WOW Z by Katsuya Masuda

Katsuya Masuda's *WOW Z* is a captivating card routine showcased in a performance video that prioritizes visual impact and audience engagement. The effect centers around a spectator freely selecting a card, which mysteriously ends up as the only card standing upright in a shuffled deck – a truly baffling and striking reveal. The video highlights Masuda's skillful performance, emphasizing a slow, deliberate build-up of tension through pauses, eye contact, and perfectly timed reveals. He believes that presentation is just as important as the method, and the video effectively demonstrates this philosophy, enhanced by music and lighting. While the method itself remains a secret, the video provides a strong impression of the routine's potential, suggesting a self-working effect that relies on misdirection and presentation, making it appealing to a wide range of performers.