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Lucky Card Routine by Jon Allen

Created by: Jon Allen

The **Lucky Card Routine** with the **WonderFob** is a versatile close-up magic trick that allows magicians to perform an impossible location effect with a signed card. The WonderFob, a small leather pouch carried on a keyring, serves as a subtle yet powerful prop. Spectators witness their signed card appear in an impossible location, such as the ceiling, perfectly folded and intact. The routine can also incorporate a 'Free Will' mentalism effect, making it adaptable for various performance styles. The trick requires no gimmicks and works with any standard deck of cards, ensuring practicality and ease of use.

Key features

  • Uses the WonderFob, an everyday carry item for subtlety and impact

  • Works with any standard deck of cards—no gimmicks required

  • Includes a pocket index and specially printed cards for the lucky card routine

  • Can be integrated into mentalism effects like 'Free Will'

  • Natural handling and motivating actions enhance believability

Pros

  • Highly versatile for close-up and mentalism routines

  • Subtle prop design avoids suspicion

  • No special setup or gimmicks needed

  • Creates a visually striking and memorable moment for spectators

Cons

  • May require practice to master natural handling

  • Limited to performers comfortable with keyring-based props

Effect

The Lucky Card Routine with the WonderFob creates an impossible location effect with a signed card. A spectator freely selects and signs a card, which then appears inside the WonderFob—a small leather pouch carried on a keyring. The moment is visually striking, especially when the card is revealed perfectly folded in an impossible location, such as on the ceiling. The routine can also incorporate a "Free Will" mentalism effect, making it versatile for different performance styles.

Full Details

The WonderFob is a small, unassuming leather pouch designed to be carried on a keyring. It requires no gimmicks and works with any standard deck of cards. The routine includes:

  • A signed card appearing impossibly inside the WonderFob.
  • A pocket index and specially printed cards for a Lucky Card Routine.
  • The ability to integrate mentalism effects, such as the "Free Will" routine, where a spectator's choice is tracked without suspicion.

The handling is natural, with the keyring either on the table, in your pocket, or held by a spectator. The WonderFob’s simplicity makes it easy to carry and use in various performance settings.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This routine is ideal for magicians who:

  • Want a practical, everyday carry item for impromptu performances.
  • Enjoy signed card effects with strong visual impact.
  • Are interested in blending card magic with mentalism.
  • Prefer methods that require no additional gimmicks beyond the WonderFob itself.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The Lucky Card Routine is designed to be straightforward, with natural handling that minimizes suspicion. The WonderFob’s mechanics are simple, but the effectiveness relies on smooth presentation and misdirection. Magicians familiar with basic card control and audience management will find it easy to integrate into their routines.

What Magicians Say

John Allen, the creator of the WonderFob, emphasizes its natural appearance and versatility. He states:

"Revealing a signed card in an impossible location always gets great reactions. When people see the card is perfectly folded, it raises the effect to another level."

The routine’s flexibility allows for different presentations, whether the keyring is on the table, in a pocket, or held by a spectator. Allen also highlights the mentalism potential, calling it "mental" when combined with the "Free Will" effect.

The WonderFob is praised for being an "everyday carry item that allows for everyday miracles," making it a practical yet powerful addition to a magician’s toolkit.

What people are saying about Lucky Card Routine

John Allen says...

Revealing a signed card in an impossible location always gets great reactions. When people see the card is perfectly folded, it raises the effect to another level. [...] The keyring can be on the table from the start, in your pocket, or even held by someone else—there is no heat on it at all.

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