Discover the Legacy of Bert Allerton in Close-Up Magic

Bert Allerton revolutionized the Chicago magic scene in the early 1940s, elevating close-up magic from a mere side act performed by stage magicians to a lucrative entertainment specialty. Before Allerton’s influence, close-up magic was primarily showcased by bartenders in casual venues. This compilation features over two dozen captivating card tricks, including signature effects, sleights, deck switches, and comedic elements that established Allerton as one of the premier close-up magicians worldwide. Additionally, we include insightful articles and promotional materials from his illustrious career. Totaling 46 pages, this collection is a tribute to his artistry.

Contents:

• Introduction
• Biography
• Lecture Notes
• Will You Put That in Writing?
• Merry Mischief (Section)
• On My Mind
• Directoscopic Mind Reading
• Card Reading
• The Esophagus Card
• Mindreading
• Three Allerton Gags
• Card Chicanery (Section)
• Think-a-Card
• Allerton’s Indicator
• You Remember This One
• Allerton’s Amazing Aces
• Name Your Number
• The Allerton Change
• Allerton’s Pass
• Double Speller
• The Big-Little Trick (Deck Switch)
• The Crafty Joker (Deck Switch)
• The Two-Card Trick
• Transcendent Trick
• Memorizing the Deck
• The Magic Card Square
• On the Phone
• Community Do As I Do
• Torn and Restored Card (Original)
• The Missing Deuce
• The Aspirin Box
• Allerton’s Deck Stab (Overview)
• Champagne and Legerdemain
• Allerton Promotional Brochure/Table Card
• Broken Wand