Ebook - 10 MAX by Boris Wild (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Introduction to a Classic Reimagined
The 'Ten-Card Poker Deal' stands as a legendary pillar in the world of card magic, celebrated for its directness and astonishing impact. It's a demonstration of apparent cheating so convincing that it has graced the repertoires of top international magicians for decades. Recognizing its immense potential, master magician Boris Wild embarked on a quest to refine and expand upon this classic. Drawing inspiration from Paul Gordon's ingenious work, Boris Wild has meticulously crafted '10 MAX'—an extraordinary collection that elevates the original principle to unprecedented heights. This digital download isn't just an ebook; it's a deep dive into a powerful system that promises to transform your magic.
The '10 MAX' Approach: Ten Cards, Ten Miracles
At its core, '10 MAX' revolutionizes the concept of the ten-card effect. Using nothing more than ten standard playing cards, Boris Wild presents ten distinct, jaw-dropping effects. What makes this collection truly remarkable is its accessibility: these routines demand absolutely no sleight of hand, making them perfect for magicians of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals looking for high-impact, low-dexterity material. Each effect is designed to be self-working, yet the impact is nothing short of miraculous, guaranteed to astound even the most discerning audiences and fellow magic enthusiasts.
Versatile Effects for Every Occasion
Boris Wild's creativity shines through in the sheer variety of themes explored within '10 MAX'. Beyond traditional card tricks, you'll delve into effects encompassing mentalism, where you reveal hidden thoughts; captivating divination routines; charming poetic tricks that tell a story; and even delightful, engaging routines specifically tailored for children. This diverse range ensures that you'll find the perfect effect for any performance scenario, whether it's an intimate close-up setting or a larger audience engagement. Boris not only teaches you the precise mechanics but, crucially, also provides detailed, compelling presentations that elevate each trick into a truly memorable experience.
Unleash Your Inner Magician
With '10 MAX,' you're not just learning tricks; you're learning how to craft unforgettable magical moments. Boris Wild meticulously explains every phase of each routine, ensuring clarity and comprehension. More importantly, he shares his invaluable insights into performance and presentation, showing you how to infuse each effect with entertainment and fascination. This ebook is a comprehensive guide to mastering a set of powerful, versatile, and performer-friendly card effects that will leave your audience spellbound, proving that sometimes, less truly is 'MAX'.
Original Specs
One principle, ten cards, ten effects.
The "Ten-Card Poker Deal" effect is probably one of the most direct and effective cheating demonstrations ever created. It is with good reason that it is part of the repertoire of the best international magicians since so many years!
It is then hardly surprising that Boris Wild also looked for the best version of this effect. After some research, he finally decided to choose a trick by Paul Gordon. With his permission, Boris seized the effect and played with it in every possible way...
Here is the result of his work: ten effects based on Paul’s principle with all different themes. Mentalism, divination, poetic trick and even routines for children... Truly something for everybody!
Using only ten cards and not a single more, these effects do not require any sleight of hand and will fool even the most demanding spectators, as well as other magicians!
In 10 Max, Boris explains in details the different phases of the routines but, and it is probably the most important, he also gives us the different presentations that will make the effects as entertaining and fascinating as possible for the spectators.
CONTENTS
• Preface
• Foreword
• Head to Head Poker
• Introduction to the effects
Act I
• The Bet
• The Longest Word
• Hemispheres
• ESPoetic
• The Lottery
Interlude
Act II
• Blind Date
• Anti-Terrorist
• The Producer
• A Brilliant Future
• For Kids: The Recipe - Recycling
