The Definitive Sankey - Volume 3
The Definitive Sankey - Volume 3 by Jay Sankey is the final installment in this remarkable trilogy, offering yet another independent collection of mind-bending magic and profound insights. Like Volume 1 and Volume 2, this book stands entirely on its own, brimming with a diverse range of effects and ideas that demonstrate Sankey’s unparalleled creativity and his ability to redefine what’s possible in magic.
Volume 3 features a variety of routines spanning cards, coins, mentalism, and impromptu effects with everyday items. Each effect is meticulously explained, giving readers not only the technical know-how but also the performance tips and psychological nuances that make Sankey’s magic so impactful. Whether you’re performing close-up, parlor, or even casual street magic, the material in this volume is practical and adaptable to any setting.
Beyond the tricks themselves, this book delves into the artistry of magic, offering Sankey’s insights on audience engagement, timing, and creating memorable moments. His friendly, conversational tone makes learning the material enjoyable while also encouraging magicians to push the boundaries of their own creativity.
The Definitive Sankey - Volume 3 serves as the perfect companion to the other volumes in the series, but it is also a complete resource in its own right. Whether you’re discovering Sankey’s work for the first time or are already a fan of his inventive magic, this book is a fitting conclusion to the trilogy, cementing its place as an essential resource for magicians of all levels.
You'll find the full Table of Contents from the book below, including the difficulty rating. While the rating itself is arbitrary (e.g., some may be easier or harder for you), it's a fairly decent way to gauge how much practice will be needed for any individual trick.
The regular orange star rating (). For any trick that is listed as Impromptu in the book, you'll see a blue star () instead!
How to Read This Book
Contents
Close-up Magic Part 2
- Holy Moly
- Holy Stretch
- Twentieth Century Fox
- Bound and Tagged
- Border Crossing
- Chain Reaction
- Three Ring Circus
- Houdini's Touch
- Trinity
- Alchemy Seltzer
- Earplugs
- Hot Knot
Essay: Magician, Reveal Thyself
Magic with Bills
- Global Warming
- Trial Separation
- Mismade Monopoly
- Collateral Damage
- Dough
- East Meets West with David Harkey
- Identifying Features
- Spiral
- Space Ship
- The Company One Keeps
- Seventy-Five Percent with Richard Sanders
- Bill Fusion
- Unscrewed
Cards & Props Part 3
- Voodoo
- Montreal Transpo with David Acer
- Op Bones
- Blockbuster
- In a Bind
- What If?
- Big Time
- Juicy Fruit
- Forbidden Fruit
- Diamonds in the Rough
- Drawing to a Close-up
Matches
- Chameleon
- Vital Signs
- Reunited
- Essay: Burning Down
- Black Market
- Quest for Fire
- Perennial
- A Match by Any Other Name
- Snatchbook
- Metamorph
- Essay: Gimme Five 1178
- Maaaatchbox
Cards and Bands
- Pyramid
- Outsider
- Definitely Warped
- Wild Thing
- Elastic Infiltration
- Please Don't Feed the Playing Cards
- Temporal Elasticity
- Babylon Band
- One for Fifty-One! with Richard Sanders
- Somerassault
- Underbanded
Pens
- The Pen is Mightier
- Cappy Cap Cap Cappity Cappero Cap Trick
- Remarkerable
- Where Did That, the Marker, Come From?
- Marked Down
- Vanishink
- Cap in Hand with David Acer
- Black Magic
- Family Tree
Coin Routines Part 2
- Inside Outside
- Turn of the Century
- The Odd Coin
- Fifth Quarter
- The Visible Coin Assembly
- Underfoot with David Acer
- Through Thick and Thin with Mike Skutt
- Mass Consumption
Card Box Trickery
- In Case of Emergency with David Williamson
- Reenactment
- Essay: Final Fusion 1249
- Housebound
- A Case of Mistaken Identity
- Haunted Card Case
- The Folding Deck
- Untorn
- Penalty Box
- Nosferatu
- Inside Out (Card Trick)
Han Ping Chien
- Chien Ping Han
- Rollover
- H.P.C.-C.P.H
- Under Wraps
- Snatch Production
- Silver Snatch
- The Copper Clutch
- Royal Rivet
- Push Button
- Seed Money
Playing Card Mentalism
- Hide, Keep & Give Away
- Third Eye
- Photo Finish
- Laying on of Hands
- Witching Hour
- Secrets
Packet Tricks
- Resistance is Futile
- Dreamscape
- About Face
- Casualties of War
Coins Across
- Mexican Jumping Coins
- Sound for Thought
- New Arrivals
- Bridging the Gap
Card Sleights
- Wichita Slip
- Toss Twirl with Richard Sanders
- Face-Up Rub-a-Dub Vanish
- Surfboard Change
- Flick Production
- The Sleeves Up Pass
- The Turnover Force
- Shanghai Change
Bill Switch Part 2
- Dye Job
- Pop!
- Fan Mail
- Found in Translation
- Geller
- Realization
- Eye Witness
- Paging Ben Franklin
- A Medley of Bill Switch Ideas
Not-So-Impromptu Card Magic
- Supercool
- In Captivity
- Mix Master
- Final Countdown
- Parallel Worlds
- Remote Control
- Sankey Panky Meltdown
Coins & Props Part 2
- Golden Treasure
- Essay: No Way Out 1378
- Tunnel Vision
- Essay: Time is Money 1382
- Change Under Pressure
- Making Change with Richard Sanders
- Monty Hall Goes Close-Up
- Smashed!
- Jam Session
Firestarters
- Destiny
- V.I.P. (Very Intimate Prediction)
- Hotlink
- Under the Table
- Eye2Eye
- Guiding Rhythm
- Soul Mates
- Flower Power
- Wholehearted
- Kinky
Gimmicked Decks
- Close Contact
- Measles
- The Blackpool Effect with Jason Maloney
- Yes and No
- The Blues
- Confession
- Fade Away
- The Genesis Prediction
- Once in a Lifetime
- Practice Pack
- Blind Man's Bluff
- Wham Bam!
- What's in a Name?
- Out of Control
Sankey Utilities
- Omnilope
- Nest Egg
- Pandora's Box
- Fort Knox
- 99
- Matchbox Mentalism
- Purse Vanish
- Last Coin Trick
- Gemini Pouch
Gimmicked Cards Part 2
- Inseparable
- Open Sesame
- Spanish Inquisition
- R.E.M.
- Misguided Angels with David Acer
- Reconstruction
- Uberchange
- Extended Version
- Mason's Aces
Gimmicked Coins
- Two-Fisted Vanish
- The Four Dimensional Coin
- Half a Coin Trick
- Razor's Edge
Beyond Secrets Part 3
- Essay: Magician, Clown, Priest
- Essay: Which Direction?
- Essay: Magic and The Magical
- Essay: Sanding
- Essay: Those Who Will Resist
- Essay: Let The Audience Lead
- Essay: In The Blink Of An Eye
- Essay: The Master Imagined
- Essay: Secrets, Understanding & Wonder
- Essay: Is There Such A Thing As A Bad Trick?
- Essay: Articulate Hands
- Essay: The Best Teacher
- Essay: Random Acts Of Magic
- Essay: Self-Expression
- Essay: Stick To Your Weaknesses
- Essay: Creative Promotion
- Essay: Reminder And Promise
- Essay: Choosing MAterial
- Essay: The Play's The Thing
- Essay: In Search Of Real Magic
- Essay: Encouraging Co-Creation
- Essay: Knowing And Forgetting
- Essay: Exposure, Appreciation And Education
- Essay: Clothing
- Essay: Magician vs. Entertainer
- Essay: Tension, Expectation and Release
- Essay: An Invitation to Wonder
- Essay: Larger Truths
- Essay: All Of You
- Essay: Unpresentations
- Essay: Ending
- Essay: Re: Creation
- Essay: It Takes Time
- Essay: A New Magic
- Essay: Effects Only Happen In The Past
- Essay: The Love Of Magic
Jay Sankey: The Complete Bibliography
Index