Extra Plots and Methods

Par Michal Kociolek

Ce livre rassemble des routines de cartes ingénieuses qui privilégient des méthodes astucieuses plutôt que la technique !

Découvrez 12 routines de cartes accessibles, mêlant mentalisme, poker et magie de proximité.

Les effets reposent sur des principes intelligents et des manipulations simples, avec des explications en anglais accompagnées d’illustrations claires de Tony Dunn.

Livre en anglais.

Description originale

The third, and best volume in Michal Kociolek’s Plots & Methods series has finally arrived, and it is the perfect conclusion to this beloved trilogy!

Whether you own the first two books or are just discovering the series, there is no better way to experience the creative genius of Michal Kociolek than with Extra Plots & Methods.

The book contains 12 powerful card routines that are well within the range of any magician. There are no difficult sleights to worry about. Michal has replaced knacky moves with clever principles, pairing them with unique plots to create true powerhouse effects.

Everything is clearly explained with expert English instruction and enhanced by crystal-clear illustrations from Tony Dunn. Extra Plots & Methods is the type of book that both magic lovers and book collectors will fall in love with.

CONTENTS

Introduction

A Number, A Card, and A Shuffle – A freely selected card ends up at a chosen position in a deck haphazardly mixed face up and face down by the participants.

The Missing Piece – The participant’s card, chosen under incredibly fair conditions, completes the performer’s Royal Flush hand.

Signed & Delivered – A one-at-a-time assembly using only the four signed Jokers and four blank cards.

Synergic – The performer finds the participant’s card and vice versa.

50/50 Poker – The participant wins a game of ten-card poker with a hand he chose before the game even began.

Poker Player’s Dream – Without any manipulation, the performer deals himself the highest possible hand of any poker rank named by the participant.

No Questions Asked – The performer correctly divines the participant’s card, chosen under incredibly fair conditions. No fishing. No questions asked.

Opposites – The participant stabs a card in the deck next to her previously thought-of card.

The Red Chip – Under incredibly fair conditions, the performer correctly identifies a participant with a red poker chip.

Epilogue

Quotes:

“Michal has a gift for using unusual and fascinating principles in his card magic. This latest booklet is no exception. You will want to try out the clever routines to verify that they actually work as described! You will find that they do.”
– Denis Behr

“The material in Michal’s latest book meets his traditionally high standards with another collection of interesting effects and pleasing methods. Extra Plots & Methods is filled with smart, satisfying card magic.”
– Michael Weber

“Michal Kociolek’s Extra Plots & Methods presents ten effects based on ten original methods, encompassing mentalism, poker, parlor, and close-up magic. Highly recommended.”
– Allan Ackerman

“Two words sum up this wonderful book: subtle brilliance. It’s filled with powerful plots and diabolical methods… A card lover’s dream.”
– John Guastaferro

“Michal’s Plots & Methods series of books have given us his unique approach to card magic. His latest offering continues with strong effects, clever thinking and construction. His work reveals a dedicated student of card magic with a penchant for set ups, subtleties, gaffs, and the intelligent application of sleights. I believe you will get a lot of value from studying his work. Recommended.”
– Michael Vincent