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Christmas Elves Card Trick

The Christmas Elves Card Trick is a delightful close-up magic trick perfect for the holiday season, though adaptable for any time of year. A spectator selects any card, which is then lost in the deck. Using two 'Christmas elves' (the Jack of Hearts and Jack of Diamonds), the magician guides the spectator to place these elves anywhere in the deck. Miraculously, when the deck is spread, the two elves are found together with the spectator's chosen card sandwiched between them. This self-working trick requires no sleight of hand, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels.

Key features

  • No setup required, making it ready to perform at any time.
  • Self-working, meaning no sleight of hand is needed.
  • Spectators have complete freedom in choosing and placing cards, enhancing the trick's fairness and impact.
  • Adaptable narrative allows for performance beyond the Christmas season.

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform, suitable for beginners.
  • Strong spectator reaction due to the magical appearance of the chosen card between the two elves.
  • Versatile trick that can be themed for any occasion.

Cons

  • Requires minor preparation (placing the Jack of Hearts at the bottom of the deck), though this can be done during the trick.
  • The Christmas theme may limit its appeal outside the holiday season without adaptation.

What people are saying about Christmas Elves Card Trick

MattMcGurk says...
This is a really fun trick you can do with any deck of cards there's no setup there's literally no slight of hand there's one little move but it's super easy you're going to be able to do it it's fine [...] I think it's a really really awesome trick I like it for a couple of reasons that the spectator can put their card anywhere in the deck no control and then they put the Two Jacks wherever they want in the pack and then when you spread it out I just like the way that the whole thing comes together.

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Christmas Elves Card Trick
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Learn this INSANELY Easy Card Trick That HITS HARD! [NO SETUP]

Matt McGurk presents a straightforward, self-working card trick that's ideal for entertaining friends and family, especially during Christmas. The trick involves a spectator choosing any card, which is then lost in the deck. Two 'Christmas elves' (the Jack of Hearts and Jack of Diamonds) are used to magically locate the chosen card, which ends up sandwiched between them. The trick is praised for its simplicity, the freedom it gives the spectator in choosing and placing cards, and the strong reaction it elicits. The only minor preparation required is placing the Jack of Hearts at the bottom of the deck, which can be done during the trick. The trick is versatile and can be adapted for any season by changing the narrative around the 'elves'. Matt also promotes his course on self-working card tricks, highlighting its value for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

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Takeaways:

  • No setup or sleight of hand required, making it accessible to beginners.
  • The trick can be adapted for any season by changing the narrative.
  • Strong audience reaction due to the magical appearance of the chosen card between the two Jacks.
  • Promotes a course on self-working card tricks for those interested in learning more.
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