Archive - Marty's Magic Ruseletter

March 2025

Monthly Update #26 (February 2025)

I share a new variation of "Revolving Aces", also known as "Emerald Isle Aces", and reflect on how magicians are depicted in mass media and popular…

Mar 31 •

Corrupting the Classics #4: Revolving Aces

Learn two unique versions of the Herb Zarrow classic called "Albion Aces" and "High Card to Hell"!

Mar 29 •

Monthly Update #25 (January 2025)

Some of my thoughts on the future of magic magazines and a classic piece of mental magic using an everyday object.

Mar 22 •

February 2025

Tricks, Tricks & More Tricks #3: Satanic Sorcery

Recently, I’ve been delving into the unique world of traditional folktales about the Devil and gambling.

Feb 24 •

🃏🌴 Packet Trick Paradise #9: The Devil is Dyslexic

A three-card monte routine involving a magical mix-up between the Dark Lord and Saint Nick!

Feb 22 •

Easy Does It #3: Beelzebet

A trick involving eight cards and a deal with the Devil!

Feb 21 •

🃏🌴 Packet Trick Paradise #8: Mark of the Beast

A poetic packet trick with a Faustian feel based on Jim Temple's "Color Monte".

Feb 20 •

January 2025

🃏🌴 Packet Trick Paradise #7: The Little King Who Wasn't There

A paranormal packet trick set to the poem "Antigonish" by Hughes Mearns and based on a routine by Roy Walton.

Jan 5 •

December 2024

Monthly Update #24 (December 2024)

In this final update for 2024, we visit the Weird Inn, learn a trick related to Shakespeare, and take a look at "Bag Reborn" by Alakazam Magic and Craig…

Dec 30, 2024 •

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