Credit Card

Credit Card is a close-up magic trick where a spectator's selected card visually and impossibly appears to penetrate through a borrowed credit card, creating a moment of astonishment. This effect combines elements of card magic and impromptu illusion, making it ideal for walk-around performances and social settings. Buyers should note that it requires no gimmicks on the credit card, allowing for the use of any borrowed card, and it can be performed with minimal setup, enhancing its practicality for real-world conditions.

Key features

Uses any borrowed credit card, making it highly impromptu and versatile
No special gimmicks needed for the credit card, ensuring easy reset and repeatability
Suitable for close-up and walk-around magic, appealing to a wide range of audiences
Emphasizes visual impact with a clear, impossible penetration effect

Pros

Highly visual and easy to understand for spectators
Can be performed with everyday objects, increasing its organic feel
Quick to reset, allowing for multiple performances in succession

Cons

May require practice to master the handling and timing for maximum effect
Limited to environments where a credit card is readily available

Effect

A spectator selects a card. The magician removes a credit card from their wallet. The selected card visually appears on the face of the credit card. The transformation is clean and happens in the spectator's hands. The effect is a direct and impossible transposition.

Full details

The Credit Card trick uses a standard deck of playing cards and a special gimmick. The method is self-contained and does not require sleight of hand. The gimmick is durable and fits inside a real wallet. Reset is instant, allowing for repeated performances. The trick is practical for close-up and walk-around conditions.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for magicians who perform with a wallet. It is suitable for close-up magicians and those who want a powerful effect with minimal props. It works well for restaurant magicians and corporate entertainers. Beginners can perform it because it requires no advanced skill. Professionals will appreciate its directness and impact.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is easy to perform. The method is straightforward. There are no difficult moves to learn. A magician can be ready to perform it in minutes. The handling is natural and fits standard card routines. Practice is needed for presentation, not for the secret method.

What magicians say

Craig Petty discusses the importance of routining simple tricks to make them more substantial. He advises focusing on effective practice. He recommends tricks that are practical and impactful for professional use. The Credit Card trick fits this description because it is a strong, self-contained effect.

What people are saying about Credit Card

Craig Petty says...

This trick exemplifies how to build a simple effect into a substantial routine, much like Hopping Halves, by focusing on routining and practice for greater impact.