Deceiver’s Discourse by Ken de Courcy

Deceiver’s Discourse by Ken de Courcy

Classic lecture notes packed with comedy, creativity, and clever construction. Deceiver’s Discourse presents a collection of original routines and performance pieces from the mind and repertoire of Ken de Courcy—the prolific magician, mentalist, and writer whose contributions have inspired performers for decades.

Originally published as lecture notes from de Courcy’s American tour, this volume gathers a variety of practical, entertaining effects ranging from comedy magic to mentalism. Each routine is taught with the author’s trademark clarity and wit, revealing the thought process behind every piece. These are real-world routines that play big, use simple props, and deliver strong audience reactions.

Included Effects

• The Haired Card: A hilarious comedy routine using four oversize cards with an unexpected twist.
• Balloon Prediction: Three colored balloons burst in a magically predicted sequence.
• The Economy Card in Balloon: A simplified and streamlined take on a classic plot.
• Explosive Rope Cut: Cut and restore a rope—with a literal bang!
• Seeing Is Disbelieving: The Jokers turn the tables in this surprising card effect.
• The Invisible Die: A mental card routine where selections match a borrowed coin’s date.
• Wandering Wabbits: A whimsical transposition of black and white rabbits, marked with ribbons.
• Oh Mummy!: A comedy routine where yards of bandages are pulled from a sarcophagus, leaving the Mummy “nude.”
• The Sky-Hooked Coin: One of de Courcy’s favorite impromptu miracles.
• The Gordian Ring: A ring vanishes and reappears visibly tied in a knot in the center of a rope.
• A Trio of Neophytes: The magician divines three freely chosen cards.
• Sexy Just Chance: A bold and original “Just Chance” routine, easily adapted for children’s shows.
• Thimbles to Pocket: A practical and visual vanish routine—a personal favorite of de Courcy.

Product Details

• Author: Ken de Courcy
• Title: Deceiver’s Discourse
• Type: Lecture Notes / Mentalism & Comedy Magic
• Includes: Multiple routines, gags, and real-world performance advice
• Publication: American Lecture Tour Edition

Deceiver’s Discourse captures the charm, humor, and creativity of Ken de Courcy’s performing style—making it a delightful addition for magicians, mentalists, and comedy entertainers alike.