Bruce Cervon's The Black and White Trick and other assorted Mysteries by Mike Maxwell - Book

The Black and White Trick is a routine that Bruce Cervon kept secret for many years. In fact, Mr. Cervon coveted the effect to such a degree that he performed it almost exclusively for lay audiences.

This is a complete magical interlude that utilizes unique props and requires virtually no sleight of hand. Anyone can learn The Black and White Trick. Even if your skill is at the beginner's level, you should have no trouble learning this wonderfully commercial routine. Mr. Cervon has also included several advanced versions, which elevate the effect to a showpiece. A multitude of magical surprises, culminating in a visual and entertaining climax.

In addition to The Black and White Trick, the book also includes an amazing assortment of twenty-four professional routines, sleights, and subtleties. Included is the Novrec Turnover, an invaluable utility move that is designed to secretly reverse a packet of cards. This is the cutting edge of card magic.

168 pages, illustrated.

Contents:

Foreword by Louis Falanga



Introduction: by Bruce Cervon

CHAPTER ONE
The Black & White Basic Routine
A Handling Touch
Black & White Presentational Tips

CHAPTER TWO
Black & White Trick Openings
Another Simple Show
Multiple Lift Opening
Turnover
Pass Opening
Wedge Break Oil & Water Opening
Biddle Move Opening
Another Biddle Move Opening
Elmsley Count Opening

CHAPTER THREE
The Novrec Turnover
Amazing Jokers
The Transposing Ace

CHAPTER FOUR
Bruce Cervon's Favorite Black & White Routine
"In The Spectator's Hands" Sequence
Convincing Closing
More On "The Proof' Phase

CHAPTER FIVE
The Spotted Black & White Trick

CHAPTER SIX
The Black & White Trick a'la Michael Weber

CHAPTER SEVEN
More Black & White Tricks
Follow the Black & White
Black & White Attraction

CHAPTER EIGHT
More On The Little Finger Turnover
Little Finger Turnover Display Sequence
The Little Finger Turnover As A Switch
Take Me To Your Printer