Discover the Art of Packet Tricks in Card Magic

Many believe that packet tricks—card magic using a limited number of cards—are a modern innovation, but this is a misconception. While these tricks gained immense popularity in the 1960s and 70s, thanks to magicians like Jon Racherbaumer, their roots trace back to the late 1800s. Often underestimated, well-executed packet tricks can be even more impressive than those involving a full deck. With just a handful of cards and insights from seasoned performers, you can quickly become a skilled “packeteer.”

In Volume 2, you’ll encounter a variety of magicians showcasing and explaining captivating small-packet card magic that any close-up artist would be eager to include in their act. Daryl opens with a classic by Sam Schwartz, where four blue-backed Kings reveal red backs one by one, culminating in a stunning mirrored-back finale. Michael Ammar presents a guessing game with four cards, where each card magically turns face up, concluding with bold letters marking the cards. Paul Wilson entertains with a cheeky yet magical story using four Jacks and two Queens, while John Mendoza transforms three blank cards into three chosen cards. Michael Ammar skillfully changes four blank cards into a four-of-a-kind, and Larry Jennings makes the Aces appear face up in an astonishing manner. Finally, Darwin Ortiz dazzles with a routine that begins with the Two of Hearts rising in a four-card packet, only to reveal all Ten of Spades, finishing with the four Kings on display!