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Card College, Vol. 1: A Complete Course in Sleight-of-Hand Card Magic Hardcover – January 1, 1995

by Roberto Giobbi (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 95 ratings
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The first volume in this landmark course sets the groundwork for the rest of the series, beginning with lessons on the proper ways to hold, deal and shuffle the cards, then progressing through many basic sleights and techniques, including perhaps the most thorough and revealing discussion of the classic force ever offered. Along with the classics of card magic, Mr. Giobbi includes original ideas and refinements from his own repertoire, guaranteeing every reader, no matter how experienced, fresh techniques and insights into the performance of professional caliber card magic! Some of the topics covered in Volume One include: The Tools of Card Magic, Fundamental Techniques, The Overhand Shuffle, The Riffle Shuffle, False Cuts, Transfer Cuts, Card Controls, Card Forces, The Glide, The Double Lift, The Hindu Shuffle, Flourishes, The Spread Cull, The Top Change, The Key Card, Auxiliary Sleights
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    Hermetic Pr
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    January 1, 1995
  4. Dimensions
    7.5 x 1 x 10.25 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0945296185
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0945296188
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hermetic Pr; 2nd Edition (January 1, 1995)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0945296185
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0945296188
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.59 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 10.25 inches
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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tca129
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is the best book I have seen to learn the basics of card magic
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I am super excited to own this book. I also have volumes 2 and 3 and going to get volumes 4 and 5 as well. I have always been interested in magic. Especially card magic. I have owned royal road for quite some time but since it was written years ago I have found the language and descriptions hard to follow. Enter card college. Giobbi’s work is just what I was looking for. I am only in the second chapter but I am finding the explanations to be clear as well as the great line drawings. Also, each chapter has checkpoints which the author gives personal insights pertaining to the slight or technique being taught. It is like a full time professional card conjurer is taking you by the hand a leading you every step of the way. I have been so impressed with Volume one that I ordered volume 2 and volume 3 just arrived today. This book is a must have for the serious student interested in card magic
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perry james
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is insane!
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This book is so crazy! The level of detail, even in the most basic things, is amazing. I haven’t read all of it yet, but things I already knew, or at least thought I knew, were shown in a way where I now do them differently and better!
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Jimmy Cook
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Magic
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This book is by far one of the best written and illustrated sleight of hand card books that you can own.
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Roger Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Doing it right
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GR8 introduction to card magic done correctly
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Joshua DeWald
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely worth it
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This book has consistently been recommended by friends of mine who are professional magicians. Was not disappointed by the level of detail that Giobbi goes into describing the position of the hands, the psychology of moves, and lots of "Check Points" to make sure that you are doing the methods correctly. The tricks included that make use of the methods are quite nice as well.
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Tanner leavitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome for beginners
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
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Has a great diagram of hand placement and card placement in response to the audience.
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Navyman1
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book.
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Excellent diagrams and text.
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Shiloh J Madsen
5.0 out of 5 stars This is considered the premier course on card magic for ...
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This is considered the premier course on card magic for a reason. Starting from simple beginnings, he manages to cover a breadth of technique that no other book can match. Spend time on this one rather than devouring it. Practicing basics is critical to doing anything in the way of real effects.
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Paulo Rodrigues
1.0 out of 5 stars doesn't work in kindle
Reviewed in Brazil on June 17, 2023
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beware! the cheap kindle price is a trap. you won't be able to read or understand the book. go for the physical book
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Reviewed in Brazil on June 17, 2023
beware! the cheap kindle price is a trap. you won't be able to read or understand the book. go for the physical book
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Mohamad
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfekt
Reviewed in Germany on November 11, 2022
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If you want to learn literally right from scratch, then this book is for you better than watching thousands of random videos on YouTube. I recommend it to everyone even if you are not a beginner.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfekt
Reviewed in Germany on November 11, 2022
If you want to learn literally right from scratch, then this book is for you better than watching thousands of random videos on YouTube. I recommend it to everyone even if you are not a beginner.
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Alessandro
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect conditions
Reviewed in Italy on February 15, 2017
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This book is one of the best to start learning magic with. I've looked a lot for a hardcover one and I have to say that I'm pretty satisfied
Arrived on time, and in perfect conditions.
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S. Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice touch is how each book starts with a brilliant ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2015
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This is the first volume in a series of 5 books written by Robert Giobbi (he has also written a couple of spin-off's along similar lines to these).

The books should be read in order, and are what they purport to be, a complete course in card magic. I have been an amateur magician for years, and have a large collection of magic books. This is a first class introduction to card magic and, in my opinion, the definitive place to start when wanting to learn card magic. The books start with the real basics, and build on this gradually and comprehensively. A nice touch is how each book starts with a brilliant diagram of a hand and a pack of cards, labelling each different element and making it a great reference point to refer back to when reading the text.

The book is not cheap, but worth every penny. The diagrams are fantastic, the writing engaging and well written, and most of all Giobbi is a masterful magician who really knows his stuff. After seeing the quality of the first volume, I immediately went out and purchased the remaining 4 despite the prohibitive cost.

The only thing similar to this in my experience is The Royal Road to Card Magic. This itself is an excellent resource, and another fantastic course in card magic. It is however a little dated and whilst still in my view an essential purchase for any budding card smith, this work has surpassed it's predecessor, brought the subject bang up to date and is presented in a much easier way to digest and get into.

If you want to learn card magic, then look no further. This is the place to start.
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Happy Masked Guy
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Source for Card Workers of all abilities!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2016
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The best introduction to real magic available. Teaches the importance of learning to perfect the very basic to achieve truly incredible effects. If you want to be the best of the best- this is where to start. A rich and engaging journey full of self discovery, and self development. Don't buy into DVDs or shoddy youtube tutorials- this book has an ENORMOUS amount of material which far outshines everything else. I used to buy into Ellusionist stuff, until I did my research, and came across this. It's a card experts bible, which is incredibly accessible and deep. Can't recommend it enough, to both beginner and veteran card workers. As proof, I enclose photos of my own E collection- this book is worth more than all of these put together- ( however, the Ambitious Card DVD is great :)
If you are on the fence about investing, don't hesitate! An essential purchase!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Source for Card Workers of all abilities!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 10, 2016
The best introduction to real magic available. Teaches the importance of learning to perfect the very basic to achieve truly incredible effects. If you want to be the best of the best- this is where to start. A rich and engaging journey full of self discovery, and self development. Don't buy into DVDs or shoddy youtube tutorials- this book has an ENORMOUS amount of material which far outshines everything else. I used to buy into Ellusionist stuff, until I did my research, and came across this. It's a card experts bible, which is incredibly accessible and deep. Can't recommend it enough, to both beginner and veteran card workers. As proof, I enclose photos of my own E collection- this book is worth more than all of these put together- ( however, the Ambitious Card DVD is great :)
If you are on the fence about investing, don't hesitate! An essential purchase!
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