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Scott Baird – The Hermit Magazine Vol.2 No.5
Dive into the May 2023 issue of The Hermit Magazine, a treasure trove of magical innovations spanning 51 pages. This edition explores a captivating spelling theme, featuring a diverse array of card, coin, and mental magic effects that will leave audiences spellbound.
Highlights
- Surprise Overture by Chiam Yu Sheng: A thrilling twist on Phil Goldstein’s classic, ending with a surprising four-of-a-kind finale.
- Tap Triple Wild Coin by Scott Baird: A creative fusion of David Roth’s Stand-up Wild Coin with an unexpected transformation at the end.
- Impromptu Speller by Kyle Leon: Enhanced techniques for an impromptu spelling routine that defies backtracking.
- Spelling to the Aces by Corey Harris: Spell your way to the aces, culminating in a royal flush finale.
- Handy Speller by Andy Choy: A clever mnemonic approach to determine the number of letters in a card’s name.
- ACAIN by Michael Pilkey: A spectator names their card aloud, and it’s instantly revealed through a seamless spelling process.
- Sandwich to Stack by Chris Bruce: A quick sandwich routine that transitions into a perfectly stacked deck.
- Very First Impression by Patrik Kuffs: A mind-blowing cut and restored card effect with a mental twist.
- Choice and Chance by John Carey: A spelling effect ending in a stunning four-of-a-kind production.
- The Automatic Bottom Palm by Biz: Master a smooth bottom palm technique disguised within a swing cut.
- Splell by Scott Baird: A customizable spelling trick that transitions into the Si Stebbins Stack.
Articles
This issue also includes thought-provoking articles such as Branding and Magic and Inevitable Reinvention, both penned by Scott Baird, offering insights into the evolution of magic and its practitioners.
Published on May 4, 2023, this 17th edition of The Hermit Magazine is available as a 51-page PDF download, perfect for magicians seeking inspiration and innovation.
Volume 2, No. 5: May 2023, 51 pgs.
The latest issue of The Hermit Magazine is an embarrassment of riches with a loose spelling theme. A healthy mix of card, coin, and mental magic.
EFFECTS
Surprise Overture / Chiam Yu Sheng
Phil Goldstein’s Overture is given a four-of-a-kind kicker ending.
Tap Triple Wild Coin / Scott Baird
David Roth’s Stand-up Wild Coin is combined with some bits of business with a pen, and at the end, the coins all change into a third denomination!
Impromptu Speller / Kyle Leon
Kyle’s handling of an impromptu spelling location. Kyle has added some nice touches to a simple spelling location, making the method harder to backtrack.
Spelling to the Aces / Corey Harris
As the title says! Spell to the aces after you shuffle the deck. End with a royal flush.
Handy Speller / Andy Choy
A wonderful mnemonic method for determining how many letters a card spells with.
ACAIN / Michael Pilkey
Any Card at its Name. A card is selected and returned, and then the magician hands the deck over to the spectator. Only then do they name their card out loud, and immediately they can spell right to it.
Sandwich to Stack / Chris Bruce
A quick sandwich routine that allows you to end in a stacked deck order.
Very First Impression / Patrik Kuffs
A cut and restored card effect, with a mental twist as the card appears to be cut before it’s been thought of or named aloud.
Choice and Chance / John Carey
A spelling effect that ends with a four-of-a-kind production.
The Automatic Bottom Palm / Biz
In Biz’s new monthly Sleight Corner, he teaches his automatic bottom palm, disguised in the actions of a swing cut.
Splell / Scott Baird
Get into Si Stebbins Stack from new deck order by performing an easily customizable spelling trick with a tongue-in-cheek presentation.
ARTICLES
Branding and Magic / Scott Baird
Inevitable Reinvention / Scott Baird
The Hermit’s seventeenth issue shipped to all subscribers on May 4, 2023.
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File Format
51 pg. PDF download
