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Unbeatable Pro Level Card Trick by Ed Marlo

Created by: Ed Marlo

Unbeatable Pro Level Card Trick is a close-up card magic effect that delivers a stunning double prediction. Using any borrowed, shuffled deck with no setup, a spectator freely selects a card, shuffles it back into the deck, and the magician reveals that the chosen card has impossibly landed between two specific cards, which were written as a prediction beforehand—for example, on a coffee cup. This creates a devastating double climax with high impact, making it ideal for impromptu performances. Buyers should note that it relies on mastering fundamental techniques like the Mahatma control and double lift, and it's designed to be accessible for beginners while still fooling professional magicians.

Key features

  • No setup required and can be performed with any borrowed, shuffled deck

  • Features a double prediction where the selected card appears between two predicted cards

  • Uses the Mahatma control and double lift techniques

  • Designed for beginners but effective enough to fool professional magicians

  • Provides a devastating double climax with high impact

Pros

  • Highly practical and impromptu

  • Strong impact with a double climax

  • Accessible for beginners with straightforward method

Cons

  • Requires mastery of fundamental sleight-of-hand techniques

Effect

The Unbeatable Pro Level Card Trick presents a powerful double prediction. A spectator freely chooses a card and shuffles it back into the deck. The magician then shows a written prediction made before the trick started. The prediction names two specific cards. The magician spreads the deck to reveal that the spectator's chosen card is impossibly located exactly between those two predicted cards. This creates two strong moments of surprise in a single effect.

Full details

The Unbeatable Pro Level Card Trick is performed with any borrowed and shuffled deck. It requires no preparation. The method uses fundamental card techniques to achieve the effect. The routine is credited to Ed Marlo. It is designed to be practical and impromptu. The trick provides a clear and direct magical experience for the audience.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is an excellent choice for beginners. It is also effective for experienced magicians who want a strong impromptu routine. MattMcGurk states it is "designed for beginners but effective enough to fool professional magicians." Magicians who perform with borrowed decks will find it highly useful. It is suitable for anyone looking for a high-impact card trick that is easy to carry and perform.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The difficulty level of the Unbeatable Pro Level Card Trick is manageable. It relies on mastering two core techniques: the Mahatma control and the double lift. These are fundamental card sleights. With practice, a beginner can perform the routine smoothly. The method is straightforward, but clean execution is important for the illusion to be effective.

What magicians say

MattMcGurk praises the trick, calling it a "devastating double climax that hits hard." He loves the routine for its powerful impact and notes it is "one of the best card tricks for beginners." The trick is highlighted for its ability to be performed with any deck and its strong effect on audiences, including knowledgeable magicians.

What people are saying about Unbeatable Pro Level Card Trick

MattMcGurk says...

The creator of the video loves the routine for its 'devastating double climax that hits hard,' providing two powerful moments of surprise in a single, streamlined effect. [...] It's positioned as one of the best card tricks for beginners due to its straightforward method combined with a very strong impact.

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