A Few John Carney Tricks

The Tumbleweed · Mar 14, 2009

Hey guys,
As most of you must know by now, I am the world's biggest John Carney fan, and now I just want to show you why.
I thought I'd just link you to a few of his great effects just to let you see where I'm coming from.
Here you go,
Fruit Cup
Oil On Troubled Waters
Sanverted

For more, just check out his page. He truly is awesome

InstantClassic · Mar 14, 2009

Wow fruit cup was pretty clever, thanks for sharing.

The Tumbleweed · Mar 14, 2009

InstantClassic said:
Wow fruit cup was pretty clever, thanks for sharing.

Anytime

thanatos · Mar 14, 2009

Oil on troubled waters is insane

speedypetey64 · Mar 14, 2009

this guy is a freakin genious

thx for sharing

Donald C. · Mar 14, 2009

I had the chance to see him at a lecture but did ot know who he is, now that I know how good he is I definately regret not going.

GusEds · Mar 14, 2009

Fruit Cup was beautifull.

Such Charisma...

Gustav

kevin · Mar 14, 2009

Impressive! His fruit cup was really cool: misdirection, how I love thee, and his handling of oil and water was different then the one I perform, I might have to change!

Dima · Mar 14, 2009

I too think he is one of the greatest magicians. Entertaining, funny, original and amazing. Theres a cracking performance of Coins to Glass on YouTube.

tokyoUW · Mar 14, 2009

all three of those tricks can be found in his book Carneycopia. I highly suggest picking up this book. This book contains 43 tricks ranging from sponge balls, coins, cards, makeshift hot rods, and utilizes anything found at a dinner table. On top of the 43 tricks, John goes into complete detail on all sleights with notation/ reference to the original creators (Vernon, etc...).

However, the best thing about the book would mostly likely have to be his introduction: A full 19 page essay on John's theory on magic. Truly an amazing read.

I was lucky enough to pick up a First Edition hard copy of this book and take it every where I go.

From the book, I most often perform:
Sanverted
Inscrutable (great opening that leads into a series of 4 ace tricks)
Side pocket transpo
Slick pip (very short, very easy, very visual in the spectator's face with huge reactions)
Seconds on Jack sandwhich.

The Tumbleweed · Mar 14, 2009

tokyoUW said:
all three of those tricks can be found in his book Carneycopia. I highly suggest picking up this book. This book contains 43 tricks ranging from sponge balls, coins, cards, makeshift hot rods, and utilizes anything found at a dinner table. On top of the 43 tricks, John goes into complete detail on all sleights with notation/ reference to the original creators (Vernon, etc...).

However, the best thing about the book would mostly likely have to be his introduction: A full 19 page essay on John's theory on magic. Truly an amazing read.

I was lucky enough to pick up a First Edition hard copy of this book and take it every where I go.

From the book, I most often perform:
Sanverted
Inscrutable (great opening that leads into a series of 4 ace tricks)
Side pocket transpo
Slick pip (very short, very easy, very visual in the spectator's face with huge reactions)
Seconds on Jack sandwhich.

Haha, I love Slick Pip

Ahem....