Cervon, Bruce: The Black & White Trick and Other Assorted Mysteries
©1989 Bruce Cervon & Louis Falanga, CA
Hardcover w/DJ, 151 pages

Comments: Came with a set of black and white cards

Contents:

i Foreword (Louis Falanga)
iii Introduction (Bruce Cervon)

Chapter One
1 The Black & White Basic Routine
19 A Handling Touch
22 Black & White Presentational Tips

Chapter Two
23 Black & White Trick Openings
25 Another Simple Show
27 Multiple Lift Opening
31 Turnover Pass Opening
35 Wedge Break Oil & Water Opening
37 Biddle Move Opening
39 Another Biddle Move Opening
41 Elmsley Count Opening

Chapter Three
45 The Novrec Turnover
55 Amazing Jokers
65 The Transposing Ace

Chapter Four
71 Bruce Cervon's Favorite Black & White Routine
83 "In the Spectator's Hands" Sequence
87 Convincing Closing
91 More on "The Proof" Phase

Chapter Five
93 The Spotted Black & White Trick

Chapter Six
105 The Black & White Trick a'la Michael Webber

Chapter Seven
115 More Black & White Tricks
117Follow the Black & White
123 Black & White Attraction

Chapter Eight
135 More On The Little Finger Turnoever
137 Little Finger Turnover Display Sequence
139 The Little Finger Turnover As A Switch143 Take Me To Your Printer



The Black and White Trick is a routine that Bruce Cervon kept secret for many years. In fact, Mr. Cervon coveted the effect to such a degree that he performed it almost exclusively for lay audiences.

This is a complete magical interlude that utilizes unique props and requires virtually no sleight of hand. Anyone can learn The Black and White Trick. Even if your skill is at the beginner's level, you should have no trouble learning this wonderfully commercial routine. Mr. Cervon has also included several advanced versions, which elevate the effect to a showpiece. A multitude of magical surprises, culminating in a visual and entertaining climax.

In addition to The Black and White Trick, the book also includes an amazing assortment of twenty-four professional routines, sleights, and subtleties. Included is the Novrec Turnover, an invaluable utility move that is designed to secretly reverse a packet of cards. This is the cutting edge of card magic.hift