Perhaps hofzinser said it best, card effects are the poetry of conjuring. Hofzinser spread cull card control tutorial card tricks revealed. Ackerman convincing control, simonengland convincing control, hofzinser card control, hofzinser control to top, hofzinser force, hofzinser switch, hofzinser cull, ackerman varies kelly, mock pass, bluff pass, vernon pass, drauns midnight shift, turnover pass, hermann pass as a change. Volume 1 originally was published in german in 1998. Expert card technique by frederick braue and jean hugard. To be fairthe book is incredibly well written and well illustrated, and easy to read, then most card magic books on the. For people that consider themselves movemonkeys, the dinner has been served. I know the title says its the best card control ever, but thats for you to decide. Many of his mechanical plans and cardhandling methods may forever remain a secret. Factory sealed dvd encyclopedia of card sleights vol.
Card selection and control glimpse of thought sub aqua card penetration and change the hofzinser top change theres five aces. I dare to say that this is one if the most underestimated books on card magic. Industrial motor control 7e is an integral part of any electrician training. Daryl encyclopedia of card sleights to be released on dvd. Encyclopedia of card sleights volume 5 vanishing inc. Advanced card control series by allan ackerman volume 8. Carl reiner has 42 books on goodreads with 6314 ratings. Hofzinsers card tricks karl fulves conjuring archive. Highly acclaimed since its release on vhs, magicians have been begging for the daryl encyclopedia of card sleights to be released on dvd. Without words or sleights, hofzinser cards can powerfully convince the spectator that the card of interest is merely a random card. Mar 14, 2018 using the hofzinser spread cull you can control a card basically anywhere and this can be combined with other moves to accomplish some of the most advanced things in magic.
Johann nepomuk hofzinser june 19, 1806 march 11, 1875 was an austrianhungarian magician and illusionist. This 8volume video series is a true encyclopedia that will provide card workers, regardless of their experience level, with all they need to improve their skills and broaden their knowledge base. So here they are, 10 magic books every magician should read. No longer stuck on vhs, so you have to rewind and fastforward, these dvd versions are indexed with menus so. Houdini was absolutely baffled, when he saw hofzinser s card tricks for the first time and could not find any solution of the secrets.
The spread cull type controls dont work for me because the card doesnt come to the top. We should all take the magic we learn and put our own spin on it, sometimes this will lead to naturally creating something fresh or entirely new although entirely new is very rare. They have been written, researched and compiled by magic christian. The encyclopedia of card sleights by daryl volume 5. There are better systems and sleights to use, then using jogs, pivot control juggling jerry does not like to use finger breaks, but sometimes the finger breaks are practical, without looking like your hiding something. Learn to control a card anywhere hofzinser spread cull. Karl fulves complete riffle shuffle technique pre1. Karl fulves lives in fair lawn, new jersey citation needed.
Allan ackermans advanced card control series tackles one major component of card magic on each volume, and instead of teaching you an endless encyclopedia of moves. The hofzinser fan force, also hofzinser spread force or hofzinser touch force. Comprehensive and up to date, this book provides crucial information on basic relay control systems, programmable logic controllers, and solid state devices commonly found in an industrial setting. Click to share on twitter opens in new window click to share on facebook opens in new window click to share on whatsapp opens in new window. The paperback of the hofzinsers card conjuring by johann nepomuk hofzinser, s h. Josef kavaliers determination to storm the exclusive hofzinser club of prague took full form over breakfast one day in 1935, when he choked on a mouthful of omelette with apricot preserves. Your favorite way to control a card to the top theory11. He is the inventor of some of the best and most enduring card tricks ever created. Though it would be great to have a full hofzinser book, you dont need one. Playing cards were one of hofzinsers specialties and he was one of the earliest performers to demonstrate card tricks.
Sharpes hofzinser s card conjuring written by karl fulves. Magic to boggle your mind the number one shop for magic tricks, magic books, magic dvds, juggling supplies, novelties, magic lessons and magic lectures, located on chicagos northwest side. Hofzinsers card conjuring by johann nepomuk hofzinser, s. No longer stuck on vhs, so you have to rewind and fastforward, these dvd versions are indexed with menus so you can get where you need to go and start. Hofzinsers card conjuring by johann nepomuk hofzinser, s h. Peter turner peter warlock pit hartling r paul wilson 21 card tricks area 52 by all means card conspiracy vol12 card flair card insight cardeceit christ meets balduccie duffie on disc four cast card magic usa hidden agenda kolor killer leeway method in effect card deceits mind blasters england goes mental miracle 3 new inspirations power trip. Vanished or gone peter duffie, dave robertson, 1997 z numbers karl fulves, 2003 also published here. Allan ackermans advanced card control video series is just for you. Allan ackermans advanced card control series tackles one major component of card magic on each volume and instead of teaching you an endless encyclopedia of moves allan has selected what he considers to be the most practical and deceptive methods for each sleight. The royal road to card magic by frederick braue and jean hugard.
A very interesting variation on the convincing control. Hofzinser thus never performed on a stage but perfected the branch of magic today known as closeup. Andrus card control 2 ebook set by jerry andrus pdf downloads download001726 andrus card control 2 ebook set by jerry andrus imagine having a card signed and inserted into the deck, stopping when the card is sticking out of the deck 18th of an inch, so the spectator can see it his actual card, going in. Mar 16, 2018 this is my favorite card control in all of magic. Our version of the historic gaff is handcrafted in canada by jeremy hanrahan and reflects superior quality. Jul 07, 2004 the hofzinser spread control is a wonderful and relatively easytolearn move. Cull control card cull as control, without outjog 1990. Rather than how to apply a few moves to a card trick, this series focuses on the technical aspects of card magic and prepares viewers to handle any situation by knowing what secret weapons are available. The four kings the four eights the power of believing the three forces the little candle lighter to think and forget coeur marriage the wonderful deck the rose mirror the library of german poetry the word the verse. Dai vernons inner card trilogy by lewis ganson martins. Expert card technique by jean hugard, frederick braue.
It helps, when forcing a card, not to look at the spread at all when the spectator is taking the card, but rather to control and feel the card with the fingertips of the right hand or, for a left. Epilogue was a magazine printed by karl fulves concentrating mostly on card magic from the late 1960s to the mid 1970s. Card classics of ken krenzel by harry lorayne book. Using the hofzinser spread cull you can control a card basically anywhere and this can be combined with other moves to. Stand up a professional guide to comedy magic 1st edition. Today we celebrate johann hofzinser with the release of hofzinser cards. The trick brain the trick brain is all about creating magic. Hofzinsers card conjuring by johann nepomuk hofzinser. Hofzinser spread cull or control is the name given for the control used in hofzinsers card problem synonymous thoughts first method, which was first printed in english in the the sphinx for april 1922. The hofzinser card is a diabolical gaff from the 19th century that allows you to conjure an extra layer of deception to your performance. Cy endfields entertaining card magic vanishing inc. The hofzinser pass hofzinsers card control hofzinsers force the transparent card the sawn deck and many others. Allan ackermans advanced card control series tackles one major component of card magic on each volume, and instead of teaching you an endless encyclopedia of moves, allan has selected what he considers to be the most practical and deceptive methods for each sleight.
If you have ever tried to do a card trick and failed, you know what it is to be embarrassed. The hofzinser spread control is a wonderful and relatively easytolearn move. There are many sleights in this book, including some really odd ones such as a bottom deal done at the fingertips and a tilt move executed from the front. The encyclopedia of card sleights by daryl volume 5 dvd. There is not much known about him other than his high output of magic literature. One could argue that hofzinser is the grandfather of closeup magic in particular closeup card magic. Johann nepomuk hofzinser june 19, 1806 march 11, 1875 was an austrian hungarian. The books are full of great material using cards, coins, sweets and more. Finally on dvd, daryls 8volume encyclopedia of card sleights has been lauded for its excellent instruction of so, so many sleights. A very useful move that i actually do use regularly.
Each volume has been carefully chaptered with clear menus to let you jump directly to any sleight or explanation youre looking for. Hofzinser cards are subtle, visual, and simply put. Allans variation to marlos improvement on the hofzinser card control or the convincing control. Without a doubt the most important magician for cards magic of all times, employed in the ministry for. On this incredible multivolume series of dvds, you will be treated to an instructional course encompassing elementary sleightof hand all the way up through advanced card work. We have to thank ottokar fischer for collecting hofzinser s material about hundred years later.
The hofzinser fan force, also hofzinser spread force or hofzinser touch force, is a method for forcing a card, invented and used by j. This is an incredible opportunity to learn about card magic. You may try to cover up by doing a more difficult trick and fail again. Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this. It appears as if the performer merely fans the pack, has a card pointed to, and separates the pack at that point, showing the selected card to the audience. Andrus card control 2 ebook set by jerry andrus pdf.
He has taught thousands of beginners to perform feats of sleight of hand through the books he has published fulves is most well known for his selfworking book series from dover. It has such a eclectic collection of material it is definitely one of the 10 magic books every magician should read. Thats the reason why downs modified some of hofzinsers cardtricks, he took in his art of conjuring and tried to simplify them, recommending blackbacked cards and so. Worlds greatest magic master card technique volume 2. The magic cafe forums the most important books on sleight. The hofzinser spread cull is the beginning of using cards to create miracles. Hofzinser is one of the most significant magicians to have thrived in the nineteenth century, and has been a role model for great magicians ever since. Houdini was absolutely baffled, when he saw hofzinsers cardtricks for the first time and could not find any solution of the secrets. Cull control card cull as control, without outjog 1990 thats it. This contents listing i obtained from the magic files is, i believe, the listing of the actual individual issues, and may differ slightly from whats in the hardcover.
He has taught thousands of beginners to perform feats of sleight of hand through the books he has published. Using the hofzinser spread cull you can control a card basically anywhere and this can be combined with other moves to accomplish some of the most advanced things in magic. I agree with christopher that the pass is not an effective control for a single card and agree with all those that said the double undercut is a go to control that works. Do not pass up on the theory books, when you have learned enough tricks, and you will, you may already know too many. And heres a list of books i think every magician should read according to topics. Hofzinsers card conjuring english and german edition hofzinser, johann n. We have to thank ottokar fischer for collecting hofzinsers material about hundred years later. Hofzinsers card conjuring english and german edition. Magic apparatus digitized materials rare book and special.
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