�� Evidence of a Well Spent Life – Helge Thun Every routine Helge Thun performs is well-thought-out, structured, and designed for success. Helge is not only a fantastic magician and a member of the prestigious Flicking Fingerscollective, but also a successful stand-up comedian in his native Germany. We are therefore thrilled to present his very first English-language book: Evidence of a Well Spent Life. As Guy Hollingworth writes in the preface: "There are countless books on card magic, but few focus on longer, structured routines like this one does. You'll discover entertaining and deceptive card acts that weave multiple effects into one powerful, cohesive whole." Each routine is theatrically constructed, with each moment building on the previous one and leading to a powerful, unforgettable climax. Better Safe than Sorry 3 Three cards are found while the deck is secured with rubber bands. The trick is then repeated under stricter conditions, after which the last card appears folded into quarters in a sealed plastic box – again wrapped with rubber bands. Helge's structured approach not only makes his routines stronger, but also more deceptive. In Eight Ahead! he drives it One AheadHe takes the principle to the extreme and is miles ahead of his audience. Four signed cards are recovered in various ways and eventually transformed into Aces. The original cards are then found in four impossible locations: between two cards, in the card case, in your wallet, and in a matchbox. Besides these stunning routines, the book also includes original techniques perfect for stand-up, close-up, or ambulatory acts. Many of these techniques include a QR code for instant viewing. Helge also shares several essays to help you take your magic to the next level. His insights on using humor as misdirection, translating card magic to a stand-up setting, and cleverly structuring your acts are invaluable. (His essay on audience interaction should be required reading for any serious performer.) A special highlight is Helge's work on creating signed duplicate cards. He teaches you not only the method but also various applications, including a stunning Brainwave, an impossible Torn and Restored and perhaps one of the strongest Traveler'sroutines we've ever seen. Each edition of the book also includes eight special cards, so you can get started right away. Are you looking for card magic for the stage, do you want to play with signed duplicates, or do you just like highly structured magic? Then Evidence of a Well Spent Life an absolute must-have for your bookcase. �� Table of Contents Introduction – Guy HollingworthIntroduction – Helge Thun Chapter 1: Single Cards Instant Camera Card Bulkoki Reloaded Humor as Deception Chapter 2: Technique Action Fan Palm The Bent Cop Transfer Card in Matchbox – Three Loading Methods Hands Up! Chapter 3: Beauty of Complexity Better Safe than Sorry 3 Strangers or Friends? The Flying Four Eight Ahead! Pockets Full of Presents Chapter 4: The Duplicate Principle The Signatures 4 card brain wave Free Choice Cornered Round the Corner Filling the Gap The Cloth of Death Duplicate Travelers Boxed Chapter 5: Encore Clear Voyage
