The title reflects Hartling's core belief: that while the effects described may be physically impossible (like instantly memorizing a deck or sensing colors through a table), a magician's job is to provide the "adequate input" so the spectator's mind creates a magical fiction. The book emphasizes that presentation and psychological staging are just as important as the sleights themselves. Notable Effects in the Book
You can find copies at major magic retailers like Vanishing Inc. Magic or Tannen's Magic . Pit Hartling Card Fictions.pdf
Beyond the tricks, the book contains influential essays that are highly regarded by serious students of magic: The title reflects Hartling's core belief: that while