SleightfulMagic Book Review - Redemption by Red Nist
David from Magic Orthodoxy reviews 'Redemption' by Red Nist, a book packed with six intermediate-to-advanced card tricks that require no gaffs, just a standard deck. He highlights the book's cost-effectiveness at $40 for six routines, praising its creative content and clean design, though he notes some explanations might be too brief for beginners. The tricks, including 'Pure Ambition' and 'The Devil Is Under the Table', are inventive and gimmick-free, making the book a great pick for experienced card magicians. David advises viewers to check multiple reviews before buying, emphasizing the value of diverse opinions in magic.
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The book 'Redemption' contains six intermediate-to-advanced card tricks using a standard deck.
At $40, it offers a cost-effective collection of routines for magicians.
Tricks include 'Pure Ambition', a streamlined Ambitious Card routine, and 'The Devil Is Under the Table', a hands-off spectator-as-magician routine.
The book features a clean layout, large fonts, and hand-drawn illustrations, but explanations are concise and may require prior card magic knowledge.
Recommended for experienced card workers seeking fresh, gimmick-free material.