Saturn Magic - The Experts at the Card Table by David Ben and Magicana

This video is a glowing review of David Ben's updated version of S.W. Ernes' seminal work, *The Expert at the Card Table*. The reviewer enthusiastically recommends Ben's reimagining, praising it as a far superior learning tool compared to the original 1902 publication. The original book, while historically significant and revolutionary for card magic, suffered from dense prose and unclear illustrations. David Ben's version rectifies these issues with a complete reformatting of the text and, most importantly, replaces the original illustrations with 750 crystal-clear photographs of Ben's own hands performing the techniques. The reviewer suggests a combined approach, studying Ernes' original descriptions alongside Ben's photographic guide for optimal learning. He highlights the book's value for both studying and performing the classic routines within, and strongly advocates for it, stating he 'could not recommend this book enough.'