Last year, I watched an interview with Elon Musk discussing “The Boring Company.” He suggested that traffic congestion is a 2-dimensional issue, and the only solution is to widen highways to accommodate increasing traffic.

However, there’s an alternative approach. By utilizing the third dimension, we can navigate above or below traffic, effectively doubling the space for the same volume of vehicles, thereby alleviating congestion.

This concept struck me as applicable to magic. Currently, we operate in one dimension, performing at arm’s length or above the table, always visible to our audience. Our tools are limited to this one-dimensional perspective.

Tricks that occur above the audience’s line of sight, like “Paper Balls Over the Head,” won’t deceive those who are not distracted. They will see the method clearly.

This realization led me to explore the often-overlooked aspect of magic: ‘The Surface Below.’

I sought out an expert in lapping, someone who could introduce a new layer to magic beneath the table. A few weeks later, I discovered Giacomo Bigliardi on Instagram. This Italian card magician is renowned for his impeccable visual vanishes that have baffled some of the most prominent figures in magic.

The comments on his posts were filled with admiration.

While the method was known, the technique remained elusive. Giacomo openly mentioned lapping, yet no one could pinpoint when the card actually disappeared.

We traveled to Turin, Italy, to meet him. A simple click on Airbnb landed us in a neighborhood that didn’t reflect Giacomo’s refined style, but that was inconsequential. Witnessing a true master at work is so captivating that you could be anywhere.

The camera captured this incredible experience, and now, we are excited to share it with you.

This project features seven distinct lapping techniques, multiple vanish sequences using just four cards (no gimmicks), and two complete routines that utilize a table without revealing the method. This will elevate your card magic to a new dimension.

While the phrase ‘a new dimension’ may sound cliché due to its overuse, this truly represents a fresh perspective.

You will be operating in an entirely new realm. By using the table to streamline your sleights, you can declutter the actions taking place above it, keeping everything in full view.

By mastering seven lapping techniques, you gain seven alternatives to traditional above-the-table sleights like top palms. The most straightforward method—lapping—conceals any questionable movements from your audience, making your magic appear more natural, seamless, and polished.

Giacomo will instruct you not only on how to lap but also on how to avoid detection while doing so. He will teach you to make it look effortless, employing subtle nuances to mask the method. These techniques will elevate your card magic from impressive to extraordinary.

Immerse yourself in “The Surface Below” TODAY!