No more struggling with card magic techniques!
A collection created from a session between two practical magicians.
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● Takahito Shoji & Hayafumi's duo presents self-working magic that you can add to your repertoire!! Over the past few months, these tricks have been definitely performed in all kinds of settings as repertoire.
● Comes with a booklet + DVD; the booklet is a substantial 20 pages and includes explanations of the methods, as well as insights into the ideas and background of the tricks. It features processes taken until the trick was finalized and tips on how to perform, with content rarely introduced elsewhere.
● Also featured are works by magician Mr. Oga and researcher Mr. Hiraki. In particular, Mr. Hiraki’s works are outstanding, seeming to transcend the usual limits of self-working tricks.
● Another highlight is a theory introduced within, which is very engaging to read. It clearly describes a concept called Limit Freedom Theory about the common pitfall in performances: questioning audience choices (uncertainty elements).
● Entertaining self-working tricks. Your only job is to prepare properly and perform without using techniques.
● Learning new magic is fun. The joy of seeing tricks you don't know, being surprised, and making them your own is something only magic hobbyists can truly understand.
● However, when learning new things, the unavoidable part is acquiring "technique." Secretly hiding, secretly retrieving — these moments are inevitably tense. The moments when you perform the technique to create the effect also bring tension.
● More so than stage magic, close-up magic especially, where the audience is close, tends to increase nervousness. In card magic, you instruct the audience on what to do, while mentally planning the next step and tactically using techniques with your fingers, continuing this state. Because of this, many find card magic difficult! But if you remove as much technique as possible and only handle the cards properly to produce mysterious effects, wouldn't you want to perform that?
● Such magic is called "self-working," tricks that automatically produce wonder without using techniques. There certainly are interesting ones, but many rely on mathematical principles, involve many steps, or have repetitive similar moves, which can lessen the fun. That's why professional magicians rarely perform self-working tricks... but now, practical magicians have released self-working tricks they actually use in their repertoires. Its name is "Que Sera Sera."
● It is truly a professional-use, impactful card magic set, yet it is self-working and automatic. The magician no longer needs to carefully focus on finger movements and can instead focus on communicating with the audience. These tricks have been performed professionally over the past few months, so their effectiveness has been fully tested and refined. The best versions are explained in detail in the booklet and DVD.
● There are 6 tricks in total plus 1 discovered theory, all explained in the booklet.
Contents:
・Asahi Trump
● It uses a time-honored principle, boldly developed further to increase the number of times it can be continuously performed, making it truly an improved work.
● The flow involves a specific card repeatedly rising to the top, all done without any technique. When asked to teach magic, it’s enjoyable not only because it can be repeated and requires no technique, but also because the cleverness of the principle can be appreciated.
● It was devised by young magician hopeful Oga, with practical advice added by Shoji, resulting in a rich, well-rounded trick.
・Kokoda Trump
● A trick Shoji once performed on TV. It actually uses one technique, but it’s not difficult and just requires proper handling, hence its inclusion.
● The spectator selects and memorizes a card, then the magician inserts it back into the deck, loudly saying "Here!" Then, the magician correctly guesses the card. The audience wonders why "Here!" was said, and upon checking the deck, understands its meaning and applauds.
● Although a simple effect, it’s highly effective with general audiences. ⇒The phenomenon is so remarkable it might suggest the use of a gimmicked deck.
・Sugoroku Trump
● The setup is simple, and similar works may exist, but this one feels very promising. Cards are dealt out, and the number on the cards determines how many cards are dealt to build piles. The last card is turned face up, then more cards are dealt similarly.
● Four piles are made, and the magician ends with four cards in hand. The magician says the matches are coincidental, but the audience laughs it off. In reality, the predictions are successful—the four cards in hand match the face-up cards atop each pile!
● Because it’s formed solely by dealing cards, details for smooth performance are written by both Hayafumi and Shoji in the booklet, helping you perform it mystifyingly.
・Yogen no no Trump
● The principle is something even David Copperfield has incorporated into his shows, but it has been revised in Takahito Shoji’s style for very impromptu performance.
● Though often "dealing cards" tricks involve lengthy procedures, this one requires only two steps (levels), making it easy and effective to perform.
● It can also be done with business cards or booklets, making it a very handy routine.
・Shi soku Enzan Trump (Arithmetic Operations Trump)
● This is card magic, but what is predicted is a calculated number. The calculation’s result is correctly shown by the cards. Rather than mysterious, it’s a satisfying trick.
● Performing it for children who have just learned basic arithmetic is enjoyable and interactive.
● There is a card force, but it’s cleverly done and likely to fool even savvy magicians, making it practical.
・Take Away Three Card Alpha
● A bonus trick using ESP cards. It was created by known researcher Mr. Hiraki and originally appeared in the Foresight publication "Magic Training 1."
● A single ESP card is chosen and placed in a case. The deck is split in half, and freely three cards can be taken from the top of either pile (e.g., right, right, left).
● Checking the piles’ tops shows matching suits. After taking another free set of three cards and checking, the suits again match.
● Eventually, the suits all appear in the case holding the chosen card. The detailed timing can be understood by viewing the DVD. This trick is also powerful and performed without technique.
★ Also explained is the theory born from practical experience called "Limit Freedom Theory." Should the freedom of choice be as high as possible? How do the performer's acts appear to the audience?
★ Valuable advice about avoiding careless phrases or actions that could reduce the effect.
★ If reading text is bothersome, the DVD shows all performances and explanations. Close-up shots and subtitles at the right timing make it very easy to understand.
★ The DVD ends with live footage, so you can learn how much the audience enjoys it and what kind of presentation style is used.
★ Even those who have hesitated about card magic will find this collection highly recommended. You’ll want to immediately pick up cards and start practicing.
★ Even if you think self-working tricks are beneath you, I urge you to read "Limit Freedom Theory" and watch the live footage. You might unconsciously be using phrases that diminish effects or relying on techniques for unwell-received tricks. Wouldn’t you rather drop the techniques and win over the audience?
★ This booklet is also great for beginners or those searching for good card tricks to teach others. Please get it and give it a try.
★ If properly set up, it really is "Que Sera Sera (Whatever will be, will be)." Enjoy.

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