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Petal force

Created by: MattMcGurk

Petal Force is a self-working card trick that leaves spectators baffled. A prediction card is placed in the card box at the start. The spectator then shuffles and deals the cards randomly, choosing piles to represent the color, suit, and value of a card. Through clever forces, the trick ensures the spectator ends up with the predicted card, making it a perfect example of close-up magic that requires no sleight of hand.

Key features

  • No sleight of hand needed
  • Completely self-working
  • Uses psychological forces like the petal force and Balduchi force
  • Strong impact on spectators
  • Requires initial setup with four of a kind

Pros

  • No sleight of hand needed
  • Completely self-working
  • Strong psychological impact

Cons

  • Requires a setup with four of a kind
  • Relies on spectator following instructions precisely

What people are saying about Petal force

MattMcGurk says...
This is an absolutely awesome trick it's got some really nice psychology the whole thing is just put together in such an amazing way [...] I think it's one of the best self-working card tricks you can do.

Petal force videos

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This UNBEATABLE Prediction Card Trick FOOLS EVERYONE! [REVEALED]]

The video showcases a self-working card trick that has gone viral due to its simplicity and the fact that it fools everyone. The trick involves a prediction card that is placed in the card box at the beginning. The spectator then shuffles and deals the cards in a random manner, choosing piles to represent the color, suit, and value of a card. Through a series of forces (petal force and Balduchi force), the trick ensures that the spectator ends up with the predicted card (the 10 of Hearts in this case). The video also promotes the creator's course on self-working card tricks, highlighting the psychology and techniques used in the trick. Pros: No sleight of hand needed, completely self-working, strong psychological impact. Cons: Requires a setup with four of a kind, relies on spectator following instructions precisely.

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Takeaways:

  • The trick is completely self-working and requires no sleight of hand.
  • Uses psychological forces to ensure the spectator chooses the predicted card.
  • Promotes a course on self-working card tricks for those interested in learning more.
  • The trick has a strong impact and is easy to perform with the right setup.
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