Card College Volumes 1 by Roberto Giobbi (this is Volume 1 only)

Card College Volumes 1–5 by Roberto Giobbi

The world’s most comprehensive course in card magic. Written by master magician Roberto Giobbi, the Card College series has become the global standard for serious students of card conjuring. Across five beautifully written volumes, Giobbi provides the most complete and progressive education in the art of card magic ever published—covering sleights, psychology, presentation, and professional techniques.

Recommended by top professionals like John Bannon, Michael Close, and Jeff Prace, this monumental set is considered an essential resource for magicians at every level. Together, the five volumes weigh in at over nine pounds and contain hundreds of routines, moves, and foundational principles—truly a college-level education in card magic.

What Professionals Are Saying

• “If you love card magic, you can't do better.” – John Lovick
• “They’re excellent books. I’d recommend them to anybody.” – Michael Close
• “Card College is the complete course in card magic.” – Jeff Prace
• “If I knew someone just getting into this business, it would be the first set of books that I would recommend.” – John Bannon

Volume Highlights

• Volume 1: Establishes the foundation—holding, dealing, shuffling, and the Classic Force—plus fundamental sleights and core theory.
• Volume 2: Covers palming, passes, glimpses, false counts, and powerful chapters on psychology, misdirection, and presentation.
• Volume 3: Explores advanced sleights such as the Ascanio Spread, Gambler’s Cop, Convincing Control, and Riffle Shuffles, alongside professional routines.
• Volume 4: Includes invisible and spread passes, second and bottom deals, the Green Angle Separation, and the Jinx Change—plus original effects.
• Volume 5: The graduation volume—teaching stack management, duplicate signatures, and eight chapters of complete routines drawn from Giobbi’s repertoire and other masters including Fred Kaps, Henry Christ, and Charlie Miller.

Product Details

• Author: Roberto Giobbi
• Title: Card College Volumes 1–5
• Format: Hardcover (5-Volume Set)
• Total Weight: Approximately 9 lbs
• Category: Card Magic, Magic Instruction, Sleight of Hand
• Skill Level: Beginner to Professional

Card College is not just a series of books—it’s a complete education in the art, science, and performance of card magic. For anyone serious about mastering the craft, this is the ultimate reference and study set.