Card Magic of Nick Trost

It’s been a long time coming, but The Card Magic of Nick Trost is finally back in print. If you’ve been around card magic for a while, you already know why this is a big deal. Trost’s work isn’t about flashy moves or knuckle-busting sleights; it’s about clever, fooling tricks you’ll actually use. The kind of material you show your friends, your family, or even at a gig, and they just stare at you, wondering how on earth you pulled it off!

This book has earned legendary status. For years, it’s been tough to find. Magicians would swap stories about tracking down a copy at a convention or paying silly prices online. Now, you don’t have to jump through hoops. It’s here, and it’s packed with routines: some self-working, some a little more hands-on, but all unmistakably Trost.

Inside, you’ll find page after page of card tricks that make you look smart without making you sweat. There are clever predictions, impossible locations, and a few routines that will make you laugh out loud when you see how simple the method is. Trost had a knack for that—making you think, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

Collectors have been waiting for this reprint, but honestly, it’s not just for the bookshelf. This is a book you’ll want to keep open on your desk, cards in hand, trying things out. Whether you’re new to card magic or you’ve been at it for years, you’ll find something in here that fits your style.

So, if you missed it the first time—or if your old copy is falling apart—now’s your chance. The Card Magic of Nick Trost is back. Don’t let it slip by again.

Not sure where to start? Andi wrote a list of his favorite tricks from The Card Magic of Nick Trost for our blog. You can check it out here.