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Another vote for the Joshua Jay book - great for ideas in all areas

@cc100 thanks for the PM. Couldn't reply for some reason (maybe as I'm new?..) anyway, I've ordered the mysterio book after your advice.

Many thanks again

You could check out 'John Scarne on card tricks', self working / sleightless versions of a lot of your favourite card tricks.

Carlyle's 'the piano card trick' comes to mind

very easy and laymen don't seem to catch on

Also since everyone is being so helpful, does anyone know where to find a version of the Maxi card trick/twist whatever it is called? I saw it on Youtube and it looks great!

I think you should read up on the late 'Great' Roger Smith (RIP)

I believe it's his move, also check out 'the trick that can't be explained'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1BImRhMBRA- Maxi Twist by the man himself

Innovative Magic 3- Roger Smith has one version of it and it's $6.00 (plus shipping) from H&R

http://www.magicbookshop.com/product_info.php?products_id=1840&osCsid=kjarfkbvmnhb6ie3j12pia0gp2

You can try ID, doesn't require too much practice (no slight of hand), and can be presented in the very funny way.