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No Effort Palm by Biz

Created by: Biz

No Effort Palm is a close-up card magic sleight that allows the magician to secretly palm a card from the deck with minimal movement and effort, making it appear as if no sleight of hand is involved. This technique is part of a broader collection of advanced card handling moves, designed to be automatic and seamless in performance, enhancing the magician's flow and deception. It is ideal for magicians looking to improve their palming skills and integrate more sophisticated moves into their routines, particularly in settings where subtlety and naturalness are key.

Key features

  • Focuses on automatic and seamless palming techniques

  • Part of a 100-page book with over 30 sleights and applications

  • Emphasizes improving overall magic flow and card handling

  • Inspired by classic performance reels like 'By Forces Unseen'

  • Includes demonstrations of various palming methods, color changes, and controls

Pros

  • Highly polished and practical for performances

  • Encourages creative and out-of-the-box thinking in card magic

  • Can dramatically improve a magician's technical skills

Cons

  • May be challenging for beginners due to the advanced nature of the sleights

  • Requires dedicated practice to master the automatic feel

Effect

The No Effort Palm makes a card vanish from the deck and appear in the magician's hand without any visible movement. The card seems to jump to the palm on its own. The move looks natural and happens instantly.

Full details

The No Effort Palm is a card sleight. It is an automatic palm. This means the card palms itself with minimal hand motion. The move is designed to be invisible. It works from a natural holding position. The move requires no extra gestures or cover. It is one of many sleights in the book Explorations: The Worst Magic Book For A Beginner. The book has 100 pages. It includes 30 sleights and their uses. The material focuses on advanced card handling.

Who should consider the trick

Magicians who want to improve their card magic should consider the No Effort Palm. It is good for performers who use palming in their routines. The move is for those willing to practice difficult sleights. It is not for beginners who want easy tricks. The book is for magicians who value technical skill.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The No Effort Palm is a challenging move. It requires practice to master. The move is automatic but not easy. It needs precise finger placement and timing. The book contains many advanced sleights like this. Biz says that difficult moves improve overall card handling. Beginners can learn it if they are dedicated.

What magicians say

BigBlindMedia discusses the book that contains the No Effort Palm. They say the book sold out quickly. Biz offered a special reprint for the community. The video shows many sleights in performance. It demonstrates that the material is practical and creative. The moves are designed to feel automatic. The book is for magicians who want to elevate their technical card work.

What people are saying about No Effort Palm

BigBlindMedia says...

Biz demonstrates over 30 of his most notorious moves in a continuous, rapid-fire display of technical skill and creativity. [...] This video is a powerful argument for the book's content, showing that the material is highly performative.

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