Unlock the secrets of a powerful yet little-known card magic technique with On the Corner Short. This exclusive booklet reveals everything you need to know about the “corner shorted” key card—a tool that has been kept under wraps by magicians for years.
Before this book, there was very little written about corner shorted cards. While traditional card magic references touched on the topic, they never fully explored the incredible potential of this technique. Many magicians kept its use a closely guarded secret. Now, for the first time, Jerry Mentzer lifts the veil on the true power of the corner shorted card, showing you how to incorporate it into your routines and elevate your magic.
What’s Inside:
- Introduction by Jerry Mentzer
- The History of Corner Shorted Cards
- How to "Short" a Card
- The Basic Idea Behind the Technique
- Which Cards Are Best to Short
- How to Injog the Shorted Card
- Placing the Short Card in Your Routine
- Key Card Throwoff
- How to Be Sure (Checking the Short Card)
- Using the Short Card in a Spread
- "Reading the Blanks" – A Special Effect Using a Short Card
- Performing with a Borrowed Deck
- Using Multiple Shorted Cards
- Full Details on the Corner Short Technique
This 15-page softbound booklet is the ultimate resource for magicians looking to unlock the secrets of this powerful technique. Whether you’re using it for basic routines or crafting original tricks, the corner shorted card offers unparalleled flexibility and mystery.
Skill Level: Medium to Experienced
Dimensions: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches, saddle-stitched.
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