THE Self Working Card Trick YOU Can Learn in Minutes!

This video is a tutorial demonstrating a self-working card trick called "Spellow," created by Carl Fes. The CardMechanic presents a performance of the trick before diving into a detailed explanation, emphasizing its suitability for both beginners and experienced magicians looking for a quick and engaging routine. He highlights that the trick is available as part of a Kickstarter campaign for his own Canis Lupus Alpha Lux playing cards, which also includes a Walnut display stand and a close-up pad. The trick revolves around a clever application of the key card principle, where the spectator freely shuffles the deck, and the magician secretly identifies the 12th card from the bottom as the "key." Before the shuffle, the magician has a prediction written on a separate card placed somewhere visible within the deck. The spectator then cuts the deck to their prediction, revealing it alongside the spectator's chosen card. The CardMechanic stresses the importance of mastering a false cut, recommending his own method involving a be-grip and pinky control. He also advises against counting cards individually, suggesting memorizing the key card by going through the deck in chunks of three (or four). The video highlights the importance of acting confused when the initial prediction doesn't match the chosen card, leading into the final reveal. He encourages maximum spectator involvement, allowing them to shuffle freely and control the cuts, and suggests adding personality and flair to the performance. The CardMechanic believes "Spellow" is a great self-working trick, ranking it as mid-to-high beginner level due to the need to understand and execute a false cut, and praises Carl Fes's creativity in adapting the key card principle.