Discover the Art of Magic with Senor Mardo

Experience two timeless classics of magic: the Cups and Balls and the Egg Bag, expertly crafted and thoroughly explained through clear text and illustrations by Senor Mardo. Renowned magicians agree that Mardo’s innovative approach elevates these routines, making them essential for any performer’s repertoire.

This collection features over a dozen captivating effects and techniques involving coins, silks, thimbles, balls, and cigarettes, along with a comprehensive guide to Mardo’s enhanced gimmick for the Chinese Rice Bowls, ensuring you’ll want to incorporate it into your performances. This is mesmerizing magic that captivates audiences and commands attention.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll find inside:

• Mardo’s Egg Bag Routine
• The Glass Mystery
• The Homing Ball
• The Shaker Penetration
• Strange Dr. Hoffman
• Mardo’s Cups and Balls Routine
• Sleights Suitable for Sponge or Billiard Balls
• The Flight
• The Fist Drop
• The Scoop
• The Pounding
• A Thimble Routine
• A Thimble Acquitment
• The Perfect Rice Bowls
• A Move with the Coin Rattle Box
• The Crystal Casket
• … and more

But don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some of the leading experts in magic have to say about Routined Magic:

“Lovers of intimate magic will find many items of interest. Routines with the egg bag, cups and balls, and thimbles are especially good. Mardo demonstrated a few of his moves with the egg bag for me while I was in New York. This one item is worth far more than the price of the book.” – J. G. Thompson, Jr.

“Good, solid magic.” – Al Baker

“Smooth, workable routines. You’re sure to find at least one item you’ll use.” – Sid Lorraine

“This is no mere book of explanations. It tells the reader how to perform the tricks well. One of the best books of the season.” – Dariel Fitzkee