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EZ Souls by Craig Petty

Created by: Craig Petty

EZ Souls by Craig Petty is a close-up card magic trick that delivers a powerful and visual surprise. A spectator freely selects a card from a face-down ribbon-spread deck, such as the Ace of Spades. After gathering and re-spreading the deck with no apparent sleight of hand, the other three Aces are revealed face up and cleanly interspersed among the face-down cards, creating a stunning and impossible moment. This trick is ideal for magicians looking for a strong, easy-to-perform effect that requires minimal setup and can be done with any deck, making it versatile for various performance settings.

Key features

  • Clean and fair card selection process with no force

  • No complex sleight of hand required, making it accessible for beginners and pros

  • Uses a standard deck of cards with no gimmicks

  • Produces a highly visual and surprising reveal that is memorable for spectators

  • Can be performed in close-up or parlour settings with minimal preparation

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform, reducing practice time

  • Strong visual impact that enhances audience engagement

  • Versatile for different performance environments

Cons

  • May rely on specific handling that could be prone to errors if not practiced

  • Limited to card-based effects, might not appeal to those preferring other props

Effect

A spectator freely chooses a card from a deck spread face down on the table. The magician gathers the deck and spreads it again. The chosen card remains face down, but the other three cards of its value are now face up and cleanly mixed into the deck.

Full details

EZ Souls is a card trick by Craig Petty. It uses a standard deck. A spectator selects any card. The magician does not need to touch the deck after the selection. The other three cards of the same value turn face up in the deck. The method requires no difficult sleight of hand. The trick resets instantly. It is ready to perform again immediately.

Who should consider the trick

This trick suits magicians who perform with a deck of cards. It works for close-up and table magic. It is good for performers who want a strong visual effect. It is also suitable for those who prefer methods with minimal sleight of hand.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

EZ Souls is not difficult to perform. The method is simple to learn. It does not require advanced card handling skills. The trick uses a practical and easy-to-manage principle. A beginner can learn it quickly. An experienced magician can add it to their routine with little practice.

What magicians say

AlakazamMagicUK demonstrated the trick. They called it a powerful visual effect. They noted the clean and fair card selection. They also highlighted the method's simplicity. The trick requires no visible sleight of hand. The reveal is visual and happens automatically.

What people are saying about EZ Souls

AlakazamMagicUK says...

The routine begins with a clean, fair selection: a deck is ribbon-spread face down on the table, and a spectator freely chooses a card. The astonishing climax reveals that the other three Aces are now all face up and cleanly distributed throughout the face-down deck.

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