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Kelly Bottom Placement by Kelly

Created by: Kelly

Kelly Bottom Placement is a close-up card magic utility move that allows the magician to secretly place a selected or controlled card to the bottom of the deck in a seemingly fair and transparent manner. Spectators see the magician casually handle the deck, often while squaring it or during natural gestures, making the action appear logical and motivated within a routine. This technique is ideal for controlling cards in effects like forces, controls, or transformations, and it can be adapted for various performance conditions such as standing or seated positions. Buyers should note that it requires practice to master nuanced handling, psychological deception, and angle awareness to avoid detection, making it suitable for magicians of all skill levels who want to enhance their card magic with a deceptive and practical tool.

Key features

  • Allows secret placement of a card to the bottom of the deck with natural and deceptive handling

  • Includes variations for different performance scenarios like standing or seated positions

  • Emphasizes psychological deception, timing, and misdirection to minimize suspicion

  • Can be integrated into broader routines for controlling, producing, or transforming cards

  • Requires practice for angle awareness and avoiding common tells such as flashing

Pros

  • Highly deceptive and practical for card control

  • Suitable for magicians of all skill levels with foundational to advanced applications

  • Creates a strong sense of fairness and transparency in performances

  • Can be executed with natural movements and integrated into logical actions

Cons

  • Requires significant practice to master nuanced handling and avoid detection

  • May have angle issues that need careful audience positioning

  • Not a standalone trick; it's a utility move that must be incorporated into routines

Effect

The Kelly Bottom Placement is a card magic technique. It lets a magician secretly move a chosen card to the bottom of the deck. The move looks like a natural deck adjustment. Spectators see the magician casually handle the cards. They do not suspect any secret action. The card appears fairly lost in the deck. This creates a strong sense of fairness.

Full details

The Kelly Bottom Placement is a utility move. It controls a card to the bottom of the deck. The action happens during a simple gesture, like squaring the cards. The right hand pulls the bottom card into place as the deck is transferred. The move is brief and blends into normal handling. It works standing or seated. It can fit into many card routines. The method avoids flashing or unnatural finger positions. Timing and audience engagement are important for cover.

Who should consider the trick

This move suits card magicians of all levels. Beginners can learn it as a first control method. Advanced performers will appreciate its deceptive subtleties. It is useful for anyone who performs card magic regularly. It helps in routines where a card needs to be controlled secretly. Magicians who value natural handling will find it effective.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Kelly Bottom Placement is not mechanically complex. The basic action is simple to learn. Mastery requires practice to make it look natural. Performers must develop angle awareness. They need to coordinate the move with eye contact and conversation. Reid Ferry says practice until you do not need to look at the deck. This move is moderate in difficulty. It becomes easier with repetition.

What magicians say

Biz from Big Blind Media calls the Kelly Bottom Placement a sleek technique. He highlights its utility when a card is lost in the deck. Reid Ferry praises its directness and sense of fairness. He says the move is simple in concept but powerful in execution. Reid emphasizes psychological deception and natural handling. He advises using verbal misdirection to cover the action. Both magicians note that the move works well within broader routines.

What people are saying about Kelly Bottom Placement

BigBlindMedia says...

A sleek technique where the bottom card is pulled into the right hand during a deck transfer. Biz highlights its utility in routines where a card is 'lost' in the deck.

ReidFerry says...

Reid loves this move for its directness and the strong sense of fairness it creates. He notes that while the basic idea is not new, his handling incorporates specific subtleties designed to maximize deception and minimize suspicion.

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