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Flick control

Flick control is a card magic trick where the magician appears to lose a selected card in the middle of the deck, but actually retains control over its location. This trick is part of close-up magic and is essential for any card magician's repertoire. The method involves a flicking motion that looks natural and fair to the spectator, making it a convincing control technique.

Key features

  • Works well in person and on camera

  • Looks natural and not like a rehearsed move

  • Essential for any card magician's repertoire

  • Can be adapted to control the card to various positions in the deck

Pros

  • Convincing to most audiences

  • Does not look like slight of hand

  • Versatile and can be used in various card tricks

  • Reliable and has never let the performer down

Cons

  • Angle sensitive in some performances

  • May require practice to master the flicking motion

What people are saying about Flick control

CavanBooth1 says...

The double lift control is the easiest absolutely but it is also the most convincing to most audiences most audiences most lay people aren't aware of the double lift [...] the simplest and easiest double lift is just turning the card over showing them flipping it back sticking it in the middle and it's on top like that's that's all you need to do that right there is a moment of magic.

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