{"title":"Max Maven","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bwave-deluxe-by-max-maven","title":"B'Wave Deluxe by Max Maven","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j8L9YXX2fw0\" title=\"B'Wave Deluxe by Max Maven - www.thesleight.co.uk\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eB'WAVE DELUXE comes complete with multiple sets of gimmicks so you can perform with queens, kings, or jacks. Plus you'll get blank cards as well as jokers in case you want to use \"normal\" cards only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The best packet trick of the 20th century.\" - Eugene Burger\u003cbr\u003ePrediction of a thought of queen, with a three phase revelation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou bring out four cards and ask your spectator to name any queen. You then cleanly spread those four cards on the table. The only face up card is the chosen queen. Then you turn it over and its back is a different color than from the rest of the cards. As further proof that you already knew queen they would say, you turn over the rest of the cards and they are all completely blank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful effect with little setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree phase construction builds to a dramatic conclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes up little space (1mm) in wallet, and can be with you at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires no sleight of hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be performed as a mental demonstration (prediction) or as a magical effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Penguin Magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54729945710917,"sku":"BDBMM-TDT","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/6383\/0085\/files\/12588a-5835b23c38f8b.jpg?v=1747164946"},{"product_id":"prism-the-color-series-of-mentalism-by-max-maven-hardcover","title":"PRISM: The Color Series of Mentalism by Max Maven (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nf3qsKlo2FE\" title=\"PRISM: The Color Series of Mentalism by MAX MAVEN - www.thesleight.co.uk\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-encoded-attr-charset=\"dXRmLTg=\" data-encoded-tag-value=\"\" data-encoded-tag-name=\"meta\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"When I was a teenager, and I had to do 10 shows in 2 weeks, these books saved my life. I can tell you off the top of my head, I performed Desire, Chaos, Nucleus, Four-sided Triangle, there was Mental Telepathy. So, it's a brilliant, brilliant book. I'm thrilled they're re-releasing this. I always say, when I see Max, 'Thank you for putting out these books, because they really did save my life.' If you haven't read these, you've got a treat. Get it while you can.\" -Steve Valentine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is a must have and read, and you should read it twice.. at least! I’ve done so myself. What a treat to get Max Maven’s entire collection of his 'The Color Series of Mentalism' between two book covers. Only his 'Desire' and his 'Four-Sided Triangle' are worth so much more than you pay for the entire book. And there are so many other gems in it. Get it! \" -Jan Forster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Max Maven is one of the most respected and prolific creators in mentalism. PRISM is one of his most important and respected works. Read it, absorb it, and study anything Max writes. It will make you a better mentalist.\" -Uri Geller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"There's only one man -- ONE MAN ONLY -- who has influenced my mentalism career to the highest point. That man is Max Maven. Max has been my teacher, my rabbi, my sensei, the author I read the most, the one in my inner mind I think, 'How would Max do this?'\" -Marc Salem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Max Maven’s contributions to magic and mentalist can not be understated. So much of what we see today and think of as ‘revolutionary’ was explored years ago, and many of those ideas can be found in the pages of his original color series, reprinted here. In the pages of Prism you will find novel plots, ingenious methods, and numerous opportunities for inspiration. Whether you are looking for practical performance material, or to expand your foundational knowledge as a mentalist, Prism is a must for your library.\" - Brad Henderson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"If I have to explain why Max Maven's work is such an important contribution to our art then you haven't read it. PRISM belongs on your bookshelf and deserves to be studied.\" -Patrick Redford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Prism is so stuffed with great routines and invigorating ideas, it is one of those mentalist classics, like Corinda or Annemann, to be savored and revisited. Some of the effects, like Four Sided Triangle, have had a huge influence on modern mentalism. While pros already know how valuable Prism is, I’ve heard it said that it’s not a good book for beginners, because Max assumes the reader knows some of the basics of the craft, but in this age when such things can be found readily on the internet, this can be a perfect book for new mind-readers, teaching them how to create powerful presentations extremely efficiently, which is one of the most valuable things they can learn. I can’t recommend this highly enough!\" -Chris Philpott\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Max Maven’s PRISM is more than just a colorful collection of modern mentalism by one of the art’s greatest thinkers and performers; it is a lens through which one may glimpse the secrets to constructing powerful, meaningful mysteries. Read the opening effect “Desire,” and you will be changed forever. And then—once you’ve basked in its brilliance—you’ll suddenly realize there are over 200 pages of illumination to go.\" -Jared Kopf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I have made my living as a performing mentalist for more than 50 years. There have been three go to publications: The Jinx, Thirteen Steps, and Max Maven’s Color Series (now published as PRISM). Virtually every effect in PRISM is complete, still contemporary, and truly performable. The initial effect, “DESIRE”, sets a precedent for excellence that continues through the entire book. A must have.\" - Ross Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"There are five books that every mentalist should own. This is one of them. PRISM is a HUGE collection of some of the most deceptive and audience tested mentalism. All the routines are instantly performable and oh so strong.\" -Nathan Kranzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I wanted these for years. Everybody told me the best mentalism available was in Max Maven's Color Series. But when I tried to compile it, they were on eBay for 3-4 HUNDRED dollars EACH. I have a several thousand dollar set of the Color Series. Now, you can get it all in one place for a fraction of the price.\" -Paul Draper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting under the name of Phil Goldstein, MAVEN has created one of the largest, cleverest and most influential bodies of work in the field, stretching from the latter part of the twentieth century into the twenty-first. His star rose early, with the publication of five slim collections, each packed with innovative and performance-caliber mentalism. These booklets, which have become widely known as \"The Color Series,\" contained items such as \"Desire\", \"The Spirit is Willing (to Write)\" and \"Four-sided Triangle\"—items that have become modern classics in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMAVEN produced the Color booklets in small quantities and, despite ongoing popular request, refused to reprint them. They have become highly sought after, fetching prices in the hundreds of dollars. At last, after a quarter of a century, the entire Color Series is again available; all 53 effects, newly illustrated by Ton Onosaka, 240 pages in hardcover. Welcome to a classic reborn—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePrism\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54730122330437,"sku":"PTCSOMBMM(-TDT","price":44.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/6383\/0085\/files\/prism.jpg?v=1747167319"},{"product_id":"video-mind-complete-set-by-max-maven","title":"Video Mind (Complete Set) By Max Maven","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tDmJnG9C_mc\" title=\"Max Maven - Video Mind - www.thesleight.co.uk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume One - Parlor Mentalism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's done under what can be the most difficult conditions: performing for a medium - sized audience with no formal stage setting to focus attention. Sightlines are often poor, and people must be drawn into the experience even if they can't see everything clearly. Too, you may be working surrounded, so you'd better be sure there are no angle problems. And, as it's likely to be a social occasion filled with potential distractions, your material needs to be compelling from the very first moment: intriguing presentations that build to powerful conclusions. This video features a range of commercial Parlor Mentalism. No pre-show work, no secret assistance; this is practical material for the solo performer, using subtle and unusual methods that are as fascinating as the effects they produce. You'll learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mockingbird - A sampling from the fabled \"Birds of Prey\" series. At its core, an inexplicable demonstration of playing card telepathy - but you'll discover how audience participation and an unfolding plot structure can transform an already strong effect into a full - fledged routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutome - An extraordinary book test using plain, ungimmicked props under the fairest conditions. This is a remarkable routine in and of itself, but it also introduces principles for which you'll find a host of other uses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivine Write - (Previously Unrevealed): Mutual mentalism with built - in appeal. The performer tries an imposing experiment in clairvoyance, working simultaneously with a member of the audience. Despite the overwhelming odds, the outcome is successful for both!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZenvelopes: - A test of intuition using several participants and a number of ESP symbol cards hidden inside opaque envelopes. These are thoroughly mixed by the spectators, who then pair them off by playing their hunches. When the contents are examined, all the symbols have matched perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurotsuke - (Previously Unrevealed) An ancient game from the imperial court of Japan is turned into a delightful routine of stand - up mentalism that lets several people get involved. And, best of all, it can be done entirely impromptu using only borrowed materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mind's Eye Deck - A pack of some 40 design cards is used. Each one is different, and the deck is shuffled. While the performer's back is turned, a spectator removes a card. Without turning around, the mentalist starts describing the thought - of design, eventually drawing it on a pad of paper. It's as straightforward as that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Two - Close-Up Mentalism\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps the most intimate form of entertainment that can be presented in public. It requires a delicate interplay in order to achieve a balance between the charming and the disquieting. This is material designed for very small groups, or even working one - on - one. This video features a range of commercial Close - Up Mentalism. No pre - show work, no secret assistance; this is practical material for the solo performer, using subtle and unusual methods that are as fascinating as the effects they produce. You'll learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape - Up (Previously Unrevealed) - One card has been removed from as ESP deck. A person is invited to deal through the rest of the pack, turning cards face - up one by one and stopping at any time. The stopped - at symbol is the same as on the card that was previously set aside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChangeling - A pleasingly simple routine using a handful of ordinary coins, in which the mentalist successfully predicts precisely how many coins will be selected by the spectator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsolation - The participant chooses which of several unprepared magazines will be used. That is opened to a random page, from which a random word is noted while the performer's head is turned away. In a convincing telepathic display, the mentalist extracts the word from the person's mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey To The Future - An amiable variation on the classic \"Seven Keys to Baldpate\" effect using an ungimmicked padlock and several keys, only one of which can open the lock. This time it is the spectator whose psychic abilities are tested. Will the working key be located - and will the performer know the outcome in advance?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbalance (Previously Unrevealed) - A standard pack of ESP symbol cards is employed along with two participants. The mentalist divines the first person's thought - of design. He then discerns the second person's symbol with an offbeat demonstration of \"tactile intuition.\";\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive Negative - A lesson in spectator management in the form of an engaging bit of prognostic pantomime with a baffling payoff. Better yet, it's completely impromptu - you an do it with a moment's notice, using borrowed items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hawk - Another impossible card routine from the \"Birds of Prey\" series. Two spectators select and replace cards while the performer's back is turned. They also shuffle the deck. Nevertheless, the mentalist deals through the face - down pack and stops on one selection, then tops that by promptly naming the other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume Three - Stage Mentalism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormal performance conditions: a stage, a schedule, and the obligation to entertain an audience of paying customers. What you need for this type of situation is material that will allow you to connect with a large group; routines that are efficiently structured for maximum impact so that they'll generate interest, maintain a robust energy level, and hold the spectators' attention from start to finish. Goal Mine (Previously Unrevealed) - This is an ideal opener: a routine of mental persuasion that serves to establish the performer's credentials, gets several audience members involved, has a climax that virtually guarantees laughter and applause - and all of the props can fit in your breast pocket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTossed - Out Tech (Previously Unrevealed) - One of the most valuable techniques of mentalism has also been one of the least understood - until now. This section covers an effect that has been a feature item in Max Maven's professional repertoire for over two decades. This is not a basic \"bare bones\" description; it is an in - depth analysis; knowledge developed through years of study, and honed during thousands of performances. The information that is disclosed here constitutes a virtual \"post - graduate course\" in mentalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKhan Artist (Previously Unrevealed) - The performer forecasts how members of the audience will rearrange a set of symbols. The props are so uncomplicated, so innocent in appearance....it's no wonder that this deceptively simple effect has hoodwinked some of the keenest minds in the business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContimental - Could there be more direct exhibition of mindreading? Consider this: A spectator thinks of an international location; the mentalist reveals it. The end. There's no advance work, nothing is written down, and there are no props required. You can even perform this over the telephone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsign - A prediction, quick and to the point. A large board is displayed, back - out. A spectator selects one of eight different designs, which proves to be the very one printed on the front of the board. The participant can stay seated in the audience - leaving the performer alone on stage at the finish, to accept all of the applause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Sleight Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55469937852741,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/6383\/0085\/files\/video-mind.jpg?v=1756155604"},{"product_id":"pocket-nightmare-by-max-maven","title":"Pocket Nightmare by Max Maven","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kB17Djn2wjI\" title=\"Pocket Nightmare by Max Maven - www.thesleight.co.uk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Pocket Nightmare is a dream effect with a typically beautiful Max Maven construction and a perfect presentation for a killer effect.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eR. Paul Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I have known Max most of our professional careers and I have never known anything he has done to be less than superb. As Max explains, Pocket Nightmare is actually about 40 years old. Both the presentation and secret of Pocket Nightmare made me smile at the typical Max cleverness and framework. This is a totally entertaining routine, incredibly clean, with a surprise ending that is astonishing beyond belief! There are no “moves” in this effect where a peeked at card instantly vanishes from the deck and reappears in your pocket. Did I mention you perform the routine one-handed!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot only do you get Max’s brilliant performance, but the gimmick is professionally produced and is such that no one could ever suspect the working. Max’s explanation is exhaustive with the history of the effect, the detailed handling and what to do in every situation. There is nothing left to chance. Best of all, you can do this wonderful routine without any finger gymnastics or difficult sleights. If you can spread a deck, Pocket Nightmare is within your realm of skill.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI am not recommending this because Max is a friend, but rather because Max is, and always has been a force of nature in the world of magic and this effect is totally Maxian! Get this today!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Osterlind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I've been waiting since the mid 90’s for Max to release this gem! Extremely well thought out and will be going directly into my act!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Korn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo say Max Maven is one of the most influential persons in the history of mentalism is to call water wet, the earth round, and time inevitable. This effect alone is a testament to his power. Pocket Nightmare was originally performed at the 1985 FISM in Madrid. It has often been imitated but never duplicated. Now for the first time, the complete instruction and gimmicks are available to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere’s what happens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe performer informs the audience that they will perform an effect with only one hand so as to make sure that everyone knows that sleight of hand is impossible. The other hand is placed in their pocket. The spectator peeks at a card in the deck. The magician then is able to divine the card that the spectator is only thinking of. The deck is then given to the spectator who is invited to search the deck for their card only to discover that it has completely vanished. The magician said they would do the trick with only one hand, but they did not specify which hand. The magician removes their other hand from the pocket holding the vanished card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaught in detail by Max Maven, including a complete history of the effect, Pocket Nightmare is ready to go right out of the box. This effect is devastating to an audience, especially because the gimmicks do all the work for you while hiding in plain sight. This is powerful magic from a legendary creator. Pocket Nightmare is nothing less than a thing of terrifying beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56410384531781,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/6383\/0085\/files\/17840a-600b45151c4f4.png?v=1763827446"},{"product_id":"shinkansen-by-max-maven-murphys-magic","title":"Shinkansen by Max Maven \u0026 Murphys Magic","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Shinkansen by Max Maven \u0026amp; Murphys Magic - www.thesleight.co.uk\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kVEVN-8vNdU\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom MAX MAVEN, an innovative evolution of the timeless \"Cards Across\" miracle that has been streamlined, powerful, and absolutely fooling.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're performing up-close or commanding a full stage, this routine delivers pure impact with almost no effort from you... and maximum astonishment for them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Effect:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou begin by openly displaying four red-backed cards. They're counted slowly, cleanly, and placed into the hands of a spectator. No suspicious moves, no extra cards, just four cards, held securely by your helper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross the stage, or across the table, another spectator is shown a small packet of blue-backed cards. They merely think of one. There is no fishing, and the cards never leave their sight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth spectators hold their packets far apart, isolating the cards and eliminating any possibility of trickery... or so they think.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen, with impossible fairness and zero sleight of hand on display, the thought of blue-backed card vanishes from its packet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd impossibly, it reappears among the red-backed cards the first spectator has been holding from the start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo awkward handling. No complicated setup. Just a crystal-clear, jaw-dropping transposition that hits hard every single time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical. Elegant. Stunning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA modern miracle that feels like real mind-reading and real magic perfect for pros, powerful for hobbyists, and unforgettable for your audiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murphys Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57815936074053,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/6383\/0085\/files\/79391-full.png?v=1777408884"},{"product_id":"psi-con-ruse-by-max-maven-murphys-magic","title":"Psi-Con Ruse by Max Maven \u0026 Murphys Magic","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/12QC598mBbM\" title=\"Psi-Con Ruse by Max Maven \u0026amp; Murphys Magic - www.thesleight.co.uk\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the mind of MAX MAVEN comes a brilliant, streamlined masterpiece of mindreading, fortune-telling, and pure mystery.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Effect:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spectator is invited to take a shuffled deck of cards and freely mix it even further. The performer introduces an old book on divination, explaining that he has been delving into Cartomancy, the centuries-old art of reading destinies hidden within playing cards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn envelope is handed to the participant. The performer says:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Though we've never met before today, inside this envelope is a Cartomantic reading prepared especially for you. Let's see whether the ancient system speaks the truth.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe top five cards from the genuinely shuffled deck are removed and displayed by being tucked visibly into the edge of the divination book. The spectator is asked to make a completely free choice of any one of the five cards, no forces, no influence. Suppose they select the Four of Clubs. The remaining four cards are shown openly to be all different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the spectator still holding the envelope from the start, the moment of revelation arrives. They slide out the fortune message and read aloud:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"You have a compassionate nature and strong leadership potential. Your sense of humor is admired by others. Your lucky card is the Four of Clubs!'\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA perfect prediction. A perfectly free choice. And an impossibly personal reading that hits with emotional impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful blend of personality reading, prophecy, and pure astonishment - a modern mentalism gem you'll return to again and again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murphys Magic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57816320213317,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0937\/6383\/0085\/files\/79394-alt3.png?v=1777406771"},{"product_id":"impressions-by-max-maven-presented-by-eric-mead-and-mac-king","title":"Impressions by Max Maven presented by Eric Mead and Mac King","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wat3ZnFw-YE\" title=\"Impressions by Max Maven presented by Eric Mead and Mac King - www.thesleight.co.uk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Max Maven's Impressions is as fascinating as it is impossible.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eR Paul Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Years ago, I saw an all-card set by the legendary magician and mentalist Max Maven. He closed his set with Impressions, bringing his audience to its feet in a standing ovation. Impressions was featured in his book Focus, but due to manufacturing limitations, it was overlooked by all but a few professionals. Before Max left us, he worked to bring this creation to the magic world. We miss you, my friend, but it’s wonderful to see your creations live on.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Trono\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The first time I made the props for “Impressions,” I knew I had something special — a brilliantly structured routine that felt uniquely my own, because I knew that few others would have the stamina to make the props and decipher the text. Now, decades later, I am pleased to see my friend Max Maven’s masterpiece made more accessible, with both props and video instructions. This is a piece on which careers can be built.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Stone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"When it comes to the magic community, one name stands above the rest: Max Maven. This offering is at the top of a deep treasure trove of Max's genius filled with extraordinary and mind-blowing moments that will leave your spectators gasping in awe! Get it!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBanachek\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Impressions offers the perfect answer to the question, \"What is the difference between card tricks and card magic\" Featuring multiple, impossible transformations of a single card, ultimately guided by the participant’s free choices, and all accomplished by a simple, direct handling that you'll be able to learn immediately. Highest recommendation.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Elsdon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Max’s Impressions fooled me so badly. Especially when the final moment, spectator “FREELY” selects a card and the Joker transform into it. I was like “WTF… How could it be done! This is typically strong effect and a reputation maker from Max Maven. Believe me, you will love Max’s impression!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRizki Nanda\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"If you’re looking for an easy, multi phases and baffling routine, Impression ticks all the boxes\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexis DLF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe joker isn't just a wild card, with this trick it can do a perfect Impression of literally any card in the deck. Hidden inside the depths of Max Maven's published works is a diabolical trick that will make your audience question reality. This is Impressions by Max Maven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's what happens:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. You introduce the joker from a blue deck of cards, and remove the ace, two, and three of spades from a red deck of card. Just by coming near the ace two and three, the joker transforms into each value in turn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Then a spectator freely selects a card from the red deck and the joker transforms into that card. To prove that there is no force, the spectator can freely name a card from the red deck and the joker can instantly transform into that card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. In an ending your audience will never see coming When the joker is placed in their hand without another card for it to mimic, it becomes completely blank and examinable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the tutorial Eric Mead and Mac King sit and spend an hour teaching you the full work on this masterpiece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressions is a super strong multi-phase routine where the joker can actually transform into any card in the deck. There really is no force at all. 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