One of the top card men in the world, Allan Ackerman is a humble man. His work for the art of magic has been incredible, releasing many books and sets of lecture notes. He has also released an eight-volume card sleight set, a two-volume set on the magic of Brother John Hamman, and a two-volume set on his own effects and sleight-of-hand. The thinking behind all of his effects is amazing and should be studied by all, for Allan has the ability to make an effect as strong as possible through its presentation and structure. Allan's books include Effects From the Magic Mafia (1970), The Esoterist (1971), Here's My Card (1978), and Las Vegas Kardma (1994).