SYNOPSIS:
Calico is a collection of original close-up magic by Rick Smith Jr. (published by Meir Yedid Magic) featuring practical routines with cards, coins, rubber bands, bills, and everyday objects. The material emphasizes strong visual effects, commercial performance, and clever methods that balance technical skill with audience impact. Designed for working magicians, the book offers polished routines suitable for real-world performance while also providing useful insights into presentation and construction.
BOOK DETAILS:
Author/creator: Rick Holcombe
Publisher: Vanishing Inc.
Edition: 1st
Publication Year: 2025
Subjects: Coins
Pages: 162
Skill Level: Intermediate
Availability: Vanishing Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction (p. v)
Sleights (p. 1)
• The Rick Roll Retention Vanish (p. 3)
• The Slick Click (p. 7)
• Holcombe Himber (p. 11)
• The Snap Back Vanish (p. 15)
• The DeManche Change (p. 17)
Part One (p. 21)
• Triple Bypass (p. 23)
• A Motley Crew (p. 31)
• Whiplash (p. 49)
• Clarity, Color, and Composition (p. 61)
Part Two (p. 65)
• Perfect Strangers (p. 67)
• Cerebral CSB (p. 79)
• Three Through (p. 83)
• The Best Coin Trick in the World (p. 93)
Part Three (p. 97)
• Gemini I (p. 99)
• Gemini II (p. 105)
• Captive Coins (p. 113)
• Double Tap (Reloaded) (p. 119)
• Wild Thing (p. 131)
• Colorblind (p. 137)
• Flagrant Fowl (p. 143)
• Schism (p. 151)
• The Goldilocks Coin (p. 159)
