Card to Shoe by Mark

Effect

A spectator selects a card and signs their name on its face. The card is lost back in the deck. After a magical gesture, the magician removes their own shoe. Inside the shoe is the spectator's signed card. The card has impossibly traveled from the deck to a sealed location on the magician's body.

Full details

The trick is called Card to Shoe. A spectator freely chooses and signs a playing card. The card is fairly lost in the deck. The magician can perform a short sequence, such as an Ambitious Card routine, before the main revelation. The magician then removes one of their own shoes. The signed card is found inside the shoe. The method uses a custom gimmick. This gimmick allows for a clean and fair procedure. No difficult sleight of hand is required to perform the trick. The method avoids any awkward loading actions. The trick comes with detailed instructions for performance.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is good for magicians who want a high-impact routine. It is suitable for performers who work at events like weddings and parties. It is a strong choice for a closing effect. Magicians who prefer methods that do not rely on advanced sleight of hand will find it accessible. It is important to note that the trick works best with certain types of shoes.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is not difficult to perform. It requires no sleight of hand. The custom gimmick handles the method. This makes the trick easy to learn and execute. The provided instructions explain the routine step by step.

What magicians say

Ben Williams developed Card to Shoe into a signature closer. He transformed it from a trick some magicians avoid into a powerful, personal moment for his audience. He uses it as one of his core "Desert Island Tricks" for professional settings.

Another reviewer, Mark, states the trick generates strong audience reactions. He notes the method is clean and fair, requiring no difficult moves. The trick is described as a crowd-pleaser.