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Unearth a Lost Masterpiece

Step into the secret world of magic with 'Outs Precautions & Challenges' by Charles H. Hopkins, a truly hidden gem that has eluded the mainstream for decades. Considered by some to be as invaluable as 'Erdnase,' this groundbreaking ebook is a rare find, brimming with insights that few magicians have ever encountered. It's more than just a book; it's a legacy of practical wisdom designed to elevate your magical performances to an unprecedented level of perfection.

Mastering the Art of Recovery & Prevention

This immensely practical work tackles the real-world dilemmas every magician faces: what to do when things go awry, or when confronted by a challenging spectator. Divided into three essential parts – 'Outs,' 'Precautions,' and 'Challenges' – Hopkins meticulously guides you through every conceivable scenario. Learn ingenious 'Outs' to recover gracefully from errors, discover 'Precautions' to proactively avoid disasters, and master strategies for handling 'Challenges' from even the most skeptical audiences. With this knowledge, you'll never fear a failed trick again; instead, you'll possess the tools to transform potential missteps into moments of pure, unadulterated awe and entertainment.

Beyond Card Magic: Universal Principles

While rooted in card magic, the profound principles and techniques within this ebook extend far beyond the pasteboards. Charles H. Hopkins' wisdom applies across the entire spectrum of magic, from intimate close-up routines to grand stage illusions. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps into magic or a seasoned professional looking to refine your craft, 'Outs Precautions & Challenges' offers a universal framework for flawless performance and audience management. This is a resource that truly empowers every magician, regardless of their skill level or preferred genre.

Your Essential Guide to Flawless Performance

Originally published in 1940, this classic work has been meticulously preserved and is now available as a convenient digital download (PDF, 57 pages). It's an indispensable guide to conquering performance anxiety and ensuring every show is a triumph. Equip yourself with the confidence to try new material, knowing you have an infallible system for success. Say goodbye to performance worries and hello to consistently baffling and entertaining your audience. This ebook is your definitive answer to mastering the unexpected and leaving a lasting impression every single time.


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Outs Precautions & Challenges by Charles H. Hopkins

This is truly a hidden gem – a lost treasure. Very few know of its existence and you will encounter almost no references to it. When you read this you will ask yourself: "Why isn't this work known by every cardician?" Some of those who have read it value it as much as they value Erdnase. Others would not trade all card books published in the last 10 years for it.

It is an immensely practical work dealing with situations when something goes wrong, or you face difficult spectators. You'll never again be afraid to try out a new trick, even if they literally see what you do, even if they really catch you, you can finish successfully, entertainingly, and leave them baffled.

It is divided into three parts

  • Outs - what to do when things go wrong
  • Precautions - avoiding disasters by forethought
  • Challenges - dealing with spectators that challenge you

If you study this ebook you will never need to be worried that one of your card tricks fails, or a spectator messes it up. You will be prepared for any situation. No problems anymore…ever!

This is a resource every magician, beginner or advanced, pro or amateur, skilled or unskilled, can use to his advantage. On the surface it deals with card magic, but many of the ideas and a lot of the information contained does apply across the spectrum of magic from close-up to stage.

1st edition 1940; original 80 pages; PDF 57 pages.

Table of Contents

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  1. PREFACE…
  2. Contents
  3. Introduction
  4. - When Asked To Do The Impossible
  5. - School Yourself For All Emergencies
  6. - Experience Still the Best Teacher

    PART I: "OUTS"

  7. Chapter 1 – Facing The Music
  8. Whose Fault When Things Go Wrong?
  9. The Psychology of Failure
  10. Use of "Sucker Gag" Technique

  11. Chapter 2 – Organizing For Victory
  12. Secret And Open Outs
  13. When Error Is Still Under Cover
  14. 1 – Card correctly identified, but slips out of control.
  15. 2 – Identification correct, but placement for climax is wrong.
  16. When Error May Be Visible
  17. 3 – Incorrect identification of selected card.
  18. 4 – Card lost before identification.
  19. 5 – The selector forgets what his card was.
  20. Either You Know You Are Wrong – Or Else . . .

  21. Chapter 3 – Information-Getting Subtleties
  22. This Time You MUST Be Right
  23. Attitudes That Get Co-operation
  24. 6 – When they refuse to tell.
  25. 7 – For the extreme "hold out."
  26. 8 – Use a thumb writer.
  27. 9 – Impression methods.
  28. 10 – Pencil reading.
  29. 11 – Friendly mirrors.
  30. 12 – To meet an absolute refusal to tell.

  31. Chapter 4 – Some Handy Sleights
  32. Old Ideas Brought Up To Date; Also, A Few New Ones
  33. 13 – The "Top Peek."
  34. 14 – Fan Crimp.
  35. 15 – The "Deck Crimp."
  36. 16 – The "Crimp" as a Locator.
  37. 17 – Fan jog.
  38. 18 – The quarter-bridge.
  39. 19 – Gambler's Bridge.
  40. 20 – The "Change" Throw.
  41. Other Useful Standard Sleights.

  42. Chapter 5 – "Outs" To The Rescue
  43. Fit The Weapon To The Needs
  44. Getting Down To Brass Tacks … And The Selected Card
  45. Quick Switches And Other Fast Closers
  46. 21 – Just a gag.
  47. 22 – Out-in-the-open changes.
  48. 23 – Forced replacement of wrong card.
  49. 24 – Using "locators" for "outs."
  50. Methods For Counting And Spelling Effects
  51. 25 – The "Pilot Card."
  52. 26 – New start from wrong turn-up.
  53. 27 – The "220 Count" as an "out."
  54. "Outs" Productions From Pockets And Other Places
  55. 28 – In performer's pocket.
  56. 29 – Pocket index.
  57. 30 – Card in wallet.
  58. 31 – Use of spectators for "outs."
  59. 32 – The "Eveready Life Saver."
  60. Apparatus Alibis
  61. 33 – When force is missed.
  62. First Aid For Feeble Memorie

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Hailey Brewer

December 22, 2025
I keep using this over and over.