The Master Palm by Russell T. Barnhart

During his Princeton years, Russell worked in a nightclub doing close-up magic, and he has frequently entertained in that medium in his busy New York life since. He knows the value of a card trick that "entertains" and this is what he focuses on in Master Palm. Careful, concise thinking written up in clear language helps you to learn the 17 sleights and 15 tricks more easily.

1st edition 1975; PDF 58 pages, photo illustrated.

Table of Contents

6. INTRODUCTION

   Part One

7. CUP SHUFFLE
10. LEFT HAND BOTTOM PALM

    Part Two: THE MASTER PALM

15. (1) Right hand Side-Slip Steal
15. (2) Spread Replacement
15. (3) Right hand Bottom Stock Steal (Several Cards)
16. (4) Erdnase Shuffle Side-Slip (Close-Up)
18. (5) Erdnase Shuffle Side-Slip (Standing-Up)
18. (6) Knee Shuffle Steal
21. (7) Knee Shuffle Steal (Several Cards)
22. (8) Thumb Flick Steal
23. (9) Aladdin Switch
25. (10) Flip Add-On
26. (11) Twist Add-On
27. (12) First Twist Add-On Steal
27. (12a) Second Twist Add-On Steal
27. (13) Turn Add-On
28. (14) Middle-Add-On (Whole Deck)
28. (15) Spread Side-Slip
31. (16) Spread Side-Slip Bottom Palm
31. (17) Master Palm Fan Steal

    Part Three CLOSE UP

37. (1) Cut Force
37. (2) Cut Force with Red Back Card
37. (3) Transposition: Card to Envelope
39. (4) Fatal Fingerprint
42. (5) Poker Generosity
42. (6) Schulien's Pile
44. (7) Imposter Card
45. (8) Color Change and Return
47. (9) The Egotist Card, or Scene Stealer
49. (10) Quick Change: Face Up
49. (11) Quick Change; Face Down
50. (12) The Divining Rod
52. (13) Four Ace Assembly
53. (14) The Changling

    Part Four: STAND UP

55. (1) Two Cards to Pocket

     

57. About The Author