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Magician’s Nephew by Iain Moran

Created by: Iain Moran

The Magician’s Nephew is a mutual card-finding effect where participants locate each other’s selections, part of the Zen Magic collection by Iain Moran. This close-up magic trick is designed for real-world performance, offering a blend of strong methodology and audience-tested impact. It's one of eight card tricks in a collection that also includes two coin routines, all refined for professional use.

Key features

  • Mutual card-finding effect for close-up magic

  • Part of a collection of 10 highly polished routines

  • Designed for real-world performance with maximum impact

  • Teaches essential sleights like Convincing Control and Gary Kurtz Slip-Cut Force

  • Focuses on reliability and professional-grade material

Pros

  • High-impact, audience-tested effects

  • Professional-grade material suitable for working performers

  • Includes teaching of essential sleights

  • Blends strong magic with clever construction

Cons

  • May require practice to master the taught sleights

  • Limited to close-up magic enthusiasts

Effect

The Magician’s Nephew is a mutual card-finding effect where two participants each select a card. The magician then reveals that the participants have somehow found each other’s selections in an impossible and surprising way. The effect creates a strong moment of connection between the spectators, making it engaging and memorable.

Full Details

The Magician’s Nephew is part of Zen Magic with Iain Moran, a collection of 10 close-up routines. It is one of eight card tricks in the set, alongside two coin routines. The trick is designed for real-world performance, with a focus on reliability and strong audience impact. The method is structured to ensure foolproof execution, making it suitable for professional use.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is ideal for magicians who perform close-up magic and want strong, interactive effects. It works well in social settings, walk-around performances, or table-hopping. The mutual card-finding premise makes it particularly engaging for small groups. If you enjoy routines that involve multiple spectators and create a shared moment of astonishment, this is a strong choice.

Difficulty

The Magician’s Nephew is designed to be practical and reliable. While it does not require advanced sleight of hand, familiarity with basic card controls and forces will help. The included techniques, such as the Convincing Control and Gary Kurtz Slip-Cut Force, are taught within the collection, making it accessible for intermediate performers. The emphasis is on smooth handling rather than complex moves.

What Magicians Say

BigBlindMedia describes Zen Magic as a collection of "highly polished close-up magic routines" built for real-world performance. They highlight the Magician’s Nephew as a standout effect where participants locate each other’s cards in an impossible way. The routines in the set are praised for their reliability and professional-grade construction, making them suitable for working magicians.

The collection also includes other strong effects like Picking Pockets and Quantum Sandwich 2.0, reinforcing its value for performers who want high-impact material. The focus on "belt & braces" handling ensures that each trick is built to withstand scrutiny while delivering maximum astonishment.

What people are saying about Magician’s Nephew

BigBlindMedia says...

The Magician’s Nephew: A mutual card-finding effect where participants locate each other’s selections. [...] For magicians seeking bulletproof, professional-grade material, Zen Magic appears to be a compelling investment.

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