I've been fortunate to see Rick Anderson perform - and teach - magic for years. Having so much of
his material and philosophy in one place is phenomenal! He's one of those rare people who not only
KNOWS a huge amount about magic, but can also DO it.
My favorite routine to watch is his
handling of the Mental Photography Deck, presented as a "mirage." Really strong, and gets huge
reactions. Pay close attention to the little details in his Ambitious Card Routine. Each phase
builds on the previous one, and every time the spectators think the trick is over, he goes one step
further.
There's so much good stuff here: kids magic, close-up, stand-up, utility ideas,
marketing tips, and fully-routined tricks honed over decades of work.