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Modular Card Magic by Tobias Hudson

Tobias Hudson's new book, *Modular Card Magic*, is generating excitement within the magic community, and this video serves as a promotional overview. Tobias presents the book as a versatile 'toolbox' for magicians, emphasizing that magic should be modular – individual routines, ideas, and techniques can be combined and adapted to suit different performance styles. The 336-page hardcover, published by 3 Monkeys publishing in 2024, boasts over 10 video tutorials and a wide range of material, from commercially viable routines to experimental ideas. Roger Curzon has praised the book as a 'cornucopia of new and novel ideas.' The book is structured into sections covering commercial routines, classic plots, and technical workouts, with a focus on adaptable techniques like the Full Cover Dribble Pass and Automatic Card Shift. Tobias draws inspiration from Dai Vernon's *Encyclopedia of Card Tricks*, encouraging magicians to experiment and find their own voice within the material, ultimately aiming to spark creativity and provide a foundation for developing original routines. It's a valuable resource for magicians of all levels seeking a diverse collection of card magic ideas and techniques.

Key points

  • Tobias Hudson's *Modular Card Magic* is a new book exploring card magic.

  • The book emphasizes a modular approach to magic, allowing for adaptable routines.

  • It contains over 30 tricks, ideas, moves, and schemes.

  • The book includes over 10 video tutorials.

  • It covers a wide range of material, from commercially viable routines to experimental ideas.

  • Roger Curzon praised the book as a 'cornucopia of new and novel ideas'.

  • The book features techniques like the Full Cover Dribble Pass and Automatic Card Shift.

  • Tobias draws inspiration from Dai Vernon's *Encyclopedia of Card Tricks*.