Introducing Terry LaGerould’s Newest Book on Card Magic

After much anticipation from the magic community, Terry LaGerould has released his latest book! Spanning over 60 pages, it features 17 captivating card effects and more than 35 illustrative photos, making it easy for you to master these routines.

Terry LaGerould first gained recognition in 1992 with his groundbreaking book, Pasteboard Presentations, which remains a coveted resource among magicians even today.

Known for his innovative and efficient approach, Terry combines standard techniques with engaging presentations. The material in Pasteboard Presentations II is drawn directly from his extensive repertoire, honed through years of performances in renowned casinos across Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and Reno.

This book offers a mix of original effects and reimagined classics, catering to both beginners and seasoned magicians. Here are some highlights:

• Unexpected – A pseudo-center deal demonstration featuring a four ace kicker.
• Royal Victory – Transform a selected five-card poker hand into a Royal Flush.
• Ace Shuttle – Witness the cardboard astronaut’s daring escape from the shuttle.
• Up the Down Staircase – Experience “Triumph” performed with the four Queens.
• It’s All in Your Mind – A mentally chosen card that vanishes repeatedly.
• Mental Photography – Watch as the black aces turn red, revealing a selected card.
• Tell-A-Pathic Gypsies – Spectators find changing Queens in a surprising twist.
• Unforgettable – An impromptu “Triumph” that concludes with separated black and red cards.
• Cardboard Keyboard – A musical twist on “Spectator Cuts to the Aces.”
• Traveling Man – A King sandwiched between two red Queens that jumps back and forth.
• Cardboard Sobriety Test – A fun test of the spectator’s sobriety using Jacks, Kings, Queens, and Aces.
• Jewel Thief – Two cards that magically switch places in the spectator’s hands.
• Instantane-E-Ace-Ly – Just when the magician gives up, the four aces appear.
• Illusive Cocktail Gals – Queens placed on separate piles magically converge into one.
• Cardboard Lie Detector – A compact “Lie Detector” routine for close-up performances.
• Impromptu Invisible Deck – Perform the Invisible Deck routine without any gaffs.
• Incredible Cardboard Acrobat – A deck that impossibly flips face-up and face-down, culminating in a “Triumph” finish.