A simple yet effective close-up card trick using a red queen and two black aces. The magician places the red queen between the two black aces, turns their back, and the spectator thinks of one card. After some mixing, the magician correctly identifies the spectator's chosen card by observing the middle card. This trick is perfect for beginners as it requires no sleight of hand and can be learned quickly.
In this video, Matt McGurk demonstrates a straightforward 3-card trick that anyone can learn in about 30 seconds. The trick involves a red queen and two black aces. The magician places the red queen between the two black aces, turns their back, and asks the spectator to think of one card. The spectator then changes the position of the two cards they're not thinking of, and all cards are turned face down. The magician turns back and identifies the thought-of card by observing the middle card. The trick is self-working and requires no sleight of hand, making it ideal for beginners. Pros: Easy to learn, no sleight of hand needed, effective. Cons: Limited to specific cards, may not impress advanced magicians.
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