: High-impact magic that Michael Close cited as a personal favorite in Volume VI.

: By using "semi-automatic" methods, you free up your brain to focus entirely on the audience.

Magic often feels like a choice between two extremes. On one side, you have grueling sleight-of-hand that takes years to master. On the other, you have "self-working" tricks that sometimes feel mechanical or transparent.

If you are diving into the series, keep an eye out for these gems: