Nick Locapo's preferred "secret stuff" is a product called Grip Stick, which we offer at Penguin, but if you don't have it it's fine! To get started, you can simply use some double stick tape, a dot of wax, a crayon or a candle and upgrade to Grip Stick later.  These tricks are so great you'll want to perform them all! 

If you’re already harnessing the power of Grip Stick, get ready to take your card magic even further. Grip Stick Essentials is a special video download that teaches techniques and tricks designed to make Grip Stick your go-to tool for astonishing card magic. Instructor Nick Locapo, will show you the potential of Grip Stick with five innovative routines and essential tips to maximize your control, creativity, and confidence with Grip Stick.

On this video you'll learn:

- THE FLYING CARD: Make a selected card disappear from the deck and reappear anywhere you choose.
- CARD SENSE: Allow any card to be freely selected, shuffled back in, and still know exactly where it is—no matter how chaotic the deck seems.
- TRUE FORESIGHT: Predict, force, or steal any chosen card from a shuffled deck, all without the need for complex sleight of hand.
- STUCK IN THE MIDDLE: Two odd backed jokers come together to find a selected card, in this impossible sandwich routine.
- CHICAGO OPENER: See how Grip Stick can elevate tricks you already know and love, not only by making them more impossible, but eliminating sleight of hand.

This video tutorial with Nick Locapo takes Grip Stick beyond the basics, showing you how to unlock its full potential. It's the perfect companion for magicians looking to explore endless creative possibilities and push their magic to the next level.