Ebook - Discoveries and Deceptions by John Guastaferro (Digital Download)

Fresh from the triumph of his best-selling 'One Degree,' acclaimed magician John Guastaferro returns with his highly anticipated lecture ebook, 'Discoveries and Deceptions.' This 60-page digital download is a treasure trove of brand-new close-up magic, meticulously crafted for the discerning performer. Get ready to elevate your repertoire with routines that are not only clever but deeply engaging, reflecting the 'elegant' and 'red-hot' quality praised by masters like John Bannon and Stephen Minch.

Unleash Astonishing Card Magic

Inside 'Discoveries and Deceptions,' you'll find nine original card effects designed for maximum impact with minimal fuss. Imagine performing 'Blackjack Transpo,' where an Ace and Jack impossibly switch places, or revealing a chosen card with ultimate flair in 'M.I.T. Aces.' Explore 'Book of Clues,' a captivating mystery that guides your audience through a deck-wide investigation, culminating in a surprising twist. Guastaferro's genius shines through each routine, allowing you to execute miracles with a borrowed deck, making these tricks perfect for impromptu performances in any setting. From the multi-location reveal of 'Here, There and in my Pocket' to the hands-off brilliance of 'Stock Exchange,' these effects are guaranteed to leave your audiences spellbound. You'll even learn 'X-Factor,' where you appear to possess x-ray vision, and 'Multi-Mental,' a unique take on multiple revelations, reading seven minds at once.

Beyond Cards: Innovative Illusions & Creative Wisdom

'Discoveries and Deceptions' extends its magical reach beyond the card table with two truly unique non-card effects. Witness the intriguing 'iContact,' a groundbreaking phone concept where you and a spectator seemingly think of the same person from their own iPhone contact list. Then, master 'Zen Bend,' a completely self-contained illusion where a straw slowly and visibly bends in your fingertips. But this ebook offers more than just tricks; John Guastaferro also shares 'More Discoveries,' a dedicated section packed with valuable tips and ideas to spark your creative journey. These insights, often subtle touches on well-known effects, are designed to inspire deeper thinking and help you develop your own unique magical voice. This digital download provides instant access to Guastaferro's latest and greatest, ensuring your magic is always fresh, original, and utterly deceptive.

Original Specs

Hot off the heels of his best-selling book, One Degree (The Magic Cafe's book of the year), John Guastaferro is back! This new lecture book (60 pages) contains an all-new collection of close-up magic from John Guastaferro. There are nine card effects, which can be done anytime, anywhere, with a borrowed deck—and two non-card effects using a borrowed iPhone and borrowed straw. John also shares insights on discovery that will inspire your thinking.

"When you keep increasing, degree by degree, you move from solid to molten to incandescent. What we’ve got here are classic elements Guasta-fired to red-hot!”Stephen Minch

"I am a fan and thoroughly enjoy examining how John puts together his refined card magic. He obviously strives to go beyond clever and, in my opinion, his constructions hit the mark of ‘elegant’ more often than anyone else around. His latest set is no exception—a cool variety of excellent card magic. Highly recommended.”John Bannon

Discoveries & Deceptions contents

Blackjack Transpo
A participant becomes the ultimate cheater by causing the Ace and Jack to change places while holding one in the card box and the other up his sleeve.

M.I.T. Aces
The magician keeps finding Aces instead of the selected card. All is solved in a final powerful moment.

Book of Clues
The audience digs for clues in the deck to determine the identity of an unknown card, and like any good mystery, there’s a final twist.

Here, There and in my Pocket
A selected card appears is seen in several places simultaneously, then changes into the four Aces, then transposes with a pocketed card.

X-Factor
The magician uses x-ray vision to look through the deck enclosed in the box.

Stock Exchange
In this nearly hands-off effect, two spectators cut and mix the deck face up and face down, yet manage to find their cards; straighten out the deck; and separate the reds and blacks!

Match Game
The performer and spectator find four Aces together.

Daley Prequel
Simple and surprising. With a wave of a card, the two black Aces transpose.

Multi-Mental
In this unique take on the multiple revelation effect, the magician reads the minds of seven people—then produces each card in a different way.

iContact
The magician and spectator both think of the same person ... someone from the spectator’s own iPhone contact list. A really intriguing new phone concept.

Zen Bend
A straw slowly bends in half while held in the fingertips. Completely self-contained.

More Discoveries
A few more tips and ideas to inspire your creative journey. For many, these little touches on well-known effects will be a highlight of the book.