Volume 5 diverges from the
established Card College formula. Judging that the reader now has more
than a sufficient number of tools in his grasp, Mr. Giobbi provides
eight chapters filled with tricks and routines that illustrate how
various techniques are applied to create world-class card magic. These
effects, however, are not mere constructions meant for teaching. Most
have been drawn from Roberto Giobbi's professional repertoire-and
because of this, even the classics of card magic are given a fresh gleam
as Giobbi adds refinements won from years of performing experience.
His choice of material is impeccable, featuring not only original
effects and handlings of his own, but tricks and routines by
world-masters as well. One finds such gems as Fred Kaps' presentation
for The Signed Card in Box, along with Giobbi's cunning treatment of
this modern classic, Henry Christ's fabulous Ace routine and a superb
handling of a forgotten masterpiece by Charlie Miller. And everything is
taught with the clarity and attention to detail for which the Card
College series has become known. Open this book and welcome to the
party-prepare to graduate! Some of the topics covered in Volume Five
include:
- Making Secret Setups
- False Shuffles
- Obtaining Duplicate Signatures
- Quick Tricks
- Openers and Routines with the Aces
- Favorite Effects
- Gambling Demonstrations
- Mental Mysteries