Book Review: The Long And The Short Of It by Mark Lewis

Most magicians sneer at the "Svengali" as a trick deck of playing cards that is solely for kids and beginners. I imagine that most magicians have owned a Svengali and played with one at some time in their magical experience. However, most would probably never consider performing with a such a deck. It’s just too well known among the lay public.

However, Mark Lewis, in his book, "The Long and The Short Of It," explains some intriguing moves with a Svengali deck beyond the standard ones and offers a powerful routine. Lewis' powerful routine not only uses the capabilities of the popular gimmicked deck but incorporates basic sleight-of-hand techniques to create a minor miracle.

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