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Sharpie Card Reveal by The Sleight Co

Created by: The Sleight Co

Sharpie Card Reveal is a close-up magic trick that uses a gimmicked Sharpie marker to secretly reveal a chosen playing card. From the spectator's perspective, the magician simply uses a common Sharpie pen during a routine, but at a key moment, the card's identity is mysteriously displayed on the marker itself, often through a hidden mechanism. This trick is ideal for card magic enthusiasts looking for a practical and deceptive revelation method that leverages an everyday object to enhance believability and surprise.

Key features

  • Uses a gimmicked Sharpie marker for hidden card reveals

  • Practical for close-up and walk-around magic performances

  • Leverages a common object to reduce suspicion

  • Designed for easy integration into existing card routines

Pros

  • High-quality craftsmanship and sturdy construction

  • Practical application for working magicians

  • Clever use of a familiar item to enhance deception

Cons

  • May require practice to handle the gimmick smoothly

  • Limited to card revelation effects, not versatile for other magic types

Effect

The Sharpie Card Reveal makes a selected playing card appear inside a Sharpie marker. A spectator chooses a card and signs it. The magician shows the Sharpie marker is completely normal and empty. With a simple action, the signed card is then revealed to be magically inside the marker. The card can be removed and examined.

Full details

This is a gimmicked Sharpie marker. It looks like a standard, everyday object. The gimmick allows a playing card to be secretly loaded into the marker. The marker can be shown from all angles before the reveal. The method is self-contained and does not require extra sleight of hand. The card that appears is the same card the spectator signed, making the effect very direct and personal.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is good for magicians who perform close-up magic. It is especially useful for walk-around performers or those who do table hopping. Because it uses a common object, it fits easily into many routines. Magicians who like impromptu-style tricks will find this appealing. It is also a strong trick for mentalism performers, as it can frame a prediction.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Sharpie Card Reveal is not difficult to perform. The method is mechanical. It requires no advanced card sleights. The main skill involves handling the gimmick naturally and timing the reveal for maximum impact. A beginner can learn to perform this trick quickly. An experienced performer can easily add it to their existing act.

What magicians say

The reviewer from EverythingMagicPro99 discussed the Sharpie Card Reveal. They appreciated the practicality of using a common object as a revelation device. They noted that the trick is a clever utility item from The Sleight Co. The focus was on its application for working magicians looking for direct and effective methods.

What people are saying about Sharpie Card Reveal

EverythingMagicPro99 says...

The host appreciated the practicality of using a common object as a revelation device.

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