Foreword by David Williamson

Introduction

Routined Arith-Mate-ic

This innovative routine utilizes the Elmsley principle in a captivating three-phase performance.

Set-Up from Tamariz Stack

Extended Gambling Demonstration

Impress your audience with this routine that makes it seem like you can do anything with a deck of cards.

Mating Season

A thrilling multi-phase mating spectacle! The grand finale will astound your spectators.

Getting into Power Stack from Tamariz Stack

The Dark Force

Your audience’s choice appears completely free—at least, that’s the illusion.

On the Bottom Deal

This Bottom Deal technique is perfect for dry hands and well-worn decks—an essential skill for any magician.

Mr. Luckiest

If you plan to play cards with anyone in the future, avoid performing this routine!

Managing the Palm

Chair Holdout

Photographic Memory

Quickly memorize a shuffled deck and demonstrate your skills.

The Overhand Shuffle of the Deck

The More the Merrier

A method to enhance the effectiveness of multiple selection routines.

Haunted Herbert

The world’s most famous rubber band has learned a new trick!

Tabled Handling

In-the-Hands Handling

Epilogue

Bibliography