Just a short review of "The X-Rated Card Trick & Other Mysteries" by Josh Chaikin. I got this from Hocus Pocus and was pleasantly amused and intrigued. The main trick might not be the taste for everyone but is very good. All the stuff is worth looking into. For me, the highlight is the "Card in Balloon Sword". Very workable, based on an idea of David Harkey's. Well worth the money.

Charlie

Wait, what? Josh has a book? Link?

Ben

Charlie,

Thank you for the kind words. I will admit, that the title trick isn't for everyone, and I suggest being very careful about who you perform it for, but when you find the right crowd, it really does hit hard. The Card in Balloon Sword is a very fun effect to perform and I used it to close for a number of years, but it no longer has a place in my show; I'm sure other people will find a use for it.

Ben, it can be found here: http://www.hocus-pocus.com/magicshop/?product=12441