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Royal Mixup

Royal Mixup is a captivating close-up card trick that features a royal family of Kings and Queens. The spectator witnesses a seemingly impossible mixing of these royal cards, only for them to miraculously correct themselves in a surprising climax. This is a packet-style effect that's self-working, requiring minimal sleight of hand, making it ideal for beginners or performers seeking a strong visual impact with little technical skill. Buyers should know it's a complete trick with all necessary cards included, focusing on a clever principle rather than complex moves.

Key features

  • Self-working principle requiring minimal sleight of hand

  • Packet-style effect with Kings and Queens

  • Strong visual climax with cards correcting themselves

  • Ideal for beginners or performers wanting easy-to-do magic

  • Complete trick with all necessary cards included

Pros

  • Easy to perform with little technical skill required

  • Strong visual effect that surprises spectators

  • Great for beginners or those seeking low-skill impact

  • Relies on clever principle rather than complex moves

Cons

  • Limited to packet-style presentation

  • May not challenge experienced magicians seeking technical depth

Effect

The Royal Mixup trick shows four kings and four queens. The magician explains that the royal couples are together. The magician then mixes the cards. Despite this mixing, the kings and queens magically separate themselves. The kings all go to one pile and the queens all go to another. The trick ends with a surprising and clear visual separation.

Full details

Royal Mixup is a card trick that uses eight cards: the four kings and the four queens. The method is self-working. This means the trick happens by itself once you follow the steps. No difficult sleight of hand is needed. The trick uses a clever principle to create the mixing and final separation. It is a packet trick, so you only use these eight cards. The routine is quick to learn and perform.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is ideal for beginners in card magic. It is also good for any performer who wants a strong effect with little practice. Magicians who need a reliable trick that works every time will like Royal Mixup. It is suitable for close-up or table magic. If you want a trick that is easy to carry and set up, this is a good choice.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

Royal Mixup is not difficult to perform. The trick is self-working. The required skill level is low. You only need to be able to handle cards for basic mixing. There are no advanced moves to learn. You can learn to perform the trick in a short time. The method is reliable and consistent.

What magicians say

Craig Petty and Ryland reviewed Royal Mixup. They said it is "a great option for beginners." They enjoyed the self-working nature of the effect. They highlighted it as a "strong, packet-style effect that requires little sleight of hand but delivers a surprising climax." They found it to be a strong and easy-to-do card effect.

What people are saying about Royal Mixup

Craig Petty says...

They highlighted it as a great option for beginners or for performers who want a strong, packet-style effect that requires little sleight of hand but delivers a surprising climax.

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