Card Craft Collected Trickery - J.K. Hartman - Richards Estate

Spanning more than 500 pages, this comprehensive collection features over 275 original card effects, sleights, and techniques, all rooted in Hartman’s signature style of direct, clever, and elegant thinking.

What sets Card Craft apart is not just the sheer volume of material, but the consistent ingenuity of the effects. Hartman favors subtleties and devious construction over difficult sleights, making the routines approachable yet powerful. The tricks are presented with clear instructions, performance notes, and occasional diagrams that enhance learning and execution.

The book is thoughtfully organized into chapters by effect type—controls, forces, transpositions, spelling tricks, mentalism, and more—making it both a reference guide and a deep dive into the artistry of card magic. Hartman’s dry wit and precise writing style also make for a surprisingly engaging read.

Whether you’re performing walk-around magic or preparing for formal close-up shows, Card Craft provides a treasure trove of ideas that will energize your repertoire and expand your appreciation for card magic’s creative potential.

Key Features:

• Over 275 original card effects, sleights, and routines

• Emphasis on clever methods, construction, and direct impact

• Minimal reliance on complex sleight-of-hand

• Organized by theme: transpositions, spelling tricks, mental effects, and more

• Suitable for close-up, walk-around, and intimate performances

• Clear, articulate explanations with occasional illustrations

• A highly regarded classic in modern card magic literature

• Hardbound, NO dust cover, copyright 1991, 669 pages.

1991 HC 1stEd - No DJ - Shelfworn - Fine Cond