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Ambitious Card at Any Number

Created by: SeanDevine

The 'Ambitious Card at Any Number' is a sophisticated close-up card trick where a spectator selects a card, which is then placed towards the bottom of the deck. Upon naming any number, the card miraculously rises to that exact position in the deck. This trick is not for beginners, requiring mastery of advanced moves like the push control, spread call, and glide false count to execute seamlessly.

Key features

  • Advanced card trick requiring mastery of specific moves
  • Impromptu and can be performed with any deck
  • Spectator can shuffle the deck before the trick
  • Involves the push control, spread call, and glide false count moves
  • Requires practice to estimate card counts accurately

Pros

  • Highly impressive and magical effect
  • Can be performed impromptu with any deck
  • Clear, step-by-step tutorial provided by the creator

Cons

  • Not suitable for beginners or even intermediate magicians
  • Requires practice to master the advanced moves
  • Potential for flash points if moves are not executed smoothly

What people are saying about Ambitious Card at Any Number

SeanDevine says...
This trick is completely impromptu. [...] It's pretty straightforward You take a selection you put it towards the bottom of the deck and you ask a person for a number and that card jumps up to their number.

Ambitious Card at Any Number videos

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Ambitious CAAN - Tutorial

The 'Ambitious Card at Any Number' trick takes the classic ambitious card routine to the next level by allowing a spectator to choose any number, and their selected card appears at that exact position in the deck. This tutorial is packed with advanced moves, including the push control to secretly position the card, the spread call to conceal it during the count, and the glide false count to create the illusion. The creator walks through each step with clear instructions, offering tips to ensure your performance looks smooth and convincing. While the trick demands practice, especially for estimating card counts and avoiding flash points, the creator encourages magicians that mastering it will allow for impressive impromptu performances.

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Takeaways:

  • The trick is suitable for experienced magicians due to its advanced moves.
  • Includes detailed explanations of the push control, spread call, and glide false count.
  • The tutorial offers practical tips for natural and deceptive performance.
  • Emphasizes the importance of practice to master the trick.