Crispin Sartwell – The Color Change

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Author: Crispin Sartwell

“Crispin Sartwell has crafted an exceptional guide to color changes, marking a groundbreaking contribution to the magic community. This resource is essential for every card magician.” – Jerry Cestkowski (The Flourishman)

“As a professional magician for 36 years, I’ve often been told that my simple yet effective color change at the start of my card routine is one of my best tricks. Robert-Houdin noted in the 1800s that ‘the observer enjoys nothing more than seeing cards change neatly from one to another,’ and I can attest to the truth of this statement. It’s easy to perform, appears to be REAL magic, and is incredibly visual. This encapsulates the essence of a magician’s craft. This book is invaluable for grasping this crucial element of magic. Well done, well produced, and well written.” – Ben Robinson

Jon aptly stated that nothing like this has been published before. This intelligent and thoughtful compilation of color changes features over 300 clear color photographs, a bibliography, and an alphabetical list of more than 80 moves for easy reference. Whether you’re a novice in sleight-of-hand or a seasoned expert, you’ll discover stunning color changes to enhance your performance. Crispin Sartwell categorizes and rates each color change based on beauty and difficulty on a scale of 1 to 10. So, what is a color change? Here’s an excerpt from Crispin’s introduction:

The term “color change” typically refers to an apparent instantaneous transformation, while a switch involves a delay between displaying the initial card and revealing the switched card. A color change is a switch where the cards are seen by the spectator before and after the switch, creating the illusion of an instant visible transformation. It is an act where a card seemingly transforms into another in an instant. This book is not an exhaustive encyclopedia on the subject, but it stands as the most comprehensive and authoritative work to date. A color change can serve as a standalone effect, an icebreaker, or an attention-grabber, and it can also be incorporated into a full routine. Crispin includes two routines at the end of the book. A color change requires no patter – it showcases visible magic at its finest.