Paul Voodini – A Magicians Guide to the Tarot

Introducing the latest offering from the creator of the Magician’s Guide to Palm Reading: the Magician’s Guide to the Tarot!

The Tarot has captivated both magicians and the public alike, with its stunning visuals and enigmatic aura. These cards serve as an excellent resource for magicians and mentalists. Yet, many find it challenging to seamlessly integrate the Tarot into their close-up performances. With 78 cards in a standard deck, memorizing each card’s meaning can feel overwhelming. Additionally, their unique size and shape can pose difficulties for even seasoned card magicians when attempting to perform tricks.

This guide addresses these challenges head-on, offering practical and insightful advice tailored specifically for magicians. Paul has leveraged the Tarot as a tool for magical entertainment for over ten years, and he shares his techniques for delivering quick, engaging readings within this manuscript. Ethical considerations are also explored, ensuring that readings remain firmly in the realm of entertainment. Furthermore, Paul presents several straightforward methods for incorporating the Tarot into tricks while preserving the cards’ integrity.

If you’ve ever been intrigued by the Tarot and wished to incorporate these captivating cards into your performances but struggled to find a practical approach, this guide is perfect for you. Even seasoned Tarot users will benefit from the invaluable insights and ideas from a professional entertainer with a decade of real-world experience.

The Tarot is an exceptional medium for creating moments of wonder and mystery—key elements of magic. This guide equips you with the knowledge to evoke that sense of awe, using clear, accessible language devoid of jargon or vague ‘new age’ concepts. It is specifically designed for magicians and mentalists seeking practical advice and innovative ideas.

Please note that The Magician’s Guide to the Tarot is a PDF intended for magicians and mentalists looking to incorporate the Tarot into their close-up routines for entertainment purposes. It is not designed for those seeking to provide in-depth Tarot readings. For comprehensive reading techniques, please explore other works by Paul Voodini.

1st edition 2013, 86 pages. Word count: 25,013, equivalent to 100 standard pages of text.