QUADRO: Four Ace Productions by John Carey (BBM218)

Quadro is an in-depth exploration of ‘four ace productions’ by John Carey, showcasing techniques to magically reveal all four aces (or any four of a kind!) from a shuffled deck.

This skill is crucial for any magician. You can present these techniques as standalone, jaw-dropping effects or incorporate them into longer routines that require a four of a kind.

John introduces fourteen distinct methods, ranging from completely self-working to visually stunning, and even includes options where the spectator participates in the production.

Dive into this engaging project, and you’ll always have a way to produce four of a kind at your fingertips.

John Carey has curated a delightful selection of his favorite techniques alongside classical methods that you’ll thoroughly enjoy mastering. Expect visual productions, subtle techniques, and interactive approaches that cater to various skill levels. So grab your coffee, settle in, and prepare to create some magical moments!

Contents include:

1. Vernon would have loved this: A simple yet stunning production inspired by a classic Dai Vernon effect.
2. Aces on Time: One of John’s favorites, this production revolves around timing yourself to reveal the Aces—simple yet powerful!
3. Slippery Aces: Even with a spectator-shuffled deck, you can effortlessly locate the aces in four separate packets, inspired by a brilliant Ray Goulet idea.
4. Flash Ace Opener: A remarkable production by the late Frank Thompson, creating the illusion of cutting the Aces from various sections of the deck!
5. Spectator Cuts the Aces: An Ed Marlo effect that turns your spectator into the star of the show!
6. Super Flip Aces: A beautiful all-at-once production of Aces by Ben Harris that you’ll love performing.
7. That Cuts Me Up! A clever, mostly hands-off production that will truly amaze!
8. Flip Flop Aces: One of J.C.’s favorites, this semi-automatic method for cutting the Aces is pure fun!
9. Splitsville Aces: Carey’s sneaky approach to producing Aces from different parts of the deck is sure to impress!
10. Triumphant Aces: A straightforward in-the-hands Triumph effect combined with production.
11. Flippant Aces: A highly visual all-at-once production utilizing a fantastic Looey Simonoff move!
12. You and Me Aces: An interactive production where you and the spectator collaborate to reveal the Aces—definitely a worker!
13. Miller Aces: Four indifferent cards transform in an instant using a lovely Charlie Miller technique.
14. A kind of a four! John’s semi-automatic version of the Las Vegas split is incredibly easy and a lot of fun!