Back in 2009 or so I compiled a list of tricks from Royal Road to Card Magic that I perform on a regular basis. I've kept the list to myself, sharing it only in private messages, but I guess it would help more people if I put it out in public. The list hasn't changed a bit since I wrote it way back when. The only thing I would add would be that I now perform some of Paul Harris' material as well as a few of my own creations.
Here's the list, annotated with my thoughts on the tricks as they are written, and how I have modified them to fit my style.
I use more than a few of the effects in Royal Road to Card Magic. I'll try to list them in order of how much I perform them. I'll also give them a rating as to how easy or difficult they are.
Difficulty ratings-
*=easy (5 minutes and you've got it) ****= hard (see you in a month or two.)
These difficulty ratings assume that you know how to get a card to where you want it, either the top or the bottom. If you don't know any card controls yet add 1 star, and learn the first chapter before coming back to this list.
The Annotated List-
Now You See It ** (I generally use a Riffle Force or Backslip Force instead of the behind the back force described here, which is why I've listed this as a 2 star trick. Performed as described it's about a 3 star trick)
Design for Laughter *
Rapid Transit ** (If you've got the Double Lift this is easy! It's a great card transpo.)
These top three are my go-to tricks. I do these and a few others like the Biddle Trick and Ambitious Card all the time.
A Poker Puzzle *
A Tipsy Trick (taught by Chris Kenner under the name Sloppy Shuffle Triumph) ** (This is great because you get to make a mess.)
Poker Player's Picnic *
Pulse Trick *
Non-Poker Voice *
These last two are all presentation. Essentially once you know your spectators card you can do whatever you want.
Righting a Wrong **** (This can be re-worked to be much easier. As described it requires The Pass, but you could do it with any control. The basic plot is AWESOME.)
Card In The Pocket *** The palm may be the easiest part of this trick. The difficulty here is giving directions to your spectators so that they do what you want them to. I've had more than a few people misunderstand me and ruin the trick. Make sure you're EXTREMELY CLEAR when giving directions here. Or just use a different method.
Do as I Do * This is only down here because it requires 2 decks.
I used Gathering of the Clan (***) for a while, but I've stopped using it now because I don't like how it's structured. You may enjoy it though. It's a decent ace assembly.
Final Note-
Also learn at least one of the Double Lift Reversals (Chapter 11). I use "method b" all the time. These are great because some people know the old trick of flipping over the bottom card to make the card reverse in the deck, and with these reversals you can show that the bottom card of the deck is facing the right direction. (It's always fun to throw off a spectator who thinks they know what they're talking about.)
Here's the list, annotated with my thoughts on the tricks as they are written, and how I have modified them to fit my style.
I use more than a few of the effects in Royal Road to Card Magic. I'll try to list them in order of how much I perform them. I'll also give them a rating as to how easy or difficult they are.
Difficulty ratings-
*=easy (5 minutes and you've got it) ****= hard (see you in a month or two.)
These difficulty ratings assume that you know how to get a card to where you want it, either the top or the bottom. If you don't know any card controls yet add 1 star, and learn the first chapter before coming back to this list.
The Annotated List-
Now You See It ** (I generally use a Riffle Force or Backslip Force instead of the behind the back force described here, which is why I've listed this as a 2 star trick. Performed as described it's about a 3 star trick)
Design for Laughter *
Rapid Transit ** (If you've got the Double Lift this is easy! It's a great card transpo.)
These top three are my go-to tricks. I do these and a few others like the Biddle Trick and Ambitious Card all the time.
A Poker Puzzle *
A Tipsy Trick (taught by Chris Kenner under the name Sloppy Shuffle Triumph) ** (This is great because you get to make a mess.)
Poker Player's Picnic *
Pulse Trick *
Non-Poker Voice *
These last two are all presentation. Essentially once you know your spectators card you can do whatever you want.
Righting a Wrong **** (This can be re-worked to be much easier. As described it requires The Pass, but you could do it with any control. The basic plot is AWESOME.)
Card In The Pocket *** The palm may be the easiest part of this trick. The difficulty here is giving directions to your spectators so that they do what you want them to. I've had more than a few people misunderstand me and ruin the trick. Make sure you're EXTREMELY CLEAR when giving directions here. Or just use a different method.
Do as I Do * This is only down here because it requires 2 decks.
I used Gathering of the Clan (***) for a while, but I've stopped using it now because I don't like how it's structured. You may enjoy it though. It's a decent ace assembly.
Final Note-
Also learn at least one of the Double Lift Reversals (Chapter 11). I use "method b" all the time. These are great because some people know the old trick of flipping over the bottom card to make the card reverse in the deck, and with these reversals you can show that the bottom card of the deck is facing the right direction. (It's always fun to throw off a spectator who thinks they know what they're talking about.)
