Semi-Automatic Card Tricks – Volume 11

With 230 pages and 260 illustrations, this volume features contributions from Ramón Riobóo, Giancarlo Scalia, and Vic Trabucco, along with over 100 captivating effects!

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Since its inception in 1993, the Semi-Automatic Card Tricks series has established itself as the premier source for impactful, low-sleight card magic. Spanning eleven volumes and over 1000 effects, it represents the most comprehensive collection of cutting-edge techniques and secrets for magicians today.

These semi-automatic card tricks are crafted to challenge the intellect and astonish audiences worldwide. Renowned magicians contribute to this collection, making it a definitive resource in the realm of card magic.

Alongside fresh tricks and principles, you’ll find valuable tips and presentation ideas to elevate your performances. With the release of Volume XI, we finally address the timeless question, “What would Robert-Houdin have read?”

What Others Are Saying About Volume 11

“Unlike Mr. Beam himself, this book is filled with wonderful principles and something you’ll enjoy having by your bedside.” – David Regal, Constantly Fooling

“When a guy only contacts you once every few years to get a blurb for the back of his new book and never sends you a complimentary copy, this is the kind of blurb you can expect to get in response.” – Michael Weber, Tall Magician

“Who’s this Weber guy who thinks he should get free books? I don’t care how tall he is.” – Dawn Beam, Spouse, Fifty-Percent Investor, and Director of Freebie Prevention

“Just buy the book already!” – Bill Malone, CEO of Bogus Endorsements, Inc.

“Before I got this volume, I was a pathetic, depressed, underappreciated, sexually impotent, burnt-out shell of a man. Now, I’m all those things – with a great magic book!” – Marty Kane, Foolproof Reader and Fool Proofreader

“The choice is yours. Get fooled or get schooled.” – Bob Macey, Frustrated Poet

“With this noteworthy entry to the series, I can finally reach that burned-out bulb in my hallway. I guess you could say Volume 11 is enlightening.” – Mike Vance, Tall Proofreader

“When he reached Volume 10, one for each finger he could count on, I assumed he was done. But apparently Beam discovered his toes.” – David Corsaro (for whom the author reserved a finger)

“I’m going to leave these to my son. Maybe he’ll read them.” – Stephen Bargatze, Generous Father

“Beam, please stop already. It’s just more junk I have to get rid of when my dad dies.” – Nate Bargatze, Funnier-than-his-father Comedian

“There’s a number 11? If I wanted to read another book of semi-automatic card magic, I would’ve removed the shrink wrap on the last ten volumes.” – Rick Merrill, FISM Grand Prix Winner and Avid Reader

“Some of Steve’s best material is buried in print. Unfortunately, he’s still digging and trying to find it.” – Raj Madhok, One of Steve’s 100-Proof Readers

“Not many people know the term ‘semi-automatic’ in the title refers to the Kalashnikov rifle that Steve lays on the table just before asking, ‘So… how did you like the card tricks?’” – Lewis Jones, Top Gun

“Steve Beam is the only magician I know that uses a net when performing the Balducci levitation.” – Doug Canning (who apparently doesn’t like Annette)

“Volume Eleven? Nobody’s falling for the old ‘I-need-a-complete-collection scam.’ But put me on the list anyway – I need to complete my collection.” – Pit Hartling, the Complete Magician

About the Author

“Steve Beam is to card magic what Chung Ling Soo was to the National Rifle Association.” – Gary Morton, Second Best Magician in Ohio (where apparently, all others are tied for first)

“It was brave of him to put his real name on this work.” – S.W. Erdnase, Close friend of the author and the author of The Expert at the Card Table

“If anyone ever deserved to be handcuffed, put in a strait jacket, and thrown into a river…” – Harry Houdini, Magician & Escape Artist