French Bred Winners by Etienne Pradier

French Bred Winners – Etienne Pradier

French Bred Winners by Etienne Pradier is a focused collection of practical card magic from one of Europe’s most respected close-up performers. A winner of the Magic Circle Close-Up Magician of the Year (2000), British Close-Up Champion (2002), and All Winners Show Grand Prix Champion, Pradier is known for strong commercial card magic designed for real audiences.

In this first installment of his published card work, Pradier shares 10 tried-and-tested routines that have proven effective both for magicians and lay audiences alike. The material emphasizes direct effects, solid construction, and practical handling—routines built for performance rather than theory alone.

While much of the material requires intermediate card handling, it remains approachable for magicians with basic sleight-of-hand experience. Several effects also rely on minimal or no advanced technique, making the book accessible to a broader range of performers.

Included routines:

• Easy Cards to Pocket
• Flash Kings and Aces
• Digit Date
• False Cut Flourish
• Time for a Change
• Sandwich Repeat
• The Select Three
• Doing the Business
• Give Me One More Chance
• La Corde au Cou

A foreword by Guy Hollingworth adds further value to this concise yet practical volume.

Presented in a fully photo-illustrated spiral-bound format, the explanations are clear and performance-oriented, allowing readers to quickly understand the mechanics and presentation of each routine.

Details:

• By Etienne Pradier
• Foreword by Guy Hollingworth
• 10 practical card routines
• Suitable for working close-up magicians
• Intermediate sleight-of-hand level
• Includes several easy-to-perform effects
• 28 pages
• Spiral-bound edition
• Fully photo-illustrated

A practical collection of audience-tested card magic from one of Europe’s accomplished close-up performers.