When Drawing Room Deceptions was first published, it became one of the fastest-selling magic books in history. It earned awards, rave reviews, and a place among the books serious magicians recommend. Written by English magician Guy Hollingworth, it brought together elegant technique, original thinking, and theatrical presentations in a collection that continues to influence card magic, over twenty-five years later.
Inside, you'll find phenomenal and groundbreaking routines like "Waving the Aces," Guy's stand-up handling of Vernon's "Twisting the Aces," and "Ambidextrous Interchange," a technically astonishing transposition routine. There's "The Cassandra Quandary," a prediction effect that inspired variations by magicians including Joshua Jay and Luke Jermay, a Triumph routine featuring Guy's in-the-hands false riffle shuffle, and a three-phase Card Under Box routine designed for performances with limited table space. Not to mention "The Reformation," Guy's approach to the signed torn-and-restored card plot, which uses no gimmicks, and is well worth the technical demands. Whether you're looking for inventive premises, powerful routines, or just interesting sleights to practice, this book is a goldmine for serious card magicians.
Beyond the magic, the book reflects Guy's distinctive style.
While this expanded edition features a new deep red cover and gold accents, it remains reflective of Guy's distinctive style. He wrote, illustrated, and designed all 311 pages, which feature Victorian-inspired typography and more than 150 hand-drawn illustrations, which makes it not just a joy to learn from but a delight to read.
Also included in this new edition is an extra chapter. Written over a quarter of a century after the original publication, Guy shares updated handlings, tips, ideas, and lessons learned from decades of using these routines in the real world.
Drawing Room Deceptions remains an essential book for magicians interested in card magic and sleight of hand. Discover Guy Hollingworth's landmark work and add this expanded edition to your magic library today.
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"This is a magnificent publication that is a major work of perhaps the most prolific British card magician around today... lovingly produced by Mike Caveney's Magic Words ...this is one of the major, original card magic books of the century to be considered alongside Expert Card Technique, The Royal Road to Card Magic and Erdnase that must be required reading and have a permanent place on any card worker's bookshelf. Guy Hollingworth has taken us back to the great days of card magic in an echo of the work of Nate Leipzig, Paul Le Paul, Charlie Miller and Dai Vernon." – Jack Avis and John Derris
"Within the world of magic, the publication of Guy Hollingworth's book has been as long-awaited as this summer's new Star Wars movie. The book was finally published and unlike Star Wars - I wasn't disappointed by the contents! Guy has a wonderfully witty style, which kept me laughing out loud from the devious prologue to the end page. This is an important book and a true delight to read." – Anthony Owen
"This is an outstanding book. The material is geared toward the experienced card magician, but there are routines which require little or no skill. Drawing Room Deceptions is one of the best books of the year, and I highly recommend it." – Michael Close
