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Jumbo Card Trick by Mortenn Christiansen

Created by: Mortenn Christiansen

The Jumbo Card Trick is a visually stunning close-up or stage magic routine that utilizes oversized playing cards to create a jaw-dropping prediction effect. A spectator freely selects a card from a shuffled deck, and despite the seemingly impossible odds, the magician's jumbo-sized prediction card matches their choice perfectly. The trick is designed to be fair, impossible, and highly deceptive, making it a powerful addition to any magician's repertoire. Suitable for both intimate close-up settings and larger stage performances, this trick thrives on audience interaction and free choice, ensuring a memorable experience for spectators.

Key features

  • Uses oversized playing cards for visual impact

  • No forces or equivoque—spectator has genuine free choice

  • Custom-made gimmick handles the hard work

  • Easy to learn and perform, suitable for all skill levels

  • Versatile for close-up or stage magic

Pros

  • Highly deceptive and fooling

  • Engages the audience with free choice

  • Visually impressive due to jumbo cards

  • Easy to perform with minimal practice

  • Created by a FISM winner

Cons

  • Requires a custom gimmick (included)

  • May not fit standard card routines due to size

Effect

The Jumbo Card Trick is a visually striking prediction effect that uses oversized playing cards. A spectator freely selects a card from a shuffled deck, and the magician reveals that their choice matches a jumbo-sized prediction card displayed earlier. The trick appears fair and impossible, with no forces or hidden methods influencing the outcome.

Full Details

The trick involves a standard deck of cards and a custom-made jumbo-sized prediction card. The spectator shuffles the deck, ensuring fairness, and then selects a card through a free-choice process. Despite the randomness, their chosen card always matches the jumbo prediction. The method relies on a clever gimmick that handles the mechanics, making the trick easy to perform while maintaining strong deception.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians and mentalists who want a high-impact routine that works in both close-up and stage settings. It’s particularly useful for performers who value audience interaction and want a self-working effect with minimal sleight of hand.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The Jumbo Card Trick is designed to be easy to learn and perform. According to reviewers, the custom gimmick does most of the work, making it accessible even to beginners. The challenge lies in presentation—engaging the audience and making the selection process feel fair and organic.

What Magicians Say

  • Sebastian Toca highlights the trick’s visual impact, noting that the oversized cards make it stand out in performances.
  • Craig Petty (Magic TV) praises Wayne Dobson’s adaptation of a close-up card trick into a jumbo version, calling it a "great idea" for large audiences.
  • Murphy’s Magic describes the routine as "jaw-dropping" and emphasizes its deceptive simplicity.
  • Vanishing Inc. Magic calls it "one of the fairest, most impossible prediction effects" and recommends it for its versatility and strong audience reactions.

The Jumbo Card Trick is widely regarded as a powerful, easy-to-perform routine that leaves a lasting impression on audiences.

What people are saying about Jumbo Card Trick

Craig Petty says...

Wayne Dobson's adaptation of a close-up effect for large audiences with jumbo cards is a masterclass in versatility and presentation.

Mortenn Christiansen says...

This is one of the fairest, most impossible prediction effects you'll ever see—surprisingly practical and easy to perform.

Sebastian Toca says...

The Jumbo Card Trick is visually impactful due to the size of the cards, and its success hinges on presentation and audience engagement.

Vanishing Inc. Magic says...

Morten's Jumbo Card Trick is stunningly direct, clean, and almost unfair in how easy it is to do.

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