The Magic Gourmet by Lewis Jones

The Magic Gourmet

Now available as an eBook.

Note: The hard copy version is currently out of print.

This collection features a variety of effects, with three-quarters utilizing playing cards, while the remainder employs coins, bills, books, rubber bands, business cards, and calendars.

• Spectators engage in mind reading.
• A tossed coin will land heads-up or tails-up, according to your command.
• Outsmart a gambler using the random outcomes of two imaginary dice.
• Reveal your ability to detect when a player is bluffing.
• Perform the 4-card Brainwave using four standard cards.
• Push cards through the table, one at a time.
• A signed card disappears and reappears in a magazine at a predetermined page.
• Someone thinks of a card from a shuffled deck and receives a call revealing their thought-of card.
• When someone pockets one of your cards, discover how to turn the situation to your advantage.

What they say about The Magic Gourmet:

• If you’re seeking a thought-provoking magic book, primarily focused on cards but with diverse tricks, I highly recommend Lewis Jones’s The Magic Gourmet. — Matthew Field (Magic Circular, January 2008)
• This book offers a wealth of material for magicians. It’s enjoyable to read, filled with photographs, and features world-class close-up magic that is easy to perform! Highly recommended.

What they’ve said about Lewis Jones’s other works:

• I strongly endorse the Lewis Jones card book series. Many magicians stick to a handful of tricks, but I’ve expanded my repertoire thanks to Lewis. — Paul Daniels
• Do not purchase these books; they reveal too many secrets. — Penn and Teller
• Lewis Jones deeply contemplates his craft, reminiscent of Paul Curry and Stewart James. His analytical approach is commendable. — Al Smith (Abra)
• In 2001, I was criticized for mentioning Lewis Jones, then an emerging British card genius. His originality rivals that of Jerry Andrus and Simon Aronson, with clever, often self-working mysteries. His descriptions are enticing and fulfill their promises. — Steve Bryant (Little Egypt Magic)
• Lewis Jones is a brilliant creative force in magic, specializing in close-up card tricks using an ungaffed deck, emphasizing cleverness over sleight of hand. His profound understanding of card techniques leads to astonishing plots and deceptive methods. — Ian Rowland
• His creations remind me of Stewart James. — Michael Close (Magic)
• Among card magic authors, Lewis ranks in my top ten. His unconventional approach yields extraordinary results. — Steve Beam (The Linking Ring)