Grandma’s Canisters
A Nest of Boxes variation. Yes, you will need to put together a few things to perform it, but there is a joy associated with that process.
In Practice
Articles focused on rehearsal, technique, scripting, and craft development.
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Spectator Cuts to the Aces
Here is a direct and fun effect that lets you get your audience involved with very satisfying yet surprising results.
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Douglas Cameron’s World Domination
A version of the classic trick—Paul Curry's Out of this World—with a twist that changes everything.
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A Coincidence of Grand Proportions
This is not just any other ACAAN! No, really! This is a great, practical stand-up version that we think you should take a closer look at.
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Coins Across With a Mason Jar
Here’s the background, the crafting, the handling of a classic trick—but with a totally reimagined and refreshed approach.
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Inventing Magic With Hok: Floating Cube
Sometimes it's important to remember that inspiration and ideas can come from places you least expect.
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Blackjack Transpo
This is a great card routine, rooted in a game that almost everyone knows how to play. A neat way to get spectators drawn into your magic.
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Inventing Magic with Joshua Jay: Journey to the Center of the Map
In an one-hour jam, Blake and his friend Josh Jay invent a very strong, yet practical parlor effect.
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Out in Force
A great close-up card piece that involves three to four of your audience members. While it is practically self-working, and yet seems impossible.
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Finger on the Pulse
This is a great enhancement to any mindreading routine. I like to use it right before revealing a piece of peeked information.
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My Take on the Tabled Faro Shuffle
Sara Rodríguez offers her observations and insights on this elusive shuffle; and why it is sometimes important to pursue a challenge, for the pure joy of it.
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From a House of Cards: A Genii Gem
Here's a terrific trick originally published in Genii by Judson Brown and Charlier Miller with a fun, Sadowitz twist.