Saturn Magic - Principles of Destruction by Ben Seidman

Ben Seidman's *Principles of Destruction*, promoted by Saturn Magic, promises a powerful and memorable stage effect designed to create controlled chaos in the audience. This isn't a tutorial; instead, the video showcases the impact of the routine, highlighting its multi-phase structure which escalates in impossibility. The effect begins with a freely selected card being isolated, rising, and vanishing, culminating in a corner being ripped off, an impossible vanish, and a final appearance in a spectator's pocket. Seidman emphasizes the use of 'dual realities' – a concept he believes is a powerful tool for magicians and which the book will explore in depth. Importantly, the cards remain examinable throughout the routine. The routine cleverly integrates familiar moves, making it accessible for performers seeking a big impact with minimal props, and is ideal for those interested in single card vanishes and rising cards. The hard cover book includes a bonus video with performance clips and alternate hand routines, encouraging magicians to explore the devious principles behind the effect.