Discover John Carney’s Latest Masterpiece

Sleights and Insights marks John Carney’s first significant release in a decade, packed with innovative material for both Close Up and Stage performances.

This book transcends a mere collection of tricks; Sleights and Insights delves into the artistry of crafting, refining, and enhancing our magical performances. It goes beyond theoretical concepts, offering practical examples to help you design your routines with intention, elevate your techniques, and create magic that appears effortless and deceptive.

Inside, you’ll find astonishing visual card magic suitable for both close-up and stage settings, beautifully crafted coin routines, impromptu cups and balls, groundbreaking torn and restored effects, puppetry, and photographs that capture selected cards from mid-air. Explore variations featuring a vanishing birdcage and a haunted dollhouse where objects animate, culminating in the reveal of a ghostly figure—and so much more.

Sleights and Insights provides a refreshing viewpoint that will transform how you perceive your magic.