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Ghost Deck by Murphy's Magic

Created by: Murphy's Magic

Ghost Deck is a self-working close-up card magic trick that creates a series of impossible coincidences through spectator involvement. The magician removes two cards from a deck where every card has a unique back design, then hands the deck to a spectator. The spectator freely deals cards face down, stopping at two points of their choice. The magician marks each stop by placing one of their cards face up into the deck. The first reveal shows that the backs of the magician's two marking cards perfectly match the backs of the two cards the spectator stopped on. The second reveal shows that the faces of all four cards match as well. The final, stunning twist reveals that the entire rest of the deck is composed of cards with blank faces, making everything examinable. This trick requires no sleight of hand, is easy to learn, and comes with all necessary cards and online instructions.

Key features

  • Self-working with no sleight of hand required

  • Unique back design on every card

  • Spectator has full control over card dealing and stopping points

  • Multiple phases of impossibility: matching backs, matching faces, and blank-faced deck

  • Comes with all necessary cards and online instructions

  • Examinable finale

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform

  • Creates a powerful, unexplainable experience for spectators

  • Allows for impromptu performance

  • Builds through multiple impossible moments

Cons

  • Requires a specific gaffed deck, not a regular deck

  • May lack depth for magicians seeking complex sleight of hand

Effect

A spectator deals cards from a deck and stops at two freely chosen points. The performer marks these spots with two cards. The backs of the performer's cards match the backs of the spectator's chosen cards. Then, all four cards are shown to have matching faces. Finally, the rest of the deck is revealed to have blank faces, and everything can be examined.

Full details

Ghost Deck is a self-working card trick. The deck has a unique back design on every card. The performer removes two cards. The spectator then deals cards face down and stops at any point. The performer places one of their cards face up into the deck to mark that spot. The spectator deals again and stops at a second point, which is marked with the second card. The backs of the performer's marking cards match the backs of the spectator's chosen cards. The faces of all four cards also match. The rest of the deck is shown to have blank faces. The product includes all required cards and online instructions.

Who should consider the trick

Ghost Deck is for magicians who want a powerful card trick with no sleight of hand. It is suitable for performers who like routines where the spectator handles the deck. Mentalism performers may find it useful because the magic happens in the spectator's hands. It is good for impromptu situations.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Murphy's Magic states that Ghost Deck is super-easy to learn and perform. It requires no sleight of hand. The routine is self-working. The online instructions make learning straightforward.

What magicians say

MurphysMagicSupplies says Ghost Deck gives spectators full control, making the routine feel fair. They note the effect builds through multiple impossible coincidences. The final blank-faced deck allows for examination. They emphasize that the trick is entirely hands-off for the magician.

What people are saying about Ghost Deck

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

The routine is designed to be entirely hands-off for the magician, placing the magic directly into the spectator's control. [...] The final, mind-blowing twist is the revelation that the entire rest of the deck is composed of cards with blank faces, allowing everything to be examined.

SaturnMagicShop says...

The Ghost Deck is part of a fantastic range of magic products available from the retailer.

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