It's finally here! In the fifth volume of the acclaimed Card College series, Roberto
Giobbi has prepared a graduation party! In previous volumes the reader has been
given a remarkable collection of tools for creating astonishing card magic. In
the same vein, Volume 5 begins with a meaty chapter of new techniques and strategies,
which include methods for covertly arranging stacks during performance, obtaining
a duplicate of a spectator's signature with his knowledge, and secretly conveying
cards to and from the deck-powerful tools indeed.
But then Volume 5 diverges from the established Card College formula. Judging
that the reader now has more than a sufficient number of tools in his grasp,
Mr. Giobbi provides eight chapters filled with tricks and routines that illustrate
how various techniques are applied to create world-class card magic. These effects,
however, are not mere constructions meant for teaching. Most have been drawn
from Roberto Giobbi's professional repertoire-and because of this, even the
classics of card magic are given a fresh gleam as Giobbi adds refinements won
from years of performing experience.
His choice of material is impeccable, featuring not only original effects and
handlings of his own, but tricks and routines by world-masters as well. One
finds such gems as Fred Kaps' presentation for The Signed Card in Box, along
with Giobbi's cunning treatment of this modern classic, Henry Christ's fabulous
Ace routine and a superb handling of a forgotten masterpiece by Charlie Miller.
And everything is taught with the clarity and attention to detail for which
the Card College series has become known. Open this book and welcome to the
party-prepare to graduate! Some of the topics covered in Volume Five include:
- Making Secret Setups
- False Shuffles
- Obtaining Duplicate Signatures
- Quick Tricks
- Openers and Routines with the Aces
- Favorite Effects
- Gambling Demonstrations
- Mental Mysteries
All in all, Volume Five features 34 professional-caliber routines that have
astounded audiences the world over.
