Discover 50 Ingenious Forcing Methods in Quirky Forces

Explore a treasure trove of 50 unique and clever forcing techniques crafted by award-winning magician Chris Wardle. Quirky Forces is an extensive hardcover book spanning over 200 pages, delving into various methods involving words, images, cards, numbers, magic squares, and more. Chris shares his favorite forces, providing insights on how to utilize them to create captivating effects that astonish and entertain. This book includes complete routines tailored for the working magician, filling a gap often left by previous publications.

“Chris Wardle has the rare knack of devising very good tricks indeed. His magical inventions are always practical, satisfyingly ingenious, and slyly deceptive. In this superb new book, Chris presents a range of his favorite forces and shows how to use them to create intriguing effects that are as baffling as they are fun to watch.”Ian Rowland (excerpt from the foreword to Quirky Forces)

“Chris is a treasure trove of inventive, commercial ideas, and this book is no different. I can always tell a good magic book by the number of page corners I have folded down, and I can hand on heart say I turned more corners of ‘Quirky Forces’ down than any other book.”Preston ‘Spooky’ Nyman (Editor of Mazel Magazine)

Highlights of Quirky Forces:

• 50 distinct forcing methods
• Over 200 pages of content
• More than 40 illustrative graphics
• Foreword by Ian Rowland

Insights from Michael Breggar, Renowned Creator and Columnist in The Linking Ring

In 1932, Theo Annemann published a collection of 101 forces he had compiled over the years, followed by another 101 forces just two years later. Max Holden combined these into the classic ’202 Methods of Forcing’ in 1937. This seminal work covers both practical and less practical forcing ideas. As we approach the century mark of Annemann’s book, the question arises: do these forces still hold up today? Remarkably, they do, but there is always room for innovation.

Lewis Jones’ ‘Encyclopedia of Impromptu Card Forces’ published in 1994 and BigBlindMedia’s ‘The Forces Project’ video from 2012 both explored card forces, yet creative magicians can adapt these concepts to broader applications.

Despite existing resources, there remains a demand for a collection of clever and unconventional forces that can enhance magical or mentalism performances. Enter Chris Wardle, magician, educator, and innovator!

Chris has curated a remarkable selection of unique forces in Quirky Forces. Unlike previous compilations, he not only explains each force but also demonstrates its application in various effects. This vital aspect breathes life into the techniques, encouraging readers to envision their own applications. This elevates Chris’ work from ordinary to extraordinary, making it a book to savor and reflect upon.

This is an essential read for creative magicians and mentalists.

For all these reasons, Quirky Forces comes Highly Recommended!