Green Warp by Richard Vmer

Effect

The Green Warp is a visual card trick that combines a playing card with a borrowed dollar bill. The magician takes a single card and a bill, then proceeds to push the card through the bill in a series of impossible moves. The card appears to turn inside out as it passes through the bill, creating a striking and baffling visual transformation. The effect is clean, direct, and leaves the audience questioning how such a thing could happen with ordinary objects.

Full Details

The Green Warp is a variation of the classic Card Warp effect, but with a unique twist—it uses a dollar bill as the medium through which the card visually transforms. The routine involves multiple phases where the card appears to penetrate the bill, reversing itself in the process. The method is clever and relies on a combination of sleight of hand and subtle misdirection.

One advantage of this trick is that it can be performed with minimal preparation, making it suitable for impromptu performances. The use of a borrowed bill adds an extra layer of impossibility, as the audience knows the bill hasn’t been altered.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who enjoy:

• Visual magic – The effect is highly visual and plays well in close-up settings.
• Impromptu performances – It can be done with minimal setup using borrowed items.
• Combining props – If you like integrating everyday objects (like money) into card magic, this is a great addition.

Difficulty

The Green Warp requires some practice to perform smoothly, but it is not overly complex. The moves are manageable for intermediate magicians, and beginners with dedication can learn it with time. The key challenge is making the transformations look effortless and natural.

What Magicians Say

EruditeMagic, in their review of hidden gems from out-of-print books, highlights Green Warp as a standout routine:

"Bob McAllister's Green Warp is a card warp routine using one card and a dollar bill. I always think it's interesting when you can take a card trick and involve another prop... With a little bit of preparation and forethought, this can play like it's completely impromptu if you want."

The trick is praised for its deceptive simplicity and the way it elevates a classic effect by incorporating an unexpected prop. If you enjoy visual card magic with a twist, Green Warp is worth exploring.