Paul Gertner's Steel and Silver by Richard Kaufman

Explore the close-up repertoire of Paul Gertner, whose honors include first place at FISM and the SAM Close Up Competition. Paul Gertner’s Steel and Silver, written by Richard Kaufman, brings together routines from Gertner’s professional performing career, including material that fooled Penn & Teller on Fool Us.

• Coin magic: Study 20 routines, including “Reverse Assembly” and “That’s Ridiculous.”
• Card magic: Explore 16 routines, including “Paul’s Opener” and “Unshuffled.”
• More close-up material: The book also features “Tea Party,” a new chop cup routine, plus “The $20 Bill in Hourglass” and “The Ring on Hourglass.”
• Updated perspective: A new essay by Gertner reflects on the material decades after the book’s initial publication, with insights on refining effects and creating new ones.
• Show-building advice: Gertner shares professional guidance on staging a close-up show.

This second edition is hardbound, runs 220 pages, and is illustrated by Ton Onosaka. It includes a foreword by Johnny Carson and an introduction by David Williamson, making it a substantial addition to a close-up magic library.