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Self-Working Card Trick using nine cards

Created by: Aldo Colini, MattMcGurk

A self-working card trick using nine cards where a spectator freely selects a card, loses it in the deck, and through a series of seemingly random shuffles and cuts, the magician reveals the selected card in an impossible manner. This is a close-up card trick that requires minimal setup and almost no sleight of hand, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels.

Key features

  • Uses nine cards (Ace through 10) with the 10 serving as a key card
  • Almost completely self-working with minimal sleight of hand
  • Spectator has a completely free choice of card and how the cards are shuffled
  • The trick is highly deceptive and leaves no clue as to how it's done
  • Can be performed anywhere with a standard deck of cards

Pros

  • Simple to perform with minimal setup
  • Strong reaction from audiences
  • No complex sleight of hand required
  • Spectator has complete freedom in choices, making the trick seem fair

Cons

  • Requires initial setup with Ace through 10
  • May need practice to perform the shuffles and cuts smoothly

What people are saying about Self-Working Card Trick using nine cards

MattMcGurk says...
This is one of the most devastating card tricks that you have never seen before it has an unbelievable secret that leaves absolutely no clue as to how it's done and it'll fool pretty much anywhere [...] It's almost completely self-working.

Self-Working Card Trick using nine cards videos

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99% of People Can’t Explain This Card Trick! (REVEALED)

The video showcases a card trick that is both easy to perform and highly deceptive, requiring almost no sleight of hand. The trick involves using nine cards to locate a spectator's freely selected card in a seemingly impossible manner. The method is cleverly disguised, making it foolproof for audiences. The trick is based on a setup with cards Ace through 10, with the 10 serving as a key card. The video also promotes a live stream Magic Masterclass and other magic courses offered by the creator. Pros of the trick include its simplicity and the strong reaction it elicits. A con might be the initial setup required with the Ace through 10, but this is minimal and easy to remember.

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Takeaways:

  • The trick is almost completely self-working, requiring minimal skill.
  • Uses a simple setup with cards Ace through 10, with the 10 as a key card.
  • Allows for extensive shuffling and cutting by the spectator without affecting the outcome.
  • The trick ends with the spectator dealing down to their selected card, creating a strong magical effect.
  • Promotes additional learning resources including a live Magic Masterclass.