This unique book is about a special group of alloys (safe & non-toxic) that can be used to create numerous magical effects, from vanishing (or bending or penetrating) a spoon, to mentally melting coins in the hands of spectators - even card peeks and locations using gallium. All of the listed effects are constructed in the psychology and techniques of Max Malini (the greatest impromptu magician of all time), designed for thoughtful magicians, playful pranksters and curious minded individuals. Each novel application is presented in easy-to-understand details and do-it-yourself projects.

This book takes the student of magic on a magical journey to the other side of the glass, providing for an extensive study in magic theory as well as application --- all from the perspective of the classic Card through Window effect. As a beginner, intermediate or advance student, you'll learn the general framework for implementing your vision and the specific conceptual tools that you need to construct, refine and customize any magic effect (trick or illusion) to fit who you are as a performer. This book explains the overall dynamics of magic: misdirection, audience management, presentation, patter, performance psychology, degrees of deception, group dynamics and the list goes on. That's the theory. Yet, this book also nails down the mechanics, the nuts and bolt of various methods and techniques with details, real-world insights, and hard-learned lessons along with illustrations (of gaffs, gimmicks and sleights), diagrams, photos and video links. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: The Basic CTW Effect Chapter 2: History of: A Card in Flight Chapter 3: Conceptual Framework Chapter 4: Theme Variations Chapter 5: CTW Methods Chapter 6: Method 1: Plants Chapter 7: Method 2: Assisted Plant Chapter 8: Method 3: Gimmicks, Gaffs & Apparatus Chapter 9: Method 4: Sleights for Impromptu Performances Chapter 10: Types of Windows Chapter 11: Adhesives- Types and Usage Chapter 12: Misdirection Techniques