Make a bet that gives you very bad odds, only 20% chance you'll win. Place a large bill into a wallet, and a spectator locks it in with a padlock. Show 5 keys and explain that only 1 of these keys will open the lock. They can win the money

I really admire Jeff Stone's approach to mentalism. His effects are not only especially powerful, but also clear and undeniable. And his presentations [in Stone Cold Mental] provide strong theatrical themes, while leaving plenty of room for

Is magic an art? Magicians have been thinking about it in the wrong way for more than a century. If you feel that the question is merely academic, Brushstrokes explains the value for every magician, with examples from history and from current

Wayne Dobson's UTD is one seriously clever deck for the mentalist/mind reader. Whether you are a close-up worker or stage performer, hobbyist or pro you will love 'UTD'. Imagine a tossed deck that can be examined and shuffled. A tossed deck that works

Imagine this: You show the spectator a card saying that represents a prediction...the prophecy of Horus. Then you introduce cards of mixed puzzle pieces saying that they create three typical Egyptian symbols. At this point the spectator will proceed to

Remember Imprint, Extract, and Got Change by Jason Yu? Jason's unique approach to visual magic has taken the magic community by storm. This time, Jason is sharing an underground effect he has been perfecting for the past four years. A practical visual