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Secret Sleight by TheCardists

Created by: TheCardists

Secret Sleight is a powerful close-up card magic trick that delivers a classic Card At Any Number (CAAN) effect. A spectator freely names any number, and after the deck is shuffled (often a borrowed deck for added fairness), the card at that exact position in the deck miraculously matches a previously selected card. This creates a clean, direct miracle that feels like a genuine coincidence, with minimal suspicious handling from the performer. The routine is built around a single, secret sleight that is deceptively simple and versatile, making it suitable for magicians looking to add a reputation-making card effect to their repertoire. Buyers should note that the trick emphasizes presentation and audience management to enhance the magical experience, and while it can be performed with a standard deck, using a custom deck like the Bicycle Neon Rider Back is recommended for visual appeal.

Key features

  • Uses a secret sleight that is deceptively simple and versatile

  • Works with a borrowed, shuffled deck for a clean and fair effect

  • Emphasizes presentation and audience management to enhance the magical experience

  • Minimizes suspicious handling, making the outcome feel like a genuine coincidence

  • Can be adapted for other card magic effects beyond the CAAN routine

Pros

  • Clean and direct miracle that astonishes audiences

  • Sleight is easy to master and integrate into performances

  • Versatile move that can be used in other card tricks

  • Favored by magicians for its deceptive qualities

Cons

  • Requires practice to execute the sleight smoothly

  • May not be suitable for beginners without prior sleight-of-hand experience

Effect

A spectator names any number. The magician shuffles a borrowed deck of cards. The spectator counts down to that number in the deck. The card at that position matches a card the spectator selected earlier. The entire process looks fair and impossible.

Full details

Secret Sleight is a method for performing a Card At Any Number effect. The routine uses a single secret move. This sleight is the foundation of the trick. It works with a borrowed and shuffled deck. The method is designed to appear hands-off. The handling minimizes any suspicious actions. The outcome feels like a real coincidence. The performer can use a custom deck for visual appeal, like the Bicycle Neon Rider Back.

Who should consider the trick

Magicians who want a strong card miracle should consider Secret Sleight. It is good for performers who use borrowed decks. It suits those who value clean and direct effects. This trick is for magicians interested in utility moves that can be used in other routines.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The secret sleight is deceptively simple. It can be mastered with practice. The move integrates smoothly into card handling. The routine requires attention to presentation and audience management. Performing it well involves practice to make the actions look natural.

What magicians say

Thecardists call the sleight a favorite among magicians. They describe it as deceptively simple and versatile. Andrew states the method makes the effect feel like a genuine coincidence. He emphasizes that the routine produces a clean and direct miracle. The move is noted for its power and the clean result it creates.

What people are saying about Secret Sleight

TheCardists says...

The routine is built around a secret sleight that is a favorite among magicians for its deceptive qualities, allowing the performer to achieve a clean and direct miracle with a borrowed, shuffled deck.

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