Evans, Shawn C.: Card Through Window ©2011 Shawn C. Evans, Mimesis Magic Softcover, perfect-bound, 6x9", 92 pages ‎ISBN: 978-1463592424

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Comments: A Magical Look at the Other Side of the Glass: A Study in Magic Theory and Application

Contents (from book ToC, numbers are not page numbers):

1 Chapter 1 The Basic CTW Effect
Description - Explanation- Misdirection- Traveling
Card/ Card To Impossible Location

2 Chapter 2 History Of A Card In Flight
Jinx Magazine
Bob Hummer
The Hummer Card
CTW Potentials & Questions

3 Chapter 3 Conceptual Framework
Tool: 1: 5Ws & 1H
- Why: Vision
- When: Closer
- Who: Group Dynamics
- Where: Window Types & Architecture
Tool: 2- The 6Ps Framework:
- Presentation & Personality (Houdin, Sankey/Bending)
- Patter: Chitchat, Storytelling & Theatrics, Choice Words, Mental Pictures, Hypnotherapy, Rubbing A Coin Into Elbow
- People Psychology: Body Language & Behavior, Observations & Feedback, Neuroscience, Attention Management, False Take, Human Nature
- Practice & Performance: Dry Run, Quts, C. Hopkins
Tool: 3- Kiss Formula
- Tommy Wonder
- Simplicity
- Magic Ranch
- Short Card

4 Chapter 4 Theme Variations
Video/Showcase Of The Best
Signed CTW
Tom Corner CTW
Wrong To Right CTW
Prediction Effects
David Stone Video
Color Change CTW
Color Change Effects
Back To Face CTW
Build Suspense
Re-Stored CTW

5 Chapter 5 CTW Methods, Four Categories
1) Plants
2) Assistants
3) Gimmicks, Gaffs & Apparatus
4) Sleights
-Limiting Factors
- Skill Set
- Resources
- Working Conditions

6 Chapter 6 Method 1: Plants
Placement (Non-Plant)
Spectator Assisted Placement/Card Shield
Performer Plant (Non-Gimmicked)
Time/ Location/ Structural Angles
Disguised Cards/Camouflage
Street Magic/Directional Approach
Framing Performance Space

7 Chapter 7 Method 2: Assisted Plant
Real Time Plant
Assisted No-Force Method
No Sleights/ Card Indexing System
Café Setting, In-Side & Out-Side
Delayed Response
Space Management
Blocking Angles
Dispatcher (Stooge Card Control)
Pick Pocket

8 Chapter 8 Method 3: Gimmicks, Gaffs & Apparatus
Visual Magic
Limitations Of Use
Gimmicked Card Design/ Magnets, Flaps & Shims
Gimmick Examples/Instructions & Diagram
Neodymium Magnets, Grades, Sizes
Ready Card Utility Setup
Modified Shirt & Fake Button
Cardholder System
Apparatus & Mechanical Devices
Electro-mechanical/ Remote Activation
Visual Vs. Implied Magic

9 Chapter 9 Method 4: Sleights For Impromptu Performances
Card Cluster
Basic Card Sleights: Card Spread, Forcing Methods, Overhand Shuffle & Control
Advance Card Sleights: Palming/ Removal, Gamblers Cop, Tilt Move/ Depth Illusion, Back Palm
CTW Application

10 Chapter 10 Types Of Windows
Fixed Vs. Operable
Single Pane / Double Pane
Classic Double Hung
Casement
Horizontal Slider
Awning
Jalousie
Hooper
Tilt Turn Round Top
Bow
Seamless Bent Glass Comer
Bay
Glass Block

11 Chapter 11 Adhesives- Types And Usage
Residue / Visibility
Magician’S Wax
Double Sided Tape/Court Card Designs
Scotch Restickable Glue Stick/Elmer's Repositional Glue
Zig 2 Way Glue
Glue Card Construction
Prepping & Planting

12 Chapter 12 Misdirection Techniques
Quotes/Tommy Wonder/Jean Hugard
Debate
Practical Definition
Applied To CTW Effects
Misnomer
Stream Of Attention
Various Techniques
Mental Maneuvers