Ebook - Very Hush-Hush by John Bannon (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unlock the Secrets of 'Very Hush-Hush'
John Bannon, the creative force behind best-selling works like 'Smoke and Mirrors' and 'Destination Zero,' returns with his latest collection of card magic, 'Very Hush-Hush.' Hailed by magic legends such as Paul Harris as 'Bannon at his best!' and praised by Andy Nyman for containing 'absolute killers' that are 'easy to do and utterly fooling,' this digital download is your gateway to forty extraordinary card tricks. Each routine is imbued with a captivating 'mental' slant, designed to leave your audience bewildered and amazed. Prepare to challenge perceptions and elevate your magic, all while keeping the methods remarkably accessible.
Deceptively Simple, Profoundly Powerful
One of the most remarkable aspects of 'Very Hush-Hush' is its ingenious approach to card magic. Bannon masterfully crafts routines that require little to no arduous sleight-of-hand, making advanced-level effects achievable for magicians of all skill levels. This collection is a treasure trove of impossible location effects, including adaptable routines perfect for virtual performances over Zoom. You'll also delve into sophisticated prediction tricks, featuring both single and multiple revelation procedures, alongside captivating performance pieces steeped in genuine mental magic and mind-reading themes. This ebook promises baffling routines that won't 'bust your chops,' delivering maximum impact with minimal effort.
The Bannon Square and Beyond
Prepare for a revolutionary perspective on classic mentalism, particularly the magic square. The opening chapter, 'Parts of the Sum,' unveils Bannon's brilliant, pasteboard-driven interpretations of this iconic mind-bender. Discover methods that allow you to 'predict' a magic square with uncanny accuracy, and even a groundbreaking approach that *uses no numbers at all*. This audacious concept alone makes 'Very Hush-Hush' an essential addition to any magician's library. Beyond these headline effects, you'll also acquire a host of valuable sleights and subtleties – from clever false cuts and shuffles to deceptive switches – all explained with Bannon's trademark clarity and insight. While advanced finger-flinging is minimized, the power of practice is still emphasized for truly polished performances that astonish.
Bannon's Irresistible Charm
True to form, every page of this digital download comes alive with John Bannon's familiar, engaging style. Conveyed in his signature third-person, tongue-in-cheek tone, the instructions feel less like a textbook and more like a private conversation with a master magician. Patter, witty one-liners, and a casual storytelling cadence are woven throughout, ensuring that learning is not just effective but genuinely enjoyable. This ebook doesn't just teach tricks; it teaches you how to perform with 'style.' As Michael Close aptly puts it, 'Very Hush-Hush is another winner from John Bannon. For those of you looking for baffling routines that won’t bust your chops, or for lovers of elegantly constructed card magic, this book is a must-buy. Highly recommended.' This is your chance to learn secrets so good, you'll want to keep them 'Hush-Hush' – a truly must-have digital collection for lovers of intelligently constructed card magic.
Original Specs
"Bannon at his best!" - Paul Harris
"I've been a huge fan of John Bannon's magic since I bought 'Smoke and Mirrors' over 30 years ago. His constant creativity is incredible and 'Very Hush Hush' contains some absolute killers! He is so so clever! Easy to do and utterly fooling - my kind of magic" - Andy Nyman
John Bannon's is back with this, his latest collection, Very Hush-Hush, forty card tricks with a "mental" slant that require little to no sleight-of-hand.
In five large chapters, John explores impossible location effects (including some that can be performed over Zoom), prediction tricks with and without multiple revelation procedures, and performance pieces with a mental magic/mindreading theme, among other cunning card effects in the miracle class.
And you've never seen a magic square quite like this. The first chapter of Very Hush-Hush, "Parts of the Sum," deals directly with Bannon's brilliant pasteboard-driven takes (yes, more than one) on this classic mental mind-bender, and allied effects. One method allows you to "predict" a magic square, while another uses no numbers at all. You read that right.
Along the way, you'll learn a host of helpful sleights and subtleties, including false cuts and shuffles, switches, and other moves. And while there is no real finger-flinging required, yes, you still have to practice.
Everything is conveyed in Bannon's familiar third person tongue-in-cheek tone (patter and one-liners included), with a casual storytelling-like feel that makes reading the book seem more like a conversation than a bout with an instructional textbook.
This book has style.
Tell your friends it's TLDR; then keep it all on the QT. This is one tome you won't want anyone else getting their hands on.
A 260+ page 7 x 10" quality hardcover, bound in cloth with pictorial dust jacket. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs.
John Bannon has been screwing around with playing cards for over forty years. He is a worldwide best-selling author of books on close-up magic, including Impossibilia, Smoke and Mirrors, Dear Mister Fantasy, High Caliber, Destination Zero, and Mentalissimo.
"Very Hush-Hush is another winner from John Bannon. For those of you looking for baffling routines that won’t bust your chops, or for lovers of elegantly constructed card magic, this book is a must-buy. Highly recommended." - Michael Close
