Prepare to be amazed! Richard Kaufman’s “Secrets Draun From The Underground” unveils Steve Draun’s most baffling magic. Learn card controls, sleights, & tricks! A must-have PDF!
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Richard Kaufman – Secrets Drawn From The Underground
Delve into the fascinating world of card magic with Richard Kaufman’s Secrets Drawn From The Underground. This definitive guide, first published in 1993, offers a treasure trove of techniques and tricks from the legendary Steve Draun. Perfect for both novice and seasoned magicians, this hardback edition spans 151 pages and is a must-have for anyone serious about mastering the art of card manipulation.
Key Features:
- Double Lifts and Turnovers: Master advanced card handling techniques like the Stud Two-Card Pushoff Lift and the Heavenly Turnover.
- Tabled Shuffles, Cuts, and Shifts: Learn intricate shuffles and cuts including the Tabled Breakless Double Undercuts and Push-Through Shuffle.
- Glimpses: Gain insights into fan and flex glimpses for better control of your card deck.
- Passes and Palms: Discover various passes like the Midnight Shift and palming techniques including the Depth Illusion Palm.
- Miscellany: Explore additional sleight-of-hand methods like the New Thumb Slide and Spooky Revelation.
Contents Overview:
Opening with a foreword by David Solomon and an introduction by Steve Draun, the book is divided into two main sections:
Part One: Tools
Covers essential card handling techniques from double lifts to tabled shuffles and palm techniques. Each technique is explained in detail with clear illustrations by Earle Oakes.
Part Two: Tricks
Features a series of compelling card tricks including The Wages of Sin, Ace Me, and Pocket Problems. Each trick is designed to entertain and amaze your audience, with step-by-step instructions to ensure success.
Whether you’re looking to refine your card skills or add new tricks to your repertoire, Secrets Drawn From The Underground offers valuable insights and techniques from one of the masters of magic. Add this incredible resource to your collection and take your card magic to the next level.
Kaufman, Richard: Secrets Draun from Underground
(1993) Kaufman & Greenberg
Illustrations By Earle Oakes
Hardback
Pages: 151
Comments (Andrew Loh): Magic of Steve Draun
Contents:
09 Foreword (David Solomon)
10 Introduction (Steve Draun)
Part One: Tools
Double Lifts and Turnovers
16 Stud Two-Card Pushoff Lift
18 Revolve Lift
20 A Heavenly Turnover
Tabled Shuffles, Cuts, and Shifts
22 Tabled Breakless Double Undercuts
25 Tabled Multiple Shift
28 Push-Through Shuffle and Triple Cut
Glimpses
31 The Fan Glimpse
34 The Flex Glimpse
Passes
37 The Midnight Shift
40 The Midnight Eclipse
42 The Malone Shift
44 The Flutter Pass
Palms
46 The Depth Illusion Palm
49 The Push and Take Palm
51 The Take Palm
53 Swing Cut Action Palm
54 Rear Palm Misdirection Palm
Miscellany
57 The New Thumb Slide
59 Spooky Revelation
61 The Combination Bottom Deal
64 The Mercurial Change
67 The Starfish Change
Part Two: Tricks
The Wages of Sin
72 The Web Shuffle
76 A Slick Trick
81 Ten Hands Toot Sweet
84 Quintiple Duke
89 Punchless
Ace Me
93 Bluff Ace Assembly
98 Luck of the Draun
103 Most Convincing Topsy-Turvy Aces
Pocket Problems
110 Midnight Ambitious Card
117 The Rubber Band Card
122 Nouveau Travelers
Miscellany
128 Twenty-One Again
133 Worldly Things
137 The Truly Fantastic Move
140 Steve’s Marbles
145 Three Cups and Three Balls