DeLand: Mystery and Madness by Richard Kaufman (Book and Cards) Parlor "Matt's tricks fool everyone except

"Matt's tricks fool everyone except the smartest guy in the room

Two Card Stab

Crazy props like plastic ice cubes

but not just landed instead MELTED INTO the card

DeLand: Mystery and Madness by Richard Kaufman (Book and Cards) Parlor "Matt's tricks fool everyone exceptThe mad genius of card magic, Theodore DeLand, created over 100 tricks between 1904 and 1915. He was famous for his ingenious invention of specially printed gimmicked cards and marked decks, which for the first time allowed everyone to perform amazing tricks with no sleight of hand. He was among the most influential inventors of card magic in the 20th century. DeLand's life has been a mystery for over 100 years, but diligent research has presented