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The Paradigm Shift vol. 1

2018 Ebook

Michael Close

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#	Title	Type
	Acknowledgements	Preface
	Dedication	Preface
	Our Story So Far	Preface
	About this Ebook	Introduction
	About the Material	Introduction
	A Tale of Two Systems	Article
Essay on System 1 (intuitive) and System 2 (analytical) thinking applied to magic; explores how performance exploits the friction between automatic recognition and conscious scrutiny.
	System 2 and Conviction	Article
Sub-section arguing that System 2's compulsive need to confirm impossible events actually deepens astonishment — the spectator's own logic is weaponized against them.
	A (Mostly) Simple Start	Article
Preview of upcoming techniques: the Chaotic Cross-cut Force, Running Cut Combination, Slip-shoddier Shuffle, and Shoddy Rosetta Shuffle, with notes on what makes each valuable.
	Repose, Chaos, and Action	Article
Three-phase framework for deceptive handling: establish normalcy (Repose), introduce apparent disorder (Chaos), then execute the secret action under its cover.
	The Chaotic Cross-cut Force	Technique
Force technique preceded by convincing chaotic shuffling; spectator touches a card in a messy face-up ribbon spread — always the forced card.
	A Simple Effect	Trick
Spectator touches one card in a chaotic face-up ribbon spread; it proves to be the card the magician previously identified. Brief standalone demonstration of the force.
	A Running Cut Combination	Technique
Combines Vernon's Cold Deck Cut with a Skinner-style false strip cut mimicking casino running cuts; deck order is maintained while appearing to be thoroughly cut.
	As an In-the-hands False Cut	Technique
The Running Cut Combination adapted for performance in the hands rather than on the table, functioning as an in-the-hands false cut during normal handling.
	A Useful Bit of Information that Doesn't Fit Anywhere Else	Article
Note on a timing subtlety discovered during development of the Running Cut Combination that meaningfully improves its deceptive quality in practice.
	The Slip-shoddier Shuffle	Section
Elaboration on Ackerman's Slip Shod using the Running Cut Combination; produces a false shuffle sequence eliminating the telltale slip cut that precedes the Zarrow shuffle.
	But Here's the Problem	Article
Analysis of the standard Slip Shod weakness: the slip cut before the Zarrow shuffle signals a setup to knowledgeable observers, motivating the improved approach.
	Finally, the Work	Technique
The technical procedure for the Slip-shoddier Shuffle — tabled false cuts combined with a Zarrow shuffle maintaining complete deck order throughout.
	Getting into the Zarrow Shuffle	Technique
How to transition smoothly from the Running Cut Combination's sequence into Zarrow shuffle position without telegraphing intent.
	Final Thoughts	Article
Performance notes on timing and context for the Slip-shoddier Shuffle, including advice on combining it with other material.
	The Shoddy Rosetta Shuffle	Technique
Applies Repose-Chaos-Action to Lennart Green's false Rosetta Shuffle, eliminating the exposed center-insertion action and preceding it with genuinely convincing chaotic mixing.