Prepare to be mesmerized! “Arturo de Ascanio’s Magic Vol. 3” unveils more card magic secrets! Learn from the Spanish master himself. A must-have for card conjurers! #AscanioMagic #CardTricks
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Discover the Magic of Arturo de Ascanio
Arturo de Ascanio y Navaz (1926-1997), celebrated as the father of Spanish card magic, was not only a lawyer by profession but also a passionate amateur magician. His dedication to the art of magic led him to co-found the renowned Escuela Mágica de Madrid, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of magic.
This third volume, More Studies of Card Magic, delves deeper into Ascanio’s innovative card techniques and routines. It features some of his most iconic performances, including The Restless Lady, Alternating the Colors, and the legendary All-Backs routine, which earned him First Prize in Card Magic at the Amsterdam FISM Convention.
Highlights of the Volume
- Sequacious Spades – A masterclass in card manipulation.
- Cards Through the Table – A baffling illusion that defies logic.
- The Ten Cards Up the Sleeve – A classic routine with a twist.
- The Aces of My Exam – A testament to Ascanio’s creativity.
- Freddy Fah’s Wallet – A unique and engaging trick.
- Mentalism by Elimination – A psychological masterpiece.
- The Magical Nine – A routine that will leave audiences in awe.
- Stranger Ambitious Card – A fresh take on a classic effect.
- The Nudist Deck – A bold and innovative concept.
The volume concludes with Black Days, a piece Ascanio himself described as a masterpiece of magical thinking. This book is an essential addition to any magician’s library, offering a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.
Description
Arturo de Ascanio y Navaz (1926-1997), is regarded as the father of Spanish card magic. A lawyer by trade and an amateur magician, he devoted a good part of his life to magic and was one of the founders of the prestigious Escuela Mágica de Madrid.
The Structural Conception of Magic, which is the first volume of The Magic of Ascanio, is devoted to his theoretical thinking. Studies of Card Magic and More Studies of Card Magic include all of his card creations, while the fourth volume Knives and Color-Blindness is a treatise on magic with pocket knives.
The Third Volume
Includes some of his signature pieces like The Restless Lady, Alternating the Colors, and his legendary All-Backs routine. These routines were part of the act that Ascanio performed at the Amsterdam FISM Convention, where he won First Prize in Card Magic. Also included are his classics Sequacious Spades, and Cards Through the Table, The Ten Cards Up the Sleeve, The Aces of My Exam, Freddy Fah’s Wallet, Mentalism by Elimination, The Magical Nine, Stranger Ambitious Card, and The Nudist Deck. The book ends with Black Days, a masterpiece of magical thinking, as Arturo himself described it.
