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ProControl

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Book written by Gary Ouellet, published by The Camirand Academy of Magic in 1988. 54 pages. Hardcover. Subtitled, "A Professional Approach to Card Control," the book details a method of card control (specifically an atypical key card) that is accessible to beginners but deceptive enough to fool experts.

Table of Contents

  • Special Note by the Publisher
  • ProControl
  • An Overview

Chapter One: Concept and Technique

  • Key Cards
  • The Joker
  • The ProControl Card
  • ProControl Techniques
    • Cutting to the Key Card
    • The Normal Cut
    • The Drop Cut
    • The Swing Cut
    • Returning the Selected Card
    • Security Check

Chapter Two: ProControl Sequences

  • The Spread Pass (Paul LePaul)
  • The Overhand Shuffle Technique

Chapter Three: Applications

  • ProAces
  • Charlier Technique

Chapter Four: Further Applications

  • The ProControl Multiple Card Control
  • ProControl Variations
  • The ProControl Force
  • The New Break Method
  • The Flourish Drop Cut

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