Mixing it Up! - by Matthew Johnson

Reviewed by Michael "Close Enough" Norden

Let's start off the review column with a local magician. Matthew has many products on the market. This 'book' as we will call it, is really a collection of 10 routines/tricks in an easy to read format. I think everyone will find something useful here!

I must admit I loved the format. Matthew takes the pictures of the tricks and prints them on a separate page. This enables you the reader, to read the instructions and follow along with the pictures without having to turn the pages. Great idea!

My personal favorites are "tricks with old rope", which was originally sold as a separate trick, and "Knife Thru Finger". The later is a real visual stunner, and I think it is a great twist on an old trick. Another one most will find useful is "C'ing". Dust off the old "What's Next?" trick and give it new life with Matthews' patter and wit.

Seven more tricks are included. As a bonus, there is an actual packet trick incorporated into the book. "Psychic Vacation" is a real gem, and is worth the price of admission alone. Highly recommended! To purchase Mixing it Up! visit Matthew's webiste.

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