SYNOPSIS:
If an Octopus Could Palm by David Buck is a collection of inventive close-up magic that blends clever construction, strong sleight-of-hand, and practical performance thinking. Drawing on decades of professional experience, Buck presents original routines, refined handlings, and creative techniques that emphasize naturalness, audience engagement, and deceptive methods. The material encourages magicians to think beyond mechanics, offering ideas that can be adapted and personalized for real-world performance.
Book Details:
Author/Creator: David Buck
Publisher: Dan & Dave LLC
Edition: 2nd
Publication Year: 2021
Subjects: Cards
Pages: 80
Skill Level: Advanc
Availability: Out of Print
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Cephalopalm (p. 10)
• Octomus Palm (p. 14)
• Octomus Load (p. 18)
• Cascade Control (p. 22)
• Cascade Palm (p. 28)
• Peeping Palm (p. 30)
• Treading (p. 34)
• Inking (p. 40)
• Undertow (p. 44)
• Hermit Transfer (p. 48)
• Buoyancy (p. 52)
• Lofty Transfer (p. 56)
• Mimic Palm (p. 60)
• Nautilus (p. 64)
• Plumber Palm (p. 68)
• Otocyst (p. 74)
