I am a better magician.”– Allan Ackerman
“Magic Christian’s knowledge of the Top Change is incredible. He left no stone unturned, and I particularly appreciated the amount of history he shared about the move. This is a masterclass on the Top Change.”– Ryan Schlutz
“An incredible resource on a move that too many of us magicians could do and understand better. This book helps greatly with that in a very entertaining way.”– Jon Armstrong
“I love the Top Change, and now almost everything I’ve ever wanted to know about it is contained within this book. Thanks, Christian, for a fantastic resource!”– Chad Long
“In order to advance in magic, we have to be broad and we have to be deep. Broad, in the sense of innovating, looking back in our history and going further in the future, deep, in the sense of looking at a specific topic, and then explore it, looking at it from all sides, discovering its beauty and complexity.”– Roberto Giobbi
“Christian shares rare insights from Hofzinser and other past masters and provides a wealth of historical perspective. He offers his own detailed technical analysis of the sleight and a surprising number of variations and effects using them. Magic Christian’s new book on the Top Change is a graduate course on one of card magic’s most direct and powerful techniques and a guide that could make anyone a better magician.”– Michael Weber