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Destroyers by Troy Hooser, Joshua Jay, and Vanishing Inc.

Created by: Troy Hooser, Joshua Jay, Vanishing Inc.

Destroyers is a two-volume book set focused on self-working card magic, designed for close-up and impromptu performances. The first volume, 'Destroyers', contains powerful, audience-tested card effects that require no difficult sleight of hand, making them accessible to magicians of all skill levels. The second volume, 'Moments', offers impromptu routines that can be performed anywhere with minimal setup. Created by Troy Hooser and Joshua Jay, and produced by Vanishing Inc., this set is known for its high production quality and practical, professional material that is ready to perform.

Key features

  • Self-working card magic with no difficult sleight of hand

  • Impromptu effects performable anywhere

  • High production quality typical of Vanishing Inc. publications

  • Accessible for magicians of all skill levels

  • Audience-tested and practical routines

Pros

  • Powerful and fooling effects

  • Clear and practical handlings

  • Suitable for performers of any experience level

  • Professional-quality material

Cons

  • Requires purchase of both books as a set

  • May need additional research for full understanding before buying

Effect

Destroyers presents a collection of card magic effects that appear impossible to the audience. The routines are designed to be direct and powerful, creating strong reactions without the use of complex sleight of hand. Spectators see cards change, vanish, or reveal themselves in surprising ways, with the magician maintaining a clean and effortless performance style.

Full details

Destroyers is a book by Troy Hooser, published by Vanishing Inc. as part of a two-volume set that also includes Moments. The material focuses on self-working card magic, meaning the methods rely on clever principles rather than difficult moves. All effects have been tested in front of real audiences to ensure they are practical and impactful. The production quality is high, with clear explanations and illustrations typical of Vanishing Inc. publications.

Who should consider the trick

This book set is ideal for magicians of any skill level who want to add strong card magic to their repertoire. It is especially useful for those who prefer not to use complex sleights or who perform in impromptu settings. Performers looking for professional, ready-to-use material that can be done anywhere will find value in these books.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The routines in Destroyers are designed to be accessible. Many effects require no difficult sleight of hand, making them suitable for beginners. Experienced magicians will also appreciate the clever methods and the ability to perform strong magic with minimal setup or practice. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.

What magicians say

JS Magic states that Destroyers and Moments are "essential additions to any serious magician's library," praising the material as "powerful, audience-tested, and practical." He notes that the effects are "clever and fooling," and highlights that the magic is "accessible for magicians of all skill levels." Saturn Magic Shop mentions the involvement of "highly respected magicians Troy Hooser and Joshua Jay," indicating a strong pedigree for the material. Both reviewers point to Vanishing Inc.'s reputation for quality releases.

What people are saying about Destroyers

ChampionMagic says...

He firmly believes these are essential additions to any serious magician's library, describing them as a powerful two-volume set that delivers immense value.

SaturnMagicShop says...

The involvement of Troy Hooser and Joshua Jay—two highly respected magicians—suggests a strong pedigree. Given Vanishing Inc.'s reputation for high-quality releases, this is likely a well-constructed effect worth exploring.

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