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Premier Control by lloydb

Created by: lloydb

Premier Control is a sophisticated card magic trick that allows a magician to control a spectator's selected card to the top of the deck using pure sleight of hand, without the need for duplicates or forcing. This close-up magic trick is designed to fool even experienced magicians, emphasizing naturalness and misdirection. The core technique involves the Premier Control, a method that brings the selected card to the top of the deck in a seemingly fair manner, followed by a one-handed top palm and a deceptive toss of the deck to create the illusion of an empty hand. The trick culminates with the magician producing the selected card from their pocket, showcasing a clean and impossible card to pocket routine.

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Key features

  • Pure sleight of hand with no duplicates or forcing required

  • Uses the Premier Control technique for a clean and fair card control

  • Incorporates a one-handed top palm and deck toss for misdirection

  • Designed to fool even experienced magicians

  • Emphasizes natural hand movements and spectator interaction

Pros

  • Highly deceptive and fooling for both laymen and magicians

  • Relies on skill and practice rather than gimmicks

  • Versatile and can be adapted to various performances

  • Detailed tutorial available for learning the nuances

Cons

  • Requires advanced sleight of hand skills

  • May need significant practice to master the subtleties

  • Not suitable for beginners due to the complexity of techniques

Effect

The Premier Control creates the illusion of a freely selected card being lost in the deck, only to instantly reappear in the magician’s pocket. The spectator sees a card chosen at random, placed back into the middle of the deck, and then—without any suspicious moves—the same card is found in the magician’s pocket. The handling appears completely fair, with no duplicates or forcing involved.

Full Details

The Premier Control is a sleight-of-hand technique that secretly moves a selected card to the top of the deck. Unlike other controls, it relies on natural motions, making it deceptive even to experienced magicians. Key elements include:

  • A pinky break to isolate the selected card cleanly.
  • A tilted spread toward the chest to encourage spectator interaction.
  • A one-handed top palm that allows the card to protrude slightly for misdirection.
  • A deck toss to reinforce the illusion of an empty hand, a technique attributed to Marlo.

Lloyd emphasizes that the method is practical for real-world performances, differentiating it from similar controls like Steve Draza’s Circle Control.

Who Should Consider the Trick

The Premier Control is ideal for:

  • Magicians who want a deceptive, no-duplicate method for card-to-pocket effects.
  • Performers looking for a control that fools knowledgeable audiences.
  • Those comfortable with intermediate sleight of hand but seeking a refined technique.

Difficulty

The Premier Control requires practice to master. The key challenges include:

  • Maintaining a clean pinky break without flashing.
  • Executing the one-handed top palm smoothly.
  • Perfecting the deck toss to sell the illusion of an empty hand.

Lloyd notes that while the technique is not beginner-level, the subtleties make it more practical than other advanced controls.

What Magicians Say

Lloyd describes the Premier Control as a foundational move that can fool even seasoned magicians. He states:

"I fooled thousands of magicians all over the world and the internet with this control every single week."

He also highlights the importance of natural handling:

"The tossing of the deck is crucial for convincing the audience that the hand is empty."

The technique’s deceptive simplicity makes it a powerful tool for card magic, especially in routines where fairness is critical.

What people are saying about Premier Control

lloydb says...

The Premier Control is the foundation of the effect, allowing for a seemingly fair selection to be brought to the top of the deck, setting the stage for the card to pocket. [...] The tossing of the deck is crucial for convincing the audience that the hand is empty, a technique I attribute to Marlo.

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