Memorized Deck Resources
Explore a curated collection of resources to help you master the art of memorized decks. Missing a resource? Give me a shout or drop a pull request on GitHub.
Mnemonica
Book
Juan Tamariz
The definitive work on the Mnemonica stack with tricks, principles, and deep theories.
Learn moreThe Aronson Approach
Book
Simon Aronson
Introduces the Aronson Stack, its applications, and several powerful routines.
Learn moreBound to Please
Book
Simon Aronson
Compilation of Aronson's early works, essential for stack work.
Learn moreMemories Are Made of This
PDF
Simon Aronson
A shorter work that provides practical applications for the memorized deck.
Learn moreOther Resources
- The Magic Rainbow (opens in new tab) (Juan Tamariz) : Not just about memorized decks, but essential for deepening magical thinking.
- In Order To Amaze (opens in new tab) (Pit Hartling) : Brilliant routines and effects with memorized deck techniques.
- Memorandum (opens in new tab) (Woody Aragón) : Unique memorized deck with powerful effects and deep insights.
- Temporarily Out of Order (opens in new tab) (Patrick Redford) : A deep dive into the Redford stack with versatile routines and stack-independent principles.
- Applesauce (opens in new tab) (Patrick Redford) : Expands on the Redford stack with new effects, ideas, and applications for stack work.
- Sleightly Out of Order (opens in new tab) (Patrick Redford) : Advanced techniques and effects using a memorized stack with sleight-of-hand integrations.
- Particle System (opens in new tab) (Joshua Jay) : A modern memorized deck designed for ease of memorization through patterns and groupings, with a variety of powerful routines.
- Conjuring Archive (opens in new tab) (Denis Behr) : Searchable magic book contents — the Stacked Deck Stuff section catalogues references to memorized deck work.