Card and Deck to Box by Yannick Chretien

Effect

The Card and Deck to Box trick creates a striking visual moment for the audience. A spectator selects a card, which is then lost in the deck. With a simple gesture, the magician causes the chosen card to fly out of the deck and land inside the card box. The surprise deepens when the audience realizes the entire deck has also vanished—only to be found inside the same box alongside the selected card.

Full Details

This effect is part of Yannick Chretien’s book Creativity and Emotion, which focuses on enhancing emotional impact in magic rather than just teaching mechanics. The Card and Deck to Box routine is simple in execution, requiring no advanced sleight of hand. The method is adaptable, allowing performers to use their preferred card-handling techniques.

The book provides minimal step-by-step instruction, instead encouraging magicians to develop their own presentations. The effect is illustrated with images rather than lengthy explanations, reinforcing Chretien’s emphasis on creativity.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick suits magicians who:

• Want a visually clean and surprising card effect.
• Prefer routines that don’t rely on complex sleights.
• Are interested in refining their presentation skills.
• Enjoy adapting effects to their personal style.

Sebastian Tocamagic notes that while the book is brief, it offers valuable insights for both beginners and experienced performers looking to elevate their magic.

Difficulty

The Card and Deck to Box is rated as easy to perform. The method is straightforward, making it accessible to magicians of varying skill levels. Since the book does not prescribe specific moves, performers can execute it using techniques they already know.

What Magicians Say

Sebastian Tocamagic praises the trick, calling it "very simple" and noting that it "doesn’t rely on complex sleights." He highlights the adaptability of the effect, stating it can be performed "with various card handling methods."

He also emphasizes the book’s broader value, saying it encourages magicians to "develop their own unique style" and "take existing material and make it their own." While he acknowledges the book’s brevity, he rates it 9/10, calling it a "valuable resource" for those looking to improve their creativity and emotional impact in magic.

For those interested in a visually strong card trick with room for personalization, the Card and Deck to Box is a compelling choice.