Mnemonica – Juan Tamariz (The Definitive Memorized Deck Classic)

Mnemonica is one of the most influential books ever written on memorized deck magic, authored by Juan Tamariz, one of the most respected and innovative thinkers in modern magic. Widely regarded as a cornerstone of advanced card magic literature, this work offers a deep and practical exploration of Tamariz’s legendary memorized deck system.

At the heart of the book is Mnemonica, Tamariz’s renowned memorized deck stack, which has become a standard among serious card magicians worldwide. In this volume, he explains not only the complete structure and workings of the stack, but also teaches a practical system for committing it to memory efficiently and permanently.

Beyond the stack itself, Mnemonica includes more than 100 tricks, routines, and applications, dramatically expanding what is possible with a memorized deck. The material ranges from impossible revelations and predictions to sophisticated demonstrations of apparent coincidence, mind reading, and impossible card locations—all built on Tamariz’s thoughtful construction and theatrical understanding of magic.

The book also includes an annotated bibliography that guides readers to further important works on memorized deck magic, making Mnemonica both a practical manual and a comprehensive reference on the subject.

Presented in a high-quality 432-page hardcover edition with over 400 photographs, Mnemonica is a substantial study work for dedicated card magicians and an essential volume in serious magic literature.

You receive with Mnemonica a complete system for memorized deck magic, along with a wealth of routines and ideas from one of magic’s most influential masters.