Card College is the largest and most up-to-date work of its kind. It is written to be used as a complete course in sleight-of-hand card magic, as well as a reference work for research on the best and most practical sleight-of-hand methods. Swiss professional close-up magician Robert Giobbi holds nothing back. From his years of performing experience he brings to his Card College knowledge and an expertise that has never before been offered in such a work. In addition, he has sought the advice and opinions of Europe and America's leading close-up performers, to bring to his readers the very best information available, all taught through clear and detailed text supported by hundreds of professional drawings.
This, the first of five volumes, sets the groundwork for the course, beginning with lessons on the proper ways to hold, deal and shuffle cards, then progressing through many basic sleights and techniques, including perhaps the most thorough and revealing discussion of the classic force ever offered. Along with the classics of card magic, Mr. Giobbi includes original ideas and refinements from his own repertoire, guaranteeing every reader, no matter how experienced, fresh techniques and insights into the performance of professional caliber Card Magic!
Some of the topics covered in Volume One include:
-The Tools of Card Magic
-Fundamental Techniques
-The Overhand Shuffle
-The Riffle Shuffle
-False Cuts
-Transfer Cuts
-Card Controls
-Card Forces
-The Glide
-The Double Lift
-The Hindu Shuffle
-Flourishes
-The Spread Cull
-The Top Change
-The Key Card
-Auxiliary Sleights
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Seller: Archer's Used and Rare Books, Kent, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Barbara Giobbi-Ebnother (illustrator). 1st Edition. This is the first USA edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Games & Gaming; Magic, Paranormal & Occult. ISBN: 0945296134. ISBN/EAN: 9780945296133. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 13771. Seller Inventory # 13771
Seller: RZABASBOOKs, Toronto, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Barbara Giobbi-Ebnother (illustrator). Volumes 1, 3, 4 and 5 are stated firsts, Volume 2 is not. Shipping cost will depend on destination due to size and weight. Seller Inventory # 015635
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