World's Greatest Magic: Chicago Opener by L&L Publishing - DVD Book Gypsy Thread - Geoffrey Buckingham

Gypsy Thread - Geoffrey Buckingham

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World's Greatest Magic: Chicago Opener by L&L Publishing - DVD Book Gypsy Thread - Geoffrey BuckinghamThe card trick popularly known as Chicago Opener had its origins in an effect invented by Al Leech that was originally called Hot Card Trick No. 1 and then later rechristened Red Hot Mama. The trick became immensely popular and many working performers immediately added it to their repertoires, notably Frank Everhart and Jim Ryan, who each sometimes get credit for its invention (Everhart's version was published in a Frank Garcia Book as Chicago Opener