Seven of Clubs by Bicycle Cards

Effect

The “Seven of Clubs” trick utilizes a Bicycle deck of cards and incorporates QR codes printed on the box. The effect is a seemingly impossible reveal of a spectator’s chosen card. The spectator freely names a card – in this instance, the seven of clubs – and the magician, through scanning a QR code on the box, directs the audience to a specific webpage on the Bicycle Cards website. This webpage displays the chosen card.

Full Details

The trick’s foundation rests on Bicycle Cards’ recent addition of QR codes to their deck boxes. The process begins with a spectator selecting a card at random. The magician then scans the QR code on the box with a smartphone or tablet. This action triggers a link to the Bicycle Cards website. The website displays the card the spectator initially named. The method involves dealing a precise number of cards – 47 – from the deck. The creator admits to using a method to achieve this specific card count, referring to it as “cheating.” Successful performance requires careful camera positioning to ensure the QR code is clearly visible during the scan and clear communication with the audience throughout the process.

Who Should Consider the Trick

This trick is suitable for magicians who appreciate incorporating technology into their performances. It’s particularly appealing to those interested in blending traditional card magic with modern digital elements. Magicians who enjoy interactive routines and are comfortable with using smartphones or tablets for their magic will find this effect engaging. The simplicity of the setup and the reliance on a readily available resource (the Bicycle deck with QR codes) make it accessible to a range of skill levels.

Information on How Difficult It Is to Perform

The trick itself is relatively simple to execute. The core action – scanning the QR code – requires minimal technical skill. However, the magician needs to ensure the camera is positioned correctly for the scan and that the audience understands the process. The precise card dealing (47 cards) requires some practice to execute smoothly. As noted by the creator, a slight adjustment to the card handling is necessary to achieve the desired count. The overall difficulty is considered low to moderate, primarily due to the need for accurate card manipulation and clear presentation.

What Magicians Say

MurphysMagicSupplies, in the video summary, states, “It’s on the back of the Bicycle boxes have you seen this where you scan the code going a trick oh yeah dude.” He further explains, “name any card uh the seven of clubs seven of clubs dude check this out we're going to scan this and if we scan that QR code it brings us to bicycle's website check this out every helper name a card you said seven o clubs right move the cards from the box you're holding the camera so I'll do it for you and deal exactly 47 cards we'll cheat we'll go from the face that's 5 2 51 50 49 48 47 right there is a 7 crazy that's that's decode that is on decode indeed wooo.” This quote highlights the creator’s enthusiasm for the method and his willingness to openly acknowledge the slight adjustment needed to achieve the card count.