Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Vanishing Inc. with a special hardback anniversary edition of the book that started it all. After being out of print for years, this remarkable collection of refreshingly original and diabolically clever card magic is finally available again in a special limited edition version.
We take great pride in producing the finest magic books in the industry, and it all started with High Spots by Caleb Wiles back in 2009. This book was an instant smash-hit that laid the groundwork for us to eventually publish our own library of 100+ bestselling books. Commemorate this crowning achievement with an exclusive 15th year anniversary edition of High Spots.
This special edition book features a redesigned modern cover with a 15th anniversary logo that also appears on the spine. It marks the first time High Spots has ever been available in hardcover. This limited 15th Anniversary version is a one-time printing.
This includes beloved gems like “Reswindled”, which is Caleb’s take on “Reset” that is arguably worth the price of the book on its own. Paul Harris (the creator of the “Reset” plot) even called it his favorite version of the effect. “Semi-Automatic Luck Test” is also the type of deceptive and surprisingly easy-to-do effect you’ll love performing.
In total, there are 11 professional routines ranging from self-working to intermediate. Inspired by
one of Caleb’s biggest passions, professional wrestling, this book is a ton of fun to read. Every detail is laid out to ensure you can start instantly amazing audiences with these creative and ingenious effects.
Contents of High Spots by Caleb Wiles
Offbeat Aces: A stunningly visual and easy-to-do production of Four Aces that occurs between three Jokers.
ReSwindled: Arguably the best version of “Reset” ever made. In addition to cards transposing, they also change into Aces. This is a simple, logical, and truly amazing addition.
26!: Your volunteer is subliminally influenced to shuffle one half of the deck into an order that perfectly matches the other half (no switches required!)
Word Perfect: A fooling piece of stand-up magic that works for audiences of any type.
Make a Wish: A birthday-themed card trick that is strong and practical enough for pros while remaining easy enough for beginners.
Blackjack Be Quick: A test-conditions instant location of a winning Blackjack hand from an audience-shuffled deck.
Crystal Cut: You’ll never want to perform the double undercut again after learning this versatile false cut and control.
Little Fella Grows Up: Convince your audience you’re a master card shark with this false dealing demonstration that doesn’t require any false deals.
iDeck: A fooling card routine with a unique and topical presentation.
Replicator: a stunning color-changing deck that is the perfect follow-up for “iDeck*
Here-a-Move, There-a-Move, Everywhere-a-Move Move: A finger-flinging, eye-popper using four regular Aces.
Semi-Automatic Luck Test: A self-working showstopper where a participant cuts and deals to the four Kings and the four Aces.