The Smart Bastards group, created a few years ago, brings together 10 talented magicians who continuously share their magical discoveries and ideas. Over the years, discussions and exchanges have allowed these ideas to be put down on paper, leading to the creation of a confidential magazine full of many gems!
A premium re-release
This book compiles the last three volumes of Smart Bastards magazine. Far more than just tricks or techniques, you'll discover a unique universe in its own right, where each Smart Bastards member responds to the ideas of others, leading to incredibly interesting discussions.
What can be found in this book?
On these pages you will discover, among other things:
A principle of double reality by drawing on a sheet of paper
An impossible effect with a rigged BIC 4-color pen
Effects with playing cards, banknotes, Rubik's Cubes and much more...
Features
21x28 cm format
Over 200-page book in French
Hardcover, sewn bound
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the table of contents include?
⁃ MENTAL SMARTIES: A magical mentalism effect with Smarties ⁃ TRANSFORMED REVELATIONS: Reveals of original drawings⁃ Reflection on Cold Reading ⁃ CHRONO CUBE: A Rubik's Cube solved just in time ⁃ THE EFFECT MAX MAVEN DIDN'T WANT TO SEE: An impromptu prediction effect with coins ⁃ VISIBLY INVISIBLE: An invisible deck effect with a transparent card ⁃ LONG LIVE NO!: Disguise a progressive anagram in an effect ⁃ MAGIC AS A MEDIATION TOOL: Reflections on inclusive magic ⁃ FREE YES, BUT BASTARD STYLE: Reflections on "volunteer" performances ⁃ CLOSE UP PEN PREDICTION: The famous color match with a Bic 4-color pen, including the following effects: • Standard Color Match (stick figure, house, etc.) • The Multiple Out Routine: Predict a color freely announced by your spectator • Confabulation Underground: Predict the subway lines taken by your spectator to get home • The Colored Word: Peek a thought-of word lost among other words • Stroop Always!: A color match with words • Emotions: Everything is in the effect's title • 50/50: Simplify the color match with a multiple out • Several impromptu versions of color match without a gimmick, using a 4-color pen ⁃ SUPPORT BOX: Give volume to your table-hopping effects ⁃ VALUE TRANSPO: A well-executed card transposition ⁃ RESONANCE: A cinematic mind-reading over the phone ⁃ THE LURE OF GAIN: Subject your spectator to a draconian choice ⁃ ROL IS STONE: A highly perched bill change ⁃ PRODIGIOUS MEMORY ROUTINE (BUT NOT ONLY…): 15 minutes of close-up mentalism with cards ⁃ BLANK CARDS: Reflections on blank cards in mentalism
