Forged by Fire by Christoph Borer

Bring fresh ideas to your close-up, parlor, or stage performances with Forged by Fire by Christoph Borer. This English-language magic book gathers more than 40 professional routines, refined through performances for real audiences. Its range includes mentalism and magical storytelling, alongside card magic and other effects.

Imagine a participant’s written words changing color, or a prediction revealing an address the audience created together. The book also features “Tear Off,” in which a chosen card’s missing corner becomes part of a surprising reveal, and “Firebrand,” a larger parlor presentation built around a book.

• 40+ routines: Explore material spanning close-up, parlor, stage, mentalism, and magical storytelling.
• Audience-tested material: The routines have been performed and refined in front of real audiences.
• English translation: Maxwell Pritchard translated Christoph Borer’s routines for English-speaking readers.
• Illustrated hardback: The 268-page linen-bound book includes more than 100 illustrations and a ribbon bookmark.
• Handy format: At 6 × 9 inches, it’s a substantial addition to your magic bookshelf.

With classic ideas given creative twists and distinctive presentations, Forged by Fire offers plenty to revisit as you shape memorable routines for different audiences.