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Knife Through Card by David Stone

Created by: David Stone

The 'Knife Through Card' is a dramatic close-up magic trick where a selected card is lost in the deck, rubber banded, placed in a bag, and then a spectator holds a knife. The magician slams the bag over the knife, pulls the bag away, and the spectator's card is miraculously pierced on the knife. This trick is part of David Stone's 'Tool' gimmick, which offers over 30 tricks and ideas, enhancing a magician's repertoire with versatile and visually impressive effects.

Key features

  • Versatile gimmick allowing over 30 different tricks and ideas

  • Includes props for both red and blue decks

  • Compact design fits within a standard deck of cards

  • Enhances perceived skill level of the magician

  • Digital download with instructions and video demonstrations included

Pros

  • Highly versatile with a wide range of tricks possible

  • Compact and portable

  • Enhances the magician's perceived skill

  • Good value for the price with two props included

Cons

  • Poorly organized and difficult to navigate instructional video

  • Some reports of damaged shipments

  • Tuck case cannot be inspected after the effect

Effect

The Knife Through Card trick creates a dramatic visual moment. A spectator selects a card, which is then lost in the deck. The deck is secured with a rubber band and placed inside a bag. The spectator holds a knife, and the magician slams the bag onto the blade. When the bag is removed, the spectator's chosen card appears impaled on the knife. The effect is striking and leaves a strong impression.

Full Details

The Knife Through Card is one of many routines possible with David Stone's "Tool" gimmick. The gimmick consists of two props—one for red decks and one for blue decks—housed in tuck cases. The trick relies on the gimmick's design to conceal the method while allowing for a clean presentation. The effect is self-contained, meaning no additional setup is needed beyond the gimmick and a standard deck of cards.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick suits magicians who want a visually powerful effect with minimal sleight of hand. It works well for performers who enjoy storytelling or dramatic presentations. Since the gimmick is versatile, magicians who appreciate multi-use props will find value in it. Beginners can perform it with little practice, while experienced magicians can integrate it into more complex routines.

Difficulty

The Knife Through Card is not difficult to perform. The gimmick handles most of the work, making it accessible to beginners. The main challenge is presentation—selling the moment of impact for maximum effect. No advanced sleight of hand is required, but smooth handling and confidence improve the performance.

What Magicians Say

Magic Orthodoxy's David praised the prop's versatility, calling it "an amazing prop" with "tons of ideas." He highlighted the Knife Through Card as one of the standout effects, describing it as a "really long trick" with strong visual impact. However, he criticized the instructional materials, calling them "the worst setup instructions and worst download instructional video of all time." Despite this, he strongly recommended the gimmick for its quality and potential.

Other magicians have noted that the gimmick enhances perceived skill, making even simple tricks look impressive. Some users reported damaged shipments, but replacements were provided. The gimmick's compact size—fitting inside a standard deck—makes it easy to carry.

Overall, the Knife Through Card is a compelling effect within a highly versatile gimmick system. While the learning process may require extra effort due to poor instructions, the prop's capabilities make it a worthwhile investment.

What people are saying about Knife Through Card

magicorthodoxy says...

This prop can do so much so well hidden so well made so many great ideas [...] do I love how it was packaged and presented and taught to you is the worst best prop ever.

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