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3-Person Card Trick

The 3-Person Card Trick is a captivating close-up magic trick that involves three participants in a series of shuffles, deals, and packet swaps using a standard deck of cards. Spectators shuffle and deal the cards themselves, choose secret numbers, and swap packets, leading to a collective moment of astonishment when their selected cards miraculously reappear on top of their piles. This trick is self-working, requiring no sleight of hand or setup, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels.

Key features

  • Self-working trick with no sleight of hand required
  • Engages three participants simultaneously
  • Uses a standard deck of cards with no setup
  • Creates a powerful group reaction
  • Ideal for close-up performances

Pros

  • No sleight of hand required
  • Engages multiple participants
  • Creates a strong group reaction
  • Accessible to magicians of all skill levels

Cons

  • Requires managing three participants simultaneously, which might be challenging in some performance settings

What people are saying about 3-Person Card Trick

MattMcGurk says...
The fact that you've got three people involved and then they're all reacting at the same time it's like contagious it like builds and it's just the most awesome thing [...] this gets the most amazing reactions guys if you love this trick as much as I do smash the like button.

3-Person Card Trick videos

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UNBEATABLE 3-Person Card Trick for INSANE Reactions!

This video presents a card trick that engages three participants in a series of shuffles, deals, and packet swaps, leading to a collective moment of astonishment when their selected cards reappear on top of their piles. The trick is self-working, meaning it doesn't require any sleight of hand or setup, just a standard deck of cards. Participants shuffle and deal the cards themselves, choose secret numbers, and swap packets, all of which contribute to the trick's deceptive nature. The climax involves all three participants turning over the top card of their piles to find their initially selected cards, creating a powerful group reaction. The video also promotes a course on self-working card tricks for those interested in learning more similar effects. Pros: No sleight of hand required, engages multiple participants, creates a strong group reaction. Cons: Requires managing three participants simultaneously, which might be challenging in some performance settings.

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Takeaways:

  • The trick is self-working and requires no sleight of hand.
  • Engages three participants simultaneously for a collective reaction.
  • No setup needed, just a standard deck of cards.
  • The trick is easy to learn and perform, suitable for all skill levels.
  • Promotes a course for more self-working card tricks.