Frank Pemper — who performed as Ricardo — was a respected and technically proficient Milwaukee, Wisconsin area semi-professional magician and lecturer. Early in his career, he and his wife presented a Cardini-inspired manipulative act, before Ricardo gravitated toward card and close-up magic.
In this rare manuscript, self-published in the mid-1970s, Ricardo opens his working repertoire to the reader, sharing a wealth of card and coin magic. While most of the classics he performed were taught to him by, or he learned from, legendary performers like Marlo, Leech, Dingle, Cervon, Goshman, and others, Ricardo frequently adapted and streamlined the basic handling of these gems to suit his own style. The result is a collection that reflects not only his influences but also his practical touches and refinements.
Yes, the writing occasionally veers into the hyperbolic — but beneath that flair lies genuine substance. For the intermediate to advanced sleight-of-hand worker, these notes offer some practical material and ideas (see how easy his streamlined Triumph is!), along with a glimpse into the thinking of a dedicated student of magic. An entertaining and informative read. Re-typeset, 21 pages.
Contents: Ricardo's Triumph, Ricardo's Aces Up, Ricardo's Elusive Queens, Cups and Balls, Sponge Ball Move, Ricardo's “Versa Vice”, Ricardo's Premonition, Ricardo's Prediction, Ricardo's Elmsley Count, Ricardo's Peek, Copper and Silver, Ricardo's Coins, The Elusive Coins, Ricardo's Lost Aces, Ricardo's Ace Assembly, Ricardo's Super Peek.
