Cartomagie, parts and ropes
152 pages
2025
This book traces the incredible journey of Étienne Pradier, a French magician who became a reference in England, to the point of performing for the royal family. Between fascinating anecdotes, practical advice, and routines tested in real conditions, he shares his expertise with humor and authenticity. An inspiring and essential book for anyone who wants to discover magic from a new angle, combining technique, psychology, and performance!
This new book by Étienne Pradier promises to be a must-read for magic enthusiasts, as well as for professionals seeking new ideas and inspiration. This work, which reflects all the audacity and creativity of the French magician, will focus on his favorite field: card magic. Indeed, the majority of the routines presented will be centered around card tricks, where each effect will be more surprising and ingenious than the last. As a true master in this field, Étienne shares his most effective techniques here, while offering readers the opportunity to learn routines he has perfected over the years during his countless performances.
In addition to the card routines, the book will also unveil a superb coin matrix routine where Étienne adds his own touch, transforming this classic routine into a unique, visual, and captivating moment of magic. In addition, readers will be able to discover a rope routine that holds a special place in the artist's heart. It is indeed one of his favorite routines, which he has often presented during shows and which never fails to get a reaction from the audience with its rhythmic and humorous presentation.
One of the most striking aspects of this book is the choice of theme: Punk. Inspired by the raw, rebellious energy of the Sex Pistols, Étienne Pradier wanted to infuse this anarchic and revolutionary spirit into his approach to magic. The book is a true fusion of the world of Punk and the art of illusion, blending a provocative attitude with boundless creativity. Through these pages, the reader is invited to explore not only tricks, but also a true performance philosophy. The illustrations, descriptions, and even the overall atmosphere of the book reflect this Punk influence, paying homage to an era when rules were made to be broken.
This book isn't just a collection of routines. It's an invitation to embrace a new way of thinking about magic, to push creative boundaries, and to dare to think outside the box. For anyone looking to refresh their repertoire or simply to soak up the boundless energy of one of the most daring magicians of his generation, this book promises to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
Table of Content
Preface
Introduction
About the Sex Pistols
Watch gonna do about it: a simple, impromptu CAAN with a borrowed deck.
God save the Queens: a magic triangle where the 4 Queens will successively change places with the Joker and the spectator's card.
Anarchy in the UK: This is a rhythmic routine where three chosen cards will visually reappear face up and the deck will disappear.
Impossible : an impossible routine that will amaze all the spectators and especially the magicians...
Pretty vacant: The magician will make a mistake with the card three times in a row, finally the spectator's card will be in the magician's pocket and the three cards will have, noted on the back, that of the spectator.
Liar: The magician predicts a word chosen from a book by the spectator and also finds his card.
Problems: a technique that allows a card chosen from a deck to be turned over by a spectator.
No future: a Matrix of coins with 2 cards and a confusing ending.
No feelings: Etienne's favorite rope routine on stage that is visual, funny and rhythmic.
I want to be me: After exchanging one card each with the spectator twice, the four cards revealed at the end turn out to be Aces.
Fantastic 4: a rhythmic routine by Eric LEBLON where 4 signed cards will travel to 4 different places and where the entire deck will disappear then reappear with a surprising finale.
How to f**k your magician friends: Here you will find, in keeping with the Punk theme of the book, a list of jokes to play on your magician friends when you are performing with them.
Stiff Little Fingers: a hyper-visual quintuple map change signed Josh KING.
Conclusion
Thanks
Highlights
A book with a lot of humor and authenticity.
Routines tested and approved over the years.
This book traces the incredible journey of Étienne Pradier, a French magician who became a reference in England, to the point of performing for the royal family. Between fascinating anecdotes, practical advice, and routines tested in real conditions, he shares his expertise with humor and authenticity. An inspiring and essential book for anyone who wants to discover magic from a new angle, combining technique, psychology, and performance!
This new book by Étienne Pradier promises to be a must-read for magic enthusiasts, as well as for professionals seeking new ideas and inspiration. This work, which reflects all the audacity and creativity of the French magician, will focus on his favorite field: card magic. Indeed, the majority of the routines presented will be centered around card tricks, where each effect will be more surprising and ingenious than the last. As a true master in this field, Étienne shares his most effective techniques here, while offering readers the opportunity to learn routines he has perfected over the years during his countless performances.
In addition to the card routines, the book will also unveil a superb coin matrix routine where Étienne adds his own touch, transforming this classic routine into a unique, visual, and captivating moment of magic. In addition, readers will be able to discover a rope routine that holds a special place in the artist's heart. It is indeed one of his favorite routines, which he has often presented during shows and which never fails to get a reaction from the audience with its rhythmic and humorous presentation.
One of the most striking aspects of this book is the choice of theme: Punk. Inspired by the raw, rebellious energy of the Sex Pistols, Étienne Pradier wanted to infuse this anarchic and revolutionary spirit into his approach to magic. The book is a true fusion of the world of Punk and the art of illusion, blending a provocative attitude with boundless creativity. Through these pages, the reader is invited to explore not only tricks, but also a true performance philosophy. The illustrations, descriptions, and even the overall atmosphere of the book reflect this Punk influence, paying homage to an era when rules were made to be broken.
This book isn't just a collection of routines. It's an invitation to embrace a new way of thinking about magic, to push creative boundaries, and to dare to think outside the box. For anyone looking to refresh their repertoire or simply to soak up the boundless energy of one of the most daring magicians of his generation, this book promises to be an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
Table of Content
Preface
Introduction
About the Sex Pistols
Watch gonna do about it: a simple, impromptu CAAN with a borrowed deck.
God save the Queens: a magic triangle where the 4 Queens will successively change places with the Joker and the spectator's card.
Anarchy in the UK: This is a rhythmic routine where three chosen cards will visually reappear face up and the deck will disappear.
Impossible : an impossible routine that will amaze all the spectators and especially the magicians...
Pretty vacant: The magician will make a mistake with the card three times in a row, finally the spectator's card will be in the magician's pocket and the three cards will have, noted on the back, that of the spectator.
Liar: The magician predicts a word chosen from a book by the spectator and also finds his card.
Problems: a technique that allows a card chosen from a deck to be turned over by a spectator.
No future: a Matrix of coins with 2 cards and a confusing ending.
No feelings: Etienne's favorite rope routine on stage that is visual, funny and rhythmic.
I want to be me: After exchanging one card each with the spectator twice, the four cards revealed at the end turn out to be Aces.
Fantastic 4: a rhythmic routine by Eric LEBLON where 4 signed cards will travel to 4 different places and where the entire deck will disappear then reappear with a surprising finale.
How to f**k your magician friends: Here you will find, in keeping with the Punk theme of the book, a list of jokes to play on your magician friends when you are performing with them.
Stiff Little Fingers: a hyper-visual quintuple map change signed Josh KING.
Conclusion
Thanks
Highlights
A book with a lot of humor and authenticity.
Routines tested and approved over the years.
A book with a lot of humor and authenticity.
Routines tested and approved over the years.