The Unplanned Card Book – 56 Powerful Card Tricks by Paul Gordon

The Unplanned Card Book by Paul Gordon is a substantial collection of practical, audience-tested, and highly effective card magic. Spanning 174 pages and illustrated with numerous photos and drawings, this beautifully produced volume offers 56 carefully crafted card routines designed for magicians who value strong effects and workable methods.

Inside, you will find a wide variety of material, including professional worker routines for strolling and walk-around performances, clever close-up effects, entertaining presentations with a playful edge, and memorable table routines built to create genuine reactions. Each routine reflects Paul Gordon’s signature style: direct, commercial, and designed with real-world performance in mind.

With approximately 36,000 words of detailed instruction, The Unplanned Card Book is far more than a simple trick collection. It is a practical resource filled with methods, subtleties, presentations, and performance ideas that can be incorporated into your repertoire. The material has been performed in lectures and shows around the world, consistently earning strong reactions from audiences.

If you enjoyed titles such as Cool Card Stuff, Cardistry, or Card Collective, this book continues that tradition with fresh, usable, and thoughtfully constructed material. The routines are varied in plot, strong in impact, and suitable for magicians looking to expand their card magic library with proven effects.

A brief note: A small number of routines include light adult-themed humor in presentation.

Highlights:

• 56 strong and practical card tricks
• Written by respected magician Paul Gordon
• 174 pages packed with professional material
• Numerous photos and illustrations
• Suitable for close-up, strolling, and table performances
• Detailed explanations and performance insights
• High-quality perfect-bound edition with full-color cover

Expand your card magic repertoire with proven routines from a respected creator—order The Unplanned Card Book today and add practical, powerful material to your performances.