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Dive into Thomas's Exclusive Routines
In this first volume, Thomas unveils a collection of 11 routines, 5 theories, and 11 psycho-behavioral analyses. Each routine in the book is meticulously crafted, providing inspiration for seasoned professionals and magic enthusiasts alike.
Discover "Black Mirror," a mind-blowing routine combining a prediction effect with a Card at Any Number (CAAN).
You'll also find one of Thomas's signature pieces, a widely acclaimed classic: "Dark Connection." In this telepathic routine, the magician, blindfolded, astonishingly identifies the chosen card the moment the spectator thinks "STOP."
For the first time, Thomas reveals his unique routine performed with his back turned to the audience. Without ever seeing the cards, the magician miraculously identifies the chosen card, leading to a series of jaw-dropping revelations.
Awakening the Senses: A Fusion of Inception and Mentalism
This volume also features a routine inspired by Inception, where one spectator astonishingly guesses the card chosen by another participant. This creates an engaging and unforgettable experience for everyone involved. This routine positions you as a spectator to your own effect, leveraging audience participation in a truly magical way.
For those who enjoy technical mastery, Thomas shares his multi-phase routine M.C.U.B. (My Card Under Box), where the chosen card repeatedly appears under the card box in increasingly impossible ways.
Finally, for mentalism enthusiasts, Thomas introduces his captivating book test: "Fahrenheit 451." In this intriguing routine, a page selected by the spectator is torn into pieces, and a word is chosen from the fragments before they are burned. The magician accurately reveals the chosen word, restores the torn page, and, in a dramatic finale, makes the word reappear in the ashes, leaving the audience in awe.
Table of contents
Forewords
Introduction
How to use this book?
#1 – A DECK OF FLOWERS
"A deck of cards is like a flower; it must be handled delicately, with a light touch."
A close friend once told me that after 30 years of practicing magic, he finally understood how to properly hold a deck of cards.
ROUTINE 1: C.L.F. OPENER
This Chicago Opener-inspired routine is my go-to opener in close-up magic when approaching a table.
#2 – THE MENTAL PALACE
Like every Saturday, I’m riding Sheffield’s Line 51 bus to the Magic Circle, deck of cards in hand, having just mastered my Mnemonica!
ROUTINE 2: BLACK MIRROR
An impossible coincidence routine that seamlessly combines an Open Prediction effect with a Card at Any Number. Featuring two ungimmicked decks, everything is left examinable.
#3 – THE KEYS TO MY MAGIC
I always keep a key card in my deck. Here, I share my thoughts on key cards—how to create them and how to use them effectively.
ROUTINE 3: DARK CONNECTION
Blindfolded, the magician magically or telepathically identifies the chosen card at the exact moment the spectator thinks "STOP." My personal favorite—this routine has amazed countless magicians!
#4 – THE CENTER OF ATTENTION
I’ve always been shy, never the one at the center of attention in my friend group. But magic changed everything for me. I’m convinced I’m not alone in this experience, so I share a few tips to help you overcome it too!
ROUTINE 4: BACKSTAGE
A unique routine where the magician performs with their back turned to the audience. Without ever seeing the cards, the chosen card is revealed, followed by a series of surprising revelations.
ROUTINE 5: ONLY ONE
A thought-of card turns out to be the one placed on the table from the very beginning—and the only printed card in the deck. This routine uses Ran Pink’s “White Room” principle.
ROUTINE 6: 3813 TRIUMPH STREET
A participative Triumph routine where three selected cards end up being the only face-up cards in the deck.
#5 – 2 MINUTES TO CONVINCE
In magic, you need to be credible and convincing—it’s the foundation for capturing attention, earning respect, and leaving a lasting impression.
ROUTINE 7: M.C.U.B (MY CARD UNDER BOX)
A multi-phase routine where the selected card repeatedly appears under the card box. A visual, dynamic, and utterly impossible experience for the spectators.
ROUTINE 8: INCEPTION
A routine inspired by the Inception concept, where one spectator identifies the card chosen by another. A participative routine that leaves a lasting memory. Here, the spectators become part of the magic while you enjoy the show!
ROUTINE 9: SYNCHRONICITY
A chosen card is found under "laboratory conditions," and a freely named card is discovered in the spectator’s pocket, where it has been since the beginning. The routine ends with a jaw-dropping climax!
ROUTINE 10: FAHRENHEIT 451
In this book test, a selected page is torn into pieces. The spectator chooses a word from one of the fragments, which are then burned. The magician reveals the chosen word, restores the torn page, and, in a dramatic finale, makes the word reappear from the ashes.
ROUTINE 11: CARD TO WALLET
A five-phase routine where the chosen card travels—inside the box, under the box, into the magician’s pocket, under the spectator’s hand, and finally ends up trapped in a photo taken at the start of the routine.
Highlights
- Original routines and theories.
- A variety of effects to suit every style: mentalism, stage magic, card magic.
- Clear and easy-to-follow descriptions.
- A true source of inspiration for seasoned professionals and magic enthusiasts alike.