Curiouser & Curiouser by Chris Congreave - Book

Bring a wide range of close-up magic to your repertoire with Curiouser & Curiouser by Chris Congreave. This book features card and coin routines, predictions, visual magic, and effects that leave spectators with a souvenir.

Explore routines for different performance moments, from quick visual card magic to predictions involving a thought-of card, number, or holiday destination. The book also includes essays on performing close-up magic at events, approaching tables, managing your pockets, and dealing with alpha males.

• Predictions: Perform effects involving a spectator’s change, a freely thought-of card, a named number, or a holiday destination.
• Card magic: Includes “Upper Hand,” “Turbo Card,” “Card at Almost Any Number,” and other card routines.
• Coin routines: Explore “Coin to Anywhere,” “Mental Coins,” “Gambit,” and “Hopping Lemon.”
• Memorable souvenirs: “Drawn” and “Stickman Stan” are described as routines that leave spectators with a souvenir.
• Included prop: The comedy card-to-wallet routine includes a wallet.

With practical material for close-up performances and ideas for working events, this collection gives you plenty to explore at your next table.