Card Magic
Card manipulation is the branch of magical illusion that deals with creating effects using sleight of hand techniques involving playing cards. Card manipulation is often used in magical performances, especially in close-up, parlor, and street magic. Some of the most recognized names in this field include Dai Vernon, Ed Marlo, and Alex Elmsley. Before becoming world famous for his escapes, Houdini billed himself as "The King of Cards".
Famous quotes containing the words card and/or magic:
“The Card Catalogue: “See also” leads into the wilderness.”
—Mason Cooley (b. 1927)
“To play safe, I prefer to accept only one type of power: the power of art over trash, the triumph of magic over the brute.”
—Vladimir Nabokov (1899–1977)