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I did a BBQ on Saturday and someone asked me if I did "real" card tricks. My stuff, even my card work, is pretty much all self-taught with a psychological twist. It occured to me that I really don't know any "real" card tricks It's time to learn.

So, I've just downloaded the Basic Card Control Video from MagicTricks (review to follow if I don't find one in the archive) and ordered the Royal Road... Cash isn't a problem and I pick up new things very quickly indeed (you have to, as a freelance writer, believe me!). I've already figured out the basics of bottom control myself, for instance (oo-er, missus!)

So, what do all you card magic specialists in Internetland recommend I get above and beyond those items I've already bought? Are there any well-thumbed masters of certain techniques that should be on the bookshelf in the toilet?

Hmmm, yes, I definitely want to be clean at all times.

I think it's techniques more than anything I'm after to begin with. I'm used to making up my own stuff so that would suit me.

Jerry Andrus' book "Andrus Card Control" has sleights for every occasion, all of which he has de veloped himself away from mainstream magic. I have mentioned this book a number of time because it offers many variations on common sleights.

There are a few tricks included in the book but only really to illustrate the sleight being discussed. I did a review ages ago http://www.talkmagic.co.uk/ftopic213.php which says it all really. One thing to note is that every time I mention this book the thread seems to instantly die so don't be surprised if no-one else posts here now!

Thanks for the help so far, chaps. Much appreciated.

to be honest i wouldnt recommend the annotated erdnase as a book to learn effects from, as much as i admire Ortiz.... i would however recommend his books "At the Card table" ans "scams and fantasies"which offers a lot of effects some of which are "easy" to some which are for VERY experienced handlers. Also id recommend "cuts,counts,moves and subtleties" by Jerry mentzer.. no effects are in the book but it explains a lot of sleights (as the title suggests). another id recommend is "Las Vegas Kardma" by Allan Ackerman which also explains the moves required as it teaches effects.

For a visual learning resource i think youd be pushed to better the "Easy to master card miracle" series

Hurrah!

RRTCM and a Bicycle deck arrived this morning. Compared to the double packs of WH Smiths cards I use they're massive, and they flow so smoooothly! Very nice.

This week, I are mostly throwing cards all over the floor.

May i suggest The Jeff McBride DVD's (more for flourishes).
Also "Expert Card Technique" by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue, quite hard to follow, but covers a lot of stuff.