The Shift #3

This volume expands upon its predecessors, offering three captivating close-up effects, innovative interpretations of classic techniques, and insightful theoretical articles to enhance your magical prowess.

• Deep Transposition – Experience a stunning effect where two cards switch places during a dialogue about the nuances of sleight of hand versus magic, creating a surprising and magical moment.

• Blue Moon Triumph – This routine redefines impossibility. After a spectator shuffles the deck face-up into face-down, they think of a card, and the deck is placed in their pocket. When revealed, the only card facing the opposite way is their selection, making this a true reputation builder.

• Octopus – The spectator freely chooses any card, yet the performer flawlessly produces their selection with a streamlined handling of Out Of Sight Out Of Mind.

Techniques

• Advanced Loewy Palm – A practical and clean method for palming from the top of the deck into the left hand.

• Shuffle Pass – A deceptively simple pass disguised as an innocent shuffle.

• Touch, Think – A subtle technique for creating and controlling a mentally chosen card.

Theory

• Now Shuffle The Deck – An exploration of card control deception and the critical role of shuffling after a selection is returned to the deck.

• The Art of Practice – This chapter delves into advanced practice techniques, focusing on proprioception, posture, and coordination through functional balance drills.

• Influence and Deception – The third essay in a series discussing deception in magic, focusing on anomaly detection and counter-deception, previously available only to military and government entities in the UK.

• The Shift is crafted to support your learning journey, designed for easy reading on-the-go while also looking stunning on your shelf. This high-quality, full-color, hardback book is produced in collaboration with industry experts.

• Every design element, from layout to color and typography, is intentionally chosen to enhance the reader’s learning experience and enjoyment. The Shift goes beyond surface-level magic, addressing challenges you may not even realize you face.

• Ben’s vision for The Shift extends beyond providing powerful magic; it aims to inspire new discussions and perspectives on the art and craft of magic. This is not just another magic book; it offers profound insights.