‘Çerca’​​ by Robert Mansilla

Solid material from a working pro’s formal close-up repertoire that gives is both the “how” and the “why.”

Tom Dobrowolski
‘Çerca’​​ by Robert Mansilla

Çerca is Roberto Mansilla’s highly anticipated follow-up to his well-received book, Naypes. Like many others, I was looking forward to reading it and was not disappointed.

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Tom Dobrowolski
Tom’s a proud Chicago native with 55+ years of experience, stepped in the Chicago-magic style. He’s created several effects and publishes The Disclaimer, a journal featuring performance-ready magic.
Palatine, IL
Book ReviewReviewsAugust 2026