Slip Cuts are essential for mastering “Cutting to the Aces,” a classic routine introduced in Stars of Magic (1946). Dai Vernon’s innovative approach generated significant interest, motivating many to perfect the Slip Cut technique. Renowned magician Cardini praised Vernon’s work, stating:
“To lovers of outstanding card magic, I heartily recommend ‘Cutting the Aces.’ It is showy and mystifying, more so than you would think a card trick could possibly be.”
This guide begins with detailed explanations of three Ace-Cutting techniques, encouraging you to explore further possibilities and applications. The content may also reveal new insights you hadn’t considered before.
1st edition 2007; 60 pages.
Table of Contents
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- Contents
- Introduction
- One-Hand Throw Cut
- Challenge Ace-Cutting
- One-Hand Bottom Slip Cut
- Extremely Delicate Ace-Cutting
- Ace-Cutting Without Double-Cutting (Dave Bendix)
- Marlo Slip Cut
- The True Cut
- The Complete False Cut
- Marlo’s Slip-Cut Force
- As an Exchange
- Slip-cut Force in Ace Cutting
- Slip Cut Force to Placement
- Slip Cut Force to Pair
- Slip Cut Force as a Force
- Slip Cut Force Surrounded
- Slip Cut Force as a Bluff
- Peel Controls
- Move #3 – Top Card Slip Cut
- The Secret Slip Cut
- Secret Slip Cut Transposition
- One-Cut, Double-Control
- Marnase False Cut
- Raised Marnase False Cut
- Variations of K.M. Move Force
- Art Altman’s Handling
- More Slip Cuts
- A Variation
- Strictly on the Table
- Shuffler’s Slip Cut
- Marlo Technique for the Top and Bottom Slip Cut
- Cover-Up Cut
- Quickening Watson’s Aces (Jon Racherbaumer)
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