Potpourri 3 by Nick Conticello

A Unique Collection of Impromptu, Sleightless, Mathematical Tricks

Nick Conticello proudly presents the concluding volume of the Potpourri series. This ebook features a new array of impromptu, sleightless, mathematical card effects. Each installment has its own theme, and this one focuses on what Nick refers to as the Australian Shuffle, also known as the Down/Under Deal.

This work explores three innovative placement concepts. The first was introduced by George Sands in the mid-20th century, the second was published by Nick in Tarbell 7, and the third is a completely original idea featured in this ebook. Most effects are hands-off, allowing for performance in person or via telecommunication.

Contents:

INTRODUCTION

PART ONE: THE SANDSPELL PRINCIPLE

• The Magic Word: Reveal a thought-of card by spelling a magic word.

• Shifting Sands: A variation of the previous effect.

PART TWO: AUTOMATIC DOWN/UNDER PLACEMENT

• The Basic Principle Explained

• Personal Prediction: Utilize the spectator’s name.

• The Red and the Black: Locate two cards in the order chosen by the spectator.

PART THREE: GENERAL AUSTRALIAN SHUFFLE PLACEMENT (GASP!)

• Self Promotion 2: The performer divines the position of a selected card from a packet of unknown size, plus two humorous effects for magicians.

• Election Process: The volunteer selects a president’s name, determines the card’s placement, chooses the number of cards, and decides how to mix the packet, yet the performer knows the card’s location.

• Telespell Routine: Three location effects using ten or fewer cards.

• An Australian Reverie: A Mindreader’s Dream with a small packet of an unknown number of cards.

AN ETHICAL DILEMMA: A brief essay discussing the nature of effects presented in this ebook.

ENVOI

Twelve effects are thoroughly explained.