Yes, You CAAN by John Carey

Created by: John Carey

Yes, You CAAN is a close-up card magic trick that allows the magician to reveal a spectator's chosen card at any number in the deck without using sleight of hand. It is entirely self-working and impromptu, requiring no deck—everything needed fits in a wallet, making it a powerful, anytime, anywhere miracle. This trick is part of John Carey's collection focused on clever routining and psychological forces for strong audience impact, ideal for magicians who prioritize easy performance and engagement over complex moves.

Key features

  • Self-working with no sleight of hand required

  • Impromptu and can be performed without a deck

  • Focuses on deceptive routining and psychological forces

  • Designed for strong audience impact and easy engagement

  • Part of a collection emphasizing practical, powerful magic

Pros

  • Easy to learn and perform immediately

  • Highly deceptive and baffling for spectators

  • Portable and versatile for various performance settings

Cons

  • May lack the challenge for magicians who enjoy complex sleight of hand

  • Relies heavily on presentation for maximum effect

Effect

The audience sees a card chosen at any number without using a deck. The magician asks a spectator to name any number and any card. The magician then reveals a small item from their wallet that matches both the freely named number and card. The effect is a complete miracle that happens entirely in the spectator's mind.

Full details

Yes, You CAAN is a self-working card trick. It requires no sleight of hand. The method uses a simple principle that fits in a wallet. You do not need to carry a deck of cards. The trick is impromptu and can be performed anywhere at any time. The routine is part of John Carey's collection focused on clever thinking over complex moves. The method is easy to learn and perform immediately.

Who should consider the trick

Magicians who want powerful effects with minimal props should consider this trick. It is ideal for performers who like impromptu magic. It suits those who prefer psychological methods over physical skill. Busy magicians will appreciate the portability. It is also good for performers who want to focus on presentation and audience interaction.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The trick has a low difficulty level. It is classified as self-working. There are no difficult moves to learn. The method relies on a simple procedure that requires no practice of sleight of hand. You can perform it after reading the instructions once. The challenge lies in the presentation and timing, not the method.

What magicians say

BigBlindMedia describes Yes, You CAAN as a "powerful, anytime, anywhere miracle." They note that "everything needed fits in your wallet." The trick is highlighted for being "entirely impromptu" and having a method that is "super clean." The collection is praised for allowing the performer to "concentrate fully on presentation and audience engagement." Reviewers state that for magicians who value "strong effects over complex sleight-of-hand, this collection appears to be a goldmine."

What people are saying about Yes, You CAAN

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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