Playing cards manufactured around the world are very popular with collectors as they are very much part of the history of printing and lithography, and often depict historical events, social trends and advertising for the common products of the era. Here you willl find an international array of cards to choose from.
Not only one of magic's best kept secrets, it's an impressive impromptu
card effect with only four regular cards! Aces turn face down and face up in the most magical way.
Continental Divide (as seen on the Eric Lecleric 365 Show Project)
In this clip, I perform the Continental Divide, which was first published in the PENUMBRA #3. This is the first time it ever appears on video for everyone to see. This video is from Day 247 of the Eric Lecleric 365 day project (Sep 4, 2011). It happened to be in the middle of a great week at Sorcerers Safari Magic Camp so you'll see a few campers and staffers hanging around.
Card Art - Stop Motion Animation with Lee Asher 605 Playing Cards
German magician, Markus Cosinus, created a quick stop animation clip using high quality playing cards made by Fournier specifically for Lee Asher. They are dubbed the 605 Series.
The end result of Markus Cosinus' tedious efforts is a fun and inspiring piece of video. Enjoy!
This is the final thought
offered on the Asher Twist DVD. It's a strong statement about respecting the art of magic. Please watch this video multiple times.
This is a trailer
for the Diving Board Double PDF. Please note, only the Acrobatic version of the move is show in the video above. The great background music is written,
played, and produced by Ebay Jamil.
The spectator tries to find the four aces and fails by finding four wrong cards. The magician takes the four cards and magically changes them into the
four aces.
I admit, it was unnecessary to destroy that Jerry's Nugget Playing Card. It was selfish and disrespectful. I'll try not to do it again, though it will be
hard. Footage provided by my pal A. Rivkin (shot in 2006).
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05.20.13 Most people have a hard time handling the Silver Surfer technique at first, but with some quality tips and a bit of practice you should be sliding doubles and triples, down spreads, in no time. Grab a pack of cards and start practicing using these helpful tips.
From a young boy developing his talents to his journey to become a magician's magician, it has been Lee's duty to bring the most astonishing visual magic to the public eye.
His determination to elevate the art of magic has earned him the respect of his peers. He looks at the art of magic from a real-world perspective and approaches it with skills, very few posses.
During the past decade, he has taught his style of magic to other magicians worldwide.Lee Asher's raw visual style of magic is easily recognized and universally acknowledged as among the best.Read More >>