Self-Working Close-Up Card Magic: 56 Foolproof Tricks - Paperback

You've tried learning card tricks from YouTube videos or complicated books, only to spend hours practicing moves you still can't pull off. The frustration of bombed tricks and embarrassed silences keeps most aspiring magicians from ever performing for real audiences. Who has time for extensive practice sessions when you just want to show off something impressive at the next party?

Without foolproof techniques, social gatherings feel flat. You miss opportunities to create memorable moments with friends, family, and coworkers. Close-up card magic is about creating instant connection—being the person who lights up a room with impossible illusions performed right under their noses.

The Foolproof Path to Magic Mastery

Finally, magic that actually works the first time. This comprehensive guide to close-up card magic teaches you 56 crowd-pleasing tricks that require zero special dexterity and minimal practice. Each routine is designed to be genuinely foolproof, so you can perform with total confidence knowing the magic will happen exactly as planned.

• 56 professionally-selected tricks that have been tested on real audiences
• Step-by-step instructions with clear, detailed illustrations
• Requires only a standard deck of cards and everyday objects
• No lengthy practice sessions or advanced card handling skills needed

The book includes openers that instantly grab attention, memory tricks that make you appear superhuman, gambling tricks that demonstrate impossible card control, and gimmicked cards that create stunning visual magic. Each trick builds your skills progressively, teaching you how to engage and handle an audience while performing inches away from amazed spectators.

Learn from a Legend

Karl Fulves is one of the most respected magic authorities in the world. For over 40 years, he has taught the art of illusion to thousands of people of all ages, written hundreds of books, and edited legendary publications like Epilogue and The Pallbearers Review. His teaching method strips away complexity and focuses only on tricks that actually fool audiences.

Your Journey Starts Here

Imagine being the magician everyone talks about at the next gathering. With 144 pages of foolproof tricks and professional guidance, you'll have everything you need to start performing tonight. The simple instructions and careful illustrations make every trick accessible, no matter your experience level.

• Pages: 144
• Dimensions: 0.34 x 8.66 x 5.42 inches
• Illustrated: Yes
• Publication Date: March 14, 1995