Impromptu Free Choice
Created by: Alexander Herman, SeanDevine
Impromptu Free Choice is a close-up card trick where a spectator makes a series of free choices with a deck of cards, ultimately leading to the revelation that their freely selected card matches a prediction card that was in the magician's pocket all along. This trick is designed to be impromptu, requiring only a standard deck of cards and one additional card from a different deck placed in the magician's pocket. It's a streamlined version of the 'Ultimate Free Choice' trick, focusing on simplicity and the element of surprise.
Key features
- Impromptu and requires minimal setup
- Uses a standard deck of cards and one additional card
- Incorporates the 'Remote Rosetta Shuffle' to maintain the force card's position
- Utilizes 'Magician's Choice' to guide the selection process
- Designed to be a magician fooler with a straightforward and surprising reveal
Pros
- Simple and effective method
- Can be performed impromptu
- Strong element of surprise
- Accessible for magicians at any level
Cons
- May require practice to master the 'Remote Rosetta Shuffle' and 'Magician's Choice' techniques
- The original version might offer more theatrical elements that are streamlined in this impromptu version
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INCREDIBLE Free Choice - Tutorial
The 'Ultimate Free Choice' trick by Alexander Herman is a magician fooler where a spectator's freely chosen card matches a prediction. The creator of this video introduces a streamlined, impromptu version that requires only a deck of cards and one extra card in the pocket. They start by setting up the trick with the force card on top of the deck and its match in the pocket. The tutorial highlights the 'Remote Rosetta Shuffle' to maintain the force card's position and uses 'Magician's Choice' to guide the selection. The reveal, showcasing the matching card from the pocket, is designed to be more straightforward and surprising than the original method. The creator's approach focuses on simplicity and effectiveness, making it accessible for magicians at any level.
Takeaways:
- The tutorial offers a simpler, impromptu version of the 'Ultimate Free Choice' trick.
- It emphasizes using just a deck of cards and one extra card in the pocket.
- The creator demonstrates the trick and then breaks down each step for clarity.
- Key techniques include the Remote Rosetta Shuffle and Magician's Choice.
- The final reveal is designed to be more surprising and straightforward than the original.