The Darkest Corners by Ben Hart – Master Parlor Magic Like Never Before

England’s Ben Hart, a sensational finalist on Britain’s Got Talent and a sold-out star at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, presents his debut magic masterpiece: The Darkest Corners. This 300-page full-color book is packed with original parlor magic effects, creative wisdom, and professional insights drawn from hundreds of live performances.

Discover Hart’s signature illusions, including a signed silk appearing inside a peach, tricks with a real Venus Flytrap, the most astonishing lottery prediction ever, and routines that can even be performed over the radio. Learn how to make an egg appear from a scrap of paper and amaze audiences with sleight-of-hand, storytelling, and unforgettable presentations.

Beyond the tricks, The Darkest Corners provides rare insights into stagecraft, show development, and camera projection, helping magicians elevate both live and filmed performances. Ben shares his secrets on structuring a parlor show and using theatrical techniques to control focus and audience perception.

Highlights include:

• A Shot in the Dark: Captivate audiences with a ghost-story-style effect using only a box of matches.

• Melocotón: A signed silk magically transforms into the pit of a visible peach.

• Incubation: Audience-written confetti turns into a real egg, Ben Hart’s signature effect from Britain’s Got Talent.

• Nuts: A walnut contains a tiny scroll summarizing a spectator’s memory.

• Hart to Hofzinser: A chosen card appears inside a spectator’s wedding ring, held behind their back.

• The Human Lottery Machine: A random four-digit number is revealed via four balls regurgitated from the magician’s mouth—a stunning mentalism routine.

Written by Neil Kelso, this elegant hardbound book features over 250 full-color photographs and a reflective rainbow foil cover, making it both a collectible and a professional tool. The Darkest Corners is essential for any magician aiming to master parlor magic, create memorable performances, and leave audiences spellbound.

Unlock the secrets of modern parlor magic – order The Darkest Corners today!