Extra Plots & Methods by Michal Kociolek

Here's the third book in Michal Kociolek's Plots & Methods series. It's got a bit of a reputation as the best one, but maybe that's just because it's the freshest. Either way, it's here for you to poke around in.

Even if you missed the first two, Extra Plots & Methods gives you a solid look at Michal's way with cards. Inside, there are 12 routines you can actually manage without feeling like you've got two left hands. Michal swaps out the tricky finger gymnastics for clever thinking. It's kind of surprising how well that works now and then.

Instructions are clear, and Tony Dunn's illustrations are there to guide you when words get a bit fiddly. It's a book that might just sit on your shelf for years, partly because it looks nice, but mostly because you won't want to lend it out.

CONTENTS

• A Number, A Card, and A Shuffle - Pick a card, shuffle the deck like you're having a bad day, and it still ends up where it should. Go figure.
• The Missing Piece - Their card completes your Royal Flush. Nobody's more surprised than you when it works.
• Signed & Delivered - Four Jokers and four blanks do a quiet little assembly. It's nothing flashy, just gets the job done.
• Synergic - You find theirs; they find yours. It's a bit of a two-way street.
• 50/50 Poker - They win a poker game with a hand they picked before it began. Makes you wonder if they know something you don't.
• Poker Player's Dream - Without any trickery, you deal the top hand they name. No clue how it doesn't go wrong.
• No Questions Asked - Guess their card without asking a thing. Somehow, it just clicks.
• Opposites - They stab a card next to their thought-of one. Convenient, really.
• The Red Chip - Spotting who's got the red poker chip without breaking a sweat. It's like you've got a sixth sense.

Here's what some folks have to say:

• "Michal's got a knack for using odd principles in card magic. These routines, you'll want to check if they work. Spoiler: they do." - Denis Behr
• "Michal's collection is full of smart card magic. Doesn't disappoint." - Michael Weber
• "Ten effects, ten original methods. It covers mentalism, poker, parlor, and close-up. Have a look." - Allan Ackerman
• "Two words: subtle brilliance. A dream for card fanatics." - John Guastaferro
• "Michal's series continues with strong tricks and clever thinking. If you're into card magic, it's worth your time." - Michael Vincent