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Packet Oil and Water

Packet Oil and Water is a visually striking close-up card trick featuring three red Queens and three black nines, each with distinct back colors for easy tracking. The magician places the nines in a cup followed by the Queens, and with a simple shake, the cards appear to mix, alternating between Queens and nines in both front and back. Another shake reverses the effect, separating the Queens and nines back into their original groups. This trick is perfect for magicians looking for a simple yet visually impactful performance.

Key features

  • Uses three red Queens and three black nines with distinct back colors
  • Simple to perform with a clear visual impact
  • Suitable for magicians of all skill levels

Pros

  • Clear visual separation of cards
  • Ease of performance
  • Accessible to magicians of all skill levels

Cons

  • Requires precise handling to maintain the illusion

What people are saying about Packet Oil and Water

UnbiasedMagicReviews says...
so here's utter Simplicity I've got three red Queens three black nines and you could see that they've got different colored backs that's so you can keep track of them easier I'm going to start out with the nines and then put the Queens in the cup and you could see that I've done nothing I just give a little shake and they get mixed up now I know you're thinking what do I mean by mixed up this is what I mean you could see that now they're alternating and it's not just the backs it's also the fronts as you could see there so now we've got here a queen a nine a queen a nine a queen and the last nine now if I just give it one more shake like this now they unmix I know it doesn't seem realistic but check this out you could see that now all the Queens together all the nines are together and it's not just the fronts of course it's also the backs

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Packet Oil and Water~

In this video, the performer showcases a card trick known as 'Packet Oil and Water.' The trick involves three red Queens and three black nines, each with distinct back colors for easy tracking. The performer starts by placing the nines in a cup followed by the Queens. With a simple shake, the cards appear to mix, alternating between Queens and nines in both front and back. Another shake reverses the effect, separating the Queens and nines back into their original groups. The trick is praised for its simplicity and visual impact, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels. Pros include the clear visual separation of cards and the ease of performance. A con might be the need for precise handling to maintain the illusion.

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Takeaways:

  • The trick uses three red Queens and three black nines with distinct back colors.
  • Cards alternate and separate with just a shake, creating a visually striking effect.
  • Easy to perform, making it suitable for magicians of all levels.