Description
The thickness of a magic book doesn’t make it great. Neither does a flashy cover, nor a fancy trailer. The best magic books are the culmination of a lifetime of knowledge and refinement.
Allan Kronzek has spent his life developing the card material in this book. Every single effect has been painstakingly worked through for maximum impact. Read a spectator’s mind, help measure the compatibility of a couple, and learn Allan’s perfect card opener. It’s all here… in Artful Deceptions.
- Hardback
- 94 pages
- 9 tricks
- Unlimited Possibilities
Contents:
- Playing with the Jokers
The jokers instantly vanish and then reappear with the selected card between them. This is then repeated but, this time, in the participant’s hands. For the big finale, the Jokers then read each other’s minds and reveal two more selections in a remarkable way. - The Mirror
Allan adds captivating layers of texture and mystery to the “Do As I Do” plot with this unique routine exploring the idea of synchronicity and alternate universes. This plays just as well at a dinner party as it does at a formal show. - True Romance
This thoughtful approach to the “Gemini Twins” plot shifts the focus from the cards to the participants, offering an emotional resonance that was missing in the original handlings. It’s still easy to do and also makes the final reveal feel more meaningful and impactful as the two people (typically a couple) find each other’s cards. - Strange Attraction
This quick, direct routine packs a punch and is perfect for strolling performers. Two participants look at and remember a card. The deck is then spread and a third participant touches any card. Everyone is stunned to see that the other selections have materialized on both sides of the touched card. - Buried Treasure
A fun and unique take on Vernon’s “Why Am I Here?” where a selected card is buried in the deck and then rediscovered in the most unexpected way. - Think of One
The participant freely thinks of a card and then divides the deck into three portions. Their thought-of card is never touched, noted, or removed from the deck. Yet you’re able to perfectly divine the section that contains their card and then name their exact card. - Texting the Visitor
Your cards turn into a pasteboard cell phone as a card bearing a message written by the participant teleports from one packet to another and then back. - Destiny, Chance, And Free Will
Through a series of entirely free choices, your participant impossibly finds their own card. This powerful and memorable take on the “Lucky Coin” plot has been Allan’s closer for years and is his favorite effect in the book. We wouldn’t be shocked if this esoteric mystery is the most performed from this book. - Hypnotizing Ben
This is actually the lone non-card trick in the book. It’s a simple, yet clever, reframing for a bill switch routine. There’s comedy, drama, and perfect motivation for everything. “Hypnotizing Ben” works with most bill switches you already know.
“One of the best magic books in many years. Highly recommended.”
– Jim Swain
“Allan’s precise, yet conversational, writing will transport you to your own private session with a clever and thoughtful practitioner. You’ll enjoy the discourse. Time well spent.”
– John Bannon
“[Allan] has an ingenious sense of deception, devilish, I think. It is truly a great lesson in creative imagination and intelligent thought.”
– Bob Fitch
“The kind of work that truly contributes to the improvement of our art.”
– Jamy Ian Swiss
