59 King
Created by: Martin Gardner
59 King is a self-working card trick where the spectator cuts the deck into three piles and freely selects a card. A ritual based on the card's value is performed, resulting in all top cards of the piles matching the selected card. This is a close-up magic trick that requires minimal setup and no sleight of hand, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels.
Key features
- Self-working trick requiring no sleight of hand
- Spectator cuts the deck and freely selects a card
- Minimal setup required (only 12 specific cards need to be arranged)
- Strong audience reaction due to the impossibility of the outcome
- Suitable for magicians of all skill levels
Pros
- Easy to perform with minimal setup
- Highly interactive with the spectator
- Produces a strong magical effect
- No sleight of hand required
- Can be performed with any deck of cards
Cons
- Initial setup required, though minimal
- May require a backup trick if the spectator does not select one of the key cards
What people are saying about 59 King
59 King videos
The STRONGEST Card Trick That FOOLS EVERYONE (Self-Working)
In this video, Matt McGurk introduces a self-working card trick named '59 King', originally by Martin Gardner. The trick involves the spectator cutting the deck into three piles and freely selecting a card. A ritual based on the card's value is performed, resulting in all top cards of the piles matching the selected card. The trick is highlighted for its ease of setup (only requiring 12 specific cards to be arranged) and its strong audience reaction. Pros include the trick's self-working nature and the spectator's involvement in the process. A con might be the initial setup required, though it's minimal. The video also promotes Matt's course on self-working card tricks, suggesting it's a great resource for magicians looking to expand their repertoire with minimal sleight of hand.
Takeaways:
- The trick '59 King' is self-working, requiring no sleight of hand.
- Spectator involvement increases the trick's impact.
- Minimal setup is needed, involving only 12 specific cards.
- The trick is suitable for magicians of all skill levels.
- Matt promotes his course for more self-working card tricks.