Roberto Giobbi's Card College, Vol. 1: A Complete Course in Sleight-of-Hand Card Magic

Card College is the largest and most up-to-date work of its kind. It is written to be used as a complete course in sleight-of-hand card magic, as well as a reference work for research on the best and most practical sleight-of-hand methods. Swiss professional close-up magician Robert Giobbi holds nothing back. From his years of performing experience he brings to his Card College knowledge and an expertise that has never before been offered in such a work. In addition, he has sought the advice and opinions of Europe and America's leading close-up performers, to bring to his readers the very best information available, all taught through clear and detailed text supported by hundreds of professional drawings.\nThis, the first of five volumes, sets the groundwork for the course, beginning with lessons on the proper ways to hold, deal and shuffle cards, then progressing through many basic sleights and techniques, including perhaps the most thorough and revealing discussion of the classic force ever offered. Along with the classics of card magic, Mr. Giobbi includes original ideas and refinements from his own repertoire, guaranteeing every reader, no matter how experienced, fresh techniques and insights into the performance of professional caliber Card Magic!\nSome of the topics covered in Volume One include:\n-The Tools of Card Magic
-Fundamental Techniques
-The Overhand Shuffle
-The Riffle Shuffle
-False Cuts
-Transfer Cuts
-Card Controls
-Card Forces
-The Glide
-The Double Lift
-The Hindu Shuffle
-Flourishes
-The Spread Cull
-The Top Change
-The Key Card
-Auxiliary Sleights