title: Practical Magic: Mystify and Entertain with Illusion and Trickery
author: Nigel Anderson
description: Welcome to the wonderful world of magic! Amaze, excite and wow your audience with these fun and fascinating magic tricks. Practical Magic features everything from easy-to-master magic tricks using ordinary household items to advanced magic techniques for the aspiring professional. It also includes insider performance pointers, script ideas and handy behind-the-scenes hints, along with full-colour photographs and step-by-step instructions.
zlib_text: **Absolute Zero Evolution**
  
  By R. Paul Wilson
  
  Absolute Zero has been a very popular effect since it was first published back
  in 1994. In order to have a self-working effect on my Knock Em Dead video, I
  included it as a bonus item.
  
  Many people have told me how much it fooled their magic friends but for me it
  has always been a part of my laymen set. It fools them just as much as it
  fools magicians and is solid entertainment for the real world.
  
  Absolute Zero is something I actually use to maintain a red/black set-up (part
  of the method) for another routine in my act. In truth I have also been using
  an impromptu version for some time now, which you are about to learn.
  
  A.Z. Evolution is so simple you’re going to want your money back! The few
  people I’ve tipped this to have laughed when I showed them how incredibly
  simple the secret is. Despite this it fools people very badly indeed. Lets go
  over the conditions: ANY shuffled deck may be used.
  
  You NEVER look at the face of a single card