Description
Mendoza’s groundbreaking text focuses on teaching close-up magicians “how to become entertainers with their magic.” Rather than offering dry theory, John explores a range of subjects—from working out patter to routining effects into a complete act— through a wealth of practical examples.
Whether he’s suggesting an engaging presentation for the Three-Card Monte or detailing the structure of his wonderful dice-stacking routine, John gives you the tools to analyze and improve your own magic. Along the way, you’ll also learn a novel card trick that Mendoza developed specifically to fool magicians, and you’ll discover why it’s so powerful. Mendoza’s subtle tweak to “Copper, Silver, Brass” was described as “excellent” by Darwin Ortiz in Strong Magic, but similar gems appear throughout Close-Up Presentation. If you’re keen to elevate your magic performances, this is essential reading.
John Mendoza (1947–2020) was a masterful performer, prolific writer and gifted creator of magic. He lectured internationally and published numerous books of his own material, as well as penning lecture notes and books for other magicians.
