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Double lift control

The Double Lift Control is a card magic technique where the magician appears to place a selected card into the middle of the deck, but through a deceptive double lift, the card remains on top. This method is highly effective for close-up magic, offering a simple yet powerful way to control a card's position without complex sleight of hand.

Key features

  • Simple and effective card control method

  • Works well in close-up magic settings

  • Minimal sleight of hand required

  • Highly convincing to lay audiences

  • Versatile for various card tricks

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform

  • Highly effective in fooling lay audiences

  • Minimal angle sensitivity

  • Can be performed in various performance settings

Cons

  • May be recognized by more knowledgeable spectators

  • Requires practice to perform smoothly

What people are saying about Double lift control

CavanBooth1 says...

The double lift control is the easiest absolutely but it is also the most convincing to most audiences [...] for me for the type of performer I am a double lift control is the easiest absolutely but it is also the most convincing to most audiences.

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