All Out Magic (book) – Steve Shufton

Here is the newest release from Britain’s Magic Circle member Steve Shufton. When Steve releases something (which does not happen to often) you really have to take a look. His newest book tackles an interesting approach to “hands-off mentalism with playing cards.

Here is a (possible) impossible scenario:

A regular deck is examined, mixed and handed to the participant. She deals the cards face-up and stops whenever she wants. A second boxed deck, on the table the entire time, is immediately ribbon-spread. A single card is seen to have an “X” on its edge. It matches the card she freely dealt to!

Once in her hands, the performer never touches the deck!

Just you, and two decks. THAT’S ALL!

It could be a premonition in an envelope on the table, or in your wallet, or in a participant’s hands or pocket the entire time.

Best of all it resets instantly….

Even the including bonus trick is a killer:

Steve’s favorite, the Birthday Card Trick, is fully explained! It can feel so personal to your participant, the experience becomes emotional!

Use this effect for any anniversary – creating an unforgettable moment: A small, examinable twelve-page booklet lists a different card for each day. She will be shocked when she looks up her own “birthday card,” and it is the only one that matches the card she randomly dealt to!

Unique method!

A trick requiring a skill you may already have; it will inspire you to push your mental magic further!

Ideas to use for a lifetime.

Perform close up, walk-around, groups or one-on-one.

Prepare yourself for a ride into profoundly strong, powerful and entertaining magic you will use!

All Out Magic is a book of hands-off mental card magic you will use!

You will find 42 pages with killer material, complete with some very special custom printed cards, and a special envelope.

Here is what some of the top working pro’s say about the material Steve shares with you:

“This is a book that should be in the library of any serious mentalist and magician. Steve has explored, in incredible details, a methodology that will allow you to force a card or multiple cards from a regular deck and in the spectator’s hands! Everything has been thoroughly refined and tested with the perfect justification to any single move so that you can concentrate on the presentation and amaze your audience! You will learn not only beautiful routines, but most importantly, you will have at your disposal a tool that will become your most powerful and useful weapon.” – Luca Volpe, The Italian Mentalist

“This has some genius thinking! Steve masterfully combines two very deceptive principles to create totally impenetrable mysteries that happen in the participant’s own hands. This is super strong mentalism with cards that is impossible to back track as the methods cancel each other out to create ‘perfect’ effects. Everything is so fair, because it is! This is one of the most interesting books on ‘hands off’ card magic that I’ve seen in a long time.  Highly recommended.” – Marc Paul

“Steve Shufton’s new publication, All Out Magic, gives time tested ways to apply a technique that will bring your magic to a new level. If you’re buying this booklet just looking for a ‘trick,’ that’s fine – you’ll get a ‘trick’ out of it – but it’s so much more than that. If you’re willing to open the door to your imagination, you’ll see a system which has endless possibilities to make your magic a reality.” – Suzanne

“Steve Shufton has long been known for his lateral thinking, cleverly constructed effects, and real focus on what the audience experiences. This collection offers a fantastic set of routines and ideas for the mentalist and mystery entertainer. He combines principles, constraints, and methods in ways that will delight any performer committed to putting in the dedicated work to achieve inexplicable effects and impact. There are hard hitting and well thought out routines, audience management advice, and concepts that can travel and apply far beyond what is presented in the book. For the first time ever, he shares the truly ingenious explanation for The Birthday Card, which will soon find its way into your repertoire. Hugely recommended!” – Todd Landman, The Academic Magician

“Steve Shufton’s All Out Magic is full of magic that I’m certain would have fooled me if I had seen it before reading it. Each trick is a clever blend of principles that work together seamlessly. All of the effects have a similar premise, of predicting a card fairly stopped at by a spectator. And my favorite, by far, is Steve’s handling of the ‘Birthday Card trick,’ which in this collection he saves for last.” – Joshua Jay

“It is more than a book. It is many lessons and approaches toward being a top-notch performer and mentalist. You will never be the same after absorbing its content. Bravo, my friends!” – Marc Salem

“Whenever I get a new book to review, I try to examine it to understand how the author thinks and how they juggle and interpose existing principles in new ways. Steve Shufton’s All Out Magic is a perfect example of this. The book contains a number of effects and methods for doing them. Steve goes into great detail to explain his thoughts and give alternate methods to accomplish the end result.

I found the book to be an interesting read. Because of the multiple ideas presented, it gives the reader the ability to create many unique routines. If Mentalism and Magic with playing cards is your thing, I recommend this book.” – Richard Osterlind

“The work put into All Out Magic is rewarding to say the least! Steve’s take on this direct plot is a joy to read and the effects are fun to perform too! A great project, which every magician should experience and have in their repertoire.” – Angelo Carbone

“When Steve performed his Birthday Card trick for me on my Birthday, I actually became emotional. This effect is truly impossible and deeply impactful. It is a very special magic effect that is made specifically for people on their special day! The perfect birthday effect!” – Heather Roger