Moore, Bob: Owen Moore's Almanack An Estimable Collation Of Comedy Card Magic ©1983 Magick Enterprises Sheffield, England Softcover, spiral-bound, 9.5x12", 52 pages |
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Comments: Edited by Russell J. Hall, Illustrations by Les
Johnson and Bob Moore
Contents (from book, updated Nov 2017):
5 Moorewood: introduction
6 Dedication
7 Grandad's Picture: photo of grandad turns to disapproval after
an effect
15 Curse Of The Gypsy: a Jumbo Three Card Monte effect with a
Gypsy story line; Stripper Count
23 War Of The Roses: card trick using a "Shakespheare" deck; you
could probably hunt around for a similarly themed deck
29 - The Hamman Count
33 It's A Funny Thing The English Tongue: a slightly risque packet
trick
39 French Connection: another version of War of the Roses, this
one using a Jeu de L'An playing card deck; again you could likely
find a similarly themed deck to use today
47 Maggie And The Vampire: comedy four-Jumbo-card trick with a
politically incorrect ending; substitute your own favorite
politician
53 Dead Man's Hand: special poker hand is dealt to a spectator
with almost deadly results; can be done close up or Cabaret
61 Moore and Moore Words: final notes and tips