SleightfulMagic Book Review - Recipes for Deception by Joseph B.
David from Magic Orthodoxy reviews 'Recipes for Deception' by Joseph B., a magic book that creatively blends culinary themes with card magic. The book, styled like a high-end cookbook, features 26 routines, 10 techniques, and performance tips across various difficulty levels. David praises its unique design, including full-color photography and QR codes for video demonstrations, making it both a practical resource and a visually appealing collectible. Despite its $80 price tag, he recommends it for magicians who value thematic presentations and innovative approaches to card magic.
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Key points
Mimics a modern cookbook with full-color photography and stylized layouts.
Contains 26 routines and 10 techniques covering a wide range of card magic.
Features QR codes linking to video demonstrations.
Routines vary in difficulty from very easy to advanced.
Some tricks require minimal prep while others demand more setup.
Several routines could fool both lay audiences and fellow magicians.