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Favorite Opener ACAAN

In this trick, the magician can make any named card appear at any chosen number in the deck, a classic Any Card At Any Number (ACAAN) effect. The creator shares their favorite version, which works with any deck and uses a clever combination of a peak, a midnight shift, and a bottom deal. They highlight its versatility as an opener but note it's best performed with cards in hand.

Tricks mentioned

Any Card At Any Number

Key points

  • The trick is highly adaptable to any deck, including borrowed and stacked decks.

  • It requires advanced sleight of hand skills, including a peak, midnight shift, and bottom deal.

  • The major limitation is performing the entire effect with cards in hand, making it better suited as an opener.

  • The creator shares a personal anecdote about a fake cut that fooled a magician.

  • The method is direct and versatile, but not suitable for all performance conditions.