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Find A Card In A Shuffled Deck by BestMagic

Created by: BestMagic

In this close-up card magic trick, the magician invites a spectator to select a card from a regular, shuffled deck of playing cards. After the card is returned and the deck is thoroughly shuffled by the spectator or magician, the magician is able to miraculously locate and reveal the chosen card. This is a self-working trick, relying on a clever mathematical principle or procedural sequence rather than sleight of hand, making it highly reliable and suitable for beginners. No special gimmicks or setups are required, using only a standard deck of cards. Buyers should focus on mastering the simple steps and enhancing the effect through engaging presentation and misdirection.

Key features

  • Self-working method based on mathematical principles, no sleight of hand needed

  • Uses a regular deck of playing cards with no gimmicks or special setups

  • Ideal for beginners due to simplicity and reliability

  • Emphasis on presentation, storytelling, and misdirection to enhance the magical effect

  • Comes from a creator with extensive teaching experience in magic

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform, perfect for novice magicians

  • Works every time if steps are followed correctly

  • Uses everyday props, making it accessible and cost-effective

  • Allows focus on audience engagement rather than complex moves

Cons

  • May feel procedural or puzzle-like if not presented well

  • Limited to card magic enthusiasts, not suitable for other prop types

Effect

The magician asks a spectator to select a card from a shuffled deck. The spectator returns the card to the deck, and the magician shuffles the deck thoroughly. Despite the apparent randomness, the magician is able to locate the spectator's chosen card in a seemingly impossible way.

Full details

Find A Card In A Shuffled Deck is a self-working card trick. It uses a regular deck of playing cards with no special gimmicks or setups. The trick relies on a mathematical principle rather than sleight of hand. A specific shuffling and counting sequence allows the magician to reliably locate the chosen card. The method is procedural and automatic, ensuring the trick works every time if the steps are followed correctly. The real secret lies in the presentation and the apparent impossibility of the final revelation.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for beginners due to its simplicity and reliability. It is also a good choice for any performer who wants a powerful effect without the stress of difficult moves. The routine serves as a solid introduction to the world of self-working card magic. It demonstrates that impressive effects do not always require years of practice with advanced techniques.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is categorized as self-working. This means its success relies on a clever mathematical principle or procedure rather than manual dexterity. No advanced sleight of hand is required. The creator advises practicing the procedure until it becomes second nature. This allows for a smooth and seemingly impossible conclusion. The method is simple and deceptive, making it a low-pressure effect to perform.

What magicians say

The creator, who has extensive teaching experience, presents this as an accessible routine. BestMagic states that the trick is "perfect for beginners or as a quick, impressive piece for any performer's repertoire." They emphasize that "the real secret lies in the presentation and the apparent impossibility of the final revelation, not in complex sleight of hand." The creator also notes that card magic is one of the most accessible and versatile forms of magic. They advise focusing on "presentation and storytelling to enhance the mystery" and using "misdirection and confidence in handling the deck" to make the trick feel like genuine magic.

What people are saying about Find A Card In A Shuffled Deck

BestMagic says...

This is an accessible routine that requires no advanced sleight of hand, making it perfect for beginners or as a quick, impressive piece for any performer's repertoire. [...] The real secret lies in the presentation and the apparent impossibility of the final revelation, not in complex sleight of hand.

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