Son of Simon Says 

Son of Simon Says is a collection of close-up magic routines and performance ideas by Simon Lovell. The book combines practical card and non-card effects with commentary on presentation, structure, and audience engagement. All material is drawn from the author’s professional working repertoire.

The content includes approximately 40 routines, divided between card magic and other close-up effects. The difficulty ranges from simple, performance-ready items to more advanced techniques for experienced performers. Each routine is explained with methods, presentation ideas, and additional performance notes.

Guest contributions from performers such as David Acer and David Oliver add additional perspectives and material.

Included effects and highlights:

• Twisted Roses – a presentation-based napkin rose routine used in professional close-up sets
• Granama – a torn and restored card effect built around wordplay and anagram concepts
• The Wyoming Wobble – a selected card vanishes and reappears face-up in the deck
• The Bucket Cull – an efficient culling technique requiring minimal finger movement
• Waiting for God – a performance concept built around recovering from a failed effect
• The Texas Chainthumb Massacre – a dramatic themed routine with strong presentation framing
• Business Card Flash – instant and visible production of a business card
• Collectors 21 – handling of a classic assembly plot using spectator selections
• The Murder Mystery – a narrative-based card routine with an investigative theme

The book focuses strongly on presentation, patter, and practical use in real-world performance environments. It is designed for magicians looking to expand their working repertoire with structured, usable material.