Sleightful logoSleightful

Chrono Card by Mickael Chatelain and Marco Markiewicz

Created by: Mickael Chatelain, Marco Markiewicz

Chrono Card is a visually stunning ambitious card routine where a spectator's signed card impossibly rises to the top of a borrowed deck in full view, without any handling, card changes, or gimmicks. This close-up magic trick is designed to be highly examinable and self-working, offering a pure and magical moment that stuns both spectators and performers alike. It's the result of thousands of tests and prototypes, aiming to be the cleanest ambitious card routine on the market.

Key features

  • Uses a spectator’s signed card and a borrowed deck for high examinability

  • No handling, card changes, or gimmicks—just a regular signed card

  • Visual, hands-off moment where the card appears on top of the deck

  • Result of thousands of tests and prototypes for perfection

  • Described as the cleanest ambitious card routine on the market

Pros

  • Highly examinable and uses a borrowed deck

  • No sleight of hand or deck switches required

  • Visually stunning and self-working

  • Clean and magical moment that stuns spectators

Cons

  • Being a promotional video, no method or handling details are revealed

  • May appeal more to those interested in gimmicked card magic

Effect

The Chrono Card is an ambitious card routine where a spectator’s signed card impossibly rises to the top of the deck in a completely hands-off manner. The effect is visual and happens in full view, with no handling, gimmicks, or suspicious moves. The card appears on top of the deck as if by magic, leaving both the audience and performer stunned.

Full details

The routine uses a borrowed deck and the spectator’s signed card, making it highly examinable. Unlike traditional ambitious card plots, Chrono Card eliminates any suspicion of sleight of hand or deck switches. The creators, Mickael Chatelain and Marco Markiewicz, developed the effect through extensive testing, refining it into what they describe as the cleanest ambitious card routine available.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who want a visually stunning, self-working ambitious card routine that requires no sleight of hand. It suits performers who prefer clean, examinable magic with minimal handling. Those who enjoy gimmick-free effects or frequently perform with borrowed decks will find Chrono Card particularly appealing.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The routine is designed to be easy to perform, with no complex sleights or handling required. The method is straightforward, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels. Since the effect happens automatically, the performer can focus on presentation rather than technique.

What magicians say

MurphysMagicSupplies describes Chrono Card as "the cleanest ambitious card routine on the market," emphasizing its hands-off, visual nature. They highlight that the effect was perfected through "thousands of tests and prototypes" to ensure maximum impact. SaturnMagicShop notes that Mickael Chatelain is known for creative card magic, suggesting Chrono Card follows his reputation for deceptive and visually engaging effects. The trick is also featured in Murphy’s Magic’s weekly roundup as a standout new release, further reinforcing its appeal among performers.

What people are saying about Chrono Card

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

The creators emphasize that this is unlike any ambitious card routine seen before, boasting an ultra-clean method with no handling, card changes, or gimmicks—just a regular signed card that impossibly rises to the top of the deck in sight.

SaturnMagicShop says...

For magicians interested in gimmicked card magic, Chrono Card may be worth exploring further, especially if it aligns with Chatelain’s signature style of deceptive and visually engaging effects.

Promotional videos

Other videos