The Ascanio Spread

by Jon Racherbaumer

The Ascanio Spread is a card sleight developed by Ascanio in which a small group of cards are apparently spread freely to show four cards, although some other cards are hidden.

This is a treatise on the card move originated by Arturo De Ascanio of Madrid, Spain.

Arturo De Ascanio of Madrid, Spain started the whole business. His original manuscript, dated December of 1970 and typed in Spanish, was given to Mike Rogers to be published in M-U-M. Rogers realized that the move caused some excitement at the convention in Amsterdam (July -1970) and American cardmen would appreciate learning something new and different. In fact, Mike Rogers, Pete Biro, Herb Zarrow, and others that attended the convention in Holland were instrumental in "spreading the word." This manuscript will hopefully be instrumental in the "wording of the Spread," making it a technique that every cardman will be able to understand and do. 

The original Ascanio Spread Routine plus 13 variations which are sure to delight the reader! 

Contents Include:

Dedication - Acknowledgements
ii Introduction

1 To Begin (Jon Racherbaumer)
2 The Basic Move (Ascanio)
7 Aces Culebreates (Ascanio): Serpentine Aces
12 1-2-3-4 Flip! (Ed Marlo)
15 The Homing Card ala Ascanio (Mike Rogers)
17 The Cannibal Cards (Pete Biro)
19 The Universal Card ala Ascanio (Mike Rogers)
21 The Undulating Universal
24 The Blocked Ascanio (Ed Marlo)
26 Super Spread (Ed Marlo)
28 The Upturned One (Racherbaumer)
31 The Partial Ascanio (Eugene Castillon)
32 Monte Madness (Eugene Castillon)
32 Ladies Sing the Blues (Eugene Castillon)
33 Jackpot (Eugene Castillon)
35 Some Late Notes (Ken Beale)

Please note: The copies we have were printed as the 3rd edition in 1980, in god shape for its age, except for slight discolorations down the spine. It's not used but old/new stock just been siting in the warehouse for many years.

Details: The Ascanio Spread by Jon Racherbaumer

35 pages, soft covers, saddle-stitched, size: 8 1/2" by 11"