Behold! “The Nth Degree” by John Guastaferro! Witness 26 mind-blowing card tricks, raising the bar on magic itself! A treasure for all skill levels. Prepare to be amazed!
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The Nth Degree By John Guastaferro
After nearly 14 years, the magic community is thrilled to welcome the long-awaited sequel to John Guastaferro’s groundbreaking book, One Degree. The Nth Degree delivers 26 new, masterful card tricks that showcase John’s innovative thinking and unparalleled creativity.
In 2010, One Degree revolutionized card magic by demonstrating how small, thoughtful changes can transform ordinary effects into extraordinary experiences. This influential book became a bestseller and was translated into four languages, cementing John’s reputation as one of the most innovative minds in magic.
“There are a few pockets of genuinely good thinking in magic scattered around the world. John Guastaferro occupies one of them.”Stephen Minch
With The Nth Degree, John takes his revolutionary concept to new heights. This book features 26 meticulously crafted routines that have been refined and tested to perfection. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll find something to love in this collection of sophisticated and engaging card magic.
“With The Nth Degree, John continues to raise the bar. Exponentially!”John Bannon
Highlights of The Nth Degree
- Blank Slate: A stunning blank deck opener that sets the stage for an unforgettable performance.
- Double Vanish: A hyper-visual, slow-motion deck vanish that adds a unique twist to John’s popular “Quadra” effect.
- Reign of Tearer: A streamlined version of Woody Aragon’s “How to Find Your Other Half” with a surprise ending that will leave your audience in awe.
- Crystal Clear: A fresh take on “Omni Deck” routines that adds a new layer of mystery and intrigue.
“Just as someone who loves music can identify a song by Gershwin, a person who loves magic can identify an effect by John Guastaferro. He’s that good.”David Regal
In addition to the incredible routines, you’ll also learn valuable new sleights like the Smooth Criminal Display, Hands Off Half Pass, and Proximity Peek Control. The book also includes six insightful essays on topics such as creativity, purpose, and the power of one-degree changes.
Exclusive Bonus for Vanishing Inc. Customers
As a special treat, John has curated a custom playlist of his favorite compositions, including some unreleased tracks. This exclusive bonus is the perfect accompaniment to your reading experience and is available only to those who purchase The Nth Degree from Vanishing Inc.
“The Nth Degree is filled with brilliant creations that embody John’s talent for fusing optimum effect, presentation, and meaning, into joyful experiences for his audiences.”Jack Carpenter
“Once again, John Guastaferro doesn’t just give us a magic book, he gifts us a treasure chest-full of brilliant routines, diabolical sleights, and visionary thinking. Bravo!”Larry Wilmore
The Nth Degree is more than just a book of card tricks; it’s a guide to thinking bigger, clarifying your purpose, and unlocking your creative potential. Don’t miss your chance to own this must-have masterpiece from one of magic’s greatest thinkers.
Contents of The Nth Degree
- Foreword: John Bannon
- About The Nth Degree
- Chapter 1 – Imagine That: Invisible Opener, Perception Plus, Blank Slate, Essay: What’s Your Mantra
- Chapter 2 – Introducing the Aces: Freestyle Aces, Self-Checkout, Royal Transpo, Tipping Point, Essay: Finding Your Purpose
- Chapter 3 – Eye Catchers: Stranger Sandwich, Double Vision, Bermuda, GPS, Essay: Dissecting One Degree
- Chapter 4 – Fourscore: The Other Mates, Assembly Line, Hide & Seek, Tailspin Twist, Essay: Keys to Creativity
- Chapter 5 – Hands on Deck: Changemaker, Hybrid Triumph, Biddleless Redux, Reign of Tearer, Essay: Twenty Words
- Chapter 6 – Mysteries: Spectral, Whisper Mental, Blackjack Fever, Book of Clues, Essay: Get Out of Your Own Way
- Chapter 7 – Extra!: Crystal Clear, Mystery Wand, Sublime in All
- Epilogue
After nearly 14 years, one of our most highly-anticipated book sequels of all time has finally arrived! Enjoy 26 new, masterful effects from one of card magic’s greatest thinkers.
In 2010, John Guastaferro took the magic community by storm with the launch of One Degree, an influential text showcasing how small micro-shifts are often all that’s needed to elevate an effect from ordinary to extraordinary. This beloved book is one of our all-time bestsellers and has since been translated into four different languages.
“There are a few pockets of genuinely good thinking in magic scattered around the world. John Guastaferro occupies one of them.”Stephen Minch
With The Nth Degree, John brings this revolutionary idea to its greatest heights with 26 stunning new card tricks. Each routine has been refined and road-tested to reach the pinnacle of methodology and entertainment value. From interactive effects designed to get your audience actively involved to novel new approaches for four-of-a-kind effects, this fresh and sophisticated card magic caters to magicians of all skill levels and styles.
“With The Nth Degree, John continues to raise the bar. Exponentially!”John Bannon
Highlights include:
John’s “Blank Slate” blank deck opener and his hyper-visual, slow-motion deck vanish, “Double Vanish,” which adds a one-degree tweak to his popular “Quadra” effect. His phenomenal matching torn cards effect “Reign of Tearer” is a streamlined handling of Woody Aragon’s “How to Find Your Other Half” that features a surprise ending in which even the eliminated pieces match. You’ll also really love how John adds a new layer to “Omni Deck” routines with “Crystal Clear.”
“Just as someone who loves music can identify a song by Gershwin, a person who loves magic can identify an effect by John Guastaferro. He’s that good.”David Regal
Along the way, you’ll learn a ton of valuable new sleights like the Smooth Criminal Display, Hands Off Half Pass, and Proximity Peek Control. There are also six thoughtful essays tackling topics like creativity and how to get out of your own way so you can harness the full power of one-degree changes. Everything is wrapped up in a beautiful 158-page hardcover book with detailed explanations and crystal-clear photographs.
Exclusive Bonus for Vanishing Inc. Customers
Beyond being a phenomenal magician, John is also an accomplished musician. To celebrate the launch of this book, he has put together a custom playlist of some of his favorite compositions, as well as some unreleased tracks. This is the perfect soundtrack to listening to to while reading this incredible book. The mp3 files will be put into your account automatically so you can easily download them onto your devices. This offer is only available to those who purchase The Nth Degree from Vanishing Inc.
“The Nth Degree is filled with brilliant creations that embody John’s talent for fusing optimum effect, presentation, and meaning, into joyful experiences for his audiences.”Jack Carpenter
“Once again, John Guastaferro doesn’t just give us a magic book, he gifts us a treasure chest-full of brilliant routines, diabolical sleights, and visionary thinking. Bravo!”Larry Wilmore
The Nth Degree by John Guastaferro gives you a ton of mind-blowing new material while also serving as your guide to thinking bigger, clarifying your purpose, and cultivating your creativity. Grab your copy of this must-have book today!
Contents of The Nth Degree by John Guastaferro
Foreword: John Bannon
About The Nth Degree
Chapter 1 – Imagine That
- Invisible Opener
- Perception Plus
- Blank Slate
- Essay: What’s Your Mantra
Chapter 2 – Introducing the Aces
- Freestyle Aces
- Self-Checkout
- Royal Transpo
- Tipping Point
- Essay: Finding Your Purpose
Chapter 3 – Eye Catchers
- Stranger Sandwich
- Double Vision
- Bermuda
- GPS
- Essay: Dissecting One Degree
Chapter 4 – Fourscore
- The Other Mates
- Assembly Line
- Hide & Seek
- Tailspin Twist
- Essay: Keys to Creativity
Chapter 5 – Hands on Deck
- Changemaker
- Hybrid Triumph
- Biddleless Redux
- Reign of Tearer
- Essay: Twenty Words
Chapter 6 – Mysteries
- Spectral
- Whisper Mental
- Blackjack Fever
- Book of Clues
- Essay: Get Out of Your Own Way
Chapter 7 – Extra!
- Crystal Clear
- Mystery Wand
- Sublime in All
