Stand-up Card Magic – Roberto Giobbi

Card magic that plays big.
Stand-up Card Magic by Roberto Giobbi is the definitive guide for magicians who want to take card magic beyond close-up and onto the stage. While thousands of books focus on intimate, table-side performances, this landmark work finally addresses the needs of performers working for parlor, platform, corporate and theater audiences.

Drawing on decades of professional experience, Roberto Giobbi explains how to transform card magic into powerful stand-up entertainment. You will learn the psychology behind performing for larger audiences, effective spectator management, stage-worthy sleights, and professional routines that are clear, visual, and highly deceptive—even from a distance.

Every routine in this book comes directly from Giobbi’s own working repertoire, refined through countless international performances. In addition to teaching proven material, the book shows you how to adapt close-up card tricks for the stage and how to continue developing your own stand-up card magic with confidence and authority.

This is not just a collection of tricks—it is a complete system for professional stand-up card magic, taught by one of the most respected teachers in modern magic.

You receive:

• A complete introduction to stand-up card magic

• Professional techniques for parlor, platform and stage

• Audience psychology and spectator management

• Practical, performance-tested stand-up card routines

• Clear guidance on adapting close-up card magic for larger audiences

If you want your card magic to look bigger, stronger and more professional, Stand-up Card Magic is an essential addition to your library. Take your card magic to the stage and amaze larger audiences with confidence.