JULY 2017: CONTENTS

CARD TRICKS

RYAN SCHLUTZ

Six Covers Six: Using a marked double-backer

MARK J EINHORN

Egomania: A ten-twenty card force that makes sense

LIDDEN LI

Hypnotized: Inspired by “Jack’s Backs”

ERIK TAIT

The Rough Stuff: Three different handlings to challenge yourself

WORDS OF WISDOM

JON RACHERBAUMER

The Origins of All Backs: Insight into this classic effect

ROBERT BAXT

Vernon and Me:

Dai Vernon’s priceless advice for a young magician.

COINS AND MORE

FLESH AND BONE

Three half dollars pass right through your hand!

GIMMICK INCLUDED!

Chewed Again: A convincing 2D gimmick you can fit in your wallet

THE REGULARS

A QUICK TRICK

Thought-of Card Revelation: Put the odds in your favor with a small stack

TOP TEN

Mark Southworth’s Favorite tricks of all time

MASTERING THE CLASSICS

The Stripper Deck:  A brief history + 3 fun effects

GAGS & GIMMICKS

Balloon to...huh?  Defy your audience’s expectations in the lamest possible way

ONE FROM CAREY

Whispering Joker:  Use a decoy to fool your spec

FEATURE

SYLVESTER THE JESTER!

The Will to Defy the Limits and Compromise: His personal epiphany

PENCIL UP THE NOSE: His simple secrets for the most convincing version of this old trick.