The latest edition of The Hermit Magazine offers a captivating mix of magic and creativity from a diverse group of contributors.

EFFECTS

• CKR / Boyet Vargas: An effortless mentalism effect where you reveal a thought-of object. Perfect for performances over the phone, on Zoom, or in person! Includes a variation by Scott.

• Ten-Star Prediction / Kyle Leon: Kyle presents a clever twist on the Koran Miracle Prediction, allowing you to showcase the prediction before revealing the cards.

• Kings & Aces / Scott Baird: My take on Jerry Sadowitz’s routine from Cards On The Table. Aces transpose while trapped between kings, even when half are in the center of the deck!

• Ambitious Aces / Mystic Slybaba: A sleek and deceptive sequence inspired by Dr. Daley’s Last Trick, going beyond standard double lifts.

• Open Ticket Express / James Mollenkamp: A captivating coin routine inspired by Geoff Latta’s work.

• Techni-Lean Travellers / Scott Baird: A twist on my Lean Travellers routine, featuring a four-of-a-kind with a distinct back design from the rest of the deck.

• Cut It Out Stack / Adam Hudson: A three-phase routine utilizing a stacked deck, crafted by British radio mentalist and magician Adam Hudson.

• 52 to 1 / Brandon Sheffield: An unexpected transposition between a chosen card and the deck in your hands.

ARTICLES

• Empathy Will Save Your Ass / Jay Sankey

• Leave Your Dove Pan At Home / Caroline Ravn