The second part of the keyword, , is the title of Hartling’s masterwork. Published originally by Wintermenschen (a German publisher known for avant-garde magic texts), Card Fictions is not a beginner's manual. It is a collection of essays and effects designed for the working professional.
: A classic effect where the magician identifies a spectator's selected card based on "fingerprints" left on the deck. It uses a clever mixture of subtle tracking and psychological management. pit hartling card fictionspdf