Description
Originally published in 1948, The Royal Road to Card Magic by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braué, has become a classic in the field of conjuring and sleight-of-hand.
Highly regarded for its clear explanations (with over 120 excellent illustrations by Frank Rigney) and a progressive approach, the book starts with basic techniques and gradually advances to more complex tricks and routines.
Covering a wide range of topics, including shuffling, dealing, false cuts, forces, and various flourishes, it is essential reading whether you’re just starting your magical journey or seeking to refine your skills. This remastered edition includes the original 1948 work, unabridged, with careful amends to text for clarity.
ILOVEmagic –
Pleasantly surprised by this book as I spotted a couple of classic tricks that I didn’t realise this is where they came from. It’s a brilliant introduction to card magic. Really clear, easy to follow pictures. Starts with the basics and builds up to full routines. I’ve got the hang of quite a few already and am looking forward to practising my magic on friends and family.
SciFi Fan –
The Royal Road to Card Magic was one of the first books I read on card magic and is still one of my favourites. I know a lot of people point to Hugard’s ‘other’ masterpiece, Expert Card Technique, but quite honestly, if you’re interesting in learning sleight-of-hand with cards, this is where your journey begins! By the end, you’ll have mastered the foundations of all the classic “moves” and learnt some great tricks.
I bought this version in the USA as it wan’t available in the UK at the time (it is now). Really pleased with this edition. The text and illustrations are perfect, crisp and clear and the compact size makes this the ideal format to read and study. Loving these Hey Presto books – keep them coming!