Encyclopedia of Card Tricks [Paperback]

Jean Hugard (Editor), John J., Jr. Crimmins (Editor), Michael Bailey (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

Recognised as one of the foremost collections of card tricks available, this classic work has now been updated for all the budding Paul Daniels out there. Starting with an indispensable chapter on how to master those vital sleights of hand so essential to every performance, the book gives clear and concise instructions for performing hundreds of card tricks, from the simple but effective, to those requiring a good deal of skill and practice.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Foulsham; Revised edition (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 057202620X
• ISBN-13: 978-0572026202
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.1 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,328,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Magic & Illusion

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars An indispensable classic!, March 13, 2010

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Derek Lee "psi-search" (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Encyclopedia of Card Tricks (Paperback)

This book is one of those that belongs on the shelf of every magician. I've had my copy for years and still refer to it often. Almost all of the effects are still very useable and, for the thinking magician, provides plenty of room for expanding on the tricks within. If you are a beginner and want to advance your magic, get this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for ideas, March 29, 2007

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Tom Ewall (Lawrence, KS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Encyclopedia of Card Tricks (Paperback)

Some people cook by recipe, others "by ear," so to speak. I do magic by ear. That is, I look for ideas, and then usually tweak things to fit what I think makes sense.

This is a tremendous book for ideas! Lots and lots and lots of them.

So for a "give me an idea I can run with" person, I think this book is just great. For someone looking more for a step-by-step recipe, this probably isn't the book for you.