Encyclopedia of Card Tricks – Jean Hugard (Comprehensive Card Magic Reference)

Encyclopedia of Card Tricks is a wide-ranging compilation of card magic techniques and effects by Jean Hugard. Designed as a practical reference work, it brings together a large body of material drawn from classic and modern card magic traditions.

The book explains over 600 card tricks, created by some of the most well-known magicians in the field. It serves as both a learning resource and a reference guide, offering a broad overview of card magic methods, principles, and effects suitable for study and performance.

Across more than 400 paperback pages, supported by 66 illustrations, the material covers a wide variety of plots including self-working tricks, sleights, forces, controls, and presentation-based effects. The focus is on accessibility and variety, allowing readers to explore many different styles of card magic within a single volume.

Because of its scope, the book is often used as a starting point for magicians who want to explore different approaches to card magic and develop a broader understanding of the field.

You receive with Encyclopedia of Card Tricks a large-scale reference work that collects a wide range of classic card effects into one structured volume.