Mendoza, John: The Professional Approach ©1991 (circa) John Mendoza Softcover, stapled manuscript, 8.5x11", 21 pages

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Comments: Lecture points out briefly how each trick works but strives to point out the important presentation points for each effect to provide maximum impact.

Contents:

1 Some Opening Comments
3 Vice Versa: two card transposition. Lesson on convincing audience of placement.
4 Between the Palms: spectator ends up holding the signed selection. Multiple lessons.
5 Coins Across: Four coins travel hand to hand. Lesson on anticipating audience thoughts and conditioning
7 The Chop Cup: standard routine. Lessons on setting the stage, misdirection, naturalness
9 Routined Poker Mental: Magician divines four mentally selected cards. Lesson on how strong presentation can make a simple effect strong
11 Three Card Monte: routine not detailed. Lesson is how to hande a guessing routine
13 The Ultimate Torn & Restored Card: Lesson on clarity and proving
14 All Draun Out (Steve Draun): Spectator separates deck into red & black. Lead in for next trick.
15 The Squeeze: Separated deck is shuffled but retains red/black separation. Lesson on building to a climax
16 Acestimation (Bob Vesser): Spectator Cuts to te Aces, a fully detailed routine
21 Some Final Remarks: final lesson
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