Concerning the Palming of Cards

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A comprehensive guide to mastering one of card magic’s most versatile and essential sleights.

While most magicians understand that palming cards is a foundational block of card magic, few of them ever venture beyond the basic palms and steals learned early in their magic journey. As such, many magicians will eventually find their inadequate sleight of hand toolbox preventing them from performing truly impressive card magic.

With Concerning the Palming of Cards, modern palming master John Galsworthy provides a step-by-step guide for conquering a variety of novel palming methods. By reworking and updating timeless moves like top palms, bottom palms, and palm steals, John arms you with a powerful arsenal of palms for any situation.

"John is the finest modern authority I can think of on the palming of cards - full stop." Jeremy Griffith

"John Galsworthy has spent more time on the intricacies of palming than anyone I've ever met." Andi Gladwin

At nearly 150 pages, there is no detail spared in Concerning the Palming of Cards. John not only teaches the finest points of the mechanics—from proper finger placement to alternate handlings—but also explores the motivations for each move. Everything is perfectly complemented by crystal-clear color photographs that simplify the learning process.

This stunning cloth linen hardback produced by Vanishing Inc. is an invaluable resource you’ll find yourself returning to often for inspiration. John has even included a detailed reference guide for those who want to explore these concepts even further.

"I am in love with everything about ‘Concerning the Palming of Cards’!" Ricky Smith

“John’s insight into the psychology of these moves ... elevates this book to far more than the sum of its parts." Stephen Long (Hector Chadwick)

"This is the definitive resource from a guy who does the work better than just about anyone." Jack Tighe

Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or just starting out, every magician will benefit from reading this masterful treaty for extracting, procuring, and concealing playing cards. Get your copy of Concerning the Palming of Cards from Vanishing Inc. today!

Contents of Concerning the Palming of Cards by John Galsworthy

  • Foreword
  • Introduction

Top Palms

  • Berg Palm
  • One-Hand Top Palm
  • Hugard Top Palm
  • Touch Palm One – Topping the Deck

Bottom Palms

  • Erdnase Bottom Palm
  • Touch Palm Two - Erdnase Bottom Palm
  • Leipzig Bottom Palm
  • Color Change

Palm Steals

  • Side Steal
  • Diagonal Palm Shift

Miscellaneous Moves

  • Top Card Palm Replacement
  • Palm-to-Palm Transfer
  • Box Load

  • Conclusion
  • References

148 Page | Hardback | Cloth Linen Cover | Color Photographs

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Customer reviews for Concerning the Palming of Cards

Gerhard
Vanishing Inc books never disappoint. The book is written with excellent detail and the photographs are very good. I prefer a Matt paper than the shiny paper to be honest and this delivers. This is excellent value for money and I am excited to sink my teeth into it. This is one of my favourite buys this year. Excellent value for money.
Skye
This is easily one of the most visually stunning books Vanishing Inc has ever published. It also contains extremely useful, practical, and thoughtful work on the topic of palming cards as taught by an underrated authority on the subject. This book should be considered essential for serious sleight-of-hand card magicians.
Gene
Concerning the Palming of Cards: A beautiful book by Vanishing Inc.
This book has wonderful color pictures and the reading is easy to understand. This book is 100% dedicated to palming. Not only the most used palm which is the "Top Palm" is in detail which sometimes intermediate card magician should go over again. Also a chapter is dedicated to the bottom palming which should be in every Card Man's arsenal. This pictures are clear and let you know where your hand's position and fingers should be when you are palming. In the back of the book are references where you can go find more work on card palming. You can't go wrong on obtaining this book. A great source of material on palming that will help you and your card work. Don't wait to get this book.
Jeff
New and surprisingly captivating. Many comparative adages can be forced into this description, but none are needed. Though these DO stand ion the shoulders of others, they stand well alone and in a new light… Well done!!
Kimmo
Fantastic book, very well written. I especially enjoy the old style, like it was written in 1940s. My only gripe is the fact that I wish the pictures were of slightly higher quality. If I'm not wrong, the issue is with the paper, but it's a very minor thing.
Maxime
This is a great book. The explanations are SO clear. I really enjoyed the writing style and the « vulnerability » of the author in the foreword. Also, the book itself is beautiful and very well made. VI are the best (again!), but who needed further proof of that ?
Gene
Another find Vanishing Inc. book. Concerning the Palming of Cards is one very good book that does help in palming cards. I didn't realize there is so much in a having a really good palm. The instructions along with the beautiful pictures does help you on how to practice your card palming. One subject of this book is all the names and ways to palm a card. Yes you will need to practice but once you have the technique down and how to add this to your card work you will be very proud that this book helped you achieve getting better at your card work. You no longer don't need to be afraid of palming. Once you get better at palming you will now have more confidence on coins. A great book for your library and one that you will be working out of.

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  • Pierre-Ulric asks: Hi! What is the overlap between this book, and your video product "The Expert Palming Session'? Are they complementary, duplicative or is some of the material exclusive to either product? Thank you!

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:They are complementary, There is some cross over but it helps to have access to both videos and book

  • Jonathan asks: If you purchase the physical book, do you also get the download?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:Hey, the download isn’t included with the book

  • Michael asks: Does this include any videos?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:No, but a lot of photographs and crystal-clear explanations.

  • Robin asks: I have the original version that John put out himself. Is this a straight reprint of that or is it expanded/rewritten in any way?

    • 1. Vanishing Inc. Magic responds:It's been re-edited, all new photographs, and a new layout.

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