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No Place Like Home by Jonathan Sadowski

Created by: Jonathan Sadowski

No Place Like Home is a whimsical, self-working card routine themed around the Wizard of Oz, where spectators freely separate black and yellow 'brick road' cards into two piles with no sleight of hand or gimmicks required. The bonus routine involves using real dice for random selection, ensuring the outcome is always perfectly separated by color, making it feel completely fair and engaging for the audience. This close-up magic trick comes ready to perform with all necessary cards and two red dice, representing ruby slippers.

Key features

  • Self-working routine with no sleight of hand or gimmicks

  • Includes a bonus routine with real dice for random selection

  • Comes with all necessary cards and two red dice

  • Designed to feel completely fair to the audience

  • Themed around the Wizard of Oz for an engaging performance

Pros

  • No sleight of hand required, making it accessible to all skill levels

  • Comes with everything needed to perform immediately

  • Engaging Wizard of Oz theme adds a unique twist

  • Bonus routine adds value and variety to performances

Cons

  • Thematic elements may not appeal to all performers or audiences

  • Limited to card magic enthusiasts due to its specific plot

Effect

The trick No Place Like Home makes it appear as though a spectator has complete control over randomly selecting and separating cards, yet they always end up perfectly sorted by color. The routine uses real dice for selection, reinforcing the fairness of the process. The Wizard of Oz theme adds a whimsical touch, making the performance more engaging.

Full details

No Place Like Home is a bonus routine included with Out of This Oz by Jonathan Sadowski. It uses a deck of cards featuring yellow and black "brick road" designs. The spectator shuffles the cards and rolls dice to randomly select which cards go into which pile. Despite the apparent randomness, the cards always separate perfectly by color.

The trick requires no sleight of hand or gimmicks. It comes with all necessary cards and two red dice, representing ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz. The method relies on clever construction rather than difficult moves, making it easy to perform.

Who should consider the trick

This trick suits magicians who want a self-working routine with strong audience participation. It works well for performers who enjoy themed magic or want a fresh take on classic card separation plots. The routine is ideal for close-up or parlor settings where spectators can interact with the props.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick is self-working, meaning no advanced sleight of hand is needed. The method depends on the setup of the cards rather than skill, making it accessible to beginners. Experienced magicians may appreciate the clever construction and the ability to focus on presentation.

What magicians say

MurphysMagicSupplies highlights that the routine feels "completely fair" to spectators, as they make genuine decisions. The inclusion of real dice reinforces the illusion of randomness. The Wizard of Oz theme adds a playful element, making the trick more memorable than standard card separation effects.

The product is described as "performance-ready," with all necessary props included. Magicians who enjoy self-working miracles with strong audience interaction will find this routine appealing. The bonus routine adds value, making it a polished addition to a performer's repertoire.

What people are saying about No Place Like Home

MurphysMagicSupplies says...

For magicians who enjoy self-working miracles with strong audience participation, *Out of This Oz* offers a fresh, commercial take on a classic premise. The inclusion of a bonus routine and themed props makes it a polished, performance-ready piece.

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