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The Art of Switching Decks by Roberto Giobbi and Hermetic Press (Hardcover + Video)


In this masterclass, Roberto Giobbi gives you the incredible power to make any card trick "examinable". The 32 best deck switches are taught in DEPTH, preparing you for ANY situation.
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The strongest card tricks most often depend on a stack or special deck. Unfortunately, if you start with a gaffed deck, as soon as you have accomplished the impossible feat, its very strength causes audiences to say, "Let me see those cards!" With a deck switch, they can, because you just switched the gaffed deck for a normal one, which they can even take home! A deck switch can also allow you to start with an ordinary deck, convince everyone it's you and not the cards causing the magic-then you switch in your gaffed or stacked deck and unleash a stunning effect. Deck switches can create extraordinary, incomprehensible effects-as long as the switch isn't detected or suspected.

And there lies the challenge. Everyone knows about switching decks. We've all heard that card cheats do it, and magicians. In reality, though, very few magicians switch decks, because it is commonly perceived as too difficult to get away with. And since everyone knows about switching decks, even a suspicion that a deck switch might have occurred can completely undermine a performance. Therefore, if you use any deck switch, it must be not only imperceptible, but also unimaginable.

Roberto Giobbi teaches you precisely how to do this-standing, seated, with and without a jacket-using shrewd psychology, not knuckle-busting sleights or special gimmicks or apparatus. The only things required to do these professional switches are decks of cards and your pockets. Giobbi teaches dozens of methods for imperceptibly switching decks, along with the psychological principles behind them; principles that allow the reader to apply and modify deck switching techniques to suit any circumstance.

And along the way, Giobbi explains some very strong card magic.

As is expected from Roberto Giobbi, the techniques and tricks in this book are not pipe dreams. They come from his professional repertoire, sharpened by hundreds of performances and explained with all the detail only a world-class teacher can bring to a subject.

There is no other book devoted to this important topic-and it holds information that will be of tremendous value to beginning and advanced card magicians alike. The Art of Switching Decks is an in-depth study teaching over 30 deck switches and a few remarkable tricks.

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Approximately: 163 pages 10.25" x 7.25" -Hardcover

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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on September 13th, 2019
I bought this as a set of lecture notes (before it was published) when Mr. Giobbi did his lecture at Genii and used eight or nine deck switches in the first part of the talk. I and almost everyone else was none the wiser.
The hard-bound book, which I also have a copy of is a masterpiece. Miracles can be done with a deck-switch and there is nothing, I mean NOTHING that compares this this book.
Great ideas, great writing, and great organization; this is what we have come to expect from Mr. Giobbi and you will find it here in spades.
Don't wait for this to be out of print again.
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MUST OWN! MUST BUY! Report this review
Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on June 30th, 2016
First off, let me state unequivocally that I hate learning magic/sleight of hand from books. Every book on sleight of hand I have ever owned, sits a drawer gathering dust. That being said, this book is by far the easiest print source to learn from that is currently published. Roberto Giobbi's thought and attention to detail do not go unnoticed. His description of everything, combined with clear accurate diagrams and pictures, makes learning the switches quite easy. As for the comments about the book only including two switches that can be done seated, technically this may be true. However that's only if you take each switch as bible and don't vary it. You can change the switches up, once you know how the basics work. If you already have a good understanding of misdirection and timing, then this should be quite easy. If not, just practicing these will give you those tools. This really is a must for any working magician. Only one nitpick is the DVD that comes with it, but that was just thrown in there. All in all, it is a must buy and a must own.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 26th, 2013
Wow! I don't need to buy any more gimmick for switching deck, I got all the switch deck that I will do in my entire life.You can buy a gimmick at maybe 30$ that will allow you to siwtch a deck in restricted condition OR you can buy this book with over 30 deck switch that you can perform in ANY condition (seated at the table, stand-up, close-up,etc). And you know, this is not poor switch that are obvious to your spectateur, this is very effective switch that have been use for real people,in a real performance by the famous Roberto Giobbi.

The only bad point is that.... I can't give 6 stars.
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Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on March 14th, 2014
I say ammo because this will add to your routine in ways some only can imagine. Once you get down what is taught your magic will become a whole new level. I agree with the above statement sure you could buy gimmicks that do the same but no where near the versatility as learning from a master. Don't cheat your self on this. I personally feel the price is more than fair I would pay even more for this kind of info.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 23rd, 2016
You will never need any gimmick to switch decks after reading this. The description of the required psychology is superb and the example tricks are strong as well.
Mr. Giobbi has done a fantastic work with this book. I am left fully inspired now...
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This Is The Textbook on Switching Decks Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on September 22nd, 2019
I never knew there was so much art in the simple matter of switching decks, yet it confounded me. I am not a street magician nor a bar magish nor a straight stage performer.

I do psychological performances for business audiences and I had a tough time justifying deck switches.

Roberto goes into great lengths describing switches using a suit and vest. I am not there. However, he offers multiple "casual" switches that are right up my alley.....how about introducing a sealed deck?

Like most magic you have to make it work for you......and the 3 gold nuggets I got from Roberto more than make up the price.
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Deck Switches Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on October 6th, 2016
This book deals with the issues of the setup and presentation of changing decks.

Roberto goes into great detail of the craft. It follows his style as in "Card Collage".

I am finding a new meaning to reading "Card Collage"I feel he has written a book or books that most people can understand.

That is my reason for the review
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The Art of Switching Decks Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on August 6th, 2013
A great and long overdue book!
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Best Book I've Ever Bought!!! Report this review
Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on November 4th, 2019
I'm going to enjoy this book hopefully for years. A must have book for doing amazing card magic. Buy one now before they're gone, would make an exceptional birthday or holiday gift.
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Verified buyer Pro Privacy ON (login to see reviewer names) on March 23rd, 2023
As I've said before, I love books about magic and I have most, if not all, of Robt's books; I sit at his knee and heed every word.
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