On Second Thought... Mentalism, Meaning, and Performance by Paul DraperAbout the Book: On Second Thought Magic, Meaning, and Performance collects the first eight years of Paul Draper's column from M U M, the magazine of The Society of American Magicians. These columns contain much more than tricks. Readers will discover effects of mentalism and magic, plus background knowledge that make the routines effective. The articles contained here explain the whys of the tricks along with the hows, delving into aspects of

you'll also get a first-hand look at the lows

This book has been three years in the making

Ace opener

You will know instantly from which city the person is calling

you produce a real lemon from the envelope

six Multiple Shifts

The warping brings additional colors through the artwork - black and red suits expanding the color spectrum and giving each card more depth and personality

or table top if you so desire

The magician now draws attention to the card trapped in the bulldog clip

This deck allows you to do just that

Why This Hits

It's more than a trick - it's an experience your audience will never forget