
Magic Video - Paul Gordon - The Gordon Diary
Description & Effect
Discover The Gordon Diary: A Modern Classic in Magic
Prepare to stun your audience with 'The Gordon Diary,' Paul Gordon's critically acclaimed handling of the classic diary trick. This digital download offers a groundbreaking approach to a beloved effect, allowing you to perform a seemingly impossible feat of prediction with astonishing ease. Forget complex setups or extensive memory work; Paul Gordon's ingenious method makes this a truly impromptu miracle.
The Unforgettable Effect
Imagine this: A spectator freely names any date of the year. You then have a card freely selected from a shuffled deck—it can even be a borrowed one. Handing the spectator a compact pocket diary, you instruct them to turn to their chosen date. To their absolute disbelief, the card printed beneath that very date in the diary is the exact card they just selected! This moment of pure, inexplicable magic is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
Paul Gordon's Masterful Method
What sets 'The Gordon Diary' apart is its brilliant simplicity and deceptive power. Paul Gordon, a master of impromptu magic, has refined this effect to its absolute core. There's no need for a memorized deck, no duplicate diaries, no difficult sleight of hand, and no elaborate deck setup. This digital download provides you with everything you need to understand and perform this amazing trick immediately. It's designed to be ready-to-use, making it the perfect tool for magicians who demand impact without the fuss. Praised by legends like Jamy Ian Swiss, Phil Willmarth, and Aldo Colombini, this version truly is 'The BEST ever version!'
Why Choose The Gordon Diary?
This digital download is your gateway to performing powerful, personal magic that resonates deeply with your audience. Its impromptu nature means you're always prepared to create a magical moment, whether at a formal gig or an casual gathering. The method is so clean and direct that it feels truly impossible to the spectator, elevating their experience of wonder. Add 'The Gordon Diary' to your repertoire today and carry a miracle in your pocket, ready to unleash at a moment's notice.
Original Specs
The Gordon Diary is simply the best handling of this popular magic effect: A spectator names any date in the year.
The performer uses his deck, or a borrowed deck and shuffles it, then haves a spectator select a card.
The spectator is given a pocket diary and shown that there is a card printed under each date.
The spectator is instructed to look up his or her selected date, and the card written below it matches the selected card! Easy to do. No stack or set-up. Simply stick this little diary in your pocket and you are ready to perform any time!
THE GORDON DIARY TRICK was (is) one of the focal points in Paul Gordon's best-seller: Nocturnal Creations. There have been many versions of this effect, but Paul's is truly impromptu - and easy to do! Paul's method has NO memorised deck - NO duplicate diaries - NO sleights - NO set-up deck -- NO kidding! No more hunting for the right diary and notation filling in. Now, it comes ready to use and it looks beautiful. Pocket-sized to suit all needs and all suits!
Here is what a few have had to say about Paul Gordon's Diary:
"...a superb solution to the diary trick." " Jamy Ian Swiss (Genii)
"The BEST ever version!" Phil Willmarth
"Superb!" Aldo Colombini













