Bicycle Cards by Bicycle Cards

Effect

The Bicycle Cards QR Code Trick presents an effect where a spectator freely selects a card. The magician then uses a QR code located on the Bicycle deck’s box to reveal the spectator’s chosen card on the Bicycle website. The trick involves dealing a specific number of cards – 47 – to create the illusion of a magical reveal.

Full Details

This trick utilizes a modified Bicycle deck containing integrated QR codes. The process begins with a spectator naming a card. The magician then scans the QR code on the deck’s box using a smartphone or tablet. This action directs the user to a designated page on the Bicycle website, which displays the spectator’s selected card. The presentation involves dealing 47 cards from the deck. The creator admits to using a method to ensure the precise count of 47 cards. Successful performance relies on clear communication with the audience and proper camera positioning to capture the QR code scan.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is suitable for magicians who are interested in incorporating technology into their performances. It’s particularly appealing to those who enjoy interactive elements and are comfortable using digital devices. Magicians who appreciate a modern approach to card magic and are willing to experiment with new methods will find this trick engaging.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The core mechanics of the trick – scanning the QR code and navigating to the website – are relatively simple and require minimal technical skill. However, the magician needs to ensure accurate card dealing, specifically achieving a count of 47 cards. The creator acknowledges using a “cheat” to maintain this count. Effective performance requires clear presentation and the ability to guide the audience through the process seamlessly. The reliance on a smartphone or tablet for scanning adds a slight dependency on the audience’s technology.

What Magicians Say

MurphysMagicSupplies, in the video summary, states, “This new Bicycle feature allows for a surprising reveal with minimal setup.” They also emphasize the importance of “proper camera positioning and clear communication.” The creator notes the need to “cheat” to maintain the card count of 47. Another reviewer, referencing the video captions, comments, “you know how magic is running tricks these days no dude it's on the back of the bicycle boxes have you seen this where you scan the code going a trick oh yeah dude uh so like name any card uh the seven of clubs seven of clubs dude check this out we're going to scan this and if we scan that QR code it brings us to bicycle's website check this out every helper name a card you said seven o clubs right move the cards from the box you're holding the camera so I'll do it for you and deal exactly 47 cards we'll cheat we'll go from the face that's 5 2 51 50 49 48 47 right there is a 7 crazy that's that's decode that is on decode indeed wooo.”