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Unlock the Secrets of Magic with “The Commercial Magic of J.C. Wagner – Mike Maxwell”
Dive into the world of professional magic with this comprehensive guide by J.C. Wagner, as interpreted by Mike Maxwell. This book is a treasure trove of commercial magic tricks that have been honed and perfected for real-world performances. Whether you’re a seasoned magician or an enthusiastic beginner, this book offers invaluable insights and techniques that will elevate your magic to the next level.
Highlights of the Book
- J.C.’s Infamous Card Under the Drink – Discover one of J.C.’s most closely guarded secrets, a trick that has baffled audiences for years.
- Entertainment Tacks – A unique and engaging trick that will leave your audience in awe.
- Jumbo Torn and Restored Card – The big brother to J.C.’s classic routine, offering a more dramatic and impactful performance.
- The Wagnerian Miracle – Perform the impossible with this any card at any number at any time trick.
- Knock on Wood – A stunning coins-through-the-table routine featuring the Wagner Click Pass, a must-know coin move.
- J.C.’s Super Closer – A mind-numbing finale that will leave your audience speechless.
- Prediction Out of This World – Paul Curry’s masterpiece with a Wagner twist that delivers a knockout punch.
- Thoughts on The Gambler’s Cop – Learn the real work on concealing a card like a pro.
- The Assembly – A professional’s method for performing a classic effect with finesse.
- Whispering Wagner – Two thought-of cards appear out of thin air, leaving your audience in disbelief.
Detailed Contents
Explore a wide range of magic tricks and routines, including:
- Commercial Stunners – From card on ceiling to rubber band revelations, these tricks are sure to amaze.
- Four Ace Routines – Master the art of ace routines with J.C.’s expert techniques.
- Coin Magic – Learn coin tricks that will leave your audience questioning reality.
- J.C. On Estimation – Discover the secrets behind estimation tricks that will baffle even the most skeptical audience.
- Packet Magic – Perform packet tricks with ease and precision.
- Card Magic – From wildcard routines to sandwich transpositions, this section covers it all.
Publisher: L&L Publishing
Pages: 164
Location: Tahoma, CA, USA
Dimensions: 7″x10″
Date: 1987
Binding: softbound
Highlights include:
- J.C.’s Infamous Card Under the Drink – One of J.C.’s closely guarded secrets for many years; Entertainment Tacks – The bread on the ceiling will put the bread on the table;
- Jumbo Torn and Restored Car – The Big Brother to J.C.’s now classic routine;
- The Wagnerian Miracle – Any card at any number at anytime;
- Knock on Wood – An absolutely stunning coins-through-the-table which features the Wagner Click Pass, an invaluable coin move;
- J.C.’s Super Closer – a mind-numbing finale!;
- Prediction Out of This World – Paul Curry’s Masterpiece with a Wagner knock-out punch!;
- Thoughts on The Gambler’s Cop – The real work on concealing a card!;
- The Assembly – A working professional’s method for a classic effect!;
- Whispering Wagner – Two thought-of cards out of thin air!
Contents (from book ToC, updated with page numbers Aug 2017):
1 CHAPTER ONE: Commercial Stunners
1 Entertainment Tacks: A card on Ceiling
6 Bandorama: Rubberband around deck Revelation
10 Jumbo Torn and Restored Card
16 Prediction Out of This World
20 Whispering Wagner: Two thought-of cards out of thin air
23 J.C.’s Super Closer: Ian Baxter’s Ace Production, Gene Finnel’s Free Cut Principle
29 CHAPER TWO: Four Ace Routines
29 Thoughts on the Gambler’s Cop
34 Twisted Underground Transposition
38 Omni Twist Collectors: Vernon Transfer, J.C. Buckle Displacement, Dan Tong’s Pad Spread
44 Twisted Collectors II: Marlos’ AFTUS, the Jordan Count
46 J.C. Fabulous Four Ace Routine: the Spread Switch
51 The Fab Four Revisited
54 J.C. On Collins Aces: Rub A Dub Dub Vanish
60 The Assembly: Vernon Outjog Subtlety, the Loewy Palm, Hartman’s Secret Subtraction
69 Honest John’s Cards Across
72 J.C. Collins Kings: An Ace Assembly with Kings with a twist
79 CHAPTER THREE: Coin Magic
79 Poor Man’s Matrix: Done with Pennies and a jumbo coin climax; Dingle-Schneider pick-up move
86 Knock on wood: a coins through table; the Wagner Clink Pass, Han Ping Chien
92 The Real Two Copper-One Silver: requires gimmick
97 CHAPTER FOUR: J.C. On Estimation
97 Estimation #1
99 Estimation #2: Look Up
101 The Card Under the Drink: Variation of a Marlo Bottom Palm
105 Non-Gaffed Ultra Mental: Hofzinser Cull, Paul Harris’ Spread Switch, Larry Jenning’s Variation of Paul Harris’ Spread Switch
109 The Wagnerian Miracle: An Any Card at Any Number at Anytime
113 CHAPTER FIVE: Packet magic
113 Factory Misprints: Blank cards get printed
116 Gypsy Curse:Marlo’s 3 way move, Christ-Anneman Alignment, Flustration count)
121 Ghost Deal Variation: the D’Amico Shift
129 CHAPTER SIX: Card Magic
129 Royally Wild: Wildcard routine with a kicker; Variation of Hamman’s Flustration count, Simplex L.J. Switch, Vernon’s Through the Fist Flourish, The Christ Twist, and The Wagner Switch
138 Simplex Lie Speller
141 Would I Lie to You?
143 The Revelation: A way to reveal a card
145 Transpojuxtaposition: A find a card routine with a twist
147 Up-Standing Triumph: An in-your hands Dai Vernon’s Triumph routine
150 Triumph #999: Additional subtleties from J.C. to the transitional Triumph routine; Vernons’ Block Transfer
153 Royal Detectives: A sandwich transposition routine; Paul Harris’ Snap Count, The Eye count, Alex Elsmsley’s Hand Washing Vanish
157 Tri-Mi-Way: J.C. version of the “Everywhere and Nowhere” plot; The Double Deal Turnover
161 Sweepstack: Poker deal demonstration routine; Marlo’s Simple Shift
- Publisher: L&L Publishing
- Pages: 164
- Location: Tahoma, CA, USA
- Dimensions: 7″x10″
- Date: 1987
- Binding: softbound
