The Award-Winning Magic of John Cornelius – Creative Magic from a World Champion

The Award-Winning Magic of John Cornelius is a 192-page hardbound volume with dust jacket, fully illustrated with photographs and dedicated to the work of one of magic’s most inventive creators and performers. Written by Lance Pierce, the book offers a detailed exploration of John Cornelius’ acclaimed routines, original effects, and creative thinking.

John Cornelius is recognized for his exceptional originality and practical innovation in magic. His work earned him some of the highest honors in the field, including a World Championship at F.I.S.M., multiple International Brotherhood of Magicians Creativity Awards, and broad recognition from performers worldwide for the originality of his methods and routines.

This book examines Cornelius’ magic in depth, covering not only his best-known creations but also the nuances of his performance style, routining, and construction of effects. It offers insight into both the mechanics of his routines and the creative thinking behind them.

Included Material Features:

• Detailed explanations of John Cornelius’ signature effects
• The legendary “Marked For Life”
• The classic “The Fickle Nickel”
• The ingenious “Shrinking Card Case”
• Full treatment of his world-championship-winning card act:
  “Every Card Trick In The World In Ten Minutes”
• Performance details, handling subtleties, and presentation insights
• A deeper look into Cornelius’ inventive approach to magical creation

More than a collection of tricks, the book presents a study in magical creativity, showing how strong ideas are developed into memorable effects. The routines are known for combining clever method construction with strong visual and theatrical appeal.

With full photographic illustration throughout, the material is presented clearly and thoroughly, making it a valuable resource for performers interested in originality, routining, and creative thinking in magic.

Highlights:

• 192-page hardbound edition with dust jacket
• Fully photo-illustrated throughout
• Written by Lance Pierce
• Focus on the magic of John Cornelius
• Includes legendary signature routines
• Covers world-championship-winning material
• Insight into creativity, invention, and performance structure
• Valuable for close-up and general magic performers

Study the work of one of magic’s great creative minds—add The Award-Winning Magic of John Cornelius to your library and explore original routines shaped by world-class innovation.