A routine where the performer senses the colors of cards through a solid table.
The physical book is noted for its high production value, featuring a black linen cloth binding and high-quality photography.
The book includes seven distinct performance pieces, many of which have been adopted by professional magicians like David Blaine. Pit Hartling Card Fictions.pdf
A routine centered around bringing order to a chaotic, shuffled deck.
A demonstration of superhuman precision where the performer "flicks" exactly the number of cards named by a spectator off a tabled deck. A routine where the performer senses the colors
The title reflects Hartling's core belief: that while the effects described may be physically impossible (like instantly memorizing a deck or sensing colors through a table), a magician's job is to provide the "adequate input" so the spectator's mind creates a magical fiction. The book emphasizes that presentation and psychological staging are just as important as the sleights themselves. Notable Effects in the Book
Beyond the tricks, the book contains influential essays that are highly regarded by serious students of magic: A routine centered around bringing order to a
A 2018 updated edition is available with minor handling refinements.
Discusses psychological strategies for performing secret actions openly without being detected. Product Details
by Pit Hartling is widely considered a modern masterpiece in card magic literature. Originally published in 2003, this book stands out for its high-caliber thinking, focusing on seven core "impossible" effects that can be performed with an ordinary deck of cards. The Philosophy of "Fictions"