Hidden in Plain Sight by Kirk Charles

Hidden in Plain Sight by Kirk Charles

The most complete manual ever written on the art and science of marked cards. In Hidden in Plain Sight, professional magician Kirk Charles explores the history, psychology, and practical performance secrets behind one of the most powerful tools in magic — the marked deck. This definitive guide covers everything from classic systems to modern innovations, giving magicians a deep understanding of how to read, handle, and perform miracles with marked cards.

With clear explanations and professional insights, Charles breaks down the advantages and nuances of different marking systems, teaches how to design your own custom-marked deck, and provides strategies for incorporating them into your act with confidence and subtlety.

What You’ll Learn

• Comprehensive history: Trace the evolution of marked cards from early gambling days to cutting-edge reader technology.
• Techniques and tactics: Learn the psychology, misdirection, and performance strategies that make marked decks so deceptive.
• Instant miracles: A special chapter of easy-to-do, high-impact tricks that require little to no sleight of hand.
• Boris Wild system: Exclusive chapter by Boris Wild detailing his world-renowned marked deck system, including two powerhouse effects.
• Advanced study: Extensive bibliography for magicians who wish to explore the subject in even greater depth.

Product Details

• Author: Kirk Charles
• Contributor: Boris Wild
• Title: Hidden in Plain Sight
• Format: Softcover Magic Book
• Pages: Approximately 200
• Category: Card Magic, Marked Deck Systems, Performance Psychology
• Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced

Whether you’re new to marked cards or looking to refine your mastery, Hidden in Plain Sight is the ultimate reference guide—packed with knowledge, routines, and insight from two of the world’s leading experts in card magic.