Steve Dacri's Commercial Close-up Lecture No. 1

Author/Originator: Steve Dacri

Step into the close-up set of a Vegas legend.

In this rare set of lecture notes from 1973, Steve Dacri—renowned for his decades-long career performing at top Las Vegas casinos, tradeshows, and on national television—pulls back the curtain on nine of his personal favorites. You’ll learn polished, practical material that helped make him a go-to performer for high-end gigs and TV spots like The Tonight Show.

Inside, you’ll find mind-blowing card effects (including his signature Color Changing Deck Routine and Think of a Card miracle inspired by Harry Lorayne), a streamlined and audience-tested Chop Cup Routine (complete with patter, timing, and misdirection), and much more. Plus, real-world advice on performance, practice, and developing new effects and routines. Best of all, this isn’t finger-flinging for its own sake—Steve’s magic is built on solid fundamentals, clever subtleties, and maximum impact.

Whether you’re just getting serious about close-up or you’ve been at it for years, this is the kind of material that earns repeat performances—and respect.

Don’t miss your chance to learn from a master magical entertainer who truly walked the walk.