Prepare to be amazed! Scott Baird & The Hermit Magazine (Vol.2 No.4) unveils secrets of magic & mentalism. Discover mind-blowing effects & insightful articles. A collector’s gem!
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Scott Baird – The Hermit Magazine Vol.2 No.4
Dive into the April 2023 issue of The Hermit Magazine, Volume 2, No. 4, a beautifully crafted 50-page publication that continues to push the boundaries of magic and creativity. This issue, shipped to all subscribers on April 2, 2023, is a treasure trove of innovative tricks and insightful articles from some of the most esteemed names in the industry.
Featured Effects
- CKR / Boyet Vargas – Discover a straightforward mental effect that allows you to divine a thought-of object, adaptable for phone, Zoom, or in-person performances. Enhanced with a variation by Scott Baird.
- Ten-Star Prediction / Kyle Leon – Kyle introduces a brilliant version of the Koran Miracle Prediction, showcasing the prediction even before the cards leave the box.
- Kings & Aces / Scott Baird – Witness a mesmerizing routine where Aces transpose, even while trapped between Kings, with a twist that keeps half the deck central throughout the trick.
- Ambitious Aces / Mystic Slybaba – A sleek take on Dr. Daley’s Last Trick, elevating the classic double lifts to new heights of deception.
- Open Ticket Express / James Mollenkamp – An engaging open travelers routine performed with coins, inspired by Geoff Latta’s methods.
- Techni-Lean Travellers / Scott Baird – Explore a variation of the Lean Travellers routine, where the four of a kind boast a distinctly different back design, adding an intriguing layer to the performance.
- Cut It Out Stack / Adam Hudson – A compelling three-phase routine using a stacked deck, crafted by the renowned British radio mentalist and magician.
- 52 to 1 / Brandon Sheffield – Experience a startling transposition between a selected card and the deck, leaving audiences in awe.
Insightful Articles
- Empathy Will Save Your Ass / Jay Sankey – Uncover the importance of empathy in magic and performance.
- Leave Your Dove Pan At Home / Caroline Ravn – A provocative piece advocating for a minimalist approach to magic apparatus.
Available as a 50-page PDF download, this issue is a must-have for any magic enthusiast seeking to expand their repertoire and understanding of the art.
Volume 2, No. 4: April 2023, 50 pgs.
The latest issue of The Hermit Magazine is a unique blend of magic and creativity from a broad range of contributors.
EFFECTS
CKR / Boyet Vargas
A simple and easy to do mental effect where a thought-of object is divined. Can be performed over the phone or on Zoom, as well as in person! A variation by Scott is provided as well.
Ten-Star Prediction / Kyle Leon
Cleverness abounds once more as Kyle teaches a version of the Koran Miracle Prediction that allows you to display the prediction before the cards even come out of the box.
Kings & Aces / Scott Baird
This is my variation of Jerry Sadowitz’s routine from Cards On The Table. Aces transpose despite being trapped between kings, and despite half of them being in the center of the deck the whole time!
Ambitious Aces / Mystic Slybaba
A smooth and deceptive sequence for your handling pleasure of Dr. Daley’s Last Trick. Not just your standard double lifts.
Open Ticket Express / James Mollenkamp
An open travellers routine performed with coins, after a Geoff Latta routine.
Techni-Lean Travellers / Scott Baird
A variation of my own Lean Travellers routine, with the added wrinkle that the four of a kind used have a different coloured back design than the rest of the deck.
Cut It Out Stack / Adam Hudson
A three-phase routine using a stacked deck from the mind of British radio mentalist and magician Adam Hudson.
52 to 1 / Brandon Sheffield
A sudden, surprising unequal transposition between a selected card and the deck in your hands.
ARTICLES
Empathy Will Save Your Ass / Jay Sankey
Leave Your Dove Pan At Home / Caroline Ravn
The Hermit’s sixteenth issue shipped to all subscribers on April 2, 2023.
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File Format
50 pg. PDF download