What the experts think:
“David has given the serious performer a truly masterful three-act professional performance piece that will leave his unwitting participants completely entertained and at a total loss as to any explanation.”
– Roger Klause
“If I had known that David Williamson was hard up for cash, I would gladly have loaned him some (in return for doing a few household chores) rather than have him tip one of my favorite gambling-themed effects.
“I’ve been using David’s routine regularly in my professional work ever since he first showed it to me over ten years ago. I’ve had spectators tell me that it was their favorite item in the show. I’ve had people mention it years after seeing me do it. I’ve successfully used it upon occasion as an encore item.
“A while back I did it for a group that included some of the finest professional poker players in the world (including one world champion). I guarantee that it gave them several sleepless nights.”
– Darwin Ortiz
“This is a lesson in how thoughtful routining, careful management, subtle methodology, and carefully prepared and polished performance can all combine to result in a surprisingly effective result. All that and the manuscript is a hoot to read.”
– Jamy Ian Swiss, Genii Magazine
“I sincerely believe this will both entertain and fry any audience, including most magicians. Highly recommended.”
– Phil Wilmarth, Linking Ring Magazine
“David has given the serious performer a truly masterful three-act professional performance piece that will leave his unwitting participants completely entertained and at a total loss as to any explanation.”
– Roger Klause
“If I had known that David Williamson was hard up for cash, I would gladly have loaned him some (in return for doing a few household chores) rather than have him tip one of my favorite gambling-themed effects.
“I’ve been using David’s routine regularly in my professional work ever since he first showed it to me over ten years ago. I’ve had spectators tell me that it was their favorite item in the show. I’ve had people mention it years after seeing me do it. I’ve successfully used it upon occasion as an encore item.
“A while back I did it for a group that included some of the finest professional poker players in the world (including one world champion). I guarantee that it gave them several sleepless nights.”
– Darwin Ortiz
“This is a lesson in how thoughtful routining, careful management, subtle methodology, and carefully prepared and polished performance can all combine to result in a surprisingly effective result. All that and the manuscript is a hoot to read.”
– Jamy Ian Swiss, Genii Magazine
“I sincerely believe this will both entertain and fry any audience, including most magicians. Highly recommended.”
– Phil Wilmarth, Linking Ring Magazine
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“Aunt Mary’s Terrible Secret is too good to share. I have used this routine in paid performances for many years. I am as sorry to have to share it with the fraternity as I have been sorry to have to share it with the originator himself. Perhaps by buying this book, I will obtain retroactive permission for my past performances.”
– Michael Weber
“The last time I saw Aunt Mary she was leading Marlo into the ladies’ room with a ruler in her hand. I think that’s where estimation came from.”
– Bill Malone
“I happen to know that Aunt Mary’s Terrible Secret was that she was actually Uncle Maury!”
– John Carney
– Michael Weber
“The last time I saw Aunt Mary she was leading Marlo into the ladies’ room with a ruler in her hand. I think that’s where estimation came from.”
– Bill Malone
“I happen to know that Aunt Mary’s Terrible Secret was that she was actually Uncle Maury!”
– John Carney