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Straddle Pass

The Straddle Pass is a close-up card magic trick where the magician appears to pass a selected card to the bottom of the deck with a subtle and deceptive move, making it seem like the card is lost in the middle. It's a versatile control that can be used in various card routines, offering a clean and convincing way to control a card to the bottom of the deck without drawing suspicion.

Key features

  • Subtle and deceptive move

  • Versatile control for card routines

  • Can be used to control a card to the bottom of the deck

  • Works from all angles, making it very deceptive

Pros

  • Highly deceptive

  • Versatile for many card tricks

  • Does not require any gimmicks or setup

  • Can be performed with any deck of cards

Cons

  • Requires practice to perform smoothly

  • May be challenging for beginners to master the subtleties

What people are saying about Straddle Pass

ReidFerry says...

The straddle pass is still my go-to bottom control... it's very deceptive kind of really good from all angles and that sort of thing.

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