Cerca by Roberto Mansilla

Bring Roberto Mansilla’s thoughtful approach to close-up magic into your own performances with Cerca, a 208-page book from the author of Naypes. Its elegant routines are designed for formal close-up shows, with stories and reflections that reveal the inspiration behind each piece.

• Formal close-up routines: Explore card magic, a sponge-ball routine, and Color Changing Knives, among other pieces.
• Distinctive takes on classic plots: “Up the Sleeve” turns a Card-to-Pocket routine into a powerful opener, while “Harmony” presents a three-card version of the Stop Trick.
• Stories behind the magic: Learn the history, inspiration, and purpose behind each routine, along with Mansilla’s artistic perspective.
• Short pieces for intimate moments: The trio of “Haikus” is intended for informal situations rather than a formal close-up show.

Influenced by the Spanish School of magic, Cerca offers more than instructions: it lets you explore the thinking and feeling that shape Mansilla’s work. Read it for material to develop your formal close-up set, or turn to a Haiku when a quiet moment calls for a little magic.