Phantom of the Card Table, Critical Edition Genus|Location

Phantom of the Card Table, Critical Edition Genus|LocationThe Phantom of the Card Table was originally a typescript that was written and circulated by Edward McGuire at the end of 1930 through about 1932. This became an instant underground classic and all the prominent card men of that time, including Dai Vernon, were entranced by it. The reason this little typescript was sought after was its subject, Walter Scott. In the summer of 1930, Scott and McGuire traveled to New York City and held a very private

and resets in seconds

her face and feet are visible

His running total was now up to six dollars

Stiff factory cardboard backing is discarded

the case then magically shrinks to half its previous size

Requires one regular cube (not supplied)

Preparing the Cards

False Deals

You can place it inside your jacket pocket

it’s revealed that the magician and the spectator miraculously have picked their balls in the exact same order

Here’s another quickie effect: Any spectator folds one of HIS dollar bills and drops it into the chest

The Complette Ganson Magic Teach-In Series