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Sublime Self Working Card Tricks by John Carey

Created by: John Carey

Sublime Self Working Card Tricks is a close-up card magic collection featuring ten routines that require no sleight of hand, making them accessible to performers of all skill levels. The tricks are designed to be impromptu and immediately performable, focusing on clever thinking, deceptive routining, and psychological forces to create strong audience impact. Highlights include 'Yes, You CAAN', a card-at-any-number effect that can be done without a deck using items from your wallet; 'Sync', a thought-of card divination with a clean method; 'One Hand & One Card', where a selected card vanishes and appears in your pocket with one hand stationary; and other routines like 'Scattered', 'A la Goldman', 'Dice CAAN', 'Make Believe' (a coin effect), and 'Redford Unplugged'. Buyers should note that this collection emphasizes simplicity and engagement, allowing performers to concentrate on presentation rather than complex moves.

Key features

  • No sleight of hand required, making it ideal for beginners or those preferring easy-to-learn tricks

  • Impromptu and immediately performable routines for versatile use in various settings

  • Focuses on clever construction and deceptive routining for high impact without difficulty

  • Includes a mix of card and coin effects, such as 'Make Believe', for added variety

  • Designed to allow performers to concentrate on audience engagement and presentation

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform, reducing the barrier to entry for new magicians

  • Strong audience impact with baffling effects that appear magical

  • Impromptu nature allows for performance anytime, anywhere without extensive preparation

  • Variety of routines ensures something for different performance styles and preferences

Cons

  • May not appeal to advanced magicians who prefer complex sleight-of-hand techniques

  • Reliance on self-working methods could limit customization or personal flair in some routines

Effect

The audience sees a magician perform card tricks that appear impossible. The magician does not use difficult hand movements. The tricks use simple actions and clear instructions. A spectator chooses a card. The magician then finds that card in surprising ways. In one trick, the chosen card appears in the magician's pocket. In another, a card is found at a number named by the spectator. The effects are direct and leave the audience amazed.

Full details

Sublime Self Working Card Tricks is a collection of ten routines. The methods require no sleight of hand. This means you do not need advanced card handling skills. The tricks are impromptu. You can perform them with any deck of cards. Some routines, like 'Yes, You CAAN', do not need a full deck. Everything for that trick can fit in a wallet. The methods rely on clever thinking and deceptive routining. The construction of the tricks uses psychological forces and clever choreography. The routines are designed for strong audience impact.

Who should consider the trick

This collection is for magicians who want powerful effects without complex moves. It is good for beginners because no prior skill is needed. It is also valuable for experienced performers who want quick, reliable tricks. If you want to focus on presentation and audience interaction, these tricks are for you. They are suitable for close-up magic and social settings.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The tricks are not difficult to perform. The methods are self-working. This means the procedure itself creates the magic effect. You follow clear steps. There are no difficult sleights to practice. You can learn and perform the tricks almost immediately. The challenge lies in the presentation and engaging the audience, not in the method.

What magicians say

The promotional material states that John Carey built a reputation on practical magic. The focus is on clever thinking over difficult moves. The routines are described as eminently doable. The video highlights that the effects are staggeringly impactful. One reviewer notes that for magicians who value strong effects over complex sleight-of-hand, this collection is a goldmine. The routines are designed to play big for audiences while being easy to perform.

What people are saying about Sublime Self Working Card Tricks

BigBlindMedia says...

The focus here is on clever thinking, deceptive routining, and cheeky ruses in place of difficult moves, making every routine eminently doable and immediately performable.

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