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The Card Magic of Bro. John Hamman S.M. (compiled and illustrated by master card technician Paul LePaul, copyrighted 1958) is a foundational 20th-century card manuscript. This historic 45-page softcover booklet introduced the magic community to Brother John Hamman's revolutionary packet tricks, mathematical subtleties, and deceptive card routines. Key routines detailed include:
The Million-to-One Chance
The Blushing Bride
The Classical Transposition
Kings Through the Table
The Elusive Burglar & The Chameleon Colors
Thought of Card Under the Tablecloth
Brother John Hamman (1927–2000) is recognized as one of card magic’s most profound original thinkers, famous for creating the Gemini Count, the Final Ace Routine, and groundbreaking packet trick plotlines. Paul LePaul—himself a legend of sleight-of-hand—recognized Hamman's genius early on and personally illustrated and authored this manuscript to bring Hamman’s underground creations to light. Featuring its original light blue/grey textured cardstock cover with line illustrations and black plastic comb binding, this 1958 first-edition printing is a cornerstone collectible in card magic literature.
