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Self-working mirror card trick

The Self-working mirror card trick is a close-up card magic trick that leaves spectators baffled. After the spectator thoroughly shuffles and cuts a deck of cards, they divide it into two piles. Choosing one pile, they separate the cards into reds and blacks, while the magician mirrors their actions with the other pile. Miraculously, both piles end up perfectly separated by color, creating a stunning visual effect that seems impossible given the initial shuffle. This trick is based on the Gilbreth principle and requires no sleight of hand, making it accessible to magicians of all skill levels.

Key features

  • No sleight of hand required, making it accessible to beginners
  • Based on the Gilbreth principle, ensuring a foolproof outcome
  • Spectator shuffles and cuts the deck, adding to the trick's impossibility
  • Creates a strong visual effect with the separation of red and black cards
  • Self-working, meaning the trick performs itself once set up correctly

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform
  • Highly visual and baffling to spectators
  • No need for advanced card handling skills
  • Spectator involvement increases the trick's impact
  • Can be performed with any standard deck of cards

Cons

  • Requires a specific initial setup of the deck
  • The mirror concept might need clear explanation to enhance the effect
  • Performing alone can be tricky without a spectator to mirror actions

What people are saying about Self-working mirror card trick

MattMcGurk says...
This is one of the strongest card tricks that you can do... it fools everyone and when you see the ending you're going to want to learn this straight away. [...] The thing I love about this trick is it doesn't look like a self-working card trick and yet it works by itself it's such an awesome secret it's an awesome principle and it fools everybody.

Self-working mirror card trick videos

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Even YOU Won't Know How This Card Trick Works! (REVEALED)

The video showcases a self-working card trick that appears impossible even to the performer. The trick involves a deck of cards alternated between red and black. After a genuine shuffle and cuts by the spectator, the deck is split into two piles. The spectator chooses one pile and separates the cards into reds and blacks while the performer mirrors their actions. The result is both piles end up perfectly separated by color, creating a stunning effect. The trick is based on the Gilbreth principle and requires no sleight of hand, making it accessible to beginners. The video also promotes a live magic masterclass and a course on self-working card tricks.

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Takeaways:

  • The trick is self-working and requires no sleight of hand.
  • It uses the Gilbreth principle to create an impossible effect.
  • The deck is set up with alternating red and black cards.
  • The spectator can shuffle and cut the deck, adding to the trick's credibility.
  • The trick is promoted as part of a live magic masterclass and a course on self-working card tricks.