A good magic book offers a glimpse into the magician’s mind. In Cerca , you get not only a glimpse into Roberto Mansilla’s mind, but also into his heart.

If you’re a fan of Juan Tamariz, Gabi Pareras, Arturo De Ascanio, or René Lavand, you’ll clearly recognize their influences in Roberto’s work. To paraphrase his own words: Cerca is the book he’s always wanted to write. Yes, it’s a magic book. But it’s also full of passion, wisdom, and stories.

Spread across 208 pages, you’ll find elegant routines suitable for both stage and close-up performances. Among other things, you’ll read:

– “Up the Sleeve” – An elegant card-to-pocket routine that works perfectly as an opener.

– “Magician Vs Puerto Rican Gambler” – After cutting to the four aces, you magically transform them into the four tens.

– “Matching the Cards” – Roberto’s version of the classic Vernon routine, ready to add to your repertoire.

– “Coincidence” – A highly deceptive two-deck ACAAN, perfect for formal close-up.

– “Two Sandwiches” – The first phase is already impressive, but the second phase really tops it off.

– “This is Not a Sponge Ball Routine.” – A beautiful sponge ball routine that makes you look at this classic in a whole new light.

– “The Color Changing Knives” – Inspired by Lavand and Ascanio, Roberto takes this classic effect to the next level.

– “Harmony” – A poetic and powerful three-card version of the stop trick.

– “Back to the Present” – A signed card disappears and reappears in its original spot, as if it had never been gone.

– “Back to the World” – An impressive “Out of This World” routine using card backs instead of faces.

– “Top Of The Bill” – A powerful multiple selection routine, the finale of Roberto’s close-up show.

In addition, you’ll find three pieces that Roberto calls “Haiku’s”. These short routines are perfect for informal moments, yet they are poetic, powerful, and highly deceptive. We don’t want to give too much away, but trust us: they are among the best in the book.

Behind every strong routine lies a story, and in Cerca , Roberto shares those stories as well. You’ll read about the origins of all fourteen routines, giving you a better understanding of why they were created, what inspired them, and how they’re structured.

Cerca means “dichtbij”, and this book delivers on that promise. Not only does it bring you closer to Roberto, but perhaps also closer to the magic itself.

Contents of Cerca by Roberto Mansilla:

– Foreword by Helder Guimarães

– Introduction

– Up the Sleeve

– Magician Vs Puerto Rican Gambler

– Matching the Cards

– Coincidence

– Two Sandwiches

– This Is Not a Sponge Ball Routine

– The Color-Changing Knives

– Harmony

– Back to the Present

– Back to the World

– Haikus

– Nightmare Prediction

– Splitz

– Hero

– Headliner

– Acknowledgments

Hardcover | 208 pages