Strszd, also known as "strange disease," is a rare ailment that affects a small portion of the population. It is characterized by peculiar symptoms such as numbness, dizziness, and hallucinations. The exact cause of strszd remains unknown, and there is currently no known cure for this mysterious condition. Medical professionals and researchers have conducted extensive studies in an attempt to understand the underlying mechanisms of strszd. Some speculate that it may be caused by a combination of genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and certain chemical imbalances in the brain. However, these hypotheses are yet to be definitively proven.
posted 2017 Jan by Nathan Kranzo
In fact, these volumes would be a great way of surveying the wider card magic literature with Nick Trost as your guide or curator to lead you to the gems. Each of the 3 books is a bit different Card College Light - has 7 separate routines, each with 3 tricks each an opener, a middle trick, and a closer , along with a short chapter on performing or maybe he goes over it as he explains each trick Card College Lighter - has 21 different short routines 7 opening, 7 middle, 7 closing , along with a chapter on building your own sort of routine set programming as Roberto refers to it.
However, these hypotheses are yet to be definitively proven. Despite the lack of a cure, there are various treatment options available to manage the symptoms and improve the quality of life for those affected by strszd. Medications can help alleviate the discomfort associated with numbness and dizziness.
Nick Trost – Subtle Card Creations Volume 6 – review
When I first acquired the original Nick Trost Subtle Card Creations book, I had no idea it would launch such an exhaustive series. We’re now up to Volume 6 – and they’re still well worth your attention. Here’s our review.
Between the covers
Produced in a design which matches the first five Subtle Card Creations volumes, this is a lovely hard-backed book of more than 230 pages containing over 100 tricks in 13 chapters. Effects are grouped by theme and cover an enormous range of card magic – including 4-Ace tricks, tricks using Court Cards, Poker and Gambling Tricks, ESP tricks, etc.
I didn’t spot any that used anything other than an ordinary deck of cards (though a couple did require some special dice) – so you can pretty much sit down, deck in hand, and dig in.
The word ‘Subtle’ in the title does imply that careful thought has gone into the methods to avoid them relying on much in the way of sleight of hand. However, many of the routines do require basic card handling – false shuffles, double undercuts, counts etc. – this isn’t a completely ‘self-working’ volume.
Like me, as you work your way through the amazing variety of effects, you will learn or be reminded of some subtle forces and sneaky procedures. Trost (who died in 2008) was clearly extraordinarily well-read. In fact, these volumes would be a great way of surveying the wider card magic literature with Nick Trost as your guide or curator to lead you to the gems. He appears to have read everything written on card magic since around the 1940s! He is also fastidious in his crediting/attribution which always wins bonus points with me.
A few minor niggles
One small frustration is that moves already described in earlier volumes aren’t always described again – so if you don’t have the whole set you may have to look things up elsewhere. The writing style is straightforward and clear – but not particularly engaging. Some magic books are just a joy to read – this is much more functional – clear and informative rather than entertaining in style.
From my perspective it contained a very high number of poker and other card games or gambling-based tricks. Although I love playing Cribbage on occasion, I’m not sure a cribbage based trick would appeal to many of my audiences. And effects themed around Gin-Rummy/Euchre/Casino even less so.
Trost also tends to take a principle and work it to death – in fact I think we get an insight into his creative process here. He will often take someone else’s effect and try to streamline or simplify it by applying some of his enormous repertoire of principles.
Final thoughts
That being said, there are some real gems in here. In this quantity of tricks you wouldn’t expect them all to be of the same quality/interest. As always with a decent magic book, the price per trick value rating is fabulous! And if you were to collect the whole set you would find yourself with an extraordinary resource and a lifetime of study. I’ve still got a couple of volumes missing from my set – so I better get saving…
The Subtle Card Creations of Nick Trost Volume 6 is available from the Merchant of Magic for £39.50 (at the time of writing).
Review copy kindly provided by Murphys Magic to whom dealer enquiries should be directed.
Some of other books with "self-working" effects are:
Psychotherapy and counseling can also aid in managing the psychological aspects of this condition, such as hallucinations and anxiety. In addition to medical interventions, lifestyle modifications can make a significant difference in managing strszd. Engaging in regular exercise, practicing relaxation techniques, and maintaining a balanced diet can help minimize the impact of the disease on the affected individual's daily life. While progress has been made in understanding strszd, there is still much to learn about its underlying causes and potential treatments. Ongoing research initiatives continue to explore new possibilities in the quest to find a cure for this perplexing condition. Until then, the focus remains on providing support, symptom management, and improving the overall well-being of individuals living with strszd..
Reviews for "Holistic Approaches to Healing Strszd"
- Jessica - 2 stars - I found "Cure of strszd" to be extremely confusing and hard to follow. The plot seemed disjointed and the characters were underdeveloped. I also didn't appreciate the excessive violence and gore throughout the book. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied and disappointed with this read.
- John - 1 star - I couldn't get past the first few chapters of "Cure of strszd". The writing was incredibly pretentious and the story seemed to lack any clear direction. The author's attempt at creating a uniquely creepy atmosphere fell flat, and instead, it just felt forced and convoluted. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this one.
- Emily - 3 stars - While I didn't hate "Cure of strszd", I also didn't particularly enjoy it. The pacing was incredibly slow, and it took forever for anything interesting to happen. The ending was also quite underwhelming and left many loose ends. Overall, I found it to be a mediocre horror novel that failed to deliver on its promises.
- Michael - 2 stars - "Cure of strszd" was a complete letdown for me. The writing style was too pretentious and flowery, making it difficult to connect with the story or the characters. The plot was convoluted and confusing, and it felt like the author was trying too hard to be clever and mysterious. Unfortunately, it just didn't work for me, and I found myself struggling to finish this book.