I'm surprised there isn't a thread on this yet.

Roberto Mansilla recently released his book "Naypes" in English exclusively through Vanishing Inc. This book is focused on parlor card magic, and the book begins by exploring what parlor card magic is, where it came from, how it has evolved, and how to get the most out of performing card magic in a parlor setting. This is a helpful essay to help you better understand what perspective Mansilla is coming from as you read the rest of the book, as ALL of the routines taught are designed specifically for a parlor setting.

My favorite routine from the book is called "Thanks to Diaconis." In it, three cards are set aside. Three spectators each select a card and remember it. The cards set aside previously are shown, and they are not the spectator’s cards. Yet, one at a time, the three cards change into the spectator’s cards (and all while the deck is completely out of play.) This is genius. This routine is simple to do, but psychologically it is very complex. After reading the presentation I tried to work out how it could be possible, and I couldn’t wrap my head around it. When I read the method, I was very impressed and amused because the strong psychology of the routine worked its magic even as I read the presentation. This also uses the General Card principle, but in a TOTALLY different way. In most general card routines, there is a chance a small aspect of it could unravel if spectator’s talk afterward. This routine does not have that issue in the slightest. It is great, and I will be using it when the time is right.

My full review of the book is now up on my blog

https://www.magicreview.org/post/naypes-roberto-mansilla

Madison

This is a great book. I read the Spanish version a couple of years ago, and was blown away by a couple of routines, especially "Eureka" (Mansilla's version of ACAAN). Roberto's magic is very classical in its approach, so you're not going to find a million crazy new techniques here, but in terms of structure, detail and clever thinking, Naypes is a very, very good purchase.

Naypes Erudite Magic review debut is going live on Sunday, May 23 at 8:30 AM EDT. I hope it helps those on the fence about this new release from Vanishing Inc. Thanks for sharing your viewpoint, Madison!

https://youtu.be/LcLjlWRWFeU

Hi all. Here's my review to add to the mix. Hope everyone is good, well and safe 🙂

This is a great book filled with some great magic.