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Sandwich Plot

Sandwich Plot is a close-up card magic trick where a spectator's selected card repeatedly and impossibly appears between two other cards, typically Aces, across a rapid-fire, three-phase routine. Each phase escalates in impossibility, creating a whirlwind of visual magic with sudden appearances that build to multiple climaxes in a short timeframe. Designed for modern, attention-rich environments, this trick emphasizes direct and deceptive handling, focusing on pacing and rhythm to maximize impact without tedium. Buyers should note that it relies on a combination of skilled sleight of hand and potentially a specific stack or setup, making it suitable for magicians comfortable with card manipulation and routining.

Key features

  • Rapid-fire three-phase routine for high impact

  • Escalating impossibility with each phase

  • Focus on visual magic and sudden card appearances

  • Designed for short timeframes and modern attention spans

  • Relies on sleight of hand and possible stack/setup

  • Emphasizes pacing, rhythm, and routining

Pros

  • Powerful multi-climax effect

  • Great for inspiration in routining

  • Direct and deceptive handling

Cons

  • Requires skilled sleight of hand

  • May need specific setup or stack

Effect

The audience sees a magician perform a fast-paced routine with playing cards. A spectator selects cards. Each selected card appears instantly between two Aces. This happens three times in quick succession. Each time a card appears, it seems more impossible than the last. The routine is visual and happens quickly, creating a powerful series of magical moments.

Full details

Sandwich Plot is a three-phase card routine. The core plot involves making a chosen card appear between two other cards, usually the two Aces. The routine is built for speed and impact. It uses a rapid-fire structure where the magical events happen one after another without pause. The method combines sleight of hand with a potential card stack or setup. This allows for the quick and direct revelations. The handling is designed to be deceptive and visual. The focus is on creating a strong multi-climax effect in a short amount of time.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is for magicians who perform in environments where attention spans are short. It is suitable for workers who want a powerful, quick routine. It is also good for magicians interested in routining and building strong multi-phase effects. If you enjoy visual magic and fast pacing, this trick is a good choice.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick requires skilled sleight of hand. The rapid pace means your moves must be smooth and confident. You need good rhythm and timing to perform the routine effectively. Practice is required to master the handling and maintain the brisk pacing. It is not a beginner-level trick.

What magicians say

BigBlindMedia states the routine is "built for maximum impact in a short timeframe." They note the performer uses "pacing and rhythm" to build astonishment. The routine is described as "a whirlwind of visual magic." It serves as "strong inspiration for routining" and shows the potential of the sandwich plot beyond a single revelation.

What people are saying about Sandwich Plot

BigBlindMedia says...

This performance video showcases a rapid-fire, three-phase routine built around the classic sandwich plot, where selected cards repeatedly appear between two other cards, typically Aces. The performer presents a whirlwind of visual magic, escalating the impossibility with each phase.

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