By Forces Unseen by Ernest Earick & Stephen Minch - Used Book

Some books teach tricks. This one redefines what’s possible.

When By Forces Unseen first hit the scene in 1993, it didn’t just raise eyebrows—it rewired the way serious magicians thought about card work. Ernest Earick, once a little-known name, dropped a bombshell of technique and artistry that sent ripples through the underground—and for good reason.

Inside these pages, you’ll find sleights that look like sorcery and effects that defy explanation:

• Cards that launch into the air at the sound of a clap
• Selections that appear on command, summoned by nothing but thought
• Shifts, palms, and steals so smooth, you’ll swear they never happened
• Plus 17 more routines designed to turn skilled hands into something close to supernatural

But the real magic is what’s happening under the hood—motionless one-handed palms, whisper-silent steals, sleight refinements so subtle they vanish in plain sight. This isn’t material built for hobbyists—it’s a high-wire act for those who want to perform with elegance, edge, and undeniable mystery.

This book has been out of print until now and has become a legend in its own right—often fetching top dollar when it surfaced.

Hardcover. 216 pages. Illustrated.
Used copy in great shape—minor creasing on the dust jacket as shown, but inside it’s clean and crisp.

If you’re looking for a challenge that will elevate your craft and mystify even the most jaded spectator, this is the one they whisper about.