Sleightful
Tricks

The Real Invisible Deck

The Real Invisible Deck is a close-up magic trick that elevates the classic invisible deck routine by allowing the magician to turn the spectator's named card face up in their hand, proving it's the only reversed card in the deck. This version uses a jumbo index deck for better visibility, enhancing the spectator's experience. Ideal for magicians looking to add a more impactful moment to their performances.

Key features

  • Allows the selected card to be turned face up in the spectator's hand, a feature not possible with standard invisible decks
  • Uses jumbo index cards for improved visibility
  • Creates a more impactful and memorable moment for the spectator

Pros

  • Enhanced visibility with jumbo index cards
  • More impactful reveal than standard invisible decks
  • Simple yet powerful effect

Cons

  • May require practice to perform smoothly
  • Jumbo index decks might not be preferred by all magicians

What people are saying about The Real Invisible Deck

UnbiasedMagicReviews says...
The Real Invisible Deck allows you to turn the selected card face up in the spectator's hand, proving it's the only reversed card in the deck, which is going to destroy their brain. [...] This version uses a jumbo index deck for better visibility, creating a more impactful moment.

The Real Invisible Deck videos

Thumbnail for The Real Invisible Deck
UnbiasedMagicReviews

The Real Invisible Deck

The creator discusses the standard invisible deck trick, pointing out its main flaw: the inability to turn the selected card face up in the spectator's hand without revealing the trick's mechanics. They then demonstrate their preferred version, which uses a jumbo index deck for better visibility. This version allows the magician to turn the selected card face up in the spectator's hand, proving it's the only reversed card in the deck, creating a more impactful moment. The video is a mix of critique and performance, aiming to inspire magicians to seek out more effective methods for their tricks.

Read more

Takeaways:

  • The standard invisible deck has a flaw where you can't turn the selected card face up in the spectator's hand.
  • The creator's version uses a jumbo index deck for better visibility and allows the card to be turned face up.
  • This method creates a more surprising and impactful reveal for the audience.
  • The video is a performance that also critiques the standard invisible deck trick.