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Anchored by Ryan Schlutz

Created by: Ryan Schlutz

Anchored by Ryan Schlutz is a compilation of easy-to-do card magic miracles, designed for magicians who appreciate fooling and entertaining card tricks. It's a close-up magic trick that offers a variety of card magic effects, similar in style to John Bannon's work, known for being not necessarily self-working but highly accessible and effective.

Key features

  • Compilation of easy-to-do card magic

  • Fooling and entertaining effects

  • Close-up magic suitable for various performances

  • Similar in style to John Bannon's magic, offering accessible yet effective tricks

Pros

  • Beautiful compilation of card magic

  • Easy to perform yet highly effective

  • Entertaining for both the magician and the audience

  • Great value for the variety of tricks included

Cons

  • May not be suitable for those looking for self-working tricks only

  • Requires basic card handling skills

Effect

Anchored by Ryan Schlutz is a collection of card magic tricks designed to be both easy to perform and highly deceptive. The effects range from visual transformations to impossible predictions, all centered around the use of a memorized deck (mem deck). The routines are structured to create strong moments of surprise, making them ideal for close-up performances where direct impact is key.

Full Details

The book contains a variety of card tricks, many of which rely on the principles of a memorized deck system. The routines are structured to minimize complex sleight of hand while maximizing impact. Some effects involve cards changing places, impossible coincidences, and mind-reading demonstrations. The material is designed to be practical for real-world performances, with an emphasis on clear, engaging presentations.

Who Should Consider the Trick

Anchored is best suited for magicians who:

  • Already use or are interested in learning a memorized deck system.
  • Want strong, easy-to-perform card magic with minimal sleight of hand.
  • Enjoy structured routines with clear audience engagement.
  • Prefer material that can be adapted for walk-around or close-up settings.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The difficulty level is moderate. While the tricks do not require advanced sleight of hand, they do assume familiarity with basic card handling and memorized deck principles. The real challenge lies in presentation—making the effects feel organic and engaging.

What Magicians Say

EruditeMagic describes Anchored as "a beautiful compilation of easy-to-do card magic miracles," comparing it to John Bannon’s style—simple yet highly deceptive. The reviewer highlights that while the tricks are not necessarily self-working, they are "really easy to do, really fooling, and all of it entertaining." This makes it a strong choice for performers who want powerful effects without excessive technical demands.

What people are saying about Anchored

EruditeMagic says...

Anchored by Ryan Schlutz is a beautiful compilation of easy-to-do card magic miracle and if you haven't already been introduced to Ryan's work, it's a lot like John Bannon style magic in that it's not necessarily self-working but much of it is really easy to do really fooling and all of it entertaining.

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