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A La Goldman by John Carey

Created by: John Carey

A La Goldman is a self-working card trick that reimagines the classic Goldman cutting routine, requiring no sleight of hand. In this close-up card magic effect, the magician guides a spectator through a series of cuts and selections, resulting in a surprising and seemingly impossible outcome where cards match predictions or reveal chosen cards through clever choreography. It's designed to be impromptu and immediately performable, focusing on deceptive routining and psychological forces for strong audience impact. Buyers should know this is part of John Carey's collection 'Sublime Self Working Card Tricks', emphasizing simplicity and powerful effects over complex moves.

Key features

  • Self-working with no sleight of hand required

  • Impromptu and immediately performable

  • Focuses on clever thinking and deceptive routining

  • Part of a collection of ten card tricks

  • Designed for strong audience impact and easy engagement

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform, ideal for beginners or those avoiding sleight of hand

  • High impact on audiences due to clever construction

  • Can be done with minimal setup, making it versatile for various settings

Cons

  • May lack the finesse of sleight-based tricks for advanced performers

  • Relies heavily on presentation for maximum effect, which might not suit all styles

Effect

A La Goldman presents a card cutting routine where the magician and a spectator each cut to a card. The two cards match in a surprising way. The effect appears to involve pure chance, but the outcome is controlled by the magician. The routine is performed with a borrowed, shuffled deck.

Full details

A La Goldman is a self-working card trick. It requires no sleight of hand. The method uses a specific setup and a simple procedure. The trick is based on a classic routine by magician Stewart Goldman. This version has been adapted to be entirely self-working. The trick is impromptu and can be performed immediately after learning the method. It uses a full deck of cards.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for magicians who want strong effects without difficult moves. It is ideal for performers who focus on presentation and audience interaction. It suits those who perform with a borrowed deck. It is also good for beginners because it is self-working.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

A La Goldman has a low difficulty level. The trick is classified as self-working. It requires no prior skill in sleight of hand. The method relies on following a simple sequence of actions. A magician can learn and perform the trick quickly.

What magicians say

The trick is part of John Carey's collection which focuses on clever thinking over complex moves. The collection is described as containing routines that are "eminently doable and immediately performable." The routines are designed for strong audience impact. The method for A La Goldman is described as a clever reimagining of a classic routine.

What people are saying about A La Goldman

BigBlindMedia says...

The focus here is on clever thinking, deceptive routining, and cheeky ruses in place of difficult moves, making every routine eminently doable and immediately performable. [...] For magicians who value strong effects over complex sleight-of-hand, this collection appears to be a goldmine.

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