Jaw Droppers! (1)

Review of JawDroppers by EndersGame

“A superb volume of card magic from the legendary Harry Lorayne” — EndersGame

I've been associating the word "jaw dropper" with Harry Lorayne ever since I saw the incredible Jaw Droppers lecture that he delivered in 2016 in connection with his 90th birthday. For most of us, it will already be an accomplishment to be alive at the age of 90. To be performing and teaching jaw dropping magic at that stage of life is truly amazing. But if you know anything about Harry Lorayne and his incredible career, you'll already know that the word "amazing" has often been used to describe him as an entertainer. He's amazed audiences around the world with his remarkable feats of memory and with his card magic.

According to Merriam-Webster, the word jaw dropper means "something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected." Synonyms include bombshell, stunner, and surprise. Closely related words and phrases include shocker, thunderclap, marvel, wonder, and bolt from the blue. That's exactly the kind of thing that Harry himself has often achieved in his card magic routines. And in his two Jaw Droppers! books, he's sharing his secrets with others.

Harry Lorayne's first Jaw Droppers! book came out in 2015, and it was a hot commodity with magicians. I wasn't quick enough to get a copy, but I was fortunate to get its sequel Jaw Droppers! Two which was published in 2017. It was fantastic. So I was very pleased that the original Jaw Droppers! book has now had a reprint and is now available again, and that's the book that this review is about.

Read the review in full on the Magician’s Forum