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Co

Co. is a versatile card control technique that allows magicians to secretly manipulate the position of a card or multiple cards within a deck. It's particularly useful for close-up magic, enabling the performer to set up tricks on the fly, separate cards by color or orientation, and execute Triumph effects without the audience's knowledge. The method involves a subtle move that looks like a simple spread of the deck, making it highly deceptive and practical for various performance scenarios.

Key features

  • Versatile for controlling multiple cards from various locations in the deck

  • Can be used to separate red cards from black cards or face-up from face-down cards

  • Ideal for setting up tricks between performances

  • Looks like a natural spread of the deck, enhancing deception

  • Taught in detailed tutorials for those looking to master the technique

Pros

  • Highly versatile and practical for a wide range of magic tricks

  • Deceptive and looks like a natural action to spectators

  • Can be adapted for various effects beyond simple card controls

Cons

  • Requires practice to master the subtlety of the move

  • May be angle sensitive in certain performance settings

What people are saying about Co

CavanBooth1 says...

The co is fantastic on so many levels... it just looks like I'm spreading through the pack I can Co and put Cards into whatever position I want doesn't have to be the top or the bottom in this case it can be in stack it can be a certain number of cards from the top.

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