Magic Video - Charming Cheat Show & Lecture by Martin A. Nash

Unlock the Secrets of 'The Charming Cheat'

Step into the captivating world of Martin A. Nash, 'The Charming Cheat,' with this exclusive digital download. Filmed live at one of his renowned lectures, this video isn't just a collection of tricks; it's a masterclass in performing an entire, elegant, and highly entertaining gambling-themed card show. Martin performs his complete act, then meticulously explains every routine, every nuance, and every secret, ensuring you're equipped to look like a true card expert. Prepare to hear spectators exclaim, 'I'd hate to play cards with you!'

Master Powerful Card Routines and Deceptive Techniques

This lecture offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn a full repertoire of professional card magic. Dive deep into routines like 'Poker Smoker,' where you impossibly deal aces to yourself despite continuous shuffling and spectator cuts. Discover the ingenious 'Nash Multiple Shift Routine,' a powerful method for controlling multiple cards with deceptive ease, making them appear at the top or bottom of the deck. Explore the 'Pseudo Marked Deck Sequence,' a brilliant way to deal aces to yourself even after they've been lost face-up in the deck. Experience the wonder of 'Ten To One,' a multi-phase mystery involving a spectator's selection, a named number, and a surprising reveal. Martin's personal favorite, 'Jacks Or Better,' is a 13-minute show closer that builds in impossibility, concluding with a merely thought-of card appearing between two face-up Jacks.

Elevate Your Performance with Expert Patter & Presentation

Beyond the technical prowess, Martin generously shares his invaluable insights into compelling patter and dynamic presentation. You'll gain access to his excellent stories, clever jokes, and practical gambling advice that imbue his routines with charm and realism. Learn not just the 'how' but the 'why' behind effective performance, including subtle misdirection, audience management, and stage presence. Martin also shares numerous technical subtleties, handling touches, and variations, such as the 'Nash Multiple Shift variations' and the 'Delayed-Action Center Deal,' designed to polish your card work to perfection. This comprehensive digital download provides everything you need to perform a truly unforgettable card act, making you a master of illusion and entertainment.

Original Specs

Martin A. Nash who performs as "The Charming Cheat" has long presented outstanding gambling themed shows that are both elegant and entertaining. This video was shot live at one of his lectures where he performed his entire show and then explained the routines. You will learn an entire card act that is designed to make you look like a card expert and make people say, "I would hate to play cards with you."

One of the strengths of this video is the great patter and presentations Martin uses during his gambling routines. You will hear some excellent stories, jokes and gambling advice given throughout. Martin also gives advice on performing, in addition to many technical subtleties and handling touches.

Routines performed and explained:
►Poker Smoker: You continuously shuffle the deck and let the spectator cut while you continually deal the aces to yourself.
►Nash Multiple Shift Routine: The four aces are lost in different parts of the deck. After one shuffle all the aces come to the top. They are once again shuffled into the deck and are now found at the bottom.
►Pseudo Marked Deck Sequence: The four aces are lost in the deck face-up. You then deal a round of poker dealing all the face-up aces to yourself using the Nash Multi-Center.
►Ten To One: The Ace through ten of Diamonds are lost in different parts of the deck and the deck is shuffled. A spectator selects a card and it too is lost in the deck. A second spectator names a number between 1-10. After a shuffle the top ten cards are dealt face up with the named number remaining face down. The selected card is the face down card and the missing card is found face up in the deck.
►Daryl/Nash Trapped: A card is selected and lost in the deck. The spectator takes half the deck and springs the cards unto the table. You then use your half of the deck as tweezers and use it to pluck the selected card from springing cards.
►Jacks Or Better: This is Martin's favorite routine and the one he uses when he has to impress. The 13-minute card routine, which is usually used to close his shows, is a multiphase routine where selected cards are continuously lost in the deck and are repeatedly found between the two face-up Jacks. Each phase becomes more impossible as the conditions become more difficult until the finale when a merely thought-of card appears between the two face-up Jacks.

Also includes Nash Multiple Shift variations, Nash Center Deal Demo, Any Way That You Want It, Shuffling Tips, Delayed-Action Center Deal, and much more.

A Meir Yedid Magic Product. Produced by A-1 Magical Media. Original release date: 2002. Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.