The Card Magic of Nick Trost

The Card Magic of Nick Trost is now available again in print! Renowned for his straightforward and accessible approach to card magic, Trost emphasizes subtle techniques and principles over complex sleight of hand, resulting in captivating card effects.

This book features 122 of his finest tricks, along with variations contributed by other magicians. The material, primarily sourced from his column in The New Tops and his various manuscripts, has been thoroughly revised and updated for this edition, including many new, previously unpublished tricks that will surely enchant card enthusiasts.

Notable card tricks such as Double Pinochle with an Elevator Finish, Matched Picture Cards, Eighteen-Card Poker, and Blind-Sight are included, each presented with clear, step-by-step instructions and enhanced by 161 detailed illustrations from Joseph K. Schmidt.

Here are a few of the areas covered:

• Coincidences
• Court Cards
• The Four Aces
• Gambling Tricks
• Revealments
• Special Decks
• Packet Tricks
• ESP Cards

Also included is an appendix of useful sleights and subtleties.

This is Nick Trost’s best and most complete book of card magic. It is hoped you will find many worthwhile effects here to add to your repertoire.

Pages 331 – Hardcover