Here-a-Move, There-a-Move, Everywhere-a-Move by Caleb Wiles and Vanishing Inc.

Here-a-Move, There-a-Move, Everywhere-a-Move

This trick, titled “Here-a-Move, There-a-Move, Everywhere-a-Move,” is presented as a collection of card magic routines compiled in a book by Caleb Wiles, originally published by Vanishing Inc. It’s now available in a hardback edition to commemorate the company’s 50th anniversary.

Effect

The effect of “Here-a-Move, There-a-Move, Everywhere-a-Move” is a series of seemingly impossible card manipulations. The routines presented involve deceptive movements and misdirection, creating the illusion that cards are being moved from one location to another instantaneously or through magical means. Specific routines include a convincing Blackjack demonstration (“Blackjack Be Quick”), a trick called “26!” which is described as a standout, and a reimagined version of the Double Undercut called “Crystal Cut.”

Full Details

The book contains eleven routines designed to appeal to both novice and experienced magicians. A key element of the book is Caleb Wiles’s “ReSwindled” variation of Paul Harris’s “Reset” routine. This variation is described as the “certified best variation” and is utilized by Wiles himself. The routines are presented as “pro-level magic that anyone can do,” suggesting a balance between sophisticated technique and accessibility. The book is described as “small but dense,” meaning it contains a significant amount of material within a relatively concise format. The routines are designed to be practical and have been “audience-tested.”

Who Should Consider the Trick

Magicians at various skill levels can benefit from “Here-a-Move, There-a-Move, Everywhere-a-Move.” The routines are considered easy to learn, making them suitable for beginners. However, the routines are also “commercial enough for pros,” indicating that experienced magicians can utilize them to add variety and sophistication to their performances. The book’s historical significance within Vanishing Inc.’s history also makes it a valuable resource for magicians interested in the evolution of card magic literature.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The routines within “Here-a-Move, There-a-Move, Everywhere-a-Move” are described as generally easy to learn. The creator emphasizes that the book’s content is accessible to magicians of all skill levels. However, the routines are designed to be presented in a way that creates a strong illusion, requiring careful attention to misdirection and presentation. The “Crystal Cut” routine, a reworking of the Double Undercut, is specifically noted as visually appealing and worthy of inclusion in a performer’s repertoire.

What Magicians Say

MurphysMagicSupplies notes that Caleb Wiles, an expert card magic creator, was the first magician they worked with when launching Vanishing Inc. fifteen years ago. He is credited with creating “High Spots,” which became not only Vanishing Inc.’s first book but also one of their most sought-after. Paul Harris himself utilizes Wiles’s “ReSwindled” variation. A reviewer describes “Blackjack Be Quick” as a “convincing uh deceptive Blackjack demonstration.” Another reviewer highlights “26!” as “the trick that many people said was the best trick of the Book.” Finally, the “Crystal Cut” is described as a “complete reworking of the double undercut and it it looks cool it looks interesting and I think you’re going to want to add it to your work.”