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Ambitious Card at Any Number (Ambitious CAAN)

Created by: SeanDevine

The 'Ambitious Card at Any Number' (Ambitious CAAN) is a sophisticated close-up card trick where a spectator selects a card and names any number. The magician then causes the selected card to rise to the exact named position in the deck, defying all odds. This trick is not for beginners, requiring advanced card handling skills and practice to master. It's perfect for magicians looking to add a highly impressive and interactive routine to their repertoire.

Key features

  • Advanced trick requiring proficiency in card handling
  • Uses the push control, spread call, and glide false count moves
  • Completely impromptu, can be performed with any deck
  • Highly interactive, with the spectator choosing any number
  • Requires practice to estimate card counts accurately

Pros

  • Highly impressive and interactive
  • Completely impromptu
  • Clear, step-by-step tutorial provided
  • Adds a new level to the classic ambitious card routine

Cons

  • Not suitable for beginners
  • Requires mastery of several advanced moves
  • Practice needed to avoid flash points and estimate counts accurately

What people are saying about Ambitious Card at Any Number (Ambitious CAAN)

SeanDevine says...
This trick is completely impromptu. All you need is any deck of cards, and you can perform this miracle anywhere, anytime. [...] It's pretty straightforward: you take a selection, put it towards the bottom of the deck, and ask a person for a number, and that card jumps up to their number.

Ambitious Card at Any Number (Ambitious CAAN) 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.