John Lovick – Mayhew – What Women Want

What happens when you blend pure astonishment, cunning deception, and a quirky sense of humor?

If you guessed anything other than Steve Mayhew, you might have missed the book’s title. Steve Mayhew is a highly regarded close-up magician known for his innovative performances. His work has gained acclaim for its originality, captivating both audiences and readers of his rare tricks published in limited editions. Many of Mayhew’s creations are now performed by top card magicians worldwide. This collection features both published and previously unseen tricks, organized into six comprehensive chapters filled with card tricks, gambling routines, and sleights. Highlights include:

• “Freedom”—Face-up cards are shuffled into face-down ones, then dealt rapidly, revealing the four Aces while leaving only face-down cards. This trick quickly became a staple for many professional magicians.

• “Hungry Now”—The red Aces are lost in the deck, and a freely chosen card is dropped onto the pack, causing the Aces to appear and trap the selection—a visually stunning and challenging feat that even impressed Dan and Dave Buck.

• “Wet or Black?”—A spectator divides the deck into eight piles while answering personal questions. The final question is “Red or black?” When the top card of each pile is revealed, it matches the chosen color!

• “Das Kapital”—A $100 Bill Switch routine that humorously redefines the concept of throwing money away, costing only $5 and a few red carnations per performance. Many consider this the best and funniest Bill Switch routine ever created.

This collection features over forty tricks, all presented in a beautifully illustrated 294-page hardcover edition with a dust jacket.

Expected to ship around February 7, 2014.