Magic Video - Martin Breese - The Best of Pentagram Card Magic
Description & Effect
Step into the rich history of card magic with 'Magic Video - Martin Breese - The Best of Pentagram Card Magic,' a remarkable digital download compiling an unparalleled selection of routines from the hallowed pages of 'The Pentagram' magazine. This isn't just a collection; it's an immersive journey through the ingenious minds of some of magic's most influential creators. Curated by Martin Breese, this video offers a unique opportunity to learn, perform, and truly understand the artistry behind classic card illusions.
Uncover a Legacy of Card Wizardry
Dive deep into a vast repertoire of card effects, carefully selected for their impact and enduring appeal. From George Blake's 'Super Speller' to Francis Haxton's 'Nonsuch Card Prediction,' you'll find a diverse array of tricks that will captivate any audience. Explore intricate card changes by Roy Walton, master deceptive 'Double Stop' routines, and discover clever forces from C. Dudley Whitnall. The compilation features legendary names such as Peter Warlock, Leslie May, Milton Kort, and the inimitable Dai Vernon, ensuring a learning experience filled with genuine magical insight.
The Brilliant Card Work of Graham Adams
A significant highlight of this collection is the extensive chapter dedicated to the phenomenal card magic of Graham Adams. Adams's contribution alone provides a masterclass in varied techniques, including 'The Triangle,' 'The Whispering Trick,' 'Any Card Called For,' and innovative methods for 'The Card in Cigarette.' Magicians keen on gambling routines will appreciate his detailed insights into 'A Nap Routine' and practical demonstrations of 'Bottom Dealing' and 'Second Dealing.' This section offers a rare glimpse into Adams's creative genius, providing routines that are both baffling and highly performable.
Essential Learning for Every Magician
Whether you're a budding card enthusiast or a seasoned professional looking to refresh your repertoire, 'The Best of Pentagram Card Magic' is an indispensable resource. This digital download delivers immediate access to decades of magical innovation, presented clearly and effectively. It's a chance to study foundational techniques and advanced concepts from the very masters who shaped modern card magic. Elevate your card performances and enrich your understanding with this truly magical compendium.
Original Specs
Fabulous collection of card magic culled from the pages of The Pentagram, including an excellent chapter by Graham Adams.
- Introduction
- George Blake’s Super Speller
- The Nonsuch Card Prediction By Francis Haxton
- A Legacy From Jordan By Francis Haxton
- An Ace Change By Roy Walton
- Double Stop By Franklin V. Taylor
- R. J. Fisher On Double Stop
- Double-Stoppered By Ron Baillie
- Jack Potter On Double Stop
- Full Stop, Double Stop By Hugh A Carroll
- A Trick With A Purpose By Wilfred Jonson
- Turnover Change By Harry Hickson
- The Twenty-Seventh Card By C. Dudley Whitnall
- Improved Sure-Fire Force By C. Dudley Whitnall
- The Ladies Looking Glass Sans Pass By Tudor Brock
- By Three By George Johnson
- Discovery X By Billy O’connor
- Precogspeller By Peter Warlock
- Sandwich Spread By Peter Warlock
- The A.C.I.D Test By Leslie May
- Buried Treasure Two Relative Key Locations By Alex Elmsley
- Kortially Yours By Milton Kort
- Kortially Yours II By Jack Potter
- Angle On Marlo By Peter Warlock
- Angle On Angle On Marlo By Stewart James
- Variation On Card Incidence By Peter Moffat
- Result Of Thought By Roy Scott
- The Aeroplane Card Trick By Dai Vernon
- The Centre Double Lift By Jack Avis
- Rara Avis By Jack Avis
- Change Fold By Herbert Milton
- The Sands Of Time By Bobby Bernard
- Royal Quadrille By Harry E Burnside And Charles W Cameron
- Poker By Roy Walton
- Chango By Roy Walton
- Annemann Interlude By Gustave Southall
- One Over The Eight By James Esler
- Simplicity Speller By Bobby Bernard
- Divination Of Two Mentally Selected Cards By The Late Edward G. Brown
- Brown Study By T. S. Ransom
- Open Intruder By Alex Elmsley
- Still Taking Three By Alex Elmsley
- Brownwaves By Alex Elmsley
- Brownwaves - No Looking By Alex Elmsley
- Thought On A Mentally Selected Card By Jack Yates
- Clannish By Roy Scott
- About Turn By Hugh Scott
- Anent About Turn By Jack Avis, Alex Elmsley, Roy Walton And John Messenger
- A Scarf Called Moebius By Roy Walton
- The Reverse Stack By Roy Scott
- Peculiar Patience By John A M Howie
- Queens And Water By Roy Walton
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The Card Work Of Graham Adams
- The Triangle
- Ne Plus Ultra
- The Whispering Trick
- Any Card Called For
- The Boomerang Card
- My Favourite Trick
- You Do As I Do
- A New Spelling Bee With A Surprise Finish
- The Card On The Arm
- The Card In Cigarette - First Method
- The Card In The Cigarette - Second Method
- A Card Discovery
- The Cut Card Revealed
- Erdnase On Mentalism
- A Card Combination
- The Stanley Collins Change
- Houdini’s Torn Card Trick
- The Combination
- Accompanied By The Joker
- The Sleepy Card
- Simplicity
- A Catch
- Assembling The Pack
- A Nap Routine
- Gambling Routines A Game Of Nap
- How To Play Nap
- Bottom Dealing
- Second Dealing
- Dealing Bottom Cards With One Hand
- Dealing Seconds With One Hand
- Jumping Jacks
- A Dealing Routine
- A Useful Card Palm
- A Variation In The Diagonal Palm Shift
