Cardini was one of the best of the best. See a sample for yourself, and listen to Jeff McBride's thoughts on the matter. What do you think? In a world where bizarre, bloody magic and close-up "street" magic rules the TV, can a manipulation act still have a place?
From the PBS Documentary "The Art of Magic" Jamy Ian Swiss performs card underglass and talks about his philosophy on magic and lying. Check out 00:19 where he actually looks at the camera while he makes a critical move. It's not the mechanics (although he's a master), it's the timing and misdirection.
In this magic video, Eric Mead gives a demonstration for FORA.tv
In this video, the story of Rich Ferguson's childhood is explained by the man himself. WARNING: story includes frank discussions of drugs, violence and murder.