Prepare to be amazed! “Worlds Greatest Magic” reveals the ultimate Three Card Monte secrets. Uncover Vernon & Keops’ handling, Draun’s clip trick, & more! #Magic #ThreeCardMonte
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World’s Greatest Magic – The Last Word on Three Card Monte 1
Dive into the fascinating world of Three Card Monte with Volume 1 of the World’s Greatest Magic series. This volume showcases a diverse array of artists, each bringing their unique flair to this classic card game. Dai Vernon kicks off with a routine steeped in tradition, using just three ungaffed cards to baffle audiences and share expert handling tips with Michael Ammar, Gary Ouellet, and Steve Freeman.
Fernando Keops follows with his rendition of Vernon’s routine, adding his own nuanced handling points. Steve Draun from Chicago astounds by keeping the audience guessing even when the money card is marked with a paper clip. David Regal transforms the game into a magical spectacle, making the money card vanish and reappear elsewhere.
Scotty York evokes the spirit of past card hustlers with his version of Martin Lewis’ routine, while John Guastaferro sets up a breathtaking card transposition. Gregory Wilson takes the game to the streets, engaging passers-by and winning personal possessions in true Monte fashion. Finally, Henry Evans simplifies the game to a stunning Two-Card Monte, yet the spectators still can’t win.
- Explore diverse interpretations of Three Card Monte
- Learn from legendary magicians like Dai Vernon and Gregory Wilson
- Discover advanced handling techniques and magical transformations
- Experience the thrill of street magic and audience interaction
In Volume 1, you’ll discover a variety of different artists with their own unique interpretations of Three Card Monte. Dai Vernon leads off with a routine that has its roots deeply in the game’s traditions. With just three ungaffed cards, Vernon first bewilders a lay audience and then discusses the fine handling points with Michael Ammar, Gary Ouellet, and Steve Freeman. Fernando Keops is next, offering his version, and many additional fine handling points, of Vernon’s routine. Chicago card expert Steve Draun manages to still keep the audience from finding the money card even when it has a paper clip attached to it while David Regal turns the game into a fine example of card conjuring where the money card vanishes and reappears elsewhere. Scotty York conjures images of card hustlers of the past as he presents his version of Martin Lewis’ routine while John Guastaferro uses the game to set up a sensational transposition between two selected cards. Gregory Wilson takes to the streets in true Monte style, winning personal possessions from passers-by in the process while, finally, Henry Evans eliminates a card to play a stunning version of Two-Card Monte, yet the spectators still cannot win.
