The first volume of this legendary series. In fact, this is where the foundation is laid for the rest of the series. This book teaches you how to hold the cards, deal them, and of course shuffle them. Throughout the book, you’ll learn many sleights and techniques. Among other things, the classic force is explained. But many more classics appear in this book; Mr. Giobbi shares original ideas and areas for improvement drawn from his own repertoire. We guarantee that every reader, no matter how experienced you are, can gain fun and fresh ideas from this book.

When people tell us they’re serious about card magic and wonder which book to buy, we definitely recommend Card College by Roberto Giobbi. We do want to mention, though, that these books aren’t suitable for beginners. Because they really aren’t.

Here’s the thing: you buy these books and read them from cover to cover. This is how you learn the basics. You’ll breeze through the book at first, but as you progress through the series, you’ll encounter moves and tricks that really require a significant amount of time and attention. But once you’ve tried out all the tricks, you’ll want to keep this book on your nightstand so you can always refer to it whenever you’ve forgotten a move. It’s essentially an essential tool for the serious magician.

And these aren’t just five books full of tricks. Roberto Giobbi is a brilliant writer who shares fascinating history and anecdotes that can be fantastic for your routines. He also offers theatrical tips you can use with every trick. Your card magic will improve tremendously with these books. Naturally, beginners will need to start with Volume 1, but the series works best when you have the complete set.

Card College Volume 1: includes The Tools of Card Magic, Fundamental Techniques, The Overhand Shuffle, The Riffle Shuffle, False Cuts, Transfer Cuts, Card Controls, Card Forces, The Glide, The Double Lift, The Hindu Shuffle
Flourishes, The Spread Cull, The Top Change, The Key Card

Card College Volume 2: Includes The Glimpse, Card Reverses, The Crimp, Palming, False Cuts, False Counts, The Pass, The Overhand Shuffle, Flourishes, The Double Turnover, Misdirection, Psychology, Routining and Presentation

Card College Volume 3: Includes The Biddle Steal, The K.M. Move, Breaks, Steps & Injogs, Advanced Palming, Card Controls, The Zarrow Shuffle, Advanced Double Lifts, Multiple Shifts, The Pull-Through Shuffle, The Faro Shuffle, Color Changes, The Side Steal, The Diagonal Palm Shift, False Counts and Displays

Card College Volume 4: Includes Forcing Techniques, Card & Packet Reversals, Advanced Passes, Culling & Stacking, Half Passes, Tilt, Sandwich Techniques, More Flourishes, Lapping, Card & Packet Switches, Estimation, Deck Switches and False Deals

Card College Volume 5: Includes Making Secret Setups, False Shuffles, Obtaining Duplicate Signatures, Quick Tricks, Openers and Routines with the Aces, Favorite Effects, Gambling Demonstrations, Mental Mysteries