The Chancer

Liam Montier's 'The Chancer' is a clever trick that plays on the idea of impossible coincidences. He asks two spectators to think of a red and a black card, ensuring one is odd and the other even, without saying them aloud. Using two decks a regular Bicycle deck and a Bicycle Carnival deck Montier counts through one to show neither spectator's card is there, only to reveal the other deck has duplicates of their thought-of cards. This creates a stunning moment of surprise. The trick is simple yet powerful, guaranteed to get a strong reaction from any audience. While it requires two decks, the effect is well worth it.

Takeaways:

• The trick involves two spectators thinking of cards without naming them aloud.
• Uses two separate decks of cards to create an impossible coincidence.
• Strong audience reaction due to the unexpected reveal.
• Simple premise makes it accessible to a wide range of performers.